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Lanesborough Tax Bills to Rise From Increased Property ValuesBy Brian Rhodes, iBerkshires Staff
05:01AM / Tuesday, December 06, 2022 | |
 LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Due to increased value of properties in town, the tax bill for the average property owner is expected to increase by 6.45 percent in fiscal 2023.
The Select Board unanimously voted Monday to maintain a single tax rate for the town, estimated to be $17.67 per $1,000 of assessed value, a $1.43 decrease from FY2022. But the average tax bill will rise by $322 to $5,313, compared to $4,991 in FY2022.
"[The tax rate] is down again this year for the second year in a row," said Town Assessor Ross Vivori. "And a lot of that is because of the growth that we've had and the real estate market that's driving those values up and pushing that tax rate
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Emergency Responders Seeing an Increase in Accidental CallsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
04:30AM / Tuesday, December 06, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Winter is upon us which comes along with many things including an increased amount of accidental emergency calls to emergency responders from ski resorts. The yearly occurrence of increased accidental calls are starting to come in, Hancock Emergency Management Director David Rash told the Central Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee last week. When someone is injured on the mountain the procedure is to call the resort so that it can send ski patrol to assist the person, Rash said. However, some skiers call 911 as a knee jerk reaction and when the first responders arrive on the scene, they are confronted with confusion by 1 Comment
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Pittsfield Conservation Commission Supports Acquisition of Saw Mill PropertyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:36PM / Monday, December 05, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. —The city is nearing its final stages of acquiring over 50 acres of conservation land along the southwest branch of the Housatonic River, also known as the Saw Mill property. On Thursday, the Conservation Commission authorized a project agreement to buy the property and use $50,000 from its trust fund for the $400,000 purchase.
The acquisition is supported by local and state funding.
"We are really excited about where we're at," Park, Open Space, and Natural Resource Program Manager James McGrath said.
"We have signed purchase and sale agreements and in fact, we put a deposit down on the sale as well. We're simply waiting for all of
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AdLib Inc. Center for Independent Living Appoints CEO| 02:29PM / Monday, December 05, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire's Center for Independent Living's Board of Directors is announced Marco Ingoglia as the new CEO of the organization. An experienced business leader, Ingoglia was appointed the role of Chief Executive Officer in late February of 2022. Ingoglia brings with him expertise in all facets of disability advocacy including, senior leadership experience in spearheading programs to support the on-going needs of Senior Living and people with disabilities, child and family services, Behavioral Health, Congregate Living, Youth Transition, Supported Employment and Affordable Housing, according to a press release. "Ingoglia 0 Comments
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City of Pittsfield 2022 Holiday Parking Schedule | 10:45AM / Monday, December 05, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In celebration of the holiday season, the city of Pittsfield announced this year's free parking schedule. Free parking this season will include "Free Parking Fridays" Dec. 9, and Dec. 16. There will also be a week of free parking starting Monday, Dec. 19 through Friday, Dec. 23. As always, parking in the city is free in the evenings and weekends. 0 Comments
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Provider Profile – Trevor Bayliss, MD, Medical Director, Phelps Cancer Center| 09:09AM / Monday, December 05, 2022 | |
When Trevor Bayliss, MD, was an undergraduate at Williams College and a member of the school's hockey team, he was diagnosed with cancer, a frightening diagnosis for anyone. Despite treatments, his symptoms only got worse, until he was readying himself to accept the inevitable terminal stage. But remarkably a physician steered him to a very common cancer medication that put his illness in remission. His journey made him realize that his career path was going to be in oncology, where he could help people facing similar circumstances and hopefully lead them to their own survivorship. Dr. Bayliss is now the Medical Director of the Phelps Cancer Center at the Hillcrest Campus of 0 Comments
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Jae's Grill to Serve American Cuisine on Winter StreetBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:54AM / Monday, December 05, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A well-known local eatery is relaunching a second location with a new menu. Jae's Grill is planning a soft opening mid-week at 7 Winter St. The menu will feature upscale American cuisine, a change from the pan-Asian offerings of Jae's at the Hilton Garden Inn on South Street.
"It's a classy place but a homey place that you can come to," general manager Raya Stockton said, adding that it will have good food, good drinks, and a nice atmosphere.
The space was open as Jae's a handful of years ago before the South Street location, which Stockton reported is a great success. Owner Jae Chung, herself, and Executive Chef Ronald Reda felt
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Hundreds Have Utilized 2nd Street Program| 12:05PM / Sunday, December 04, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 2nd Street, an organization supporting formerly incarcerated men and women in Berkshire County, is making strides in the community since officially commencing operations on July 1, 2022. From July 1 through Nov. 16, 2022, 2nd Street met with 158 unduplicated clients, including 27 who engaged in programming on reentry self-management life skills, workforce development skills training and continuing education. In that time period, only one client returned to custody. The product of a collaboration among community partners, 2nd Street is a facility where clients can get access to tools and connections they need to reenter the community and 0 Comments
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FEMA Awards Over $2.1M to Mass RMV for COVID-19 Operating Costs| 10:11AM / Sunday, December 04, 2022 | |
BOSTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $2.1 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the costs of keeping the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) open safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $2,113,969 Public Assistance grant will reimburse Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for the cost of purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) and taking other measures to keep essential staff and the public safe at RMV locations between July 2020 and January 2021. The RMV also bought temporary countertop or desktop sneeze guards; glass panel mounted screens; communication devices; disinfecting supplies for 0 Comments
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PHS Students 'Showcase' Who They Are in Talent ShowBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
07:08AM / Sunday, December 04, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, MASS. — Pittsfield High School's Proteus Theatre is having one of its largest seasons in recent times with the intention of producing six performances this year. The program is on its second performance with a Talent Showcase this Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 in the high school's theater. The show is organized and run by the students, allowing them to experiment with their passions and gain leadership skills. "I think PHS is a really student-centered place and a really student-driven place. And the school as a whole loves opportunities to showcase — no pun intended — showcase the talents and accomplishments of their 1 Comment
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Berkshire Arts Organizations Launch Pay Equity InitiativeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:30PM / Saturday, December 03, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A number of Berkshire cultural organizations believe that properly compensating entry and mid-level employees is key in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Following an inclusive leadership training through Multicultural BRIDGE, six theater and arts organizations have launched a regional pay equity initiative that will release a set of recommendations and commitments in early 2023. The aim is to address barriers that limit participation in the field while creating a diverse workforce of professionals who feel supported by their employers.
As of November, participants include WAM Theatre in Lenox, Berkshire Art Center in Stockbridge and Pittsfield, Community
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Baker-Polito Administration's Commission on Clean Heat Issues Final Report| 12:50PM / Saturday, December 03, 2022 | |
BOSTON — The Commonwealth's Commission on Clean Heat, established by Governor Charlie Baker through Executive Order 596 in September 2021, issued its final recommendations and report. According to a press release, the recommendations include the adoption of core principles and practices focused on ensuring an equitable approach to decarbonization of both existing and new buildings, including appropriate resourcing, institutional coordination and alignment; the development and implementation of a Clean Heat Standard, joint natural gas and electric system planning, and analyses of the potential impact of other associated regulatory changes; the reorganization of 0 Comments
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