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Dalton Library Trustees Navigate How to Spend State Aid
DALTON, Mass. — The library trustees navigated the best way to spend the state aid during their meeting on Monday evening. This year, the library received $19,928.23 from state aid, which has to be used to improve the library and the patron experience. The library receives two state aid...
Pownal man faces multiple charges after domestic disturbance
POWNAL — Vermont State Police arrested a Pownal man early this morning for aggravated domestic assault, unlawful mischief, and criminal threatening following a domestic disturbance call. Authorities were dispatched to a residence on Dutch Haven Drive at approximately 2:43 a.m. where they began an investigation into the incident. Tyler...
New Pittsfield police chief already very familiar with department
There is a new leader in the city of Pittsfield. Thomas Dawley II is the new chief of police for the Pittsfield Police Department. Dawley has served in the department since November 2002. He has recently been interim chief. Dawley is honored to have been selected, he said. He plans...
Valatie hopes for federal funding to address PFAS in water supply
The Columbia County Village of Valatie is hoping to receive federal money to address PFAS contamination in its drinking water supply. Under state law beginning in 2021, New York municipalities began testing their water systems for PFAS compounds PFOA and PFOS, chemicals that have been linked to several ill health effects including forms of cancer.
Pittsfield Announces Line Painting Schedule
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Line painting is scheduled to take place starting Monday, June 10, overnight, in the following locations:. West Housatonic Street – From South Street to the railroad bridge past Clapp Park. South Merriam Street. Merriam Street. Onota Street. Columbus Ave – From Onota Street to North Street.
Marchetti’s plan to revamp Pittsfield’s trash and recycling system clears first hurdle in city hall
In an April interview with WAMC, first-term Mayor Peter Marchetti said that the trash and recycling changes he long unsuccessfully sought as city council president were no longer avoidable. “Currently, we're spending about $5.1 million between trash collection and disposal costs," said Marchetti. "If we continue to allow for unlimited...
Chatham baseball claws back to Class C state championship game
The Panthers shut out Section III's Pulaski, 9-0, in the Class C state semifinals Friday morning at Binghamton University. Head coach Scott Steltz' bunch sits one win away from a third consecutive state championship; no baseball team in Section II has ever three-peated.
Pittsfield Council Preliminarily OKs Water Sewer Calculation, Rates
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council is amicable to a new calculation for water and sewer rates. A formula-based approach that aims to fairly adjust rates yearly was preliminarily approved along with an eight percent water and sewer increase for fiscal year 2025. Mayor Peter Marchetti's proposed ordinance bases rates on the Consumer Price Index Factor (CPIF) and the Operational Stability Factor (OSF.)
Reid Middle School 8th graders tour Berkshire Humane Society after donation
PITTSFIELD, Mass. - Eighth grade students from Reid Middle School toured the Berkshire Humane Society Thursday to donate food and $700. Eighth graders at Reid Middle School toured the Berkshire Humane Society. They chose to donate money and food for them after taking a philanthropic giving course. $700 would go...
Hoosac Valley Names Valedictorian & Salutatorian for Class of 2024
CHESHIRE, Mass. — Hoosac Valley High School has named Talia Rehill and David Scholz as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the class of 2024. They will speak at graduation ceremonies on Friday, June 7, at 6 p.m. in the high school gym. Rehill, daughter of Alisha Hampton of...
Pittsfield Softball Reaches State Final Four
PITTSFIELD , Mass. — Bella MacDonald and Amanda Pou led the way to the Division 4 Final Four for the Pittsfield Generals. On Friday afternoon, the Generals faced off against the Uxbridge Spartans in an Elite 8 Contest. Uxbridge came into this game with a 20-2 record while the...
Robert Putnam officially named interim assistant superintendent of Berkshire Hills Regional School District
Great Barrington — The Berkshire Hills Regional School District Committee formally approved Robert Putnam as the disctrict’s interim assistant superintendent at its meeting on Thursday, June 6. Committee Chair Stephen Bannon was not present at the meeting, which was led by Vice Chair Richard Dohoney in his absence.
Barrington Stage Kicks off 30th Anniversary Season
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Barrington Stage Company (BSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Alan Paul, will launch its 30th anniversary season with a new production of the multi-Tony Award-winning musical, "La Cage aux Folles." The production will play June 11-July 6 on the Boyd-Quinson Stage (30 Union Street). Opening...
'Nobody' Better Than the Mount Greylock Class of 2024
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The class speaker for the 104 graduates of Mount Greylock Regional School apologized for the wild and crazy antics of the class of 2024. "Our class was not that easy. We came into this brand-new school like a bull in a china shop. It was crazy," Judge Martin said. Students came into the middle school from surrounding towns, and "with that mix of kids, chaos happened."
What's The Dill? A New Pickleball Facility in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Peter Marchetti christened the city's new pickleball facility on Thursday. The match including himself, Parks Commissioner Cliff Nilan, Tony Riello, and Kelly Maginnis of Berkshire Mountain Pickleball, was the first after a ribbon cutting that officially opened the courts. Marchetti said these courts are a...
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