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Resilience Emphasized at Taconic GraduationBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:19PM / Friday, June 06, 2025 | |
Valedictorian Nicholas Kerwood, above, said the class needed courage to continue their journey and embrace uncertainty; salutatorian Alec Ginsberg told them to put 'growth over fear, curiosity over comfort.' See more photos here. LENOX, Mass. — Resilience was the theme of Taconic High School's 2025 commencement ceremony. "You began high school in a time of uncertainty and change. You stumbled, adapted, matured, and showed resilience well beyond your years. As we celebrate your achievements today, resilience is the word that keeps coming to mind. It's what brought you to this moment, not just your grades or awards," interim Principal Angela Johansen 0 Comments
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North Adams Man Pleads Guilty to Child Assault| 03:32PM / Friday, June 06, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Thursday, June 5, Jesriel Morales, 37 of North Adams, pleaded guilty to five charges in Berkshire Superior Court. The charges are: 3 counts of Aggravated Assault and Battery with a Deadly Weapon on a Child 2 counts of Assault and Battery The incident occurred in 2022. The Defendant assaulted a six-year-old child: slamming the child into a window and wall, hitting them with a belt, slapping them; and then forcing them to kneel on dried rice. The Commonwealth requested a state prison sentence of 3 to 5 years. The defense sought probation or a suspended sentence. Judge Hodge sentenced the Defendant to 2 ½ years in the 0 Comments
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@theMarket: June Should Be Good Month for Stocks But Watch Out for JulyBy Bill Schmick,
03:17PM / Friday, June 06, 2025 | |
Stocks should climb a bit higher this month. The next round of tariffs is not due to be levied until July nor will Trump's Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) be passed until then. That gives investors some breathing room to book some gains. The first-quarter earnings season is just about over. Overall results have beat estimates by 6 percent with 79 percent of companies delivering an upside earnings surprise. The incoming economic data has been mostly favorable but much of the data reflects an economy that has been rushing to purchase what it can before the onset of further tariffs. A key economic indicator, The Institute for Supply Management (ISM), data for May showed a slowdown 0 Comments
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Greylock Federal Promotes Branch Manager at Lanesborough branch| 01:29PM / Friday, June 06, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Ashley Thompson to branch manager of its Lanesborough branch. "I'm so proud to see Ashley take this next step in her career. Through her many years with Greylock, beginning with her first job as a Float Teller on Saturdays, Ashley has always provided exemplary care to our members. As branch manager, I look forward to seeing Ashley continue to build upon this outstanding track record of service and continue her growth as a financial professional at Greylock," said Becki Beron, AVP, Market Manager. In her role, Thompson manages an expanded team, and plays an active role in business 0 Comments
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County's Athletic Directors Recognize Senior Scholar-AthletesiBerkshires.com Sports,
12:43PM / Friday, June 06, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Twenty-two graduating seniors from Berkshire County public high schools recently were recognized by the county’s athletic directors with the inaugural Berkshire County Scholar-Athlete of the Year Awards. The honor is designed to recognize seniors who demonstrate “athletic excellence, strong academics and exemplary character, including sportsmanship, leadership and community involvement.” The list of honorees – two from each of the Berkshire County league schools – includes at least one valedictorian and one salutatorian, state champions and all-Western Mass honorees on the athletic field. The overwhelming majority 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Historical Society to Mark Lafayette Bicentennial| 10:57AM / Friday, June 06, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society (BCHS) will commemorate the bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette's 1825 visit to Pittsfield with a series of public programs and events from June 11 to June 13. The commemoration will include a reprise of Lafayette's arrival in Pittsfield on Park Square on June 13. In 1824-1825, Lafayette, the last living Major General of the Continental Army, toured the United States as the "Nation's Guest." On June 13, 1825, he visited Pittsfield and participated in a ceremony on Park Square. The bicentennial commemoration will feature a horse-drawn carriage arrival, a welcome ceremony with local dignitaries,
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Dalton Finance Committee Split on Police BudgetBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:16AM / Friday, June 06, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Police Department budget continues to prove contentious, as the Finance Committee on Tuesday narrowly approved a budget of $1,644,378. The decision passed 5-4, with committee members Thomas Irwin, William Drosehn III, Susan Carrol, and Shaun Beverly voting against. The amount is $20,546 less than what the Select Board voted to support during its meeting in May, unchanged from the town meeting, where votes rejected the proposed $1,664,924. The police budget will be voted at a special town meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. at Wahconah Regional High School. The budget had been rejected at the annual town meeting. The board 0 Comments
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Public Safety Officials Recognized in Closing Murder CaseBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:28PM / Thursday, June 05, 2025 | |
Pittsfield Police Lt. David Soules and Officer David Kirchner fist bump after getting their commendations as Officer Jeffrey Arena looks on. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The family of David Green Jr. can finally have some sense of justice thanks to the prosecution of his murderer, Lance Burke. "I just want to take a moment to remember David Green Jr. He was a beloved son and uncle, a nephew whose life was cut short through this senseless act of violence," District Attorney Timothy Shugrue said. Green was murdered in 2018 while sitting in his vehicle on Willow Street. Burke was identified as the suspect based on witness testimony, 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Has the Real Estate Market turned?By Bill Schmick,
04:29PM / Thursday, June 05, 2025 | |
Home prices have been climbing for years, but the pace of that growth is beginning to cool. That may be good news for some buyers, but relatively few Americans can still find a place they can afford to buy. Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, recently estimated that there are almost half a million more home sellers than buyers in today's housing market. In 2023, buyers outnumbered sellers but last year the trend turned. Sellers outnumbered buyers by 6.5 percent. Today, sellers outnumber buyers by 33.7 percent, which is the most significant gap since 2013. The recent economic uncertainty has sparked a willingness to sell but has also made buyers hesitant. The upcoming 0 Comments
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South Street Sign Marks 1902 Roosevelt Trolley Incident By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:40PM / Thursday, June 05, 2025 | |
Mayor Peter Marchetti says its fitting the city memorializes William Craig, the first Secret Service agent killed in the line of duty. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A sign now commemorates the location of an incident that made President Teddy Roosevelt say, "If you're set on risking your life, go to Pittsfield, Mass., and take a trolley ride."
The Berkshire County Historical Society last week unveiled a new historical marker near the corner of South Street and Mountain Drive that commemorates the trolley accident which killed Secret Service Officer William Craig and injured Theodore Roosevelt.
"We are here today because on September 3, 1902, President Theodore
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'Closet Cases' Comedy Show Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Pittsfield| 11:35AM / Thursday, June 05, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — "Closet Cases," an LGBTQIA+ comedy and storytelling show, will mark its 20th anniversary with a performance at Wander in Pittsfield on Thursday, June 12, at 7:00 PM. The event is part of Pride Month celebrations. The show features queer performers sharing personal narratives related to coming out and transitioning. The Pittsfield lineup includes Vicki Ferentinos, David Hodorowski, Brandy Rowell, and Jay Santangelo, with Shawn Hollenbach as host. "Each time we mount Closet Cases, we build a space for queer folks to laugh, cry, and celebrate their journeys together," said show creator and host Shawn 0 Comments
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Berkshire Yoga Festival Returns | 08:02AM / Thursday, June 05, 2025 | |
 HANCOCK, Mass.— The Berkshire Yoga Festival will return for its second year from June 12-15, 2025, at Jiminy Peak. The festival will feature over 190 yoga and meditation classes for all levels, live music, wellness workshops, a vendor village, saunas, cold plunges, healing experiences, chairlift rides, guided hikes, and family-friendly activities. The festival is offering a Local Community Initiative, with free access to the festival grounds and a 15 percent discount on multi-day passes for Berkshire residents using the promo code LOCAL at checkout. The festival is collaborating with local businesses including Huht, YogaLee, Radiance Yoga, Greenhouse Yoga, Canyon 0 Comments
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