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Pittsfield Police Investigating Homicide On Robbins AvenueStaff Reports,
09:11PM / Monday, October 15, 2018 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man was murdered on Robbins Avenue Monday evening. According to the District Attorney's Office, William Catalano, 34, of Pittsfield was found lying on the sidewalk in front of 219 Robbins Avenue at about 5:28 p.m. Monday. Catalano was suffering from multiple stab wounds and died shortly after 7 p.m. at Berkshire Medical Center. Authorities say that an altercation had occurred in front of the home and involved multiple persons. Catalano appears to have known the assailants and it is not believed to be a danger to the public. Those involved in the fight fled when neighbors started yelling that they were calling 2 Comments
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Biz Briefs: Red Lion Inn Partners with Stash Hotel Rewards| 03:05PM / Monday, October 15, 2018 | |
 New partnership The Red Lion Inn is partnering with with Stash Hotel Rewards, the largest loyalty program for independent hotels in the United States. Guests at The Red Lion Inn are now able to earn points toward free nights at more than 150 independent hotels across the country. And Stash members can earn and redeem points to stay at one of the most quintessential Berkshires hotels in Stockbridge.
"Aside from being able to offer our guests rewards points for their stays, we wanted a loyalty program with a unique portfolio and a devoted following," said Sarah Eustis, CEO of Main Street Hospitality, which owns and manages the inn. "Stash's network of community oriented,
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Pittsfield Car Rolls Over In Driveway, Hits Neighboring BuildingStaff Reports,
02:35PM / Monday, October 15, 2018 | |
There was reportedly no structural damage. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police and fire responded to a somewhat unique accident Monday afternoon. In the driveway of a Columbus Avenue multi-family apartment building was an overturned Subaru, leaning on the neighbor's home. There were no injuries as the woman operating the vehicle got out with only minor bumps and scratches. According to those on the scene, the operator was driving into the driveway and hit stairs leading to one of the apartments. The vehicle then rolled, coming to a stop on its roof, and leaning on the neighboring building. A wrecker had to navigate the narrow driveway to pull the 4 Comments
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Berkshires Beat: BSO Going 'Into the Forest' for Pleasant Valley Concert| 02:12PM / Monday, October 15, 2018 | |
 Into the Forest On Friday, Oct. 19, beginning at noon, the Boston Symphony Orchestra will collaborate with Mass Audubon, the BBC, and 99.5 WCRB in programming a special 150-minute performance to be broadcast live from the 18th century barn at Pleasant Valley in Lenox as part of the BBC's Radio 3's "Into the forest, In Tune." The live broadcast is available to a worldwide audience online. Limited outdoor seating for this broadcast may be available depending on the weather; check the Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Facebook page on Friday morning, Oct. 19.
This special performance and live broadcast on BBC's Radio 3 will feature performances by violinist Yevgeny Kutik;
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Hinds Sets Community Outreach Events for October| 02:10PM / Monday, October 15, 2018 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The staff of state Sen. Adam G. Hinds, D-Pittsfield, will host two community outreach events during October. The senator's staff will be available to meet with constituents in the communities of Otis and Shelburne for this month's staff office hours on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 11 to 1, Otis Town Hall, located at 1 North Main Road Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 11 to 1, Shelburne Town Office Building, located at 51 Bridge St. All residents of the Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden Senate District are invited to participate in these sessions if they have an idea, question or comment 0 Comments
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New Men's Group Piques Interest at Coalition Forum on Relational ViolenceBy Rebecca Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
03:57AM / Monday, October 15, 2018 | |
MIC INC fielded a team in the Walk A Mile fundraiser in Pittsfield in September. The group also will hold a 'standout' at North Adams City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Back in March, the community came together at the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition meeting to talk about relational violence on the heels of the death of a local woman, allegedly at the hands of her husband. On Friday, six months later, the community once again came back to a Coalition forum to jump right back into the same issue — and to hear what has been done since March. The most visible of the efforts made since March is the formation of Men Initiating
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Pittsfield Sells $875K Worth of Tax LiensBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
05:46PM / Sunday, October 14, 2018 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The tax lien auction brought in another $875,000, adding to about $800,000 the city had taken in ahead of time in back taxes. According to Director of Finance Matthew Kerwood, 61 liens were sold by Strategic Auction Alliance at City Hall on Thursday afternoon accounting for $875,770.61. The biggest buyer was Boston-based Tallage Davis LLC that purchased 22 liens for a price of $239,682.54. Dover-based Lewis Morse LLC purchased 13 liens for the price of $257,784.07. And Philadelphia-based Tower DB VIIII Trust purchased 16 liens at the price of $222,137.66. In total there were 12 bidders in the auction, including a handful of local 0 Comments
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Victor, Dumigan Presented Pittsfield Schools Superintendent AwardBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
04:20PM / Saturday, October 13, 2018 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Whenever Tricia Victor or Katherine Dumigan walk into a room, they are likely going to be the smartest one there, according to Superintendent of Schools Jason McCandless. "It's every parent's wish and desire in work and life to hope for, and aspire to, and blood sweat and tears toward, making sure our own children are smarter and better informed than we are ... I can tell you wherever these two women go, they are probably the smartest, most knowledgeable, hardest working people in the room," McCandless said. The two received the Massachusetts Association of Superintendents Certificates of Excellence on Wednesday night. One student 1 Comment
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Mark Shapp Honored as RSVP Volunteer of the YearBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
07:28AM / Saturday, October 13, 2018 | |
Mayor Linda Tyer presented a certificate of recognition to Shapp. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mark Shapp knows his way around, whether that be City Hall or a train. And Shapp is happy to share his knowledge with anyone. In the last decade, he's volunteered 4,316 of his hours to do just that. In the last year, he's spent 629 hours volunteering as the City Hall ambassador and with the Berkshire Scenic Railway. And that is why he was recognized with the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program's Volunteer of the Year Award on Friday. "Mark is always willing to help with any of our City Hall tasks. During election time, he helps sort 1 Comment
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No Injuries Reported After Police Fire Weapons During SearchStaff Reports,
05:07PM / Friday, October 12, 2018 | |
Noble Avenue was closed for most of the day on Friday. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police officers shot at a man while executing a search warrant on West Housatonic Street on Friday morning but there were no injuries. According to the district attorney's office, while the Berkshire Law Enforcement Task Force executed a search warrant relating to drug activity, 23-year-old Marcel Teixeira-Ingram Jr. was seen pointing a handgun at officers. Two officers discharged weapons in response but did not hit the man. He was then taken into custody. Teixeira-Ingram Jr. is being charged with armed assault with intent to murder, illegal possession of a firearm, armed career 0 Comments
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Superior Court Briefs: Sept. 21 - Oct. 11Staff Reports,
03:17PM / Friday, October 12, 2018 | |
 Cases heard before Judge John Agostini on Friday, September 21. Shane Harding, 29, of Marcy, N.Y. was found guilty on three counts of rape and a single count of kidnapping. He was ordered to be held without bail at the Berkshire County House of Correction until sentencing. On Tuesday, September 25, Harding was sentenced to concurrent eight to 18 to 20 years at the Massachusetts Correctional Institution at Cedar Junction on the rape charge. He was given eight to 10 years on the kidnapping charge. Those sentences will begin after he completes any time he is currently serving in the state of New York. Cases heard before Judge John Agostini on Monday, September 0 Comments
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Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Events 2018| 02:45PM / Friday, October 12, 2018 | |
 Trick-or-treaters around Berkshire County and beyond will be donning costumes and ringing doorbells in anticipation of treats on Halloween on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Remember to dress appropriately, carry a flashlight and only visit homes with lights on in your neighborhood.
Below is a list of towns holding trick-or-treat hours on Halloween, unless otherwise noted. Those towns that are crossed out have not been confirmed so check back. The towns with the asterisks are the same times every year. If you don't see your town listed and you know the hours, let us know at info@iberkshires.com. There are also plenty of other fun holiday-related events happening in the Berkshires, too!
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