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54th Infantry Mural Will Be Permanent in Pittsfield's Durant ParkBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:50PM / Friday, July 18, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A mural honoring Black city residents who fought in the Civil War will be a permanent fixture at Durant Park.
On Tuesday, the Parks Commission approved the Westside Legends' project pending approval from the Conservation Commission. The mural "Pride of the Westside" was first revealed during the Juneteenth celebrations and will soon be mounted in the park.
President Tony Jackson explained it is "specifically for the 14 soldiers that fought in the war, and we want to make them an iconic hero for our neighborhood." It is one of two that will honor the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, the other on College
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The Retired Investor: What Is Really Behind the Move to Replace Jerome PowellBy Bill Schmick,
10:22AM / Friday, July 18, 2025 | |
The rhetoric is getting louder. Potential contenders to replace the head of the U.S. Central bank are lining up for that coveted position. The president's demand for lower interest rates is now almost a daily occurrence. Why? Jerome Powell, the chairman of the U.S. central bank, is now on Donald Trump's sh*t list. The White House and its allies have intensified their assault on the Fed chairman. The president is actively asking his allies in Congress if he should fire Powell — if he can. Some members of his administration are using the Fed's over-budget $2.5 billion headquarters renovation to build a case for removing Powell sooner than next spring, when his term is 0 Comments
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St. Joseph's Polish Picnic Set SundayBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
10:10AM / Friday, July 18, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The annual St. Joseph's Polish Picnic will be serving up thousands of pierogies and gallons of kapusta this Sunday. Held on the church grounds at 414 North St., it runs from noon to 5 p.m. and is free to the public. The Polish picnic is one of the last ethnic festivals in the Berkshires, and the event is expected to draw several thousand people. "It's not just for Polish people. I mean, it draws all kinds of people to the event, and it's for the non-Polish people, who this is the one time a year that they can try that kind of food," said volunteer Peter Lafayette. "If you go to these different ethnic festivals, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Sues PathogenX for Repayment of GE FundsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:05AM / Friday, July 18, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is suing a medical waste company for repayment of GE Economic Development funds.
A lawsuit filed on June 13 says PathogenX "failed to establish actual and ongoing operations in the City of Pittsfield and furthermore failed to register with the Secretary of the Commonwealth to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts."
In April, the city ordered the company to repay $70,000 that has been disbursed under the $150,000 agreement. As of mid-June, repayments hadn't been made, and Pittsfield officials allege that they were lied to about PathogenX's legitimacy and ability to bring operations to the
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Pittsfield Rally Wages 'Good Trouble' Against Trump AdministrationBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
09:30PM / Thursday, July 17, 2025 | |
Shirley Edgerton recalled the 'good trouble' the late John Lewis did as a leader of the Civil Rights Movement and said the current administration is trying to roll back hard-fought rights. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community members made "good trouble" at Park Square on Thursday in honor of late U.S. Rep. John Lewis. "Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of non-violent action to respond to attacks that are being posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration, and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people," emcee Sonya Bykofsky said. "… John Lewis coined the phrase 0 Comments
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Adams-Cheshire, Dalton-Hinsdale Square Off in Jimmy Fund FinalBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
09:11PM / Thursday, July 17, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Adams-Cheshire 10-year-old All-Stars were the big winners on the diamond in Thursday’s finale of the John Codey Jimmy Fund Classic at Belanger Field. But while the victors pounded out 13 hits in a 19-3 win over Dalton-Hinsdale, the biggest blows of the week were struck against cancer. For 35 years, Berkshire County youngsters have been raising money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and enjoying America’s pastime. To date, the local event has raised more than $650,000 for the cause, including close to $15,000 from the four teams who participated at this month’s tournament, according to co-director Gildo 0 Comments
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Holden Ends Pittsfield Little League's Post-Season RuniBerkshires.com Sports,
09:10PM / Thursday, July 17, 2025 | |
 HOLDEN, Mass. – Brendan Michaud went the distance on the mound on Thursday in leading the Holden Little League 12-year-old All-Stars to a 5-1 win over PIttsfield in an elimination game in the Section 1 tournament. Michaud struck out six, walked two and allowed three hits and an earned run in six innings of work as Holden advanced to the finals of the double-elimination tournament, where it will play at winner’s bracket winner Westfield. Will Nichols, Troy Malloy and Edaniel Hebert accounted for Pittsfield’s hits. Down, 5-0, in the top of the sixth, Malloy hit a one-out double to left. With two out, Hebert brought him home with a single to center 0 Comments
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Training for Public Safety Officials | 05:56PM / Thursday, July 17, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Fire, police, and emergency medical professionals in Berkshire County are invited to a hands-on training on lithium-ion battery fire response hosted by the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority. The workshop, led by a lithium-ion battery expert with International BAE Systems, covers how to recognize battery failures, prevent thermal runaway, and protect crews from toxic gas exposure and reignition hazards. This training follows a serious fire event at the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority where a battery pack repeatedly ignited for hours and had to be removed from the bus. This session is recommended if your department responds to fires involving 0 Comments
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Berkshire Habitat ReStore Closing Its DoorsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:30PM / Thursday, July 17, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity announced last week that it will closing the ReStore on Hubbard Avenue at the end of August because it is no longer profitable. The store took in donated building materials, furniture and lighting and resold them to raise funds for Habitat projects. "ReStores across the country are seeing a decline in sales and profitability and for our ReStore, when we opened it 15 years ago, it was to be able to help build homes. So it's been having dwindling returns for a while," said Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity CEO Carolyn Valli. "Last year we only had a 6 percent profitability, and this year it's
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Springfield Diocese Names New Assistant Director of Development| 11:11AM / Thursday, July 17, 2025 | |
Christine Peyman SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Wilbraham resident Christine Peyman has been named the new assistant director of development for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield. Peyman, who began working with the diocese in 2023 as a member of the Beacon of Faith capital campaign team, will now take on expanding the diocese's goal to advance its mission through fundraising, donor engagement, and stewardship. She will continue to oversee the Beacon of Faith campaign, as well as partner with the Catholic Communications office staff to oversee the Annual Catholic Appeal, which distributes funds to 48 ministries and agencies. Born and raised in Western 0 Comments
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Dalton Board Sets Salary Range for Town Manager PositionBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:08AM / Thursday, July 17, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — As the town moves forward in its search for a new town manager, the Select Board voted to increase its salary range for the position. The Select Board approved a salary range of $135,000 to $155,000 to attract more applicants in a competitive market for town managers in Western Massachusetts. Municipal Resources Inc. consultants Reginald "Buzz" Stapczynski and Robert Mercier previously warned the board of the need for a conversation on salaries. During the search for an interim town manager, the town posted an annual salary range of $120,000 to $135,000. "Our recommendation in your case is to look at a salary 0 Comments
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Post 68-1 Downs Monson in Legion PlayiBerkshires.com Sports,
09:42PM / Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Gavin O’Donnell went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI Wednesday to lead the Pittsfield Post 68-1 Seniors to an American Legion Baseball win over Monson Post 241 at Clapp Park. Jason Codey tripled in a five-hit attack for Pittsfield, which worked nine walks in the win. Cam Harrington and Jack Abel combined for the win on the mound. Harrington struck out seven and allowed two runs in five innings of work to earn the win. Abel closed the game with two innings of one-run ball. Post 68-1 (11-1) finishes the regular season on Thursday at East Springfield Post 420. 0 Comments
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