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Wahconah Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for Senior Class| 02:34PM / Saturday, June 04, 2022 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — Quinn R. Walton and Juliane C. Keiper have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the 2022 graduating class at Wahconah Regional High School. Both students will speak at graduation ceremonies on Sunday, June 5 at 1 p.m. in the school gymnasium. The valedictory speech is titled "Bravery, Put Simply" and the salutatory address "A Comeback Story." Walton is the daughter of Todd and Melinda Walton, both of Hinsdale. Her academic program included Honors and Advanced Placement coursework. She is active in the many service projects sponsored by the National Honor Society and is president of the Wahconah chapter. She is 0 Comments
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Pittsfield High Names Graduation Speakers, Top 10 Students| 01:56PM / Saturday, June 04, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield High School class of 2022 will hear three graduate addresses at graduaton ceremonies being held on Sunday, June 5, at 4 p.m. at the high school. Kayden Lovallo, president of the class of 2022, will be joined by student-elected class speakers Molly Sherman, president of the Student Council President, and Ethan Callahan. These three students represent the voice of this year's senior class who have worked diligently through a challenging school year. Pittsfield High School recognizes students who have achieved the top ten cumulative grade point averages in the senior class. The PHS 2022 Top Ten, in alphabetical
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EforAll Showcase and Celebration| 12:12PM / Saturday, June 04, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Entrepreneurship for All Berkshire County will celebrate graduates of its 2022 Spring Accelerator Program and award $10,000 in prize money at a virtual event on Zoom on Wednesday, June 8 at 6pm. It will be simulcast by Pittsfield Community Television. Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) began its fifth Accelerator in Berkshire County in March 2022 and will "graduate" 14 individuals (representing 12 organizations) from the intensive 12 week program. They have been learning twice a week from experts on a variety of topics about business and entrepreneurship. With the help of an amazing group of mentors, the entrepreneurs have 0 Comments
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@theMarket: June Still Looks Good for the MarketsBy Bill Schmick,
09:53AM / Saturday, June 04, 2022 | |
 Thus far, the markets in June seem poised for a further bounce higher. That does not mean we are in the clear throughout the summer, but let's take it one month at a time. Here is what I see. Between now and June 17, 2022, I am betting for another move up in the equity indexes. We could see a rally that takes us up to the 4,300 -4,400 level on the S&P 500 Index. It will likely be the kind of surge that floats all boats higher as it rises. The stocks that have been hurt the most this year would be prime candidates to outperform. China, emerging markets, energy, materials, retail, transportation, small caps, tech, mines, metals and even the Kathy Wood stocks will 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Celebrating Pride MonthBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
08:59AM / Saturday, June 04, 2022 | |
 Berkshire County will be kicking off Pride month this warm sunny weekend with a variety of indoor and outdoor events including festivals, parades, crafts, art walks, and farmers markets. Berkshire Pride Festival and Parade! The Common Park, Pittsfield Pittsfield will be celebrating Pride Month this Saturday with a Berkshire Pride Festival and Parade from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their friends and family, that includes pets, to watch Pittsfield’s first ever pride parade which will start at 11:30 on Eagle Street. This rain or shine event will be hosted by Boxxa Vine and will provide “live entertainment, 0 Comments
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Berkshire Bank Supports Projects with Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity| 08:04AM / Saturday, June 04, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity (CBHFH) and Berkshire Bank announced plans for the 2022 Westside Xtraordinary Day this June 8, a day dedicated to community revitalization and volunteerism in the Westside neighborhood of Pittsfield. "We are looking forward to once again holding our Xtraordinary Day in the communities we serve as it is a source of pride for our employees who are eager to make positive contributions," said Lori Gazzillo Kiely, Director of the Berkshire Bank Foundation. "We're proud to dedicate an entire afternoon to lifting up our communities through projects such as this neighborhood revitalization in partnership with 0 Comments
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Three BCC Classes Graduate at Joint CommencementBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
09:40PM / Friday, June 03, 2022 | |
Valedictorians Denise Foss, left, and Ethan Trautman wait to give their addresses representing the classes of 2020 and 2022. See more photos here. LENOX, Mass. — Berkshire Community College's classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 moved their tassels to the left side of their graduation caps at Tanglewood on Friday. The long-awaited in-person event came after two years of virtual commencements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was the first graduation ceremony to return to Tanglewood after three years. President Ellen Kennedy spoke of the circumstances that lead to the joint ceremony and emphasized the classes' resilience.
"These years have been complex and you have
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Incumbent Tom Bowler Announces His Candidacy For Sheriff Campaign Statement,
03:51PM / Friday, June 03, 2022 | |
Thomas Bowler is running for a third term as Berkshire County sheriff. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Thomas N. Bowler, who was sworn in for his first term as Berkshire County sheriff in 2011 and was re-elected in 2016, has announced that he will seek a third term in office. "I'm surrounded by an incredible staff who share the same vision and passion that I have," Bowler said. "Together, we've achieved many advancements at the Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction that are increasing the inmates' chances of being successful when they're released." Bowler pointed to a number of programs and initiatives launched by his 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: The Gun Industry Is Doing Just FineBy Bill Schmick,
03:12PM / Friday, June 03, 2022 | |
Despite the carnage caused by firearms, the business of manufacturing, marketing, and selling guns to Americans is thriving. What is worse, it appears that efforts to control and regulate the industry may only increase sales. During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021), gun purchases accelerated. More than 5 million adults becoming first-time gun owners compared to 2.4 million in 2019, according to a survey published by the Annals of Internal Medicine. Approximately half of all new gun owners were female, and nearly half were people of color. Month after month, sales of guns have surpassed 1 million units for 33 months in a row. This year (so far), monthly sales of 0 Comments
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Live Storytelling Series at Flat Burger Society| 11:52AM / Friday, June 03, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Tuesday, June 7, The Berkshire Yarn Mill (BYM) will again welcome to the stage anyone who has a tale to tell. Storytellers' stories must be true, have happened to the teller, pertain to the evening's theme, and must be told with no notes or props. Raconteurs only have five minutes to get through the beginning, middle, and end of their story. Based closely on the StorySlam competitions popularized by The Moth storytelling events founded by the novelist George Dawes Green, The Berkshire Yarn Mill, in its new home at Flat Burger Society on McKay Street, is meant to be bring community together. The series, initiated by The Greylock 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Man Indicted on 48 Counts in Alleged Steel Building Scam | 08:14AM / Friday, June 03, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Fred Senter, 40, is accused of contracting and accepting down payments from more than 40 victims to build steel structures with no intent to complete the work as owner of Northern Steel Building and Structure, LLC. Senter allegedly stole more than $400,000 through false pretenses, and Senter allegedly operated the scam in five states between February 2020 and September 2021. Berkshire Superior Court Court arraigned him on Thursday. Judge Maureen Hogan ordered him detained on $25,000 bail. According to the DIstrict Attorny's office, the State Police Detective Unit and the Pittsfield Police Department opened investigations into Senter after 0 Comments
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Berkshire Farmers Markets Receive Grants | 04:00PM / Thursday, June 02, 2022 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) has awarded $100,000 in grants to nine Berkshire area farmers markets to support SNAP matching programs. In Berkshire County North Adams Farmers Market, Pittsfield Farmers Market, West Stockbridge Farmers Market, Lee Farmers Market, Great Barrington Farmers Market and Sheffield Farmers Market received grants. "When we started farming, it was important for us to be able to produce great food for more than just a narrow segment of our community," said Michael Gallagher of Square Roots Farm (Lanesborough). "The market match programs at our markets in Pittsfield and North Adams have been a 0 Comments
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