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Springfield Public Schools distributes backpacks, supplies Friday
SPRINGFIELD — Several thousand school-aged kids and their parents lined up at Roberto Clemente Park on Plainfield Street on Friday morning to pick up their official Springfield School Department backpacks, loaded with supplies organized by the New North Citizens’ Council. More than 3,000 backpacks with pens, pencils and...
Berkshire Dream Center has 500 backpacks to give away to K-12 graders
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As students around the state start thinking about heading back to school, Berkshire Dream Center is hosting their 11th annual backpack giveaway. The Dream Center in Pittsfield has 500 different backpacks to hand out with supplies inside like notebooks, pencils, paper and more. The backpacks will be given to kids in K-12 grade.
Stockbridge mulls feedback over new municipal signs
Stockbridge — The shiny new directional signs recently installed in town received a “thumbs up” from many citizens and commercial proprietors. However, some residents say the endeavor needs tweaking. Promulgated by the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce, the measure was approved back in February by the Stockbridge Select...
Zebra mussels found in Pittsfield's Onota Lake
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WRGB) — City of Pittsfield officials announced Friday that zebra mussels have been observed at Onota Lake. This discovery was made by the Commonwealth’s Department of Conservation and Recreation, as part of regular monitoring of the lake for these types of invasive species. Zebra mussels are...
During public hearing, Housatonic Water Works’ attorney questions if Board of Health is exceeding its authority
Great Barrington — After a nearly two-hour public hearing on Zoom on Thursday, August 15, the Board of Health continued its session on a possible order against Housatonic Water Works to Thursday, August 22, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday’s session was the second such hearing on the possible order.
As water woes continue in Housatonic, town officials wrangle with company over rates, bottled water
About 800 water customers of the Housatonic Water Works in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, are facing soaring costs for poor quality drinking water that some worry contains a cancer-linked compound. There are a lot of moving parts to this story, and Heather Bellow, a reporter with the Berkshire Eagle, has been...
Pittsfield Health Board Considers Green Burials
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The use of green burials is rising and the Board of Health wants to be prepared in case they are requested in the city. On Wednesday, the board discussed creating local guidance for green burials, which return a body to the ground after death with fewer environmental impacts. This generally means no embalming or use of caskets made with metal or hardwood.
Drugs found in West Springfield pool to be destroyed
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A baggie suspected of containing cocaine discovered in the Memorial Pool has been secured as evidence and is slated for destruction at the state police crime lab. Sgt. Joseph LaFrance, spokesperson for the West Springfield Police Department, reported that on Wednesday evening, a lifeguard inspecting the...
Pittsfield’s Westside neighborhood hosts Sweet G Super Soap Box Derby Saturday
A nonprofit dedicated to enriching the Westside neighborhood of Pittsfield, Massachusetts is holding a soap box derby Saturday. WAMC has a preview. The Westside is the historic home of Pittsfield’s Black community. Long the subject of discriminatory redlining practices, the neighborhood faces outsized challenges around poverty, crime, and lack of investment. The Westside Legends are a group of residents past and present working to improve life in the community through microgrants, scholarships, and other programs.
East Longmeadow Veterans Memorial needs $40K more before groundbreaking; fundraisers on tap
EAST LONGMEADOW — After six years of waiting and hundreds of thousands of dollars raised, the East Longmeadow Veterans Memorial still needs $40,000 more to complete the work. Twenty-one East Longmeadow natives served in the U.S. armed forces and paid the ultimate price, losing their lives in battle this...
Kate Baisley to Speak at Ventfort Hall
LENOX, Mass. — Kate Baisley, a hair and makeup stylist and Ventfort Hall Board member, will discuss the evolution of makeup and hairstyles from the Gilded Age through the 1950's at Ventfort Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 4 pm. A tea will be served after her presentation. From...
‘You’re cooked, bro’: Fiery debate between Malo Brown and state Sen. Adam Gomez
SPRINGFIELD — It was a heated exchange Thursday night between a city councilor and a state senator, competing in a primary for the seat representing the Hampden District. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Opioid Recovery Forum held in Springfield to address epidemic locally
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The city of Springfield gathered to have a conversation about opioid use. City officials say that this forum is an important next step in the city’s efforts to address this epidemic that plagues our neighborhoods. The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office successfully litigated opioid companies...
Triplex Cinema Environmental Film Series
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema and the Dr. Robert C and Tina Sohn Foundation announced the second film in their summer environmental series. "Into the Weeds" is a critically acclaimed documentary about Roundup herbicide and its effects on the environment, and will screen on Aug. 20 at 7:15pm. Free tickets are available at the Triplex website.
Pittsfield seeking public input for future of city parks
City leaders will look to learn more about the goals and objectives of park users and stakeholder groups. All residents interested in local parks, open spaces, and recreation issues are encouraged to participate. Anyone looking for more information can contact James McGrath, the Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager at (413) 499-9344.
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