Tom Conklin is the News Director and lead news voice for the Berkshire News Network and the Townsquare Media Berkshire Radio Group. Tom is also a musician and voiceover talent. He has been a guitarist for more than three decades and plays lead guitar for the New England based band, The Matchstick Architects. He also does voiceover narration work for clients all over the world from his home studio in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Tom is also a founding member of Berkshire Organization for Original Music, or BOOM, which is a Berkshire County based organization that advocates for the local original music scene and performers of original music in the Berkshires.
Tom Conklin
$2.65 Billion FY2022 State Budget Announced
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that its Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Plan, which is a $2.655 billion plan-making substantial investments in critical priorities including housing, transportation, climate resiliency, health and human services, and education to promote economic growth and …
$4.6 Million in Rapid Reemployment Grants Awarded
The Baker-Polito Administration announced on Thursday the launch of the states $4.6 million Rapid Reemployment grant program, with the first round of grant funding totaling $360,000 having been awarded to six employer partner programs that will train 105 parti…
Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications for Correction Officer
If you have ever thought about a career in law enforcement, this could be your golden opportunity. The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a few good people. This could be just the opportunity that you have been waiting for. Maybe you are ...
BNRC Offers Spanish Language Trail Maps
Mapas de senderos—Spanish language trail maps—are now available for free in digital and/or print for Berkshire Natural Resources Council hiking trails. According to a news release from the Berkshire Natural Resources Council, Silvana Kirby, who is a nationally certified interpreter and founding tran…
Berkshire DA’s Office Renews Call for Info on Bressette Murder
The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office has renewed its call for information about the 2014 murder of Joshua Bressette. The DA’s Office sent a media release on Friday regarding the case.
Bressette was last seen at the former Price Chopper on Route…
Bressette was last seen at the former Price Chopper on Route…
Two Berkshire Area Farms Receive Agricultural Grants
Berkshire Agricultural Ventures has announced two new grants, one to Shaker Creek Farm and the other to Smoke & Honey Company.
According to a media release from Berkshire Agricultural Ventures, a $3,020 matching grant to Shaker Creek Farm lo…
According to a media release from Berkshire Agricultural Ventures, a $3,020 matching grant to Shaker Creek Farm lo…
DPH Summer Guidance: Water & Pool Safety
Summa-time, summa-time, sum-sum summa-time! Don’t we all love it? While summer can be a lot of fun, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reminds you that taking some basic precautions to keep you and your kids safe can go a long way in keeping t…
DPH Summer Guidance: Ticks & Mosquitos
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.
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RSVP Launches Wheels For Wellness
There’s good news for Berkshire County residents that have wellness appointments, and no way to get there. The Wheels for Wellness program is kicking off on Tuesday.
According to to media release from the Office of Pittsfield Mayor Linda Tyer, beginning Tuesday, June 1st, the Retired Senior Voluntee…
According to to media release from the Office of Pittsfield Mayor Linda Tyer, beginning Tuesday, June 1st, the Retired Senior Voluntee…
Not Vaccinated? The Big Orange Bus is Headed Your Way!
We are nearly there! If you haven’t yet been vaccinated against COVID-19, what are you waiting for? There are so many opportunities right now to get yourself inoculated and to help everyone get back to normal... including the Berkshire Fallon Health Collaborative …