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News around Berkshire County

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WAMC Northeast Public Radio 22 hours ago

New leaders of BCC, MCLA commit to collaborative vision for Berkshire public higher ed

At the two public colleges of Berkshire County – the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams and Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield – the fall semester is underway. It marks the beginning of a new leadership era for both institutions.

Education
WAMC Northeast Public Radio September 14

A Berkshire County rail trail has received a new round of state funding. It's part of an effort to address longstanding inequities between the eastern and western regions of the commonwealth.

Transportation
WAMC Northeast Public Radio September 10

Former Miss Hall's science teacher pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

A former teacher at a Pittsfield, Massachusetts, boarding school accused of sexually assaulting students in his care has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Public Safety
WAMC Northeast Public Radio September 8

Third Miss Hall's staffer to be arraigned in sex abuse scandal

An arraignment date has been set for the third former employee of a Pittsfield, Massachusetts, private school at the center of an ongoing sex abuse investigation.

Public Safety
WAMC Northeast Public Radio September 3

Socialist U.S. Senate candidate in Mass. says he's running to confront crisis of capitalism

Joe Tache sat down with Berkshire Bureau Chief Josh Landes in Pittsfield this week to explain why he feels Massachusetts needs a new path forward with socialism.

Government & Civic
WAMC Northeast Public Radio September 2

Barrett fends off Fitch in 1st Berkshire State Rep. Dem primary

Massachusetts State Representative John Barrett III, whose career in Berkshire politics stretches back half a century, faced a vigorous campaign from North Adams City Council Vice President Andrew Fitch in his first bid for state office.

Government & Civic

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Williamstown by the numbers

Households & income
Area
3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²), 0.03 sq mi water
Median age
21.9
Households
1,534
Persons per household
2
Median house value
$439,300
2020–2024 ACS
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