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Homeless 'Point in Time Count' Less Than Expected Amid Frigid Weather
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:58PM / Thursday, February 06, 2025

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The new year's weeks of frigid temperatures have likely meant fewer people on the streets.

This year's Point In Time count was taken on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and while totals are still being finalized, ServiceNet saw lower numbers in its count than expected.

"We have a full week to survey folks on where they stayed on that night of the 29th and I'll tell you, I don't have the exact numbers because we just ended but from our outreach, it was less than we expected to see," Erin Forbush, director of shelter and housing at ServiceNet, reported to the Homelessness Advisory Committee on Wednesday.

"And so when I say that, we're

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The Retired Investor: Here Comes Super Bowl 59
By Bill Schmick,
04:28PM / Thursday, February 06, 2025
Game Day is just around the corner. On Feb. 9, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, the Philadelphia Eagles will face last year's winners, the Kansas City Chiefs. America is gearing up for the biggest game ever.   Grocery stores are stocking up on chicken wings, nachos and soda. Consumers are shopping early and spending more while companies are breaking records on ad spend. And for many viewers, the Chief's tight end's romance with Taylor Swift will add a dose of human interest to the festivities.   This year the heavy demand for ads had some 30-minute spots selling for more than $8 million versus $7 million last year. It is probably the only TV event in America

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Ferry Joins Pittsfield Co-op as Commercial Banking Leader
04:12PM / Thursday, February 06, 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank announced that Michael Ferry has come out of retirement to join the bank as its new SVP, Commercial Banking.    With more than 40 years of experience in the local banking industry, including 34 years with Berkshire Bank, Mr. Ferry brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role.   Prior to his retirement, Mr. Ferry served as Senior Vice President and Commercial Regional President for Berkshire County and Vermont markets at Berkshire Bank. In this capacity, he led commercial lending, relationship management and related services, demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering economic growth within the regions.

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BRPC Invites Applications for Home Modification Loan Program
10:27AM / Thursday, February 06, 2025

PITTSFIELD, Mass — The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) is now accepting applications for the Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP).

This state-funded, no-interest loan program assists homeowners and landlords (with fewer than 10 units) in making necessary accessibility modifications to keep disabled or elderly family members in their homes.

Eligible modifications include bathroom and kitchen adjustments, ramps, stair lifts, platform lifts, sensory/therapy spaces, hard-wired alarm systems, fences, and accessory dwelling units. However, this program does not cover general home repairs such as roofing, window replacements, or heating system repairs. All work must be

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Berkshire Green Drinks: From Pretzel Slime to Carnival Candy
08:18AM / Thursday, February 06, 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Shelby Perry of Northeast Wilderness Trust will speak at the February Berkshire Green Drinks event, covering the life cycle of slime molds.    This free virtual event will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 6:00 PM.    According to a press release:   Animal, vegetable, mineral…or none of the above? Learn about the unexpected lives of slime molds (myxomycetes) in this naturalist presentation by Shelby Perry, Wildlands Ecology Director at Northeast Wilderness Trust. During this talk, Shelby will explain the life cycle of the slime mold and some of its surprising habits. Attendees will learn where and when to find them

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BArT Announces Second Quarter Honor Roll
08:00AM / Thursday, February 06, 2025
ADAMS, Mass.— Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School has announced the students who made the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.    Students who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors". Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "High Honors."   Academic courses at BART are aligned with the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks for the appropriate grade level and include all standards deemed necessary for a complete, college-preparatory, middle and high school education.   Students in Grade 6 who

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Dalton Water Department To Undergo Water Rate Study
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:00AM / Thursday, February 06, 2025
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Water Commissioners approved contracting with Waterworth, a cloud-based platform, for a water rate study.      The study will look at the district's debt, future projects, water infrastructure, inflation, and other factors to provide a guideline on how the district can raise or maintain its water rates in the future, Water Superintendent Bob Benlien said.    "I explained to them that we don't want to be extremely aggressive on it, but I do see the need to increase our rates in the future, and this will work good for our asset management," he said.   The study will also help communicate to the public the

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'Enough Abuse' Pitches Services to Pittsfield Amid PHS Scandal
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:18AM / Thursday, February 06, 2025

Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Ward facilitated the presentation.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Department is considering a nonprofit's assistance to safeguard children from sexual abuse.

"This is not just your problem," Executive Director of Enough Abuse Jetta Bernier told the School Committee and the City Council on Wednesday.

While awaiting the findings of an investigation on the Pittsfield High School staffing scandal, officials heard how Enough Abuse can help strengthen policies and provide education to protect students in the Pittsfield Public Schools.

"I think for those that have felt almost frozen in terms of 'What do we do? How do we act?' Parents,

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Pittsfield School Building Commission to Review Its Composition
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:39PM / Wednesday, February 05, 2025

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Does the structure of the School Building Needs Commission fit its upcoming role for a school construction project? This will be explored as deadlines for the proposed Crosby/Conte build approach.

On Tuesday, Commissioner Brendan Sheran said he has been thinking about whether the present order will support the group moving forward into a project. It will be further discussed next month.

"A couple of things sparked that in my mind over the last year and a half, one of which is that at times, we've had difficulty getting a quorum," he said. "But also this is an order, not an ordinance. The School Building Needs Commission is not in the city code

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Berkshire Taconic Funding Opportunities Across Four Counties
03:47PM / Wednesday, February 05, 2025
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation is offering nearly 20 grant opportunities and 80 scholarship programs in its winter funding cycle, providing support for nonprofits, students, and community organizations across four counties.   Eligible applicants in Berkshire County, Mass.; Columbia and northeast Dutchess Counties, N.Y.; and northwest Litchfield County, Conn., are encouraged to explore funding opportunities that address a range of needs, from environmental initiatives and the arts, to education and food security.   Berkshire Taconic's streamlined scholarship application process connects students with nearly 80 scholarship funds, offering

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BMC Named to U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
10:41AM / Wednesday, February 05, 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) as a 2025 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care.    This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News' Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study.     "The exceptional care provided to our maternity patients is exemplified in this national recognition," said Tejas Gandhi, BHS System Vice President and BMC Chief Operating Officer. "The physicians, nurses and staff of the BMC Family Birthplace are prime examples of the outstanding care that BMC's patients can

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Dalton Cable Panel Works to Update Contract
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:40AM / Wednesday, February 05, 2025
DALTON, Mass. — The Cable Advisory Commission intends to meet with Spectrum representatives to negotiate the terms of its contract.    The last time the town had a contract was in 1997 with Time Warner Cable, which was acquired by Charter Communications, doing business as Spectrum, in 2016.    The commission plans to negotiate for a share of gross revenue, capital funds, funding for fiber-optic cables to enhance connections, and updated equipment needed to handle this upgrade for Dalton Community Television.    "Over the past year, viewership has dropped, and it's reflected in our income. We have an extremely tight budget, and we're able to

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