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Pittsfield At Large Candidates DebateBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:30PM / Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— At-large candidates gave voters a glimpse of their vision for Pittsfield during Thursday's debate sponsored by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires.
When asked if the city should pursue the proposed consolidation of Crosby Elementary School and Conte Community School into a new build on West Street, the answer was "absolutely."
Four incumbents, a former councilor, and an outgoing School Committee member took turns in threes on questions that were chosen blindly from a bulletin board. This includes Kathleen Amuso, Earl Persip, III, Pete White, Alisa Costa, and challengers Karen Kalinowsky and Sara Hathaway.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Planned for Pittsfield| 07:35AM / Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A household hazardous waste collection, organized by the City of Pittsfield, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those interested must pre-register to drop off designated household hazardous waste items. No walk-ins will be allowed. The collection, held at a new location this year, will take place at the Casella Transfer Station located at 500 Hubbard Avenue in Pittsfield. Online pre-registration is required by midnight on October 24 and can be accessed through this link: https://rebrand.ly/hhwd-pitt. Review the complete list of accepted and unaccepted items prior to registering. As space is limited, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield City Council: Make Polluters PayBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:57AM / Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The City Council supports statewide efforts to make the largest polluters pay. On Tuesday, it voted to back Bill H.1014/S.588, "An Act Establishing a Climate Change Superfund," which is expected to generate $75 billion over 25 years from the largest oil and gas companies. Councilor At Large Alisa Costa and Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren requested their colleagues' support for the legislation. "I think it's really important to hold businesses accountable in ways that we are not able to do right now," Costa said. "…We see the impacts of climate on our community every day, whether it's our drought,
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Organizers Preview Upcoming 'No Kings' RalliesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:04AM / Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Almost ten "No Kings" rallies will take place around Berkshire County on Saturday to oppose actions taken by the Trump Administration.
On Wednesday, organizers gathered in front of the Silvio O. Conte Federal Building to discuss why they will be protesting. Community members said they were concerned about Immigration and Customs Enforcement's deployment into cities, threats to health insurance and education, and preserving the nation's civil rights, among other issues.
"We are working to push back against the harms of the MAGA movement and this administration," said Wendy Penner, of Greylock
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Weekend Outlook: A Haunting Time By Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:54PM / Thursday, October 16, 2025 | |
Check out the fun events happening this weekend in the Berkshire's including Halloween themed events and fall festivals. Editor's Pick The Vagabond Ball The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield Friday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a night of dancing and live music at the Colonial Theatre. Featuring artists Bella's Bartok, The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, and The Picky Bastards who will provide different types of music perfect for the fall season. Tickets are $30 each. Multiple Days Pumpkinfest 2025 Whitney's Farm & Market, Cheshire Every Friday through Sunday until Halloween Join the festivities at Whitney's Farm on Route 8 with hay rides, games, glitter tattoos, and more.
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The Vagabond Ball Comes to the Colonial Theatre| 04:04PM / Thursday, October 16, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass — The Vagabond Ball rolls into The Colonial Theatre on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. This evening brings together a lineup of genre-bending performers, headlined by Bella's Bartok, alongside The Slambovian Circus of Dreams and The Picky Bastards. Inspired by vaudeville, cabaret, and the carnival spirit of the underground, The Vagabond Ball promises an immersive experience where costumes meet chaos, and every moment feels like a celebration of life's beautiful absurdities, stated a press release. Fans can expect a night of high-energy performances, danceable anthems, and unforgettable visuals set within the ornate walls of one of Berkshire 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Front running is alive and well in America By Bill Schmick,
04:02PM / Thursday, October 16, 2025 | |
On Friday, Oct. 10, just ninety minutes before President Trump took to social media threatening 100 percent tariffs on China, two anonymous accounts placed bets that cryptocurrencies would fall in the short term. By the end of the day, the cryptocurrency market had plunged $19 billion, resulting in a $160 million gain for those traders. The plot thickens. Sunday night, before the futures market opened, the president took to the airways again, this time calming fears over a trade war with China. When markets opened on Monday and cryptocurrencies were skyrocketing higher, the same account placed a fresh short bet, this time for $160 million, that crypto would fall even further. Tuesday,
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Berkshire Community Mobilizes for Harm Reduction 'Days of Action'| 02:29PM / Thursday, October 16, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, over two dozen community members will participate in a weekend-long Harm Reduction "Days of Action" across Berkshire County. Volunteers will distribute lifesaving overdose prevention supplies, resources, and knowledge to residents in areas with higher ratios of opioid-related emergency 911 calls. Members from Berkshire County public health agencies and substance use awareness groups will partner with community members to raise awareness of changes in the opioid and stimulant supply, particularly among people who use more recreationally. The initiative will also distribute naloxone and 0 Comments
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Adelson and Company P.C. Name New Partner| 07:55AM / Thursday, October 16, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Adelson and Company P.C., an accounting firm formed in 1938, specializing in audit, tax, and advisory services, has announced that Sylvia Zygawski has been named a shareholder and partner. Zygawski, a Certified Public Accountant, is licensed in both the states of Massachusetts and New York. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the State University of New York and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and both the Massachusetts and New York Society of Certified Public Accountants. Zygawski brings extensive audit experience across private companies, nonprofits, municipalities, private schools, and 0 Comments
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Pumpkin Carving Spooktacular returns to the Berkshire Athenaeum| 07:47AM / Thursday, October 16, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The annual Pumpkin Carving Spooktacular is back at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Youth of all ages are invited to the Library, where there will be free pumpkins available along with all the tools and decorations. There will be a craft station, snacks, and a scavenger hunt. Youth and families are encouraged to wear costumes. Note, the very last pumpkin carving session will begin at 12:30 p.m. "We look forward to the Pumpkin Carving Spooktacular every year as a way to bring families together and celebrate the season," said Anna Downing, 0 Comments
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Candidates Debate Homeless Problem, Traffic in Pittsfield Ward DebatesBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:11AM / Thursday, October 16, 2025 | |
Ward 2 candidate Cameron Cunningham PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There weren't any fireworks at Wednesday's debates for Wards 2 and 5 as the candidates seem to agree in general on issues and with the homeless being a major topic. The differences were in the details. Ward 2 candidates Cameron Cunningham and Corey Walker and Ward 5 candidates Michael Grady and Patrick Kavey met on the stage in separate debates at Berkshire Community College's Boland Theater. The debates were sponsored by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires.com. iBerkshires' Pittsfield Bureau Chief Brittany Polito moderated the debate. Walker and 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Health Board Mulls Camping OrdinanceBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:10PM / Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Board of Health wants to apply its expertise to the proposed public camping ordinance and curb negative effects on unhoused community members.
Later this month, the board will give its input to the City Council after requesting that it be included in the conversation.
"We have a mandate. It is a public health issue, and in that, I think we also can do some real good," Chair Roberta Elliott said during last week's BOH meeting.
The ordinance has sparked hours of public comment since it was brought forward months ago, and has been amended to remove criminalization language, change the fine structure, and add exceptions for
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