BCC Announces Summer Swimming Pool Hours

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The swimming pool at Berkshire Community College (BCC), located in Paterson Field House, opens for the summer season on Saturday, June 22 and remains open to the public until Saturday, Aug. 31. 
 
Hours of operation for public use are Monday-Friday, 9 am-6:45 pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 9 am-5:45 pm. The pool will be closed in observation of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4. 
 
On weekdays from 11 am-noon and 1-1:15 pm, the pool is shared with the YMCA Day Camp. There are always a minimum of two lanes open to the public. 
 
Daily rates are $7 for individuals and $25 for families of four to six members. Seasonal rates are $135 for families up to five or $185 for families of six to eight. For those individuals with a monthly membership to Paterson Gym and Field House ($23/month; $64 for three months), pool use is included in the membership. Use of the pool is free for BCC students, faculty and staff with valid BCC ID. 
 
For inquiries about pool parties or rentals, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/pool  and complete a reservation form. Party/event rates are $35 for groups of 10 or fewer; $50 for groups of 11-20; and $100 for groups of 20-30. 
 
The Paterson pool is 70 feet long and ranges from 3.5 to 8 feet in depth. The facility is handicapped accessible, and lifeguards are on duty during all pool operating hours. Locker rooms, day lockers and showers are available. 

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Pittsfield Police Department Announces Citizen Police Academy

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Police Department has announced its spring 2025 Citizen Police Academy session.

The academy aims to provide community members with information about department operations and contemporary policing issues.

The department is seeking applications from citizens, volunteers, community-policing partners, business leaders, students, and educators. The class size is limited to 20 participants.

Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., beginning April 30 and concluding June 18, 2025. Classes will take place at the Pittsfield Police Department and Berkshire Community College.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and reside or work in Pittsfield. All applicants will undergo a criminal history background check, and certain prior criminal offenses may result in disqualification.

Interested individuals can contact Sgt. Shaun Gariepy via email at [email address removed] to request an application and recruitment materials. Applications are also available at the police station's front lobby.

The application deadline is Monday, April 18, 2025.

Applications can be submitted in person at Pittsfield Police Department Headquarters, via email to sgariepy@cityofpittsfield.org, or by mail to 39 Allen Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Applicants not selected for the spring session will be placed on a waiting list for future classes.

 

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