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National Grid Plans New Transmission Line Through Seven TownsBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
03:36AM / Tuesday, July 25, 2017 | |
 LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — National Grid is looking to run another power line, mostly along the existing rights of way where lines exist already, through seven local towns. Peter Kavanaugh, from National Grid, said the plan is to run a 600-megawatt line through Nassau and Stephentown, N.Y., cross the border into Hancock, Lanesborough, Cheshire, Dalton, and end at an existing substation in Hinsdale. The path is nearly identical to the one proposed by Kinder Morgan's Northeast Energy Direct Project, which would have been a natural gas pipeline if it hadn't been shelved. "The primary source will be wind in upstate New York. That may be supplemented by a small amount 0 Comments
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No Preliminary Needed In Pittsfield ElectionsStaff Reports,
10:34PM / Monday, July 24, 2017 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There won't be a need for a preliminary election. The last day to file nomination papers for signature certification was Monday and not enough candidates have been nominated to require a preliminary election. However, there will be races for nearly every ward and for the at-large seats on the City Council. There are four at large, seven ward, six school committee, and a city clerk positions up for election. The seat going unchallenged is that of the City Clerk's office, where Michele Cetti is seeking the job. In Ward 1, Michael Circullo and Helen Moon are both qualified for the ballot to fill the shoes being left by Lisa Tully. Dina Guiel 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Police Investigating Deaths Of City CoupleStaff Reports,
06:27PM / Monday, July 24, 2017 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are investing the deaths of a city couple. Police say the bodies of John and Celeste Kordana, 53 and 39, respectively, were found in their Harryel Street home on Monday. The bodies are being transferred to the Holyoke Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death, though the autopsies have not been scheduled. According to the district attorney's office, officers were called to do a well-being check on the pair and upon arrival were unable to get into the home. At about 2:50 p.m., the Fire Department forced entry into the home, where the bodies were found. The investigation is being conducted by 4 Comments
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Berkshire Attack Girls Lacrosse Team Edges N.Y. SquadCommunity submission,
05:42PM / Monday, July 24, 2017 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The Berkshire Attack girls lacrosse team recently defeated Averill Park, N.Y., 11-10, at the Zavattaro Athletic Complex at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. The Berkshire team includes: Pittsfield's Sierra Murray, Hoosac Valley's Sara Tokiewicz and Abi Disbrow, Pine Cobble's Olivia Witter, Miss Hall's School's Maya Creamer, Herberg's Alaina Percy and Mount Greylock's Brooke Phelps. 0 Comments
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Report: Pittsfield Officer Used Excessive Force, Lied About IncidentBy Andy McKeever,
05:04PM / Monday, July 24, 2017 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An internal affairs report contends that Pittsfield Police Officer Michael McHugh attempted to cover up an assault committed by a friend. McHugh had not-guilty pleas entered on his behalf on single counts of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, misleading a police officer or other person, and being a public employee making a false report on July 12. His co-defendant is Jason LaBelle, 37, who had not-guilty pleas entered on his behalf on Monday on single counts of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, falsely reporting a crime, misleading a judge, and misleading a 1 CommentRead More >> |
Biz Briefs: BerkShares Looking For 'Ambassadors'| 04:24PM / Monday, July 24, 2017 | |
 Getting the word out: BerkShares has received a grant from the New England Grassroots Environment Fund of Newmarket, N.H., to launch a new initiative called BerkShares Ambassadors. Last summer all seven branches of Adams Community Bank plus the Pittsfield branch of Lee Bank became BerkShares exchange points. This laid the groundwork for BerkShares activity in central and northern Berkshire County. However, the organization realized that they still need people "pounding the pavement" in order to really spread the word.
Contemplating this question, BerkShares board member Michael Tesoro spotted the opportunity to create a powerful experience for local young people that would lead
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Herberg Students to Take Part in Junior National Young Leaders Conference| 03:41PM / Monday, July 24, 2017 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Three students from Herberg Middle School in Pittsfield were nominated and accepted to the 2017 Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC), an Envision program that provides a historical view of leadership and encourages young scholars to develop their own leadership skills and strategies for success in the 21st century.
Molly Sherman, Ahliya Phillips, and Tobias Gaulden-Wheeler will join sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students from around the country in Washington, D.C. from July 30-Aug. 4.
"The Junior National Young Leaders Conference enables students to recognize their own leadership abilities in the context of great men and women from
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MCLA Hands Out Book Award Scholarships| 01:40PM / Monday, July 24, 2017 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has announced the recipients of its Book Award scholarships, which recently were granted to students who will begin their senior years this fall at one of Berkshire County's public high schools. One student from each of the high schools received this award, which honors outstanding high school juniors who have made a positive difference in the community.
"The MCLA Book Award is presented to an outstanding high school junior who exemplifies academic achievement, displays leadership qualities, and has a strong commitment to the Berkshire County community," said Joshua Mendel, director of recruitment and outreach
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Berkshires Beat: Tanglewood, Mass Audubon Team Up for Celebration of Birds and Music| 01:09PM / Monday, July 24, 2017 | |
 For the birds: Tanglewood will launch its first-ever collaboration with Mass Audubon in a program titled "Tanglewood Takes Flight: A Celebration of Birds and Music with Mass Audubon" running from Thursday, July 27, to Sunday, July 30, creating a new multi-faceted and immersive program for concert-goers that explores the intimate relationship between birdsong and music. The series, which pairs guided bird walks with performances of birdsong, will be highlighted by performances by world-renowned pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard, lectures and bird walks by Mass Audubon Ornithologist Wayne Peterson, and performances by Fellows of the Tanglewood Music Center, the Boston Symphony
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Berkshire Force 10U Wraps Season with Tourney WinCommunity submission,
10:18AM / Monday, July 24, 2017 | |
 DALTON, Mass. -- The 10-and-under Berkshire Force softball team went 4-0 this weekend to win the Dalton Invitational Softball Tournament. In its season finale, the Force once again turned in a total team effort with great pitching, flawless defense, and strong at-bats. In pool play it defeated Hoosick Falls, 12-2, followed by a nine-inning battle with Guilderland that the Force won, 5-3. In tournament play they beat Hoosick Falls, 15-0, in the semi finals. In the finals, the Force battled Guilderland again, taking a 5-4 lead into the bottom of the sixth before blowing it open with a seven-run inning and eventually taking the championship, 12-5. For the season, the Force 0 Comments
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Lanesborough School Chair 'Re-Energized' By Task Force VoteBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
03:57AM / Monday, July 24, 2017 | |
 LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — School Committee Chairwoman Regina DiLego participated in 32 meetings of the Berkshire County Educational Task Force over the past two years. And it was exhausting. But as the group voted last Saturday to recommend a single school district for all of Berkshire County, she's become "re-energized." "I'm really excited about it all. I think we can do something for our kids," DiLego said. DiLego said she was somewhat surprised by the vote. She was expecting the group to come to the conclusion of recommending three separate districts. But, the more discussion the group had and the more issues arose with that, DiLego 3 Comments
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Potash Powers Post 68 Juniors to Win at State TourneyiBerkshires.com Sports,
09:21PM / Sunday, July 23, 2017 | |
 FRANKLIN, Mass. -- Hunter Potash threw three innings of shutout ball and hit a grand slam Sunday to lead the American Legion Post 68 Juniors to an 11-8 win over Rockland at the State championship. The win kept Post 68 alive in the losers bracket of the eight-team tourney. After dropping a 4-2 loss to Methuen on Saturday, Post 68 bounced back to stay alive and knock Rockland out of the championship. Potash started on the mound and left with a 10-0 lead. He combined with four other pitchers on the win: Joe Cracolici, Ryan Guadette, Joe Traversa and Carter Matthews. Matthews earned the save by coming in to get the final out with the bases loaded in a three-run game 0 Comments
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