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I WITNESS: TikTok… TikTok… BOOM!

Even though I consider it a goofy, boring waste of time, it has been difficult for me to understand why the federal government has been in such a lather about TikTok.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Berkshire COVID-19 Fund Help-a-Thon; isolation conversation; Google ranking webinar; historical society grant

Participants will learn concrete steps that they can implement at a low cost to improve their web presences and search engine results in order to thrive in the upcoming business environment.

Bits & Bytes: ‘Sip, Sketch and Socialize’; BCC virtual commencement; Families Dance Together; online fitness classes

Because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, institutions are finding alternate ways to celebrate and honor their graduates, and BCC has decided to honor its graduates twice.

Bits & Bytes: Frontline workers video; Mass Audubon Bird-a-thon; Olana Eye skycam

Participants will select bird observation spots such as windows, backyards or green spaces within short walking or biking distance from their homes.

Bits & Bytes: ‘Campus Unrest’ reading; virtual Sam Gomez Road Race; Pittsfield Prospers programming

The race will begin in conjunction with MCLA's virtual Take Back the Night event Thursday, April 30, to stand against sexual assault, harassment and domestic violence, and to continue to support the Elizabeth Freeman Center.

News Briefs: Pittsfield mayoral debate; Pignatelli amendment accepted increasing funding for MCLA

The money authorized by the House will go toward safety provisions such as a new campus police cruiser, cameras, emergency software and surveillance equipment.

News Brief: BCC to host upcoming school committee, City Council, mayoral debates

On Monday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m.in BCC's Connector building, there will be the Pittsfield School Committee forum followed by an At-Large City Council debate at 7:30 p.m.

Markey, local cable operators, fear loss of access channels if new FCC rule passes

Those who run the county’s three access channels say the new rules, which would severely impact their revenue streams, would likely put them out of business and deprive the public of valuable programming available nowhere else.

Business Briefs: Silver Solutions expansion; Paid Family Medical Leave sessions; Williams Inn to open; grants for the Mahaiwe; Salisbury bank Community Day

The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center recently received grants totaling $114,000 in support of its 2019 community outreach and inclusion efforts.

New rules threaten to put PCTV out of business

"We encourage everyone to take action now to protect PCTV."

FCC is at it again: Proposed changes to benefit big cable, harm local access channels

Those who run the county's three access channels say the new rules, which would severely impact their revenue streams, would likely put them out of business and deprive the public of valuable programming available nowhere else.

News Brief: Berkshire County DA candidates to debate at BCC

The debate between incumbent Paul Caccaviello, and challengers Andrea Harrington and Judith Knight will be moderated by former Pittsfield Mayor Sara Hathaway.

Brian Schaffer, 61, of Lee

Brian was on the Lee Youth Association board of directors and enjoyed all local youth sports including Lee Pewee Football, LYA Basketball, Lee Little League and the Dalton Judo Club.

Bits & Bytes: Jacob’s Pillow gala; Alsarah and the Nubatones at Race Brook Lodge; Daymark at the Egremont Barn; new concert performance PCTV series

Alsarah and the Nubatones will perform a concert in celebration of Eid-al-Fitr, the completion of Ramadan, Saturday, June 16, at Race Brook Lodge.

Bits & Bytes: River Walk March for Science; Eric Foner at Simon’s Rock; David Sedaris at the Colonial; Carole Owens at Dewey Hall; Rabbi...

Author, and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Columbia University DeWitt Clinton Professor of History Eric Foner will deliver the 22nd annual W.E.B. Du Bois Lecture at Bard College at Simon’s Rock Thursday, April 12, at 7 p.m.

Bits & Bytes: 30under30 art exhibit; ‘Poets Creating Conversation’; PCTV channels to change; BBG Bulb Show

By sharing personal stories, observations, and moments of inspiration and hope, the aim of 'Poets Creating Conversation' is to spark conversation and discussion around current issues affecting the country.

Bits & Bytes: Higher ed. commissioner to give BCC commencement address; landscape design competition; BHS ‘baby shower;’ PCTV to celebrate George Morrell

Working with the Board of Higher Education, Carlos Santiago is responsible for providing overall direction to public higher education in Massachusetts and helping shape state-level policies that maximize the benefits of higher education to the commonwealth and its citizens.
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