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6 days ago | 
iberkshires.com | Sabrina Damms |Brittany Polito
iBerkshires Staff05:48AM / Friday, May 09, 2025Print Story | Email Story
The students worked on acting and production to bring the musical to the stage. See more photos here.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After a stressful yet exciting opening weekend of the spring musical "Working," the Pittsfield High School Proteus Theatre actors and actresses are ready to build on their success this weekend during their closing shows.
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1 week ago | 
iberkshires.com | Sabrina Damms |Brittany Polito
iBerkshires Staff05:28AM / Thursday, May 08, 2025Print Story | Email Story
It still took nearly 200 voters 2 1/2 hours to get through a dozen articles on Wednesday.
DALTON, Mass. — After a contentious
first meeting on Monday, the annual town meeting continued on Wednesday.
Some 170 registered voters got through the remaining 19 of 31 articles on the warrant during a meeting that lasted a little more than 2 1/2 hours.
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iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito
iBerkshires Staff 01:06PM / Thursday, May 08, 2025Print Story | Email Story
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An upcoming supportive housing facility will be a "Safe Haven" for people struggling with mental illness, substance use disorder, and homelessness. Christine Haley, Berkshires site director from the state Department of Mental Health, told the Homeless Advisory Committee on Wednesday that a Maplewood Avenue property will become a Safe Haven this summer.
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iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito
iBerkshires Staff 03:40PM / Thursday, May 08, 2025Print Story | Email Story
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Four of the five executive summaries on alleged staff misconduct at Pittsfield High School have been released.
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1 week ago | 
iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito
iBerkshires Staff08:48PM / Thursday, May 08, 2025Print Story | Email Story
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Four of the five executive summaries on alleged staff misconduct at Pittsfield High School have been released, clearing so far two administrators and a former teacher.
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iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito
iBerkshires Staff05:43AM / Wednesday, May 07, 2025Print Story | Email Story
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Carousel will spin again this summer, powered by a nonprofit organization. Last week, Berkshire Carousel Inc. announced the ride's grand opening on June 14th at noon. The carousel, located at 50 Center St., has not operated since 2018 was picked up by volunteers earlier this year.
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iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito
04:00PM / Wednesday, May 07, 2025Print Story | Email StoryAshley Benson and Matthew Lauro
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the election of Ashley Benson, MSW, LICSW, and Matthew Lauro of Mountain One Bank to the BHS Board of Trustees.
"We are excited to welcome Ashley and Matthew to the BHS Board of Trustees," said President and CEO Darlene Rodowicz.
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1 week ago | 
iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito |Sabrina Damms
iBerkshires Staff12:10PM / Tuesday, May 06, 2025Print Story | Email Story
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Burbank Place now has two murals bringing it to life through a public art partnership. On Friday, the Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership debuted "Flying and Flourishing" in the corridor. Just steps from a tile mural debuted last year, this colorful work showcases the synergy of flowers and insects.
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iberkshires.com | Sabrina Damms |Brittany Polito
iBerkshires Staff05:46PM / Tuesday, May 06, 2025Print Story | Email Story
A volunteer fills a tub wit Spanish rice. The meal kits will go to 13 food pantries in Berkshire County.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Unity can have significant impacts on a community. This was demonstrated during the Berkshire United Way's annual meal kit packing event on Saturday.
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1 week ago | 
iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito |Sabrina Damms
iBerkshires Staff 04:36PM / Tuesday, May 06, 2025Print Story | Email Story
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Four external candidates for Pittsfield's interim superintendent will be interviewed this week. They are Roland Joyal Jr., Latifah Phillips, Robert Putnam, and Mary Jane Rickson. Outgoing Superintendent Joseph Curtis will step down on July 1 after 30 years with the district.
