š± What Pittsfield families should do after the Canvas data breach
Pittsfield, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Pittsfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What Pittsfield families should do after the Canvas data breach
- How you can weigh in on Pittsfieldās Housatonic River cleanup plans
- How Healeyās Ride Safe Act could change e-bike riding in Pittsfield
Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 61 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: Occasional rain, temps: high: 58, low: 48.
- Friday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 58 and low of 45 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Pittsfield Schools warn of cybersecurity incident (news10.com) ā Pittsfield Public Schools are alerting families to a cybersecurity breach involving the Canvas learning system that may have exposed names, emails, student IDs and messages. Officials say sensitive identifiers like Social Security and financial data were not accessed, but theyāre urging residents to watch for suspicious messages and follow security guidance while Instructure tightens protections. 
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2. ImportantāÆPublicāÆInputāÆPeriods for theāÆGeneral Electric-Pittsfield HousatonicāÆRiver Site BeginsāÆMay 12, 2026, Public Meeting to be Held June 3, 2026 (epa.gov) ā A major PCB cleanup of the Housatonic River through Pittsfield is moving into a key design phase, and residents now have a 90-day window to weigh in. From May 12 to August 10, 2026, EPA is taking public input on GEās detailed Reach 5A cleanup and restoration plans, with a public meeting set for June 3 where you can ask questions directly. Ā Ā Ā
3. Healey Wants To Be First In The Nation To Regulate E-Bikes. Here Is What It Means For Berkshire County. (live959.com) ā State leaders are considering new e-bike, scooter, and moped rules that could directly affect how Pittsfield riders use city streets, bike lanes, and sidewalks. Governor Healeyās proposed Ride Safe Act would sort devices into speed-based tiers, add helmet and age requirements, and potentially require registration and insurance for faster models, responding to recent safety complaints raised by Pittsfield police. Ā Ā Ā
4. Pittsfield City Council votes in favor of body, dash cams for police (wwlp.com) ā Pittsfieldās City Council has unanimously backed outfitting city police with body and dashboard cameras, sending the plan to the mayor and police chief to implement. The move follows community petitions after fatal officer-involved shootings, with supporters saying video will better document encounters and councilors already working on rules for how the cameras will be used. Ā Ā Ā
5. Two juveniles injured in crash in Pittsfield (newportdispatch.com) ā Two 13-year-olds were hurt Thursday morning when their e-dirt bikes collided with a vehicle at North Street and Pontoosuc Avenue in Pittsfield, according to police. Officers say the teens were riding on the wrong side of the road without licenses or registration, and the bikes were seized as part of a broader crackdown on similar illegal vehicles. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Pittsfield
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! ā
Lenox Community Center, 65 Walker St, Lenox
6:00 pm
Sunday May 17
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Other local events
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Growing Wildlife-Friendly Gardens ā
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home, 2 Plunkett St, Lenox
6:00 pm -
WEEKLY WEDNESDAY WRITING GROUP ā
Dalton Free Public Library, 462 Main St #1, Dalton
6:30 pm -
Baby Animals Festival: Lambs, Chicks, and the History of Shaker Farming ā
Hancock Shaker Village, 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield
11:00 am -
Berkshire Honors Scholar Program Melville Fellows - Public Reading
Berkshire Community College-Campus Events M213
3:00 pm -
Plein Air Paint Out ā
Balderdash Cellars, 81 State Rd, Richmond
10:00 am -
Building Better Soil: A Three-Part Soil Health Intensive ā
Berkshire Environmental Action Team, Inc (BEAT) Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St., Gardner, MA
10:00 am -
Forms and Transformations in the Butterfly World
Old Town Hall, 9 Main St, West Stockbridge
7:00 pm -
Pittsfield Farmers Market
Pittsfield Common, 100 First St, Pittsfield
9:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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š Events Nearby
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Baby Circle
Lenox Library 18 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240
10:30 am -
Lee Varsity Baseball @ Lenox Memorial ā
Lenox Memorial Middle & High School, 197 East St, Lenox
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Growing a Wildlife-Friendly Gardens ā
The Mount, Edith Wharton Cultural Center, 2 Plunkett St, Lenox
6:00 pm -
Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technologies for Peak Brain Performance with Dr. Patrick K. Porter and Ruchika Sikri (Virtual)
Lenox Library Virtual Program, Lenox, MA, 01240, United States
2:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My mom taught me how to cook.
Iām trying my own version of a meatloaf in an air fryer oven. Smells amazing. (Nextdoor West Pittsfield) - Another job done.
Had to box in the openings where the 2 skylights were. Built, insulated and sheet rocked. Then painted the room. (Nextdoor Hancock Road)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member (Full-time) in Pittsfield. Apply here.
- Cross Border Talents posted a job opening for Customer Service / Content Moderator (French & English) With Relocation in Pittsfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pittsfield here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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