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Second Chance Composting Comes to Pittsfield
03:05PM / Tuesday, February 27, 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Second Chance Composting has recently brought their Residential Community Composting Program to Pittsfield.     Memberships are open and ongoing for the 9 South Atlantic Avenue drop off location.  The program runs continuously all year, through all 4 seasons.   Memberships start at $9.99 per month, offering unlimited drop off of household food scraps to the location each month.  Members save their food scraps at home, and at their convenience, bring them to 9 South Atlantic Avenue and drop their material into the tote.  Members can come as little or as often as needed each month.  Any and all food and food scraps are

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Second Street Elects Four New Board Members
12:07PM / Tuesday, February 27, 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Second Street Second Chances has elected four new members to its Board of Directors: Charlie Catacalos, Becky Crane, Daniel Lowenstein and Roberta McCulloch-Dews.    Charlie Catacalos, a newcomer to the Berkshires, grew up in Maryland near Washington, D.C. After attending Temple University in Philadelphia, they spent half a year working in cultural institutions in the Adirondacks. They eventually found their way to North Adams, where they have resided for the past two years. Catacalos is the Exhibitions Research and Content Editor at the Berkshire Museum and enjoys their job of learning new things and sharing with others. They also serve on the board of

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Man Charged for Beacon Cinema Robbery
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:44PM / Monday, February 26, 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A man has been charged for allegedly robbing the Beacon Cinema over the weekend.   On Monday, Kyle Richard Wilbur, 32, was arraigned in Pittsfield District Court for Armed Robbery after being identified as the perpetrator of a robbery at the movie theater on Friday around 10:18 p.m.   Police responded to a reported armed robbery at 57 North Street where a man claimed to have a weapon and demanded money from a staff member.  After receiving the money, he reportedly fled the scene and was later located by law enforcement based on a provided description and direction of travel.   "Due to the initial reports along with witness information,

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Public Works to Request Monies, Detail Roadwork at Pittsfield City Council
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:48AM / Monday, February 26, 2024

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Tuesday the City Council will see requested funds for Department of Public Services work and an update on various street maintenance projects.

Mayor Peter Marchetti has requested to borrow $650,000.00 under the Sewer Enterprise Fund for the sewer main on Holmes Road and to pay a previous year's expense of almost $49,000 to the DPS following an "administrative oversight."

Marchetti reported that the replacement of the main is necessary to provide sewer access to properties currently without it.

"The approximately 700 feet extension includes installing two deep manholes and will provide sewer access to properties currently without it,"

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BCC Announces New Faculty/Staff, Promotion, Title Changes
11:26AM / Sunday, February 25, 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of six faculty and staff members, one promotion and three title changes.      New Faculty/Staff    Sanah Fouz joins BCC as Assistant Professor of Nursing. She currently resides in her home town of Pittsfield. Fouz is a graduate of BCC and earned a bachelor's degree from College of Our Lady of the Elms. Most recently, she worked as a staff nurse at Berkshire Medical Center for nine years. Her husband and two children are also BCC alumni.    Darcie Lampiasi joins BCC as Food Security Coordinator. She received an associate degree in Science of Social Work, a certificate in

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MassDOT Announces High School Roadway Safety Public Service Contest
08:01AM / Sunday, February 25, 2024
BOSTON— The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), in collaboration with global nonprofit Fundación MAPFRE, announced the launch of a roadway safety public service contest for Massachusetts high school students.    The contest, which was launched in 2022 as part of MAPFRE's Look Both Ways Program, seeks to help students raise awareness with their peers and underscore the importance of being safe while driving on roadways across the Commonwealth. Safety experts and state officials caution that, as data for 2023 continues to be received and analyzed, the results could show a third straight yearly increase in road-related

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Pittsfield's Former Polish Club Eyed For $20 Million Condo Project
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:03AM / Sunday, February 25, 2024

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With a sizable grant from the state, the former Polish Community Club is eyed for a 40-unit housing development that adds four additional buildings to the property.

On Wednesday, the Affordable Housing Trust heard from developer Robert Shan about the project that could cost as much as $20 million.  Planners are vying for $10 million through the MassHousing CommonWealth Builder Program created to facilitate the construction of single-family homes and condominiums affordable to households with moderate incomes.

"We're looking not just to do a one-off but to have a presence in Pittsfield, a presence in Berkshire County, and look to bring forward

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Governor Announces $50 M Investment in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
08:00AM / Saturday, February 24, 2024
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced an investment of $50 million in initiatives to build out electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Massachusetts.    The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds will increase access to charging infrastructure for more residents, electrify the state fleet, improve operation of public charging stations, manage the impact of charging infrastructure on the electric grid, and provide charging solutions for difficult to electrify vehicle types.     "State and rideshare vehicles contribute a disproportionate amount of transportation emissions, so by investing in the electrification of these vehicles,

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Berkshire County Regional Employment Board Awarded State Grant
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04:00PM / Friday, February 23, 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $16.3 million in Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund (WCTF) grants awarded to nine organizations to upskill 1,860 individuals for careers in high-demand occupations in healthcare and behavioral health sectors across Massachusetts.    The funding will support initiatives to train and hire unemployed and underemployed individuals while providing current employees with the skills to meet the needs of Massachusetts employers for roles such as Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nurse Assistant, and Mental Health Peer Support Specialist.   "Industries across the state are experiencing workforce

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@theMarket: Nvidia Leads Markets to Record Highs
By Bill Schmick,
02:38PM / Friday, February 23, 2024
Stocks forged ahead this week, making new highs with technology stocks continuing to take the lead. Financial flows into equity buoyed the overall market despite some disappointing results in the U.S. government's Treasury auctions.    Credit for the continued move higher must go to the number one AI stock in the world, Nvidia.   It was touch and go on Wednesday night as all eyes waited for Nvidia's earnings results. The Street was divided on which way the markets would go. It depended on whether this leading semiconductor company could beat estimates once again and deliver higher forward guidance on the world's demand for its artificial intelligence

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Weekend Outlook
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
11:50AM / Friday, February 23, 2024
Berkshire County is having a variety of events this weekend including fireworks, a festival, concerts, and more.    Editor's Pick    10×10 Festival Pittsfield Time: various   The annual 10x10 Festival continues this week to celebrate the winter season.    This weekend's festivities include fireworks, dance performances, beer releases, art exhibits, live music, and more.    More information here.    Friday   Jacob’s Pillow: CONTRA-TIEMPO Performance Zion Lutheran Church, Pittsfield Time: 6 p.m.    CONTRA-TIEMPO’s latest work, "azúcar!," will be performed. Founding Artistic

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Gittens Records Double-Double in MCLA's Season Finale
09:30AM / Friday, February 23, 2024
WORCESTER, Mass. -- Aaron Nkrumah scored 15 points and pulled down 12 rebounds Thursday to lead the Worcester State men's basketball team to a 76-52 win over MCLA in the MASCAC tournament.   Taconic High graduate and MCLA senior Quentin Gittens had 23 points, 13 rebounds and four assists -- all game highs -- in his final collegiate outing.   The Trailblazers finish the season with a record of 14-12.

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