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Berkshire Veterans Mark 50 Years Since Vietnam War EndBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:29PM / Tuesday, April 01, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — County veterans gathered over the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War's conclusion, recognizing the horrors that soldiers endured long after returning home.
Master of ceremonies Lenwood "Woody" Vaspra said when most Vietnam veterans returned, there were no tributes, recognition, speeches, parades, or even handshakes.
"For many of them, it was a horrible return home from Vietnam in a very chaotic time," he said to a crowd in Park Square on Saturday, National Vietnam Veterans Day.
The Vietnam War officially ended 50 years ago in May 1975. Fifty-two years ago, the last American troops departed Vietnam. The Vietnam War
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Lanesborough Considers Keeping Keeler IslandBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:05PM / Tuesday, April 01, 2025 | |
 LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town is considering keeping a Pontoosuc Lake island as its own.
Last week, the Select Board voted to consider selling three tax title properties and maintaining Keeler Island, located on Pontoosuc Lake. New statewide tax title laws that went into effect on Nov. 1, 2024, altered some options available to towns, and officials see this as a way to raise some funds.
Treasurer Jodi Hollingsworth explained that these properties have gone through the land court process, and with the new laws, the town needs to determine if it wants to keep or sell them. This includes lots on South Main Street (Parcel ID: 116-17), Chickatabot Avenue (114-8), C Street (112-140),
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Berkshire Talking Chronicle to Host Bingo Fundraiser| 12:30PM / Tuesday, April 01, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Talking Chronicle will host its first annual Bingo Bash Community Fun Day and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 5. The event will take place at the community room of Zion Church in Pittsfield. Prizes donated by businesses from Berkshire County will be featured. The event is scheduled to include prizes, refreshments, and an opportunity to meet volunteers from Berkshire Talking Chronicle and staff from UCP of Western Massachusetts. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m., and games will begin at 2:00 p.m. For further information, the contact number provided is 442-1562, extension 122. 0 Comments
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Public Meeting about Disaster Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation in Pittsfield| 10:51AM / Tuesday, April 01, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield has scheduled a public meeting to discuss disaster preparedness and solicit input on the city's updated Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting, scheduled for Monday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ralph J. Froio Senior Center, located at 330 North Street, will address potential natural hazards affecting Pittsfield, including flooding, tornadoes, and earthquakes. The plan also outlines actions to mitigate the impact of these hazards. The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC), consisting of city leaders, will present information on vulnerable areas within the city and discuss strategies to minimize potential damage. The city aims to
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Casella Transfer Station Accepting Pittsfield Yard Waste| 07:38AM / Tuesday, April 01, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (March 31, 2025) – The Casella Transfer Station, located at 500 Hubbard Avenue, will begin accepting residential yard waste starting on Wednesday, April 2. Residential yard waste includes grass clippings, leaves, brush, tree branches and limbs (under 4ft in length). If residents have purchased an annual resident pass for the transfer station, there is no additional charge to dispose of yard waste at the facility. Residents without the annual pass can purchase a $20 punch card at Casella's facility which is good for 20 bags of yard waste. Please note, only residential yard waste will be accepted at this location. Casella will not be accepting 0 Comments
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Dalton Green Committee to Present Climate Action Plan Draft April 12By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:11AM / Tuesday, April 01, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Green Committee will present its draft of the Climate Action Plan on April 12 from noon to 2:30 p.m. For the past nine months, the committee has been working with the town's consultant, Blue Strike Environmental, in the development of this document. The goal of the climate action plan is to aid the town in achieving net zero by 2050 by seeking strategies to decrease the town's dependence on fossil fuels for homes, businesses, municipal facilities, and vehicles. Committee members said the CAP presentation will kick off a vital discussion on climate change within town. "This is an ongoing process, with this 0 Comments
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Gender Diverse Community Members Talk Allyship at BCC PanelBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:45PM / Monday, March 31, 2025 | |
Maayan Nuri Héd, left, Luna Celestia Mornelithe, Jackson Rodriguez and Jay Santangelo talked about their experiences and where they had found allyship and community. PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Ahead of Monday's International Transgender Day of Visibility, community members shared their experiences with gender diversity during a panel discussion at Berkshire Community College.
"Really my goal, I think, ultimately in life is to make being trans such a casual thing that it isn't even a question anymore," Jackson Rodriguez, a teaching assistant, told a packed lecture hall on Wednesday.
"It's just a way of being. I wouldn't say I've ever come
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St. Agnes' Academy Plans Information Session| 01:33PM / Monday, March 31, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — St. Agnes Academy will hold a meet-and-greet informational session at St. Charles' Parish Hall in Pittsfield on Sunday, April 6, immediately following the 9:30 a.m. Mass. The informal gathering is an opportunity for parents and guardians to learn more about the pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade Catholic school which is currently enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year. School teachers, the principal, and parents will be available to provide information and answer questions. Refreshments will be available. More information is available at 684-3143, rfleury@saintagnescc.com, or visit www.saintagnesacademy.com. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Board to Mull School Committee Pay IncreaseBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:26PM / Monday, March 31, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Should the School Committee be paid more? This conversation will pick up soon.
On Tuesday, the City Council unanimously voted to send a request from Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren and Ward 4 Councilor James Conant to the Personnel Review Board. In February, the Ordinance & Rules subcommittee recommended not to approve the request and referred it to the Charter Review Committee, which determined it should be addressed through an ordinance.
"The School Committee had never been paid until 2015. This is now 10 years later. We're having a charter review as a result of a petition of mine. Their pay needs to be adjusted before July of this year, or it
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Dalton Open Space Committee Seeking MembersBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
10:26AM / Monday, March 31, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Open Space Committee is seeking new members. The committee has four active members and is allowed a maximum of seven. Filling its vacancies would make it more efficient in managing the Pines and strengthen its efforts. The committee was established in March 2020 following the update of the open space recreation plan. Its goal is to protect the town's "treasured natural resources and parks and [maintain] the scenic beauty of the town." The estimated time commitment is one to three hours each month. The committee's goal is to promote a culture of outdoor appreciation by highlighting local attractions such as the 0 Comments
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MOLARI Hires Rory Baker as Administrative Coordinator| 08:51AM / Monday, March 31, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — MOLARI Employment and HealthCare Services has hired Rory Baker as Administrative Coordinator. In this position, Baker will serve as the initial contact for applicants, screen candidates, and schedule interviews for the company’s Employment and HealthCare divisions. Baker's background includes training as a singer and guitarist at Berklee College of Music, and experience in office administration. He will be responsible for ensuring smooth daily operations and providing support to clients and job seekers. Guin Griswold, Director of Employment Services, stated that Baker's organizational skills and demeanor make him a suitable addition to the
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BCC Seeks Support for New Athletic Lockers | 08:36AM / Monday, March 31, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — The lockers in Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Paterson Field House are in need of support and repair — and, recognizing the immediate need to replace them, BCC Athletics has created a $10,000 fund drive. The men's baseball and women's volleyball teams were recently accepted into NJCAA Division III Region 21, marking a milestone in bringing varsity sports back to the College. "Our immediate goal is to raise $10,000 to replace the failing lockers and create a functional, supportive environment for our athletes. Every dollar gets us closer, and every contribution — big or small — will make an 0 Comments
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