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Q-MoB Offers Briefings on Benefits for Rural Berkshire LGBTQ Community| 03:58PM / Friday, April 11, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Q-MoB is sponsoring two informational briefings for the LGBTQ community regarding health insurance, Social Security, and food stamp benefits. The organization states the briefings are in response to potential impacts from executive orders and the new Congressional budget. The briefings are being organized by Q-MoB's Ombudsman Advocacy Team, which is recruiting volunteers to assist rural LGBTQ individuals in understanding and potentially protecting or restoring federal benefits. Experts from Berkshire Health Systems Advocacy for Access Program, Elder Services of Berkshire County's SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) 0 Comments
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@theMarket: The Trump Tariff PauseBy Bill Schmick,
02:08PM / Friday, April 11, 2025 | |
This week, the stock markets had one of their largest single-day rallies since 2012, after President Trump suddenly put some of his tariffs on hold for 90 days. He then gave back half of it the following day. Investors wonder if this was a bear market bounce or if it could mean something more. Media sources are crediting the market melt-up to various factors. Some believe Trump decided to soften his stance on tariffs after spending the weekend huddled with his U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent, who the business community believes is a voice of reason in a room full of tariff advocates, had urged the president to pause his reciprocal tariff deadline. He believes foreign 0 Comments
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Baby Animals Festival Back at Hancock Shaker VillageBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:48PM / Friday, April 11, 2025 | |
The village has a bevy of lambs, kids, piglets, chicks and calves with more expected. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The baby animals are back at Hancock Shaker Village for the 23rd year. "We welcome all the new baby animals: lambs, kids, piglets, calves, chicks. We welcome them into the farm family," said Director and CEO, Carrie Holland during a sneak preview this week. The baby animals festival runs April 12 through May 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. "This year we have a beautiful mix of animals, the calves are gorgeous, so I think people will really enjoy visiting them," Holland said. "Our livestock manager Olive, has also been getting 0 Comments
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District Attorney to Host Workshop on Organized Retail Crime and Financial Fraud| 10:37AM / Friday, April 11, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. On Monday, April 14, the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, in partnership with the New England State Police Information Network, will host a workshop addressing organized retail crime and financial fraud. At the workshop, speakers will discuss organized retail crime, financial crime, organized retail crime legislation, and current frauds effecting Berkshire County businesses and banks. Speakers include Ben Dugan, Executive Director for Central Investigations for CVS Health; Mark Solomon, International President of the International Association of Finance Crimes Investigations; Ryan Kearney, General Counsel for Retailers Association 0 Comments
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Street Improvement Project to Begin in Pittsfield| 08:17AM / Friday, April 11, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield has announced the commencement of a street improvement project beginning Monday, April 14. From April 14 to April 18, the city's contractor will be lowering structures and milling the following roads: Joseph Drive, Backman Avenue, Jason Street (from Friar Drive to West Street), Orlando Avenue, and Ridge Avenue. On-street parking will be prohibited on these roads between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. during the work. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling in these areas. The schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions. The roadwork on the aforementioned streets is part of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. 0 Comments
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Habitat For Humanity Modular Homes Coming to Robbins Ave. By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:33AM / Friday, April 11, 2025 | |
The homes will be available for residents earning between 55 and 65 percent of the area median income. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The first of two below-market modular homes arrived on the West Side on Thursday, and both are expected to be move-in ready this summer. The other is expected next week.
Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity is building two below-market condominiums at 112 Robbins Ave. for families earning between 55 percent and 65 percent of the area median income. Monthly costs for the three- and four-bedroom units are expected to be less than $1,500 with Habitat's subsidies.
Modulars allow for quicker construction to get more families into quality, affordable
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Pittsfield School Officials Want Summary of PHS InvestigationBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:51PM / Thursday, April 10, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — While it is unclear how much information will be released, School Committee members want some executive summary of the Pittsfield High School investigation into alleged staff misconduct.
On Wednesday, they requested a capsulation of the process and, if possible, the findings of Bulkley Richardson & Gelinas' investigation triggered by allegations against Dean of Students Molly West and Vice Principal Alison Shepard that surfaced in December.
"Right now, the public has the seven of us sitting up here saying nothing was substantiated," said Mayor Peter Marchetti, who motioned for an executive summary.
"And quite frankly, part of the
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The Retired Investor: Bull and Bear Case for U.S. EconomyBy Bill Schmick,
04:38PM / Thursday, April 10, 2025 | |
Are we on the verge of an American economic and social revival as Donald Trump promises, or on the eve of destruction as his critics claim? That sounds extreme, but in this partisan world we live in binary events are all we care about. If all unfolds according to the Trump policy playbook, inflation will be lower, the country more substantial, and we will be able to grow our way out of this debt crisis through higher tax revenues from a booming economy. This land of plenty will take time to achieve, they warn, so for now, you must have faith in the narrative. The bull case continues with tax cuts, government spending reductions, and tariffs that will supercharge the 0 Comments
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LGBTQ+ Business Networking Events Launch in Berkshires| 12:46PM / Thursday, April 10, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire LGBTQ+ business owners, professionals, and community leaders have established a monthly networking event. The event aims to facilitate connection and collaboration within the community, and to address political, economic, demographic, and public health challenges. The networking event will take place on the third Wednesday of each month, in partnership with the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Q-MoB, WANDER Berkshires, and Berkshire Magazine. The April 16th gathering, held at Brazzucas Market in Pittsfield, will focus on the role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in fostering business 0 Comments
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Free Water Safety Program for Berkshire Middle Schoolers| 12:00PM / Thursday, April 10, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A collaborative effort involving the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center (GABCC), the Berkshire Family YMCA (BFYMCA), Linda Dulye of Dulye & Co., and Pittsfield Public Schools (PPS) has launched the Stop Youth Drowning: Safe Swim Berkshire Initiative. This pilot program will offer free water safety instruction to middle school students during the 2025 spring break. The program aims to address an increase in youth drownings in Berkshire County by providing essential water safety skills and knowledge. Instruction will be led by trained aquatic professionals at both the GABCC and BFYMCA, with half of the participants attending sessions at each location.
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Berkshire County in Mild Drought| 07:46AM / Thursday, April 10, 2025 | |
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Connecticut River Valley, Central, Southeast and Western regions of the state have been downgraded to a Level 1 – Mild Drought status following two months of above normal precipitation. This includes Berkshire County. As outlined in the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, a Level 1 – Mild Drought, and a Level – 2 Significant Drought require detailed monitoring of drought conditions. These levels also require ongoing coordination among state and federal agencies to implement drought response actions such as water use restrictions. Additionally, engagement with 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Talks Hazard MitigationBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:17AM / Thursday, April 10, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's updated Hazard Mitigation Plan is headed towards final review.
On Monday, community members and public officials mulled disaster preparedness at the Ralph J. Froio Senior Center. Pittsfield's 2019 plan is due for an update so the city stays eligible for grant funding and, of course, prepared.
"Mitigation planning is the foundation for establishing where the city would like to direct its risk reduction efforts, how it would like to build community resilience through the whole breadth of natural hazard events that it is at risk to. It brings people together and organizations to develop strategies, to build ideas for projects, to do
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