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Select Board Incumbent Bob Bishop Up for Re-ElectionBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:24PM / Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — Robert Bishop says he'll work to keep taxes down while supporting town department and employees if re-elected to the Select Board. Bishop is seeking a fourth three-year term on the board against challenger Robert Collins. "If re-elected, I will be both honored and humbled to serve the people of Dalton. I am not afraid to make tough decisions, and I have the experience to do this job in order to best support Dalton and its residents," he said. He also emphasized the need to pave the roads and obtain funding for Walker Brook because completing these projects will allow the town to work on other initiatives to 0 Comments
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Greylock Federal Promotes Assistant Vice President, Business Banking Officer| 12:41PM / Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Chris Barry to Assistant Vice President, Business Banking Officer. "Chris has been a valued and trusted part of our team for more than 18 years now," said Vice President & Manager of Business Banking Michael Barbieri. "He has always been incredibly focused on taking care of our business members and we are thrilled to have him in this new role, where I'm confident he will help our team to continue to improve the great service we provide to our business members." In his role, Barry will service existing and new business members, work on business development, originate 0 Comments
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BEAT: Volunteer Fieldwork| 08:07AM / Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) has been working to survey road-stream crossings and culverts throughout Berkshire County using the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) protocol. These surveys play a crucial role in identifying which culverts and crossings require immediate attention, helping prioritize replacements based on urgency. Thus, addressing these challenges not only supports the conservation of fish and wildlife but also enhances transportation infrastructure and promotes road safety. This spring, BEAT is offering training to anyone interested in conducting volunteer fieldwork by surveying culverts 0 Comments
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Dalton Select Board Argues Over Sidewalk Article By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:27AM / Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — A heated discussion concerning sidewalks during Monday night's Select Board meeting resulted in the acting chair calling a recess to cool the situation. The debate stemmed from the two articles on the town meeting warrant for May 6 at 7 p.m. at Wahconah Regional High School. One proposes purchasing a sidewalk paver for $64,000 so sidewalks can be paved or repaired for less money, but they will use asphalt rather than concrete. The other would amend the town's bylaws to mandate the use of concrete for all future sidewalks. The article on concrete sidewalks was added to the warrant through a citizen petition led by resident 0 Comments
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Developer Asks $400K From Pittsfield Housing Trust for Condo ProjectBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:26AM / Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A developer is asking for $400,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust for a $21.5 million condominium build in the former Polish Community Club. Between disagreements about site design and a formal funding process not yet established, the trust says more time is needed before a decision can be made.
Last week, the trust discussed preliminary numbers for a first-time homebuyer's housing project at the corner of Center and Linden Streets. The panel OK'd a general letter of support to the state, as the developers are vying for $10 million through the MassHousing CommonWealth Builder Program.
"I understand the need for housing," Chair
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Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Election Pay, Veterans Parking, Wetland OrdinancesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:08PM / Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Ordinances and Rules subcommittee on Monday unanimously supported a pay raise for election workers, free downtown parking for veterans, and safeguards to better protect wetlands.
Workers will have a $5 bump in hourly pay for municipal, state and federal elections, rising from $10 an hour to $15 for inspectors, $11 to $16 for clerks, and $12 to $17 for wardens.
"This has not been increased in well over a decade," City Clerk Michele Benjamin told the subcommittee, saying the rate has been the same throughout the past 14 years she has been in the office.
She originally proposed raises to $13, $14 and $15 per hour, respectively, but after
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Robert Collins Runs for Dalton Select Board Seat By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:29PM / Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — Robert Collins says it's time for change on the Select Board and he's hoping voters will feel the same. Some of the Select Board members have been on the board for many years, and Collins felt it was time for a new voice to "shake things up a bit." If elected, he would like to see more debate among board members and prioritize financial responsibility. "Debate on the board, I feel, is sometimes lacking," Collins said. The local landscaper and licensed forester is vying against incumbent Robert Bishop for the three-year seat on the board in next month's town 0 Comments
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UCPWMA Hosts HOWL 2 Go Dueling Pianos Fundraiser| 11:26AM / Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Friday, April 24, the United Cerebral Palsy of Western Massachusetts (UCPWMA) is organizing HOWL 2 Go Dueling Pianos at the Berkshire Hills Country Club. The event aims to raise funds for the UCPWMA Assistive Technology PATCH Scholarship Fund. HOWL 2 Go Dueling Pianos features two musicians performing popular songs while engaging with the audience. Attendees can request songs, and bids are accepted for song selections. The event supports the UCPWMA Assistive Technology PATCH Scholarship Fund, which aids members who may not qualify for certain government services but are living on fixed incomes with other forms of government support, such as SNAP or 0 Comments
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BHS Provider Clinics Win MHQP Patient Experience Awards| 09:36AM / Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced that three of its primary care provider clinics have received awards from Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) for being among the top practices in Massachusetts for patient experience in primary care. The "MHQP Patient Experience Awards" is an annual awards program introduced in 2018 by MHQP, a non-profit measurement and reporting organization that works to improve the quality of patient care experiences in Massachusetts. MHQP conducts the only statewide survey of patient experience in primary care in Massachusetts. "The teams at Adams Internists, Berkshire Internists and Lenox Family 0 Comments
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Berkshire Athenaeum Computer Recycling Collection| 08:14AM / Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In observance of Earth Day from Monday, April 22 to April 27 the Berkshire Athenaeum is collaborating with Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont by hosting a computer recycling collection. The event is made possible through a partnership with the Dell-Reconnect residential recycling program. Accepted items include monitors, scanners, computer mice, printers, keyboards, laptop batteries, ink and toner cartridges, computers, hard drives, speakers, cords, and cables. No television sets will be accepted. Data provided by Maryam Kamangar, Goodwill's Vice President of Executive Affairs & Territory Expansion, shows that from July 0 Comments
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North Street Parking Study Favors Parallel ParkingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:00PM / Monday, April 22, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A parking study of North Street will be presented at Tuesday's City Council meeting. The design maintains parallel parking while expanding pedestrian zones and adding protected bike lanes. The city, by request, has studied parking and bike lane opportunities for North Street and come up with the proposal staged for implementation next year. While the request was to evaluate angle parking configurations, it was determined that it would present too many trade-offs such as impacts on emergency services, bike lanes, and pedestrian spaces.
"The commissioner has been working with Downtown Pittsfield Inc. and my office to come up with this
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Guest Column: Berkshire United Way's Call to Action During National Volunteer WeekBy Thomas Bernard, Guest Column
04:00PM / Monday, April 22, 2024 | |
 "America's volunteers embody the core values that define our Nation: an optimism that is tested yet resolute; a courage that digs deep when we need it most; and an unshakeable faith in one another, our Nation, and the future we can build together." These words open President Joe Biden's proclamation recognizing National Volunteer Week, which runs from April 21-27. The president's words focus on volunteerism at the national level, and I assure you the spirit of service is alive and well in the Berkshires. At Berkshire United Way, we mark National Volunteer Week as the centerpiece of our own Here For Good Volunteer Month. This past weekend, we partnered with Berkshire
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