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Dalton Fire District Works to Improve Website By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:29AM / Monday, April 01, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District is working on updating its website to improve community communication. The district is working with local branding, website design, and digital marketing agency Gemini Creative to update the current website to make it Americans with Disabilities Act compliant and user friendly. "We are light years ahead from where we need to be," Fire Chief Christian Tobin said during the Board of Water Commissioners meeting on Tuesday. Gemini Creative is located in Stockbridge and, according to its website, is currently working with the Dalton Recreation Association, Berkshire Housing, and Dovecote 0 Comments
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MountainOne to Launch Children's Book Featuring Mo the Spokesgoat| 04:19PM / Sunday, March 31, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne announced the launch of its new children's book, "How to Climb a Mountain," featuring Mo, the MountainOne Spokesgoat. Employees, board members, corporators, and nonprofit partners will be the first to receive the 24-page illustrated book at MountainOne's 175th Annual Meeting on April 10, 2024. It will be the first in a series of books seeking to promote positive life lessons, literacy, and financial education for MountainOne's youngest customers and community members, stated a press release. "How to Climb a Mountain" was written by Doug Murphy and illustrated by Laura Salafia. The book 0 Comments
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Air Quality Analysis Required for State Permits Near Certain Populations| 11:16AM / Sunday, March 31, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration moved to address air quality issues in or near environmental justice areas by announcing amendments to state air pollution regulations. The changes require certain facilities seeking air emissions permits in or near communities with environmental justice populations to conduct a cumulative impact analysis, which evaluates existing local environmental and health conditions in a community. The regulations also require enhanced public outreach to, and meaningful involvement of, environmental justice populations in the permitting process. The new regulations are now in force and apply to permit applications filed with the state Department of
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Governor Appoints Interim Chair of Gaming Commission | 08:05AM / Sunday, March 31, 2024 | |
BOSTON — Today, Governor Maura Healey appointed Commissioner Jordan Maynard as Interim Chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, following the announcement of Cathy Judd-Stein's retirement. The administration is in the process of searching for a permanent chair. Maynard was appointed as a Commissioner by Governor Charlie Baker, then-Attorney General Healey, and Treasurer Deb Goldberg in 2022. "Since joining the Commission, Jordan Maynard has proven to be a leader in this space. He has worked with people across the gaming industry and has helped oversee Massachusetts gaming regulations. We are grateful for his service as he takes over as Interim 0 Comments
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State Rep Candidates Speak at Democratic Committee MeetingBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:02PM / Saturday, March 30, 2024 | |
Committee Chair Michele Marantz introduces the candidates. DALTON, Mass. — The three Democratic candidates campaigning so far for the Third Berkshire District spoke at a Dalton Democratic Town Committee meeting on Tuesday. Leigh Davis, Jamie Minacci and Patrick White spoke about their experiences, priorities, and their strategy if elected. They also answered questions from residents surrounding topics on climate change, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs,) and the cost of living, child care, and college. The candidates are seeking to replace William "Smitty" Pignatelli, dean of the Berkshire delegation, who is stepping 0 Comments
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Dalton Green Committee Aims to Obtain Data for Town Solar PV ArraysBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:29PM / Saturday, March 30, 2024 | |
 DALTON, MASS. — The Green Committee is working to obtain information from Eversource to inform the possibility of developing solar polar photovoltaic arrays in town. The committee approved using $250 during its meeting last week for a pre-application to Eversource. This application will provide data that will inform how to develop a solar PV array in town. The efforts to develop PV arrays is supported by the state Department of Energy Resources' Green Communities initiative and has been part of the town's master plan since 2016. One of the master plan's goals in the infrastructure section is to improve the town's energy 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Historical Mark Centennial of 'Billy Budd, Sailor' | 04:08PM / Saturday, March 30, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of Herman Melville's "Billy Budd, Sailor" with a series of events and programs throughout 2024. According to a press release, the novella was written during the last five years of Melville's life, but remained unknown until 1918 when Melville's first biographer Raymond M. Weaver was shown the handwritten manuscript by Melville's granddaughter, Eleanor Melville Metcalf. She had discovered the manuscript after her grandmother's death in 1906 in a tin breadbox that Lizzy Melville had hidden in the attic. Published in 1924, "Billy 0 Comments
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Pittsfield School Officials Dig Into 'Not Ideal' FY25 BudgetBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:42PM / Saturday, March 30, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — School officials dug into the $3.6 million in reductions proposed for fiscal year 2025 to bridge the funding gap. Superintendent Joseph Curtis reiterated that the $80 million spending plan is not ideal but assured that the district will continue to serve its community with pride, purpose, compassion, and understanding.
"All the people here this evening went through an extensive process with no less than three meetings to really discuss and analyze and put forth proposals in a sense of reimagining their schools in the best interest of students and our district and school leaders brought forth many ideas using the resources that we have now with greater
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Market 32 Annual Pet Food and Supply Dive| 11:46AM / Saturday, March 30, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — From April 1–30, 2024, Price Chopper/Market 32 will collect pet food and other pet supplies that are in high demand in support of local animal protective organizations. Guests are encouraged to place items they wish to donate in shopping carts labeled "Pet Food & Supply Drive" conveniently located at the front of each store. "Every animal deserves shelter, care, and love while waiting to find their forever home or being nursed back to health," said Pam Cerrone, director of community relations at Price Chopper/Market 32. "Local animal protective organizations provide services for animals and those who care for 0 Comments
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EPA Analysis Shows 2022 Decrease of Toxic Chemical Releases | 08:08AM / Saturday, March 30, 2024 | |
BOSTON — Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its 2022 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis showing that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities covered by the program were 21 percent lower in 2022 compared to 2013. This includes a 26 percent decrease in air releases. During this 10-year period, releases from manufacturing facilities decreased by 9 percent while the value added to the U.S. economy from manufacturing increased by 14 percent. While overall releases increased by 1 percent from 2021 to 2022, there was a 6.5 percent increase in the number of pollution prevention activities reported under the TRI program compared to
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Berkshire Gas Workers Picket to Over Contract TalksBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:30PM / Friday, March 29, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Unionized Berkshire Gas employees picketed outside of the facility on Thursday, saying they are asking for favorable work conditions, wages, and benefits. "We are currently involved in contract negotiations with our union members and we are hopeful that an agreement beneficial to all parties will be reached soon," said Sarah Wall Fliotsos, a Berkshire Gas spokesperson. Michael Ferriter, a retiree of the gas company and 20-year president of United Steelworkers Local 12325, spoke on behalf of the workers. The contract expires on March 31 and the union would like to get a new agreement ratified in a timely manner.
"We're just trying to get
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Hoffmann Bird Club Explores the Peruvian Amazon| 03:28PM / Friday, March 29, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Hoffmann Bird Club (HBC) will host a live and virtual presentation on a photographic adventure to the Peruvian Amazon on April 1, 2024. The presentation, titled "A Peru Travelogue," will be presented by Jonathan Pierce and Rene Wendell, past presidents and trip leaders of the HBC. The presentation will take attendees on a journey along the Amazon River, showcasing the region's abundant biodiversity, including birds, butterflies, and bromeliads. Pierce and Wendell will share their experiences and photographs from their expedition, offering insights into the unique flora and fauna of the Peruvian Amazon. The presentation will be 0 Comments
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