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PCTV, Farley-Bouvier Talk Importance of AI AwarenessBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:13PM / Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
The small audience asks questions during the conversation, which will be available on PCTV. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Data privacy, misinformation and overreliance are among the top concerns over artificial intelligence on Beacon Hill. State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Pittsfield Community Television's "digital navigator" Samuel Pascual led a conversation about AI awareness last week. Farley-Bouvier chairs the Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet, and Cybersecurity, and Pascual helps to ensure people are not left behind in the digital era. A common concern when it comes to the fast 0 Comments
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MassWildlife: Three ways to prevent conflict during coyote mating season| 01:37PM / Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
 Late January through early March is coyote mating season. Coyotes are very active during the winter while courting mates and defending their territory. Coyotes are in every city and town in mainland Massachusetts, meaning the opportunity for human-coyote interaction is high. The mere presence of a coyote is not a cause for concern. MassWildlife officials are reminding the public to take these 3 simple steps to prevent conflict with coyotes during the mating season: 1. Protect your pets Pets should always be directly supervised on a leash when outdoors, especially during the coyote mating season. Coyotes can't differentiate between their natural prey and small
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BCC Announces Faculty, Staff Members, Title Changes | 07:45AM / Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of five new staff members and two title changes. New faculty/staff Dr. Thomas Burton-Steele joins Berkshire Community College as Assistant Professor of Engineering in the Division of Science and Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from The University of Alabama and a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech. His teaching and research interests span applied physics, electronics and materials engineering, with a focus on hands-on, student-centered learning. Outside the classroom, he enjoys 0 Comments
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Habitat & Taconic CTE Students Build Pittsfield HomeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:43AM / Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
The students had to do some snow clearing Thursday before they could start on the roof trusses. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Taconic CTE students will be able to say "I built that house" when they pass 37 Curtis Terrace.
On Thursday, roof trusses were set on the home that Taconic High School students are partnering with Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity to build. This is one of several homes the nonprofit housing organization has recently built, but a first for the young, skilled trades workers who were involved from the concrete pouring in October 2025.
The stick-built, single-family ranch will have three bedrooms with a walkout in the back. The
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Friday Front Porch Feature: Allendale Pines NorthBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:13PM / Friday, February 13, 2026 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for an inexpensive home to raise your family in? Then this might be the home for you. And if not, there's a couple other options. Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week we are showcasing model homes at Allendale Pines North. Teton Management is opening its new manufactured housing development next Allendale Pines at 395 Cheshire Road, and has three different model homes to choose from. The Monroe with a full porch and with a half-porch, and The Aspire are available to move into in March. All the models have three bedrooms and two baths in 1,280 square
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@theMarket: No Valentine for Artificial IntelligenceBy Bill Schmick,
01:22PM / Friday, February 13, 2026 | |
The ongoing debate about the high spending by AI companies is intensifying, but a broader thesis is emerging. AI is now casting uncertainty across more industries, unsettling investors and markets alike. Software stocks have been the most obvious area of concern. The sector, and Microsoft in particular, has seen relentless selling. However, other areas, from finance to accounting to insurance, are increasingly being questioned. As a result, this week it has been a game of moving chairs, where suddenly a story appears touting a breakthrough in an accounting or finance tool. Down goes brokerage stocks. Anthropic PBC, an AI research and development startup, recently announced 0 Comments
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North Street Restaurant Serving Authentic Afro-Caribbean CuisineBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:41AM / Friday, February 13, 2026 | |
Andre Lynch has transformed the former Lulu's on North Street into a bright and sunny space to serve his Caribbean cuisine. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Dre's Global Kitchen is bringing the flavors of the Caribbean to North Street starting this weekend. The new restaurant at 137 North St. is holding its grand opening on Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. Owner and chef André Lynch said the cuisine is straight from his mom's cooking. Deborah Burchell, a well-known chef and instructor in New York, grew up in Trinidad and learned to cook when she was little. Lynch has taken her recipes and also made his own modifications to her 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council Accepts $2.3M to Support Housing ProjectsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:22PM / Thursday, February 12, 2026 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is making inroads with affordable and supportive housing, and planning for more units. City Council has accepted a total of $2.3 million in state funds to support upcoming housing developments as the permanent supportive apartments on West Housatonic Street are preparing to open next month. And last week, The First's housing resource center had a soft opening at Zion Lutheran Church. ServiceNet, which operates the center, had planned to be open Tuesday through Saturday for the next few weeks to onboard staff, but that has since changed.
"I'm happy to report that as of today, The First is now open seven days a week, from
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The Retired Investor: More Nations End-Run U.S. In Trade DealsBy Bill Schmick,
04:33PM / Thursday, February 12, 2026 | |
There were concerns that U.S. tariffs during the Trump presidency would spark similar responses from other nations. This could have greatly reduced global trade, possibly causing an economic recession. That outcome did not happen, but a different development did. While retaliation is still a possibility, Donald Trump's multiple tariff threats have proven to be more of a negotiating tactic than anything else. The downside for foreign nations is that it has disrupted trade, stock markets, and geopolitical discourse. After eight years of this, most countries have concluded that it is far easier to do business with someone else in trade. Since 2017, many trade deals between 0 Comments
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Victim in Fatal Dragging Identified as Pittsfield Man| 03:15PM / Thursday, February 12, 2026 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run on Tuesday. The victim was identified on Wednesday as William S. Colbert, 69, of Pittsfield. His body was found nearly four miles away from where he was reportedly struck. The initial report was that someone was in the road, possibly struck by a motor vehicle, at the intersection of Linden Street and Francis Avenue at about 11:33 p.m. According to the report filed by Sgt. David Hallas, officers were unable to locate either a victim or a vehicle at the intersection. They spoke with witnesses and canvassed the area. They found him in the road in the 1350 0 Comments
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Holiday Hours: Presidents Day| 01:00PM / Thursday, February 12, 2026 | |
Gen. George Washington taking command of the Continental Army in Cambridge in 1775. Washington's Birthday will be celebrated on Monday, Feb. 16.
The holiday was first enacted by Congress in 1879 to mark George Washington's birthday on Feb. 22 and later moved to the third Monday in February in 1968. While the name of the federal holiday remains Washington's Birthday, it is more often referred to as Presidents Day to include the birthday of Abraham Lincoln on Feb. 12.
Washington was born in 1732 (or Feb. 11, 1731, according to the old-style calendar) in Colonial Virginia. A Founding Father, he would lead the new nation as head of the Continental Army in the Revolution and as
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Balance Rock Investment Group Introduces New Hire| 10:18AM / Thursday, February 12, 2026 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. Balance Rock Investment Group announced that Adam Schnopp, MSF, has joined the firm as Paraplanner, with a goal of further enhancing the organization's commitment to comprehensive financial planning and exceptional client service. Schnopp brings an analytical background and hands-on experience in financial planning support and investment research. He earned his Master of Science in Finance with a concentration in Investments and Securities from Southern New Hampshire University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Marketing from Elms College. His academic foundation combines rigorous financial analysis with practical business insight and 0 Comments
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