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BUSINESS MONDAY: One mile at a time Many groups are working together for better transportation options in and to the Berkshires. It’s no secret that it can be challenging to get to, and around, the Berkshires. If you don’t own a car, getting from Point A to Point B can be time-consuming. Agencies like Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA), the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and local Councils on Aging help plug some of these gaps, but the region’s size and geography continue to present obstacles. Transportation into and out of the Berkshires is even more lacking. The region recently lost daily rail service to Boston and Albany when Amtrak changed the schedule of the Lake Shore Limited train to a tri-weekly service. Although Berkshire residents still enjoy bus service, bus and rail service to the area is often slower than driving yourself, and can be unreliable. Despite the less-than-rosy current picture, recent years have seen forward progress ....
March 25, 2021 | 04:07AM The council on Tuesday unanimously requested an update by April 13 on the investigation of health concerns from residents that neighbor the 877 South St. cell tower. click for more March 24, 2021 | 07:30PM Since March 9, there have been 117 new cases in the city that public health nurses are examining for the possibility of five potential clusters. The 14-day average cases per 100,000 people are now 25.51 and the 14-day positivity rate is 3.26 percent. These two elements have put the city back into. click for more March 23, 2021 | 12:43PM Pittsfield Public Schools, along with all public elementary schools, are getting a step closer to the new normal as full in-person education nears. click for more ....
Police Chief Michael Wynn marches in the procession to Durant Park in June. The chief says he is committed to working with community groups to build a more equitable society. PITTSFIELD, Mass. Pittsfield in 2020 addressed social issues such as police reform, inclusivity, and domestic violence, along with a worldwide pandemic. In June, following weeks of worldwide protests over the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Ky., at the hands of police, Pittsfield began to look at the Police Department’s use of force policy and saw a number of rallies and protests against police violence. ....