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West Side Mural Wishes for Greener FutureBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:42PM / Friday, August 12, 2022 | |
The mural was commissioned by Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity. Director Carolyn Valli says murals bring 'a sense of hope.' The nonprofit is building two units of housing near the artwork. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new mural on the West Side depicts a vision of a green community. On Friday, the completion of "I Wish … For a Greener Future" by Hope Aguilera was celebrated by Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, which commissioned the piece as a part of neighborhood revitalization efforts. Located on the B&P Auto Body Supply at the corner of Robbins Avenue and Columbus Avenue, it depicts a young boy making a wish on a dandelion with 8 Comments
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Lenox Hotels Sold for $38M| 04:19PM / Friday, August 12, 2022 | |
LENOX, Mass. — Two Lenox hotels on the Pittsfield Lenox Road have been acquired by a Denver hospitality company in a deal for $38 million. Mission Hill Hospitality, a KSL Capital Partners portfolio company, closed the sales on Aug. 11 for the Courtyard by Marriot Lenox and Hampton Inn & Suites Berkshires-Lenox from Toole Lodging Group. "The Berkshires are a top drive-to-leisure destination in New England, filled with a rich history and an abundance of attractions bringing in tourists to Lenox year-round," said Mike Wilbert, managing director of Mission Hill Hospitality, in a statement announcing the purchases. "We are excited about the continued 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Markets Gain Back Half This Year's LossesBy Bill Schmick,
03:28PM / Friday, August 12, 2022 | |
 This week's decline in two key inflation indicators gave investors an excuse to buy stocks. At this point, we have retraced 50 percent of the losses from the beginning of the year. The thinking behind this recent move higher is that inflation is coming down, and the Fed no longer needs to maintain its super tight monetary policy stance. Is that a good bet? That is not the case, according to several talking Fed heads that were trotted out by the U.S. central bank to address the markets on almost a daily basis this week. Even the most dovish of members continued to stress that nothing has changed in their thinking. To a person, each Federal Reserve member stressed that the market 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Babe Ruth Opens World Series with One-Run WiniBerkshires.com Sports,
12:56PM / Friday, August 12, 2022 | |
 GLEN ALLEN, Va. -- The Pittsfield Babe Ruth 13-year-old All-Stars Friday came back from an early three-run deficit to earn a 6-5 win over the Mid-Atlantic Champions from Williamsport, Pa., in their first game at the World Series. "It was a little nerve-wracking," Pittsfield Manager Ben Stohr said. "But it felt good to get that first one." Connor Paronto and Cam Hillard combined to allow just five hits, and Hillard left the bases loaded in the pivotal fifth inning to preserve the lead before shutting out the Pennsylvania State Champs over the next two innings. Jackson Almeida went 2-for-4 with a double and a pair of RBIs to lead 0 Comments
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Wahconah Park Restoration Committee Inspects GrandstandBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:56AM / Friday, August 12, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The members of the Wahconah Park Restoration Committee had their meeting on site to see the extent of the work ahead of them. "The purpose of tonight's meeting is simply to orient the committee to Wahconah Park," Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resource Program Manager James McGrath said on Thursday.
"To the grandstand and to areas approximate of the grandstand."
Members got an inside look at the grandstand, locker and bathroom facilities, and concession areas. Aside from the grandstand's structural compromises, representatives from the Pittsfield Suns also spoke of struggles such as unattractive locker facilities, insufficient
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Pittsfield Putting Perfection on the LineBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
09:52PM / Thursday, August 11, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — If you want to get to Glen Allen, Va., drive about nine hours south. If you want to get there as the New England Regional Champions of Babe Ruth Baseball's 13-year-old division, it takes a different kind of drive. Pittsfield's Babe Ruth All-Stars have the will to win, and they haven't lost yet. Pittsfield's 13s take an 8-0 record into Friday morning's World Series opener after roaring through the Western Massachusetts state tournament and New England Regional. Perfection is nothing new for two of the men who lead the squad into the national championship tournament. "We've had kind of a crazy baseball 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Can You Put a Value on Your Dog's Life?By Bill Schmick,
04:47PM / Thursday, August 11, 2022 | |
 Your elderly dog has arthritis. His breathing is difficult. He needs assistance to get up, and his bladder is failing. The vet bills are far higher than your own, and it is getting more difficult to pay them. "How much is too much?" Some say there is a limit, others would be willing to go into enormous debt to prolong the life of their pet. The veterinarian technological and medical innovations of today make preserving your pet's life achievable. Vets offer plenty of ways to prolong life, even in cases of terminal illness. Specialists abound who can offer chemotherapy, radiation, kidney transplants, drug trials, and much more. Given all these options, it is no 0 Comments
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Dalton Select Board Approves 19% Sewer Rate IncreaseBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:58PM / Thursday, August 11, 2022 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board approved a 19 percent increase in sewer rates for fiscal 2023 on Monday. With the current rate of $3.53 bi-annual metered rate per 1,000 gallons and an annual flat rate of $394, the town would be in an almost $172,000 deficit. Officials say this warranted the increase.
The bi-annual metered rate is estimated to be about $4.21 and the annual flat rate is estimated to increase by about $75.
"It's clear that there has to be an increase and this is due to the intergovernmental expense, the Pittsfield water treatment," Town Manager Tom Hutcheson said.
"This is actually the first year I think in a while we've got a hard estimate
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Pittsfield Brings Deep Lineup to Babe Ruth World SeriesBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
06:37AM / Thursday, August 11, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Babe Ruth 13-year-old All-Stars have scored 100 runs in eight games between the Western Massachusetts and New England championship tournaments. That does not happen without production up and down a very potent lineup. "You've got someone like Andrew Hammill who, you know, he's a pretty unassuming and quiet guy, but he's just been hitting the ball really hard," Pittsfield coach Ben Stohr said this week. "We feel like, top to bottom, whatever nine or 10 guys we put out there all bring something to the table. Really, all 14 of them all belong on this team. They've put together competitive at-bats, and 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council Requests 75k for Policing AlternativesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:16AM / Thursday, August 11, 2022 | |
Resident Tonya Frazier expresses her disappoint that the council has to be constantly pressured to take action. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Just days after District Attorney Andrea Harrington's investigation found the police killing of Miguel Estrella within legal bounds, the City Council has asked for policing alternatives.
A petition from Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren requesting $75,000 appropriated for the creation of alternative community emergency services was referred to Mayor Linda Tyer.
"Daniel Gillis was our wake-up call," he said.
"Unfortunately, our city essentially did not. Miguel Estrella was the result of the community collectively hitting
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Data Shows North Street Bike Lanes Improve SafetyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:32AM / Thursday, August 11, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Members of the City Council aired their grievances on the North Street bike lanes on Tuesday night but data is showing that the lanes have improved safety. Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales presented a road report for the corridor which showed a 77 percent crash decrease after the lanes were implemented.
This was in response to at-Large Councilor Karen Kalinowsky's request to investigate safety issues with the new bike lanes and the change in traffic pattern on North Street.
"One of the most important things, if not the most important thing for this project on North Street is the safety considerations and the impact safety
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Crows Capture Pittsfield Soccer League CrownBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
09:27PM / Wednesday, August 10, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Cale Rathburn made the only save of a penalty kick shootout on Wednesday night to send the Crows past the Maroon to claim the summer championship of the Pittsfield Soccer League. The Crows saw a 1-0 lead evaporate in the closing minutes of the second half but rallied to hold off the Maroon through two five-minute overtimes to get to the shootout. It was 4-4 going into the fifth round of PKs before Rahburn, who made six saves in the 50-minute regulation time, got all of Camilo Bermudez’ attempt to give the Crows an opening. Reinaldo Castro then sealed the deal with a low liner past Maroon keeper Jeff Egan, who guessed the wrong way on his 0 Comments
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