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Pittsfield Panel Approves 10-Year TIE for Tyler Street FirehouseBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:46AM / Monday, September 27, 2021 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The subcommittee on Community and Economic Development on Tuesday unanimously approved a 10-year tax increment exemption agreement for the conversion of the Tyler Street firehouse into four residential units. The TIE agreement, which is the residential version of tax increment financing, will save developer CT Management around $55,000 in residential taxes and will bring in about $65,000 into the city.
One hundred percent of an incremental increase will be forgiven for two years and then it will drop to 80 percent for years three and four, 60 percent for years five and six, 40 percent for years seven and eight, and 20 percent for years nine and 10.
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Pittsfield Board Grants Special Permit for Carr Hardware Window ArtBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:39PM / Sunday, September 26, 2021 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Community Development Board OK'd Carr Hardware's window graphics within the Downtown Creative District. The panel approved a special permit last week that allows the modification of a pre-existing, non-confirming storefront display to accommodate the store's previously installed artwork. This gives Carr's graphic window wraps a pass for transparency and coverage requirements in the Downtown Creative District that was ordained by the City Council in April.
The decals are over the building's front "windows" that previously allowed spectators to see into display cases rather than the sales floor. Carr Hardware paid fees to an art
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Ben Downing Holds Campaign Launch Event at Dalton FarmBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
08:10AM / Sunday, September 26, 2021 | |
Retired Register of Probate Francis Marinaro, also Downing's former coach, introduces the candidate and speaks to his leadership. DALTON, Mass. — Benjamin Downing held his first official in-person kickoff event for his gubernatorial campaign at Holiday Brook Farm last week. The Wednesday event brought more than 70 supporters and area residents to hear the former Western Mass state senator who announced his run in January. Pandemic restrictions have limited in-person events but Downing has held virtual gatherings and was in Lee earlier this month. The Pittsfield native currently calls East Boston home since electing not to run in 2016. 0 Comments
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BFAIR Raises $3,900 with Wild Oats Market Partnership| 12:35PM / Saturday, September 25, 2021 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Wild Oats donated $3,900 to BFAIR through its Round Up for Change Program. These monies will directly support individuals with disabilities. "We are humbled by the generosity that we received during the Round Up for Change program by the Wild Oats Co-Op and community members," Tara Jacobsen, BFAIR's fundraising and grant manager, said. "This support will help BFAIR to meet the unique needs of the people we support such as health and wellness, personal safety, technology tools to support more independent lifestyles and accessibility improvements." Berkshire Family and Individual Resources was selected as the August charity of 0 Comments
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Tails Wag for New Pittsfield Dog ParkBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:26AM / Saturday, September 25, 2021 | |
The park has separate areas for large and small dogs. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city unveiled its first dog park at Burbank Park this past week after nearly two decades of planning. Officials say there has been a positive community response from both four-legged and two-legged residents. "It's so nice to see all the happy dogs just running off-leash and playing with each other, their tongues hanging out, they're smiling, and their tails are wagging," Recreation and Special Events Coordinator Becky Manship said. "It's just really a positive thing for Pittsfield and beyond because we know that there are some users from 16 Comments
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BAAMS Appoints New Board, Expands Programming| 04:00PM / Friday, September 24, 2021 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. The Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies, Inc. (BAAMS) announced the addition of a new Board of Directors and eBAAMS PLUS. Richard Boulger, Founder, Executive and Artistic Director of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, said he is delighted with the new leadership change. "I could not be more thrilled to have a new board that is impassioned and truly understands the value, mission, and importance of BAAMS. Having a board that brings the same level of heart and commitment as our faculty is truly inspirational," Boulger said. The new board is Edward "Ted" Wesley, President, Michelle Daunais, Secretary, and Maria Isotti, 0 Comments
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@theMarket: The Dip Buyers ReturnBy Bill Schmick,
03:54PM / Friday, September 24, 2021 | |
 Last week, investors suffered through the gloom and doom of a declining market. Many Wall Street equity strategists added to the angst by predicting terrible times ahead. I begged to differ, counting on dip buyers to save the day once again. And that is exactly what happened. In case you missed it, last Friday, the S&P 500 Index was at an important level, hovering just below its 50 Day Moving Average (DMA). This had happened several times before since March 2020, and each time buyers appeared to "buy the dip." "I suspect they will again," I wrote, "so, no, I won't get bearish quite yet. I will go the other way and predict that markets 0 Comments
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BFAIR Promotes Brown-Wood to Director of Employment Services| 12:58PM / Friday, September 24, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — BFAIR promoted Kayla Brown-Wood to Director of Employment Services after three years as Assistant Director. Brown-Wood has been with BFAIR since 2016 where she began as the Employment Coordinator and was then promoted to Assistant Director in 2018. "I am thrilled for the opportunity to step into this role and am thankful for the organization's continued support of my professional development and aspirations. I look forward to this next chapter and helping serve the needs of those in our community," said Brown-Wood. Brown-Wood has provided support and placements with local employers for people with disabilities which 0 Comments
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Author, Correspondent to Speak at MCL Annual Public Policy Lecture Event | 08:05AM / Friday, September 24, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Jamie Ducharme, an author and TIME magazine correspondent, will be Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' 2021 Public Policy lecturer. She'll speak at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, at the college's Church Street Center Auditorium. A remote viewing option will also be available, and both options are free and open to the public. Registration for the in-person event or for the virtual option can be done here. Ducharme covers health and science. Her work has won awards from the New York Press Club, the Deadline Club, and the Newswomen's Club of New York. Her first book, "Big Vape: The Incendiary Rise of Juul" 0 Comments
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Polito, State Officials Hear From North County Business Leaders By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:06AM / Friday, September 24, 2021 | |
Economic Development Secretary Michael Kennealy with state Rep. John Barrett III at the first roundtable Thursday morning at the Log in Williamstown. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Business leaders at the three largest communities in North County had a similar message for state officials: There's lots of opportunities but the pandemic and other conditions are making it hard to find workers and raising costs for materials and supplies, and that infrastructure, including quality housing, is lacking. "What you have been through, what you have invested in — the energy and the creativity that is represented here — this is applicable and measurable and will lead you 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Draws City Council, School Committee BallotsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:50AM / Friday, September 24, 2021 | |
City Clerk Michelle Benjamin draws names on Thursday for their placement order on the ballot for the November election. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The ballot positions for the City Council and School Committee are set for the November election. City Clerk Michelle Benjamin drew names for ballot positions in the 2021 municipal election on Thursday. The names were randomized in a tumbler that has reportedly been used by the city for many years. At-large candidates Craig Benoit, Karen Kalinowsky and Earl Persip III attended the drawing to see their placement and place their own names in the tumbler. Incumbent Yuki Cohen was drawn for the first position and Kalinowsky 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Weather Worsens Global TradeBy Bill Schmick,
05:46PM / Thursday, September 23, 2021 | |
 Changes in climate are impacting a global economy that is fighting to recover from a pandemic. Supply chain bottlenecks continue to worsen as continuous weather-related catastrophes close ports, and snarl land, sea, and air transportation routes. Can it get any worse? Yes, and it probably will, according to climate experts. Nearly all actively publishing climate scientists agree that humans are causing global warming and climate change. The less than 2 percent of experts that disagree have published contrarian studies that either cannot be replicated or contain errors. I'll go with the consensus on this issue. Here in the U.S., we receive ample proof of that change almost 0 Comments
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