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Central Berkshire's MCAS Scores Rank Higher than StateBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:07PM / Monday, December 01, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Central Berkshire Regional School District is one of 13 districts in the state recognized for exceeding pre-pandemic MCAS scores. "Central Berkshire is also beating the state in percentages of students meeting or exceeding expectations [and its] science scores are the best in the county," said Ellen Lattizzori, curriculum subcommittee chair. Rather than holding a three-hour meeting, the district decided to present the data on each school during a curriculum subcommittee meeting last month. Lattizzori summarized the data during the School Committee's Nov. 20 meeting. At least 50 percent of students without 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Sewer Lining Replacement Projects| 10:48AM / Monday, December 01, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City's Department of Public Services and Utilities announces a sewer lining replacement project will resume on Monday, Dec. 1 and continue over the next few weeks. Additional updates will be shared on a weekly basis. The sewer lining will be replaced in several locations as outlined in the schedule below during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each weekday. This work includes lining aging sewer pipes to help prevent future breaks within the sewer line. There should be minimal to no impact on residential sewer lines during this work. December 1: Seymour Street December 2: West Street December 3: Fort Hill Avenue & Bryant 0 Comments
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Dalton Police Accepting Letters to North PoleBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:32AM / Monday, December 01, 2025 | |
The Dalton Police have materials from the North Pole to aid in responding to letters from Santa. DALTON, Mass. — The police station is filled with holiday cheer as officers get involve with the seasonal activities. Every year, officers and department staff become Santa's elves through the "Letters from Santa" and "Santa for Seniors" projects. Perched outside the station's door sits a little red mailbox for families to drop off their letters to the merry man in red. The initiative began about five years ago, when Police Chief Deanna Strout saw a similar mailbox at Target. Strout and Rebecca Whitaker, 0 Comments
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Governor Appoints New Members of MassVentures Board of Directors | 03:24PM / Sunday, November 30, 2025 | |
WALTHAM, Mass. — Governor Healey appointed new members of the MassVentures Board of Directors. The appointments to the Board, chaired by Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley, come as Massachusetts continues to strengthen its position as a leader in academic research, innovation and emerging technology. New members include William "Mo" Cowan, Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer, Devoted Health; Russ Wilcox, Chief Executive Officer, Trellis Air; Larry Wittenberg, Retired, formerly Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP; and Elizabeth Kennedy, Director of Government Relations, Activate. "Massachusetts' strength has always been in the people 0 Comments
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BRTA Extends Senior Rural Fare-Free Rides, Gives Employees BonusBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:55PM / Sunday, November 30, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority will make rides free through next June and give its employees a thank-you bonus. The vote was taken last week by the BRTA Advisory Board during its discussion of its fiscal year 2025 supplemental grant of $724,000 from the state Department of Transportation. Some $14,000 of the grant will go toward making non-ADA rides fare free starting in December and going through June. This will give seniors in rural areas transportation, which is currently not fare free. "I was speaking with someone in Peru, and it would cost them $30 each time they would have to go to the doctor's office for 0 Comments
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RMV: Beware of Scam Texts | 11:35AM / Sunday, November 30, 2025 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is alerting the public to a scam circulating currently which involves texts stating a person owes money for outstanding motor vehicle violations and that the individual should contact the RMV immediately. The RMV will never text residents looking for payment for fines or for transactions. The RMV only accepts payments in-person or on the official RMV website: www.mass.gov/RMV. "Scam artists often create urgency to manipulate members of the public into paying fees which are fraudulent and we urge everyone to be vigilant when they receive a communication stating they owe money,"
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Teacher of the Month: Billie Jo LamoureauxBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:35PM / Saturday, November 29, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — When Morningside Community School math interventionist Billie Jo Lamoureaux enters the classroom with her math cart, students' faces light up. Her passion and unique approach to teaching have earned her the iBerkshires Teacher of the Month designation. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will feature distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here. "I think it's the best job in the world. It's absolutely awesome. It's dynamic, every single day, and super adaptive. You get to work with families, you get to work 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Development Alliance Winter Networking Mixer| 11:02AM / Saturday, November 29, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—Join the Berkshire County Development Alliance (BCDA) for an informal Networking Mixer on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Hot Plate Brewing Co. Connect with fellow development professionals, volunteers, and community members from across Berkshire County. This get-together is a relaxed way to meet new people, share ideas, make connections, and learn about what others are working on in our area, stated a press release. The event is free to attend. Light snacks and drinks are available for purchase from Hot Plate. RSVP by December 5 to 413BCDA@gmail.com or visit bit.ly/4cDsUjA to learn more. 0 Comments
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Local High School Football Officials Head to Gillette StadiumCommunity submission,
10:46AM / Saturday, November 29, 2025 | |
 The Berkshire County Football Officials Association is pleased to announce a crew of eight of its members will work one of eight state championship games at Gillette Stadium this week. The local crew will officiate the Division 7 game on Thursday at 5 p.m. between Amesbury and Cohasset. The crew includes: Rick Ciampa, referee; Josh Healy, umpire; Michael Rooney, line judge; Reggie Leonard, head linesman; David Jordan, back judge; Matt Emerson, side judge; Chuck Poulton, field judge; and Aaron Kipp, game clock operator. 0 Comments
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Festival of Trees at Hancock Shaker VillageBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:15AM / Saturday, November 29, 2025 | |
The village is a living history museum, which includes raising animals like the Shakers did. Above, some goats get a treat of leftover pine from making wreaths. HANCOCK, Mass. — The origins of the Berkshire Museum's Festival of Trees event was founded on collaboration, and this year, thanks to a partnership with Hancock Shaker Village, this sentiment has come full circle. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until Dec. 28, the historic Hancock Shaker Village will welcome visitors to gaze at more than 75 trees throughout the museum, culminating in a magical display in the Round Stone Barn. "The iconic Round Stone Barn is always a hit with 0 Comments
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Snow Angel Volunteers Needed in Pittsfield This WinterBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:15PM / Friday, November 28, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield seeking volunteers for its third annual Snow Angels program. The city created this program to help community members who have difficulty cleaning up sidewalks after a big snowstorm. "It was created back in 2023 to help meet the need of those who live in our city, whether they're seniors, individuals with disabilities, or maybe they have limited mobility or don't have the financial means to hire someone to assist them with snow removal," said Recreation & Special Events Coordinator Jennifer Vanbramer. Residents and businesses are responsible for clearing sidewalks in front of their properties in a timely manner. 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Investors Gave Thanks for Market GainsBy Bill Schmick,
04:10PM / Friday, November 28, 2025 | |
This holiday-shortened week is usually a good one for stocks. Volumes are lower, and as the week progresses, fewer participants are at their desks. Whatever the reason, markets recouped all last week's losses. The pullback may be over. At last tally, the S&P 500 Index pulled back about 5 percent. We may retest the lows, but we will cross that bridge if we come to it. In the meantime, let's look at some economic numbers. Government data is beginning to be released, albeit slowly and in fits and starts. U.S. initial jobless claims for the period ending November 22 fell, the third consecutive drop, and are now at their lowest level since February. The data reflect a 0 Comments
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