News and events in Pittsfield, Mass.
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Consent Laws Void Criminal Charges in Miss Hall's CaseStaff Reports, iBerkshires 06:08PM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Criminal charges will not be filed against a former instructor at Miss Hall's School who is accused of sexually exploiting students because they were of consenting age. A Pittsfield Police investigation was opened against Matthew Rutledge, 62, this past spring after allegations surfaced that he had been taking advantage of students at the all-girls school for decades. The investigation concluded that, under state law, no criminal conduct occurred. "Massachusetts law defines the age of consent as 16. While the alleged behavior is profoundly troubling, it is not illegal," Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue said 0 Comments Read More >> |
Dalton Petition Calls for Special Election for Select Board SeatBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff 05:48PM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | | DALTON, Mass. — Voters can expect a special election to fill the vacant Select Board seat left open when Joe Diver stepped down. A citizen petition with 237 signatures from residents calling for a special election was handed in on Wednesday afternoon. Town Clerk Heather Hunt said the town clerk's office is now in the process of certifying the signatures. Robert Collins, who previously ran for a seat on the Select Board and now serves on the Planning Board, took out the petition on Oct. 2. Since then, he worked with Thomas Irwin and several other supporting town members to gather signatures. While gathering signatures, 0 Comments Read More >> |
BCC to Offer Info Sessions on Free Community College 03:05PM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Massachusetts resident without a bachelor's degree, can attend a free college information session to learn how they can attend Berkshire Community College (BCC) for free. BCC will hold three free informational sessions: Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 5-6 pm at Lee Library, 100 Main Street, Lee, MA Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 6-7 pm at North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street, North Adams Tuesday, Jan.14 from 4-5 pm at Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield To register for any of the free sessions, visit 0 Comments Read More >> |
@theMarket: As Election Approaches, Markets' Volatility Should IncreaseBy Bill Schmick, 03:01PM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | | Investors are increasingly preoccupied with the general elections, which are less than three weeks away. That focus should increase as we go down to the wire, and as it does, so will volatility. It is getting harder to ignore the election contest. The media, both mainstream and social, spews out a continuous stream of political news. I finally shut down my X account this week because of it. Although difficult, my attention remains focused on the market and not the election. This week, third-quarter earnings have kicked off, and results have been strong thus far. Of the 58 companies reporting thus far, 76 percent have beat estimates. Banks have surprised to the 0 Comments Read More >> |
Resurfacing Scheduled for Willis Street Parking lot in Pittsfield 11:12AM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Willis Street parking lot is scheduled to be resurfaced starting on Monday, Oct. 21. Parking will not be allowed in the lot while this work is underway. Work is expected to be finalized by Friday, Nov. 1. Willis Street parking lot permit holders should contact the Department of Public Utilities at (413) 499-9330 to learn more about alternate parking arrangements while this work is underway. This project is funded by the city's American Rescue Plan Act funds. 0 Comments Read More >> |
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 18-2308:15AM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the city's street improvement work continues with the following schedule in place for Oct. 18 to Oct. 23. Oct. 18: Lowering structures on Crane Avenue from Oak Hill Road moving west, approximately 2000 feet, towards 553 Crane Avenue. Oct. 21: Milling Crane Avenue (same section as above) Oct. 22: Paving of Crane Avenue (same section as above) Oct. 23: Curb installation on Crane Avenue (same section as above) On-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please use caution when traveling on these roads. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions. 0 Comments Read More >> |
Berkshires Applauded for Climate-Tech EcosystemBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 05:55AM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | |
MassCEC CEO Emily Reichert, left, with state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier during a tour of the William Stanley Business Park on Wednesday. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshires are seen as important partners in the statewide goal for a climate-tech corridor. On Wednesday, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Emily Reichert visited the Berkshire Innovation Center to hear from industry stakeholders. After a roundtable with local startups, economic development officials, and other representatives, she was given a tour of the park. MassCEC is committed to building a climate-tech corridor that touches all corners of the commonwealth, from the Berkshires to Barnstable. "I have
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Dalton Board to Discuss Remaining ARPA FundsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff 05:34AM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | | DALTON, Mass. — The town will be deciding how it wants to use its remainder of the American Rescue Plan Act funds before the Dec. 31 deadline. The town received $1,950,367.06 in ARPA funds between 2021 and 2022. Since then, it has allocated funds for several projects, equipment, studies, and more. This includes funds for COVID-19 tests, a fiber ring upgrade, paving, heat pumps, and more. During a Select Board meeting on Sept. 23, funding for various items was approved, including a shed for the Fitch Hoose House museum, replacing windows and doors at the town garage, a sewer pump generator, replacing rented dumpsters, office furniture and equipment replacements, and 0 Comments Read More >> |
The Retired Investor: Politics and Crypto, the New BedfellowsBy Bill Schmick, 04:27PM / Thursday, October 17, 2024 | | There was a time when the upstart scruffy purveyors of cryptocurrencies were a mere stepchild of the financial community. Those days are gone as the crypto industry becomes a growing force in influencing election outcomes nationally. In 2024, the crypto industry has accounted for about half of all corporate contributions to political action committees, according to consumer advocacy group, Public Citizen. The donations are being funneled into congressional candidates of both parties and the candidate for president who is deemed to be friendly to the cryptocurrency space. That is a big leap from the historical practice of industries that side with one political party over 0 Comments Read More >> |
Springside Rehabilitation Awarded Grant 02:23PM / Thursday, October 17, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center recieved a $234,500 workforce development grant. The grant will provide Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center with funds to provide training and placement services to prepare 40 un/underemployed participants for CNA positions. They will partner with Craneville Place Skilled Nursing Home & Rehabilitation and Springside Skilled Nursing Home and Rehabilitation. The grant is part of $4.2 million in workforce development grant funding for nine initiatives across Massachusetts, representing partnerships with employers, training providers, and regional collaborators to train, 0 Comments Read More >> |
Pittsfield Springside Pump Track Planners Want More SupportBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 05:43AM / Thursday, October 17, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Planners for the proposed Springside pump track have presented lower-cost designs and are asking for more help from the city. While maintaining its support, the Parks Commission emphasized that the project was brought to them in 2020 as a donation. Still, they are willing to up the collaboration. "We've supported this and if you're asking us to take the initiative to drive it forward, that's different than where we were," Commissioner Anthony DeMartino said, adding that the initiative started strong and has since then faded. Alison McGee, president of the Berkshire Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association, said she did not have
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8th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference08:29AM / Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 8th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference takes place at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Keynote Speaker this year will be noted Botanist, Jerry Jenkins. For information on the event see: https://www.berkshirecc.edu/news-events/bnhc.php The event is open to the public, and typically attended by around 150 to 180 people. There is a large marketplace of natural history books, and other items of interest. Tables are also available for information regarding any natural history-related organizations or sellers of goods. The speaking slots are being organized by Professor Tom 0 Comments Read More >> |
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