 Pittsfield's Paronto Perfect in OpenerPittsfield's Connor Paronto Friday fired a complete-game no-hitter to lead his Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Star team to a 10-0 win over North Providence in the first game of the New England Regional.  New England Public Media Names Senior Director of DevelopmentWith more than 20 years of experience working in public service in western Massachusetts, Tracy Trial joins New England Public Media as senior director of development.  Warren Tours Soldier On's Mansfield Community, Talks HousingU.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren ended her visit to Pittsfield on Thursday on the scenic grounds of Soldier On's housing developments where more 50 former service members are supported with the tools they need to thrive.  Fairview Hospital Receives Awards for Stroke CareFairview Hospital has been twice recognized for its stroke care by the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.  Berkshire Workforce Board Elects New Board OfficersThe Board of Directors of the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board (BWB) convened virtually at the BWB Annual Board Meeting on June 6, 2024, to discuss workforce strategies and reflect on the successes of the past year.  Lee Bank Foundation Awards Grants to NonprofitsThese grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, will bolster local initiatives addressing critical community needs.  Warren Talks Small-Business Investment with Pittsfield EntrepreneursThe Berkshire Black Economic Council's work to support and attract new small businesses to the gateway city got boost with $455,000 secured by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in last year's appropriations package. Park Vandalism Has Pittsfield Looking to Enhance EnforcementFollowing significant wintertime vandalism of park facilities, the city is looking at a streamlined process for barring those who cannot follow rules and regulations. Sanford Mainers Down SteepleCatsThomas Ellisen went four innings on the mound Thursday to lead the Sanford Mainers to a 10-4 win over the North Adams SteepleCats in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.  PIttsfield Little Leaguers Advance in Section 1 TournamentSawyer Layne went 2-for-2 with multiple RBIs to lead Pittsfield past Athol/Orange, 17-1, in the Little League Section 1 Tournament on Thursday. Bennington Head Start Sets Instant Enrollment EventHead Start/Early Head Start of Bennington County will host an instant enrollment event for qualified families at its North Bennington campus at 2 Park St. on July 31 from 3 to 5:30 p.m.  Sen. Warren Visits Pittsfield, Speaks on State of NationU.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren traveled to Pittsfield on Thursday to delivery nearly $1 million federal funding and speak about health care and economic development. Taconic Principal Tapped for Pittsfield's Deputy SuperintendentThe School Committee has tapped Taconic High's principal as the interim deputy superintendent.  Brien Center Announces New President & CEOThe Brien Center, the leading provider of behavioral health services in Berkshire County, announces the appointment of Diana L. Knaebe as its new president and CEO effective July 1.  Berkshire Humane Waives Dog Adoption Fees Through SundayBerkshire Humane Society has waived adoption fees of dogs who are at least one year old from Monday through Sunday this week. Wahconah High Senior Renovating School's GazeboLogan Kunde decided to renovate the high school's gazebo for his Eagle Scout Service Project.  CHP Berkshires Names Senior VP for HRSheridan will lead a staff of 280 across the CHP healthcare network, which has practice locations in Great Barrington, Lee, Pittsfield, Adams, and North Adams and Mobile Health. Images Under the Stars Outdoor MoviesMusical lineup in three locations around town Williamstown Housing Trust Seeks to Resolve Habitat Project IssuePart of the plan Habitat developed with civil engineer Guntlow and Associates is a rain garden that would be part of the subdivision's stormwater management plan.  Catering Company Selected as Greylock Glen Food VendorThe Selectmen on Wednesday voted to enter negotiations with an Agawam catering company to operate food service at the Greylock Glen's outdoor center. Presumed Drowning of Minor Being InvestigatedAuthorities are investigating the presumed drowning of a 14-year-old at Benedict Pond on Wednesday afternoon.  Pittsfield Starbucks Closed TemporarilyThe sign has been removed, and the drive-through is blocked, but Starbucks coffee addicts need not worry — this closure is only temporary.  Nichols to Lead Business Banking at Berkshire BankBerkshire Bank has promoted Rob Nichols to lead its business banking team as managing director. SVMC Recognized for Excellence in Emergency NursingThe Kendall Emergency Department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association's 2024 Lantern Award for demonstrating excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance. Pittsfield Summer Movies Start FridayPittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program announces the return of the Summer Movie Nights beginning on Friday, July 19. |
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