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Parks Commission Hears Complaints Over Pontoosuc Park Shore AccessBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:46AM / Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | |
The site visit preceded a meeting of the Parks Commission PITTSFIELD, Mass.— A site visit to the south side of Pontoosuc Lake Park on Tuesday turned combative at times as attendees passionately voiced their discontent on renovation work they say limits access to the water. The city planted 1,088 shrubs along the shoreline — service berry, buttonbush, silky dogwood, and nine other species. Some of the two dozen people who attended the site visit complained that the plantings are obstacles to using the shore for swimming, boating and fishing. "We gotta remember this lake is used by everybody that belongs to the Commonwealth of 0 Comments
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Zerbato Throws No-Hitter for Post 68 Legion TeamiBerkshires.com Sports,
10:25PM / Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | |
 WESTIELD, Mass. – Camden Zerbato fired a no-hitter Tuesday to lead the Pittsfield Post 68-1 American Legion Baseball team to an 8-0 win over Westfield. Zerbato struck out eight and walked just two in the victory. “Camden isn’t in our normal pitching rotation but as the regular season is wrapping up, and our pitchers were still resting from their pitch counts – I told him he would start tonight and he wanted the ball,” Post 68-1 coach Dusty Burdette said. “He is a gamer. He does anything you ask him too. I’ve coached Camden since he was 12 years old, and this is the last year I will coach him and for him to do that in his last year with 0 Comments
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Westfield Holds Off Pittsfield Babe Ruth 13s for Western Mass TitleiBerkshires.com Sports,
10:23PM / Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | |
WESTFIELD, Mass. – The Westfield 13-year-old Babe Ruth All-Stars Tuesday rallied for four runs in the bottom of the sixth to break open a close game and take a 9-3 win from Pittsfield in the title game of the Western Massachusetts Championship. Collin Taylor and Jackson Barnes each went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead a seven-hit attack for Westfield. Isaac Acevedo went 2-for-3 with a double to lead Pittsfield, which fought back to tie the game after falling behind, 2-0, and scored a run in the top of the fi fth to cut into a 5-2 deficit. Both Pittsfield and Westfield move on to the New England Regional Championship, scheduled for July 25-29 at Wahconah 0 Comments
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Holden Holds On, Tops Pittsfield in Sectional OpenerBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
10:23PM / Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | |
 HOLDEN, Mass. – The Holden Little League 12-year-old All-Stars Tuesday built a four-run lead and held on for a 4-3 win over Pittsfield in the opening round of the Section 1 Tournament. Ryder Froio hit a three-run homer for Pittsfield with two out in the top of the fifth inning, but Holden retired the next four hitters in order to end the game. Pittsfield will play an elimination game on Wednesday at 5:30 at Deming Park against Leominster. Holden advances in the winners’ bracket of the double-elimination tournament to meet Westfield, an 11-1 winner over Leominster in Tuesday’s opener. Holden’s Andrew Surrette was dominant through four 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council 'Moves On' from PHS Investigation ReportBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:33PM / Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city councilor is ready to move on from his unfulfilled records request on the Pittsfield High School investigation.
Last week, the City Council filed a communication that School Committee Chair William Cameron forwarded from state Supervisor of Records Manza Arthur. Arthur determined that the Pittsfield Public Schools met its burden to withhold public records, and Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren's administrative appeal was closed.
"I think we need to move forward. I'm willing to move forward, so I hope people will support my motion to file this," Warren said to the five other councilors present.
The
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BRPC Home Modification Loans Available| 05:32PM / Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission closed a total of nine Home Modification Loan Program projects in Berkshire County throughout fiscal year 2025. These loans ranged in size from $4,555 all the way to the program limit of $50,000. The project components included items such as stair lifts, bathroom modifications, driveway improvements, fencing, ramps, and one accessory dwelling unit. All these projects were completed to allow aging individuals and individuals living with disabilities to remain in their home and communities of choice. BRPC will continue to accept applications to the loan program in FY26 beginning July 0 Comments
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Berkshire Leadership Program Releases Youth Guide| 03:22PM / Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire's 2025 cohort of the Berkshire Leadership Program has curated a bilingual guide to summer activities and year-round programming. This guide will promote access to free, low-cost, and inclusive attractions and activities, as well as provide a directory connecting Berkshire youth with essential resources, services, and opportunities in their local communities. "Our goal is to serve youth and families in Berkshire County, with a special focus on low-income, marginalized, and Spanish-speaking communities," said Hari Kumar, project representative and 2025 cohort member. "We are prioritizing those who may face economic, 0 Comments
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'Good Trouble' Rallies Planned in Berkshires| 02:02PM / Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Rallies honoring the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis will be held on Thursday in several Berkshire communities. The "Good Trouble" rallies are being held on the anniversary of the Georgian congressman's passing at age 80 in 2020. The name refers to Lewis' oft-repeated phrase to disrupt through nonviolent means. Indivisible Mass Coalition, Mass Indivisible Groups, Massachusetts 50501, and allies will join with groups across the country to honor the legacy of Civil Rights icon. Some 50 rallies are being planned across the state, including in Great Barrington, Pittsfield and Williamstown to protest any attacks on the Constitution 0 Comments
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CATA Exhibits More Accessible than EverBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:22PM / Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | |
CATA is also using an app, Bloomberg Connects, to offer a digital guide to the 200 artworks on display. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community Access to the Arts kicked off its annual art show last week, and this year it is more accessible than ever before. For more than three decades, CATA has been providing artistic opportunities for people with disabilities to tell their stories and perspectives through a wide range of media and performance. This year's art show, themed "I Am a Part of Art," features 150 works created by CATA artists at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts and 50 more in the Clark Art Institute's Lunder Center at 0 Comments
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St. Joseph's Polish Picnic Returns| 11:54AM / Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The St. Joseph's Polish Picnic returns to the grounds of St. Joseph's Church at 414 North Street on Sunday, July 20, continuing a 60-year tradition. The Polish Picnic is one of the last ethnic festivals in the Berkshires, and the event is expected to draw several thousand people. The picnic has free admission and is open to the public. A highlight of the Polish Picnic is the homemade Polish food prepared by St. Joseph's parishioners. The food includes Pierogi, Kapusta, Golumbki, and Kielbasa. American food and adult beverages will also be available for purchase. Entertainment, consisting of Polish music, will once again be 0 Comments
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Roots Rising Receives Grant for Farm & Education CenterBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:48AM / Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | |
The existing house at the farm can be seen in this provided photo. It will eventually be renovated and expanded. The nonprofit hopes to provide housing for farming apprentices. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Roots Rising recently received a $200,000 Cultural Facilities Fund grant to help build a new farm and education center. "To have MCC and MassDevelopment believe in our vision and make a tangible commitment to our young people, our local food system, and our community is so meaningful to us. It validates the work we have done and the future we are building together!" Executive Director and co-founder Jessica Vecchia, said in an email. In February 0 Comments
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Pittsfield OKs Flag OrdinanceBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:26AM / Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city has a new flag policy that stays true to its values and mission.
Flags such as the LGBTQ+ Pride, Juneteenth, and the Disability Pride Flag can still fly on municipal flag poles.
Last week, the City Council established a flag display policy allowing Pittsfield's flag, the United States and commonwealth flags, flags of other nations recognized by the U.S. government, and flags commemorating significant events or causes consistent with the city's values and mission.
The ordinance states that "Municipal flagpoles are not intended to serve as forums for free expression by the public," and that "All flag displays on
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