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Baker-Polito Administration Releases 'MA Climate Change Assessment'| 10:43AM / Saturday, December 31, 2022 | |
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration, through the Executive Office of Energy and Environment Affairs (EEA), released the "MA Climate Change Assessment," the first statewide assessment detailing how Massachusetts people, environments, and infrastructure may be affected by climate change and related hazards through the end of the century. This assessment will directly inform the first five-year update to the State Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan (SHMCAP) that will be released in Fall 2023. Importantly, it evaluates 37 climate impacts across five sectors: Human, Infrastructure, Natural Environment, Governance, and Economy; and seven regions of the 0 Comments
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Massachusetts Adding Cannabis Education to Driving School Curriculum| 08:00AM / Saturday, December 31, 2022 | |
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), in partnership with members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission and AAA Northeast today announced that as of January 2023, Massachusetts will be the first recreational-use cannabis state in the nation to adopt, "Shifting Gears: the Blunt Truth about Marijuana and Driving," a AAA curriculum that educates teens on the risks of cannabis-impaired driving. The curriculum is taught through a 25-minute informative and easy to follow educational video that can be found at: https://youtu.be/AcB6yJpMvqg. The announcement was made at the Worcester Registry of Motor Vehicles by Lt. 1 Comment
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State Treasurer's Office Launches Small Business Toolkit and Resource Map| 04:10PM / Friday, December 30, 2022 | |
BOSTON — Massachusetts State Treasurer, Deborah B. Goldberg, recently announced the launch of the Treasurer's Office's newly designed Small Business Resource Toolkit website. The toolkit provides access to comprehensive resources and materials for small business owners and future entrepreneurs in Massachusetts. Under the direction of Treasurer Goldberg, the toolkit was designed to provide a range of relevant, important information, often needed, when facing the challenge of starting a small business for the first time. "By collecting relevant resources in one place online, we are providing an understandable road map for people as they 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Celebrates Kwanzaa, Reflects on Principles By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:30PM / Friday, December 30, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.—Community leaders, residents, and scholars gathered at Tyler Street Lab to celebrate Kwanzaa Thursday evening. Throughout the night attendees danced, sang, and cheered throughout the ceremony and honored and celebrated the African diaspora’s seven principles including Umoja(Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). The Women of Color Giving Circle and Rites of Passage and Empowerment (ROPE) organized the event designating this year's theme Umoja. ROPE provides mentorships and emotional support to adolescent girls
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Healey and Driscoll Appoint Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary| 10:22AM / Friday, December 30, 2022 | |
BOSTON — Governor-elect Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor-elect Driscoll today announced that they will appoint Rebecca Tepper as Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA). Tepper is currently the Chief of the Energy and Environment Bureau in the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office. "In my time working with Rebecca, I've known her to be a strong leader who cares deeply about our environment and also understands the great opportunity before us to partner with our workforce and businesses to drive our clean energy revolution and preserve our beautiful natural resources," said Governor-elect Healey. 0 Comments
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BCArc Promotes Vice President, Director| 08:49AM / Friday, December 30, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Chris Melski has been named BCArc's Vice President of Residential Services. He will oversee the Director of Brain Injury Services and the Director of Residential Services, which encompasses 43 homes across Berkshire County and the Pioneer Valley. A licensed Construction Supervisor, he will continue to oversee the maintenance of all properties for the Agency – the residential programs, an apartment building, day programs, offices, and a fleet of dozens of vans. He has spearheaded numerous BCArc programs, including the Men's Group, which addresses issues around men's health, social interaction, dating, and other related 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Snow Removal Methods Questioned After Storm By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:02PM / Thursday, December 29, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield's Department of Public Services Highway Division met its match last weekend with a storm that impacted the roads for approximately four days. Last weekend marked the first serious snow event of the year in Berkshire County and significant snow accumulation mixed with plummeting temperatures made for a challenging cleanup. As roads remained dangerous for some days after the snow event, residents made their concerns known. "I saw and received a high number of concerns on both my personal and council Facebook pages and messenger along with a handful of phone calls and emails. A much higher volume of concern than most 7 Comments
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Governor Baker Makes Appointments to MassDOT Board of Directors| 04:38PM / Thursday, December 29, 2022 | |
 BOSTON?—?Governor Charlie Baker today announced the appointment of Timothy Whelan and Joseph Beggan to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Board of Directors. The Governor also reappointed current Board members Dean Mazzarella and Timothy King whose terms will be extended. "Representative Timothy Whelan and Joseph Beggan have years of experience in private and public service that make them both well-suited candidates for the MassDOT Board of Directors," said Governor Charlie Baker. "We are also proud to extend the terms of Dean Mazzarella and Timothy King who have been valuable members of the Board in their previous 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Christmas Tree Pickup Schedule| 04:17PM / Thursday, December 29, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Christmas tree pickup in the month of January will accompany the regular trash pickup schedule. A breakdown of the schedule includes the following servicing information: • The week of Jan. 9, Casella will pick up trees on Monday and Friday routes. • The following week of Jan. 16, they will pick up along the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday routes. • During the week of Jan. 23, Casella will resume tree collection with Monday and Friday routes. • Lastly, the week of Jan. 30, they will pick up trees according to the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday routes. For more information, please call 499-9330. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Community Design Center Film Screening at Berkshire Athenaeum| 12:28PM / Thursday, December 29, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Community Design Center will host the debut film screening of the documentary "The Street Project" (2022) on Thursday, Dec. 29 at the Berkshire Athenaeum. The free 60-minute screening will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the library's auditorium. The film commemorates the formation of the Design Center, a new group in the Berkshires advocating for pedestrians and cyclists. Created by the multiple Emmy-winning team at Boyd Productions, The Street Project takes viewers across the globe in an narrative, from cycling-friendly meccas in Europe, to New York City and Phoenix—one of the most dangerous cities in America for 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Hikes, Music, and DancesBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:00PM / Thursday, December 29, 2022 | |
 The year is coming to an end so it is time to celebrate new beginnings with these Berkshire County events this weekend including hikes, music, and dances. Magician George Saterial Award-winning, Boston Based magician George Saterial will be performing at the Berkshire Museum this Saturday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m. Watch as he demonstrates magic and illusions for audiences of all ages. Tickets range from $5 to $17 and include museum admission. Children 3 and under are free. More information here. Earlier New Year's Eve Party If you can't stay up till midnight, that's okay. The Italian American Club is having an early party this Saturday, Dec. 31. Doors open at 4:30 and
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BArT Announces Final Current-Year Transfer, First Enrollment Deadlines| 08:00AM / Thursday, December 29, 2022 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Charter Public School is currently accepting applications for students in grades 6 through 9 for the 2022-2023 school year and applications for grades 6-10 for the 2023-2024 school year. The last enrollment deadline for the 2022-2023 school year for grades 6 through 9 is Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. The easiest way to apply is to visit https://www.bartcharter.org/apps/form/Enrollment-Form. Applications for the 2023-2024 school year are open, the first enrollment deadline for the 2023-2024 school year is Thursday, Feb. 23 at noon. The easiest way to apply is to visit 0 Comments
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