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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced some new guidance on Friday concerning the wearing of masks in schools this fall.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has released updated guidance regarding the use of face coverings and cloth masks by individuals who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. This week, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated guidance that continues to state that individuals who are fully vaccinated may, as a general matter, resume many of the activities that

Its summer! Many people consider it their favorites season. While summer can be a lot of fun, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reminds us that taking some basic precautions to keep us and our kids safe can go a long way in keeping the fun going.  This is the first o...

Now that Governor Charlie Baker has announced that all remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be removed on May 29th, including the rescinding of the face covering order, parents of student athletes in the Berkshires may be wondering how this will affect their kids on the playing fields. The Massachusetts Interschol...

For the 30th year in a row, the Baker-Polito Administration is offering state residents and visitors with the opportunity to explore the great outdoors through the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s First Week Hikes program in celebration of the start of the New Year...

In alignment with ongoing health and safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 – which remains a highly infectious virus, with new cases popping up every day – the City of Pittsfield will not be hosting its annual Halloween parade and is strongly discouraging residents from participating in this year’s trick-or-treat, opting instead for safe and enjoyable low-risk festivities... Read Mor