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Berkshire Waldorf High School Secures $4M Donation
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Waldorf High School announced that it has received $4 million from an anonymous donor toward renovation of Procter Hall, the Old Town Hall at 6 Main Street. The school has completed the architectural phase of the project design and construction is now underway. Pamela Sandler,...
Pittsfield to kick off this year’s Pride celebration with flag raising at city hall
On Saturday, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is marking the start of Pride Month with a flag raising, block party, and more. The month-long celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community starts at noon on the steps of city hall. “We’re going to collaborate with the mayor's office on doing a proclamation for Pride Month,...
Albany, Rensselaer County School Districts Awarded Millions For Electric Buses
Six districts, located in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Montgomery, and Warren counties, were awarded nearly $12,080,000 in federal rebate funding through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Clean School Bus Program. The program is meant to help underserved districts transition to low or no emission buses without overburdening local taxpayers,...
Berkshire County Historical Society Offers Bird Walk
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Sunday, June 2, the Berkshire County Historical Society will offer a bird walk with Ben Nickley, Director of Berkshire Bird Observatory. Birds are miraculous! Especially in early summer when they dazzle us with bright, nuptial colors and serenade us with a profusion of happy song. On this walk, Nickley will help you find and identify many newly arrived migratory birds as you explore the historic grounds of Arrowhead.
Downtown Pittsfield Mural Shows Morningside Students Shining
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Morningside Community School students smiled and pointed as they saw their own faces in the new mural on the YMCA. Last Friday, the multi-panel artwork was unveiled on North Street amidst a sea of bubbles and children's laughter. The project is a collaboration between local artists Huck Elling and Marina Dominguez, Morningside, Mill Town Foundation, and MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative.
Library's Short Story Contest Begins June 1
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, and the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum announced the 46th Annual Short Story Writing Contest for Children and the 27th Annual Short Story Writing Contest for Young Adults. The contest opens on Saturday, June 1, 2024, and closes at 4...
Community Hero: Danielle Nichole Munn
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Witch Slapped owner and founder Danielle Nichole Munn has been nominated for the May Community Hero of the Month. The Community Hero of the Month series recognizes individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted their community. The series is in partnership with Haddad Auto and will...
Pittsfield city council signs off on $3 million plan to replace high school boilers
In its presentation to the council Tuesday night, city officials stressed that time is of the essence to put the gears in motion for three new boilers in Pittsfield High School. “Well, the time sensitivity is- The contract that was the low bid, in 30 days he can walk away...
Weekend Outlook: Pride Celebrations and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including Pride celebrations, music, and more. There will be various Pride events this weekend to celebrate the LGBTQIA-plus community. On Friday, there will be a Pride Pageant at the Adams Theater, where kings, queens, and everyone in between will take the stage...
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