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Lenco Donates Ballistic Shields to Pittsfield PoliceBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:13PM / Thursday, June 26, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Lenco Armored Vehicles has donated more than $16,600 in protective shields to the Police Department for use during an active shooter situation.
The level 3 ballistic shields were accepted during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
"We don't want an officer to hesitate at all," Police Lt. Marc Maddalena said.
"So you're prepared, go in there, again, it gives you some confidence that you're going to be able to get through this successfully and survive it." The Buffalo Armory shields are made of steel and polyethylene and offer level 3 protection. Councilor at Large Alisa Costa asked
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The Retired Investor: What Is Stablecoin, and Why Should You Care?By Bill Schmick,
04:29PM / Thursday, June 26, 2025 | |
Stablecoins have become a hot topic lately. The supply of this digital currency has grown from $2 billion to $200 billion, and it is beginning to transition from the digital to the conventional world of finance. The Senate's passage of the GENIUS Act this month sets the stage for stablecoins to further integrate into the global economy. A stablecoin, for those who have yet to dip their toes into the digital world is a cryptocurrency without the notorious volatility typically associated with that asset class. Their value is generally pegged or tied to that of another currency, such as the U.S. dollar, a commodity like gold, or another financial asset, such as a U.S. Treasury bond 0 Comments
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Two Educators Charged in 2024 Drowning of Herberg StudentBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:01PM / Thursday, June 26, 2025 | |
EarlGiver Essien died 10 days before her 13th birthday during a school-sponsored field trip last year. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two educators have been charged with "preventable and reckless oversights" that preceded the drowning of a Pittsfield Public School student last summer.
On July 17, 2024, 12-year-old EarlGiver Essien was unaccounted for 70 minutes while on a field trip with Herberg Middle School's 21st Century Program to Beartown State Forest. Despite alarms raised by peers, she was not identified as missing until the group boarded the bus to leave, and was then found deceased when a teacher grid-searched the lake.
Meghan Braley, 29, and Linda
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Lanesborough Public Safety Committee Plans Informational OutreachBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
11:13AM / Thursday, June 26, 2025 | |
 LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Planners of the public safety building proposal continue to grapple with how to achieve an affirmative vote from taxpayers.
In the next couple of weeks, they will work to create a frequently asked questions fact sheet and pitch the $7.3 million project to legislators. Earlier this year, the Select Board voted to advance a combined police/emergency medical services facility, discarding the option for a $6.5 million separate build.
The same design, then priced at $5.9 million, was shot down in 2023.
On Tuesday, members of the Public Safety Complex Information and Outreach Committee discussed how other Berkshire towns have been able to
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BHS July 4th 5K Road Race Still Going After 40 Years | 10:48AM / Thursday, June 26, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It has been forty years since the first running of the Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) July 4th 5K kicked off in front of the parade spectators on Wahconah Street in Pittsfield. The upcoming event sponsored by BHS and under the direction of Berkshire Running Foundation's Shiobbean Lemme for the third year. In 1985 just under 200 runners took part in the race which last year registered just over 1100, bringing the attendance back to more than pre pandemic numbers. Changes have been made to the event, including the support of BHS to register all students' grades K-12 for free, which Berkshire Running Foundation offers 0 Comments
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Pittsfield School Committee OKs Middle Grade Restructuring By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:53AM / Thursday, June 26, 2025 | |
Vice Chair Daniel Elias said restructuring is 'never popular' but necessary in this case. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee has decided that now is the time to move forward with restructuring the city's middle schools.
They made a historic vote on Wednesday night to create an upper elementary school for Grades 5-6 and a junior high school for Grades 7-8 by the 2026-2027 academic year. A stipulation was added that if goals in the Middle School Restructuring Committee's timeline are not met by the December meeting, it will be delayed one year.
"I think for equity purposes, getting all of the kids in the city of the same grades
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Post 68-1 Comes Back to Beat NorthamptoniBerkshires.com Sports,
08:16PM / Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Roshan Warriar gave up one run in five innings of work on the mound Wednesday as the Pittsfield Post 68 American Legion Seniors-1 team came from behind to beat Northampton Post 28, 11-7. Northampton jumped out to a 6-1 lead midway through the second inning, but Post 68 rallied for six in the bottom of the fourth to take the lead for good. Warriar struck out three and walked two while allowing two hits after taking the mound. Ben Jacob led Pittsfield’s offense, going 3-for-5 with an RBI. Cam Zerbato, Jason Codey and Simon Mele each had two hits, including a double apiece. Codey went 2-for-3 with four RBIs. Post 68-1 (4-0) 0 Comments
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Hudpucker's OKed For Outdoor DiningBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:23PM / Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With approval from the city, Hudpucker's Pub and Grill will have outdoor dining this summer.
Last week, the Parks Commission voted to allow the Wahconah Street restaurant to use some "dead" park land at the corner of its property for fenced patio seating. It was approved for one year and will be approved on an annual basis.
"Our goal is to enhance the neighborhood with a clean, attractive, and safe outdoor space that brings more activity and energy to the street during the summer and fall," owner Mark Martin told the commissioners at Tuesday's meeting.
"We will maintain the area daily and operate in full
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Pittsfield Collision Detours Traffic on Merrill RoadStaff Reports,
03:44PM / Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Merrill Road and Plastics Avenue partially shut down the roadway for nearly an hour. There was a collision at about 2:30 p.m. involving a black Honda sedan and a white GMC extended-cab pickup truck, and possibly another pickup. The sedan suffered extensive front-end damage and the GMC suffered significant damage to the rear driver's side. The third pickup also appeared to have some damage on the rear driver's side. At least two vehicles were towed from the scene. Traffic was detoured around the scene and down Plastics Avenue. The road was cleared at 3:25 p.m. No further 0 Comments
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Lanesborough Select Board Sees New Member, ChairBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:21PM / Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | |
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board welcomed a new member on Monday and elected Deborah Maynard as chair.
Last week, just under 4 percent of the town's registered voters turned out for the election of a Select Board member, two Finance Committee seats, and more. Jason Breault secured a three-year seat on the board, replacing Timothy Sorrell, who did not stand for election.
"It's great to have Jason on board. I'm really happy," Maynard said.
On June 17, 98 of the town's 2,573 registered voters turned out to Town Hall for the election. Breault had 66 votes, and there were 27 write-ins.
Juli Ann Baker and Vera Yvonne
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BHS Pledges Support for The First, a New Resource Center in Pittsfield| 10:56AM / Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The First, a new daytime resource and community center opening in downtown Pittsfield this fall, has received a major commitment from Berkshire Health Systems (BHS). BHS has pledged $300,000 over two years to support the project's start-up costs, with a portion of the pledge being designated as matching funds to encourage giving from other local individuals and organizations. In a show of community support, a private donor has added $60,000 to the matching pool. This means all donations from individuals and businesses up to $100,000 will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling their impact. The First is a new daytime resource center 0 Comments
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Berkshire Workforce Board Presents FY25 Workforce Impact AwardsStaff Reports ,
07:39AM / Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — MassHire's Berkshire Workforce Board recapped successes of FY25 and honored workforce professionals The Board of Directors of the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board (BWB) highlighted its FY25 successes and presented their FY25 Annual Workforce Awards on June 5. The BWB recognized the following individuals for their tireless commitment toward enhancing the region's skilled workforce: Community Health Programs, Inc./CHP Berkshires – Employer of the Year - Celebrating 50 years of serving Berkshire County residents, CHP Berkshires provides medical, dental and nutrition services throughout the region and is essential in 0 Comments
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