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Pittsfield Man Shot On Linden StreetStaff Reports,
03:59PM / Friday, September 15, 2017 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A 24-year-old man was shot on Linden Street early Thursday morning. Police say ShotSpotter notified officers of gunfire on upper Linden Street around 1 a.m. Responding officers did not find anything there but were quickly diverted to Berkshire Medical Center for a report of a victim with a gunshot wound. The victim had one wound and his injury was non-life threatening. The detective bureau and patrol units recovered evidence of a shooting back on upper Linden. The shooting is currently under investigation and police issued no further details. 2 Comments
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'The Good Catholic': It's a Matter of FaithBy Michael S. Goldberger,
02:01PM / Friday, September 15, 2017 | |
 Filmmaker Paul Shoulberg's "The Good Catholic" is a convenient, pocket-sized edition of ruminations just right for the soul in search of a quick philosophical challenge. While there's nothing new about this tale of temptation and the emotional tumult it sets in motion, the general quality of the human beings it brings to the fore proves most arresting. There is a cathartic honesty in the story's perplexity ... an interesting look at faith as an improver of self and society. Meet Zachary Spicer's Daniel, the nice young man who became a priest just in time to give his dying father last rites. Now serving in a small parish in Bloomington, Ind., his 0 Comments
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Surgeon Joins Urology Professional Services of BMC| 01:23PM / Friday, September 15, 2017 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems announces the appointment of Joseph E. Yared, a urologic surgeon, to the medical staff of Berkshire Medical Center and the physician staff of Urology Professional Services of BMC.
Dr. Yared is accepting new patients in need of Urology care and is teamed with doctors Kevin Killeen, David Noyes, Paul Silverstein and Stephen St. Clair at Urology Professional Services of BMC.
Dr. Yared received his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and completed his residency in urology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
Urology Professional Services of BMC provides comprehensive Urologic care, including Urologic robotic
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Great Barrington Police Presents Medals of Valor| 01:03PM / Friday, September 15, 2017 | |
Great Barrington Police Officers Jonathan Finnerty, Jason LaForest and Stockbridge Police Officer Donald Hopkins. GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Police Department on Tuesday recognized several officers and other first responders for their bravery and commitment to public safety. In February, Police Officers Jonathan Finnerty and Jason LaForest, along with Stockbridge Police Officer Donald Hopkins, responded to a domestic incident in which the alleged aggressor was intoxicated and threatening violence against the officers. Following a 40-minute effort to get the suspect to come down from a perch where he had positioned himself, armed with an ax that he 0 Comments
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Cultural Pittsfield This Week: Sept. 15-21| 11:36AM / Friday, September 15, 2017 | |
Next Thursday, Sept. 21 is 3rd Thursday - Walk a Mile! The 7th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes benefit for the Elizabeth Freeman Center will be the main feature of this season's last 3rd Thursday. Registration begins at 5 p.m. at Persip Park (at the corner of North St. and Columbus Ave.) and the walk begins at 6 p.m. In addition, enjoy vendors, activities for kids, and live music from the Sister City Jazz Ambassadors featuring Andy 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Cuts Ribbon On Trash Cans For Tyler StreetBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
10:44AM / Friday, September 15, 2017 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city cut a ribbon on four brand-new trash cans for Tyler Street on Thursday. Yup, trash cans. "When you say we are going to be out here doing a ribbon cutting for trash cans, it is kind of comical in a sense. But when you really look at it, it took us two years to get them here," Tyler Street Business Group President Diane Marcella said. There were no places for pedestrians to dispose of rubbish. Through the city's budget, new trash cans featuring the city's logo will be placed along the street. City staff is responsible for emptying them. "I love that they were designed, engineered, and built in 5 Comments
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Superior Court Briefs: Sept. 11 - Sept. 14Staff Reports,
09:15AM / Friday, September 15, 2017 | |
 Cases heard before Judge John Agostini on Monday, September 11. Robert Brady III, 35, of Pittsfield pleaded guilty to single counts of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and conspiracy to violate drug laws. He was released on $500 bail pending sentencing on Sept. 28. The charges stem from the execution of a search warrant on Burbank Street in Pittsfield on April 14, 2016. Cases heard before Judge John Agostini on Thursday, September 14. John Despard, 34, of Pittsfield had a not guilty plea entered on his behalf on a single count of trafficking in heroin. He was released on $2,000 bail. The charges stem from a motor vehicle stop in 0 Comments
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'Heart & Sass' Central to North Adams' Vibrant RenaissanceBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
03:43AM / Friday, September 15, 2017 | |
North Adams City Council President Benjamin Lamb, a nominee for 'Under 40 Change Maker, and Annie Rodgers take a selfie with the photograph of North Adams by Ogden Gigli. HANCOCK, Mass. — North Adams, the city with "sass," was honored on Thursday night for "Putting the Berkshires on the Map." The city's recognition by 1Berkshire puts it with Berkshire luminaries as Solid Sound Festival, Jacob's Pillow, the Clark Art Institute, Hotel on North, Berkshire Health Systems and Tanglewood for enhancing the image of the Berkshires. "It's a community of neighbors that see a need and meet it, discover an opportunity and seize 2 Comments
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Pittsfield Fire Welcomes New Recruits And Honors PromotionsBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
01:36AM / Friday, September 15, 2017 | |
Lt. Mitch Kellar was pinned by his children Lana and Mitchell Jr. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Everyone goes home. That's the mantra for Pittsfield firefighters when they go out on a call. They look to their fellows and expect a high level of professionalism and skill to be right by their side. Three new recruits are now joining that brotherhood of firefighters and three others are climbing up the ranks. On Thursday, the department held a graduation and pinning ceremony honoring them. "As you are handed your badge you are continuing the greatest and most hazardous occupation in this country. To date in 2017, 67 firefighters have passed away in the line 0 Comments
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The Independent Investor: The Price Tag of DisasterBy Bill Schmick,
03:46PM / Thursday, September 14, 2017 | |
 Over the past four weeks, just two hurricanes have cost the country upwards of $300 billion. This has easily surpassed the 2005 hurricane cost of $200 billion, which included Katrina, Wilma and Rita combined. The cumulative cost of weather continues to escalate and with good reason. Before you leap to the conclusion that global warming is the culprit, let me lay out some facts. Coastal storms are no more (or less) frequent an event now than they have been throughout our history. So what gives? The answer lies in population growth and demographics within our own society. A few years ago, a study funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, found that although 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Police Investigate Reports of Man Trying to Grab Women Off Street| 03:15PM / Thursday, September 14, 2017 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are seeking information in the wake of several reports of a man acting aggressively toward, or possibly assaulting, women. The incidents may be related as a number of witnesses have provided similar descriptions of a man calling to them to get into his vehicle. Some have reported two men in the car. The suspect is said to dark-skinned, standing about 6-feet-tall, with short hair and accent described as possibly Jamaican or African. The individual was seen operating, or as a passenger of, an older tan or silver Toyota Camry (or similar vehicle). In one case, a victim reports that the individual described above tried to 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Opens Employee Wellness CenterBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
11:40AM / Thursday, September 14, 2017 | |
The center isn't just a gym, but also a place for such demonstrations as making healthy smoothies and sharing recipes. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's employee wellness center is now open. The city has transformed the former Information Technologies Department space in the basement of City Hall into the hub of the city's employee wellness program. The changes to office space were paid for by Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association and Blue Cross Blue Shield to support the Personnel Department's growing program. "Our employee wellness program is fast becoming a core component of our culture here, and having a 0 Comments
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