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Pittsfield Babe Ruth 13s Go to 2-0 at World Series
By Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
06:56PM / Sunday, August 14, 2022
GLEN ALLEN, Va. — Christian Barry hit an RBI triple in a three-run second inning Sunday, and the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 13-year-old All-Stars defeated the Virginia State Champions, 4-1, at the World Series.   Pittsfield improved to 2-0 with two games remaining in round-robin pool play at the event. They take the field again on Monday morning against another Virginia squad, Southeast Regional champion Winchester, at 10 a.m.   On Sunday, Pittsfield did all its damage early, taking a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the second and relying on Connor Paronto and Cam Hillard to do the rest on the mound.   "I think these guys after a day off [Saturday] got some swings

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MVP Grant Funds Flood Resiliency in Berkshire County
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:07AM / Sunday, August 14, 2022

Local MVP coordinator Carrieanne Petrik explains the program at the Churchill Brook culvert on Thursday. 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community partners gathered at the Churchill Brook culvert on Hancock Road on Thursday to highlight flood mitigation efforts assisted by the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program grant.

To date, the state program has awarded more than $5 million to the region and the work has been done over two years.

"The MVP program has awarded $5.7 million to date to our region and we've done that through planning and action grants," Berkshires and Hilltowns coordinator Carrieanne Petrik explained.

"Municipalities are able to apply for

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Return to Normalcy Makes Pittsfield COVID Rates Rise
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
11:52AM / Saturday, August 13, 2022

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A return to normalcy has caused COVID-19 cases to rise in the city but health officials are not alarmed.

During Tuesday's City Council meeting, Director of Public Health Andy Cambi compared metrics from this summer and last summer.  

On Monday the percent positivity rate was 12.5 and the average case rate was 36.1 cases per 100,000. On the same day last year, the percent positivity rate was 2.4 and the average case rate was 11.1 cases per 100,000.

"What we're seeing this summer around is that we did see a slight increase in the daily cases in the couple of months that you had, June and July," he said.

"Nothing that caused concern for

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West Side Mural Wishes for Greener Future
By 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

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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

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@theMarket: Markets Gain Back Half This Year's Losses
By 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

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Pittsfield Babe Ruth Opens World Series with One-Run Win
iBerkshires.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

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Wahconah Park Restoration Committee Inspects Grandstand
By 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 Line
By 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

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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

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Dalton Select Board Approves 19% Sewer Rate Increase
By 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 Series
By 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

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