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Pittsfield Board of Health Wants to Mosquito Spray If Necessary By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:38PM / Monday, June 10, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of Health has endorsed a mosquito plan that includes adulticide spraying if necessary. It hopes to gain the City Council's support.
It was emphasized that spraying is for disease, not for nuisance.
"I think we have a really thoughtful plan and we've not decided as a community to become pesticide or herbicide free but we know for sure that there are services out there where those chemicals are being used. That is not this kind of program," Chair Bobbie Elliott said.
"This program, we don't want to have to use adulticide spray. We want to do everything else before we get to that point and the criteria are very strict with
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Marchetti Details Six Months of 'Going Bold' at 1Berkshire LunchBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:47AM / Monday, June 10, 2024 | |
1Berkshire President and CEO Jonathan Butlers says the relationship between the business community and the new Pittsfield mayor is off to a good start. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Six months in, Mayor Peter Marchetti detailed his progress in plans to "go bold or go home" during a 1Berkshire luncheon last week.
"My motto over the past six months as some members of the [Pittsfield Economic Development Authority]and my business development director has heard, we're going to go bold, or we are going to go home," he said to a crowd of more than 120 at the Proprietor's Lodge on Wednesday.
"I have four years to make a difference. And I plan on making
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Lenox Memorial High School Scholarships & Awards for 2024| 11:25PM / Sunday, June 09, 2024 | |
LENOX, Mass. — The following awards and scholarships were presented to the Lenox Memorial High School class of 2024. Valedictorian: Genevieve Collins Salutatorian: Alice Culver Summa Cum Laude Awards: Robert Alderton, Charlotte Fleury-Belman, Nicholas Moore, Hannah Alsdorf, Jackson Frederick, Aliza Munch, Benjamin Ames, Jack Goodman, Reagan Soares-Paradise, Argen Baver, Zoey Hsu, Christopher Sohl, Hutchison Bray, Nicole Illingworth, Graham Thompson, Ian Bridges, Finn Jolly, Katherine Thompson, Sean Cestone, Luca Jordan, Holland Tuck, Genevieve Collins, Finian Lenehan, Marlene Valero Calderon, Lillian Colvin, Juan Manrique, Connor Westlake, John Cooney, 0 Comments
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Lenox Class of 2024 'a Really Good Bunch of Kids'By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
08:43PM / Sunday, June 09, 2024 | |
Valedictorian Genevieve Collins tells her classmates that they have had a bountiful harvest in what they had experienced at Lenox Memorial. See more photos here. LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Memorial High School class of 2024 will be remembered as "a really good bunch of kids." Superintendent William Collins said they earned the label early on — it's followed them from kindergarten through high school. "There was something special about the chemistry and history of individuals comprising the class of 2024," he told the family and friends in the Shed at Tanglewood for graduation ceremonies. I need not remind you that this is a 0 Comments
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PHS Graduates: You Always Have a Home Under The DomeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:33PM / Sunday, June 09, 2024 | |
The 184 graduates were told they'll always have a home under the dome. See more photos here. LENOX, Mass. — Pittsfield High School graduates were reminded that they will always have a home under the dome.
Under an arch of purple and white balloons, 184 seniors concluded their high school experience at Tanglewood on Sunday. It was the first time in five years that graduation had been held at the Lenox institute. The 2024 class includes more than 50 high honors students, nearly 30 honors students, Advanced Placement capstone degree and certificate recipients, and Seals of Biliteracy in four different languages. "Just remember you always have a home under the
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Pittsfield High School Awards & Scholarships 2024| 06:21PM / Sunday, June 09, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following scholarships and awards were presented to the Pittsfield High School graduating class of 2024. 509 Public Sector Training Fund: Gavin Gaulden Aaron Timothy Coty Memorial Scholarship: Cameron Harrington Adams Community Bank Scholarship: Charlotte Goodnow, Frankielys Payano Allendale Elementary PTO: Katarena Castagna American Legion Post 68: : Roshan Warriar, Kamryn Renata; : Nick Brindle Anne Wetzel Memorial Scholarship: Ava Telladira Berkshire County Arc: : Abigail Malumphy; : Jada Siv;Ellen Muller Boomerang Project Link Crew Scholarship: Jake 0 Comments
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Taconic High School Scholarships & Awards for 2024| 06:00PM / Sunday, June 09, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following scholarships and awards were presented to the Taconic High School graduating class of 2024.Awards Valedictorian: Bhumi H. Patel Salutatorian: Anna A. Potochevska CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE AWARDS Advanced Manufacturing: Hunter T. Christman, Cameron M. LaFrerriere, Logan M. Daniels, Rylee A. Pratt Automotive Collision and Refinishing: Giovanna M. Avanzato, Ashtin L. Magner, Noah A. Cannon, Jarmal A. Sistrunk Automotive Technology: Jonah A. Haagenson, Marcus J. Ferdyn, Cristofer J. Ramos, Isaiah R. Baker, Lachian P. Manley, Hunter E. Reynolds, Mitchell A. McCann Carpentry: Miguel E. Alvarado, 0 Comments
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Rain Symbolizes Taconic Class of 2024's ResilienceBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:12PM / Sunday, June 09, 2024 | |
The school awarded diplomas to 190 graduates on Sunday. See more photos here. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Taconic High School graduates were told to stay resilient while seated in caps and gowns on the soggy grass. The rain eased right before Taconic's 54th graduation ceremony on Sunday. Families, friends, and alumni gathered on the school's lawn in raincoats and smiles to celebrate 190 graduates.
"This rain is a symbol of life's moments that are outside our control, just as you're experiencing right now. Your resilience is about embracing these moments, finding the positives, and turning them into memories," Principal Matthew Bishop said.
"So
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Egremont Elementary School Pre-K Students Perform 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:57PM / Sunday, June 09, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Egremont Elementary School students in Elaine Hunter's prekindergarten inclusive classroom made their stage debut on Tuesday with a performance of Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." The district administration, school committee members, and students' families gathered around the cafeteria's stage to watch as students performed the transformation of a very hungry caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. Hunter has been teaching the Reader's Theater curriculum to her students since she was a first-grade teacher at Egremont Elementary School in 2017, and when Hunter decided to teach in the pre-k inclusive 0 Comments
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Dalton Library Trustees Navigate How to Spend State AidBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
04:34PM / Saturday, June 08, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The library trustees navigated the best way to spend the state aid during their meeting on Monday evening. This year, the library received $19,928.23 from state aid, which has to be used to improve the library and the patron experience. The library receives two state aid disbursements every year. The amounts vary annually based on population and other factors. Library Director Janet Forest said she is interested in having the library invest in a screen and a projector. This would be a meaningful addition to the library that numerous library programs can utilize. At the moment, the library has a portable 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: June 10-12| 04:00PM / Saturday, June 08, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's street improvement work continues with the following schedule in place for June 10 to June 12: First course of paving of Third Street, Fourth Street, Curtis Street and Brown Street (from Tyler St. to Curtis St.) On-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Use caution when traveling on these roads. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions. 0 Comments
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Governor Nominates Members for Probate and Family Court| 12:39PM / Saturday, June 08, 2024 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey today nominated Jessica Dubin, Alexandra Flanders, Mikalen Howe, and Carla Salvucci as Associate Justices to the Probate and Family Court. "The Probate and Family Court plays an essential role in providing justice for families across the state, and I'm confident that these distinguished attorneys will make strong additions to the bench," said Governor Healey. "I'm proud to nominate them and appreciate the Governor's Council's consideration." The Probate and Family Court Department handles court matters that involve families and children, like divorce, child support, and wills. The Probate and Family 0 Comments
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