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Governor Swears In Transportation Funding Task Force Members | 04:32PM / Saturday, March 02, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration swore in members of the new Transportation Funding Task Force, which is tasked with developing recommendations for a long-term, sustainable transportation finance plan. The recommendations will address the need for a safe, reliable, equitable and efficient transportation network, including roadways, bridges, railways, and bus and transit systems. The Task Force, which held its first meeting today after the swearing-in, includes public and private sector leaders and is chaired by Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. As outlined in the Governor's Executive Order, the Task Force will provide a 0 Comments
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Public Encouraged To Report Lanternfly, Box Tree Moth Sightings | 08:00AM / Saturday, March 02, 2024 | |
BOSTON—In recognition of National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is reminding residents to observe and report any sightings of invasive species that they might find. NISAW, which runs from February 26 to March 3, calls attention to invasive species, the threats they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. This year, MDAR is taking the opportunity to highlight the agency's work managing infestations of spotted lanternfly and box tree moth. "We continue to be vigilant in our efforts to manage spotted lanternfly, since we've seen the destruction this pest has caused in other
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Making February Break Dreams Come True in the BerkshiresBy Kim McMann, iBerkshires correspondent
05:43AM / Saturday, March 02, 2024 | |
 HANCOCK, Mass. — Last weekend a steady stream of cars carried families who enjoyed their annual February break ski vacation in the Berkshires back to their daily routines, their kids brimming with exciting stories of skiing, snowboarding, tubing and more. Among them were Ellary Kinnane and Greta Baier, two high school sophomores with a rather unique tale of their own skiing adventure. Kinnane, 15, and Baier, 16, are diagnosed with nemaline myopathy, and several other medical conditions. Nemaline myopathy is a rare progressive disorder of the muscular system, which requires the girls to breathe with the help of respirators. The weakness also affects Ellary's 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Officials Tour ServiceNet's Vocational FarmBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:53PM / Friday, March 01, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Officials got a first look at ServiceNet's therapeutic vocational farm in the former Jodi's Seasonal on Friday. "I think it's a great reuse of a property with both a training and education piece and a community development piece," Mayor Peter Marchetti said. Early this year, the nonprofit human service agency closed on the property when former owners Dave and Andrea Blessing sold Jodi's after 40 years in operation. Prospect Meadow Farm Berkshires is an expansion of ServiceNet's first farm in Hatfield that has provided meaningful agricultural work, fair wages, and personal and professional growth to hundreds of 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Tech Takes Break as Other Sectors Play Catch-upBy Bill Schmick,
04:46PM / Friday, March 01, 2024 | |
One of the main complaints of market watchers has been the narrow breadth of the stock market. Few areas, besides the handful of tech stocks, have participated in the bull market this year. That has changed. Biotech, crypto, financials, industrials, and even the staid healthcare sector have come to life this week. The Russell 2000 small-cap index outperformed as well. In the meantime, the Mag 7 and AI 5 marked time. As I warned readers last week, I thought stocks were due for a little consolidation as traders took profits on some of the large gains accrued over the last two months. The fact that large-cap tech sold off and the markets barely budged was meaningful to me. It is 0 Comments
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Senator Mark Announces March Office Hours| 03:28PM / Friday, March 01, 2024 | |
BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in March. Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state legislation, or to ask for assistance with issues involving any state agency. Appointments are not required. Adams: Tuesday, March 5, and Tuesday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to noon. Town Hall, 8 Park St., Adams. Dalton: Monday, March 4, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Senior Center, 40 Field St., Dalton. Great Barrington: Monday, March 4, and Monday, March 18, from 9 0 Comments
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Importance of CDBG Funds Highlighted At Pittsfield HearingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:08PM / Friday, March 01, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The need for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding is increasing but the budget is not.
On Wednesday, the city hosted a hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Action Plan and input on fair housing. Many expressed gratitude for CDBG funding and emphasized its importance.
Rosalind Kopfstein, chair of the Human Services Advisory Council, has been frustrated to see the number fluctuate over the years. She said it was "very very low" at this point.
"The frustration is you give us the full amount that you're allowed to from the federal fund, but there's so many worthy organizations that really need more funding," she
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Work Underway at Pittsfield's Site 9By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:22PM / Thursday, February 29, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An army of construction vehicles can be seen cracking and crushing the surface of Site 9.
"It's pretty amazing the amount of work that is going on over there," Business Development Manager Michael Coakley said to the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority on Thursday.
"There is a lot of equipment they have and it's pretty great, 12 or 13 of those big huge construction pieces of equipment."
Crews are working to excavate the area and bring fill over from another site by working in thirds, starting on the southern portion of the property and working towards the middle.
The long-anticipated project took off earlier this year after a
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The Retired Investor: The Economics of Taylor SwiftBy Bill Schmick,
05:42PM / Thursday, February 29, 2024 | |
At this point, few would question the economic impact that Taylor Swift has had on the world. The sheer level of spending the singer has triggered among consumers is breathtaking. The ripple effect of her business affairs has produced unexpected profits for many corporations and even countries worldwide. No wonder she is the only person from the world of entertainment to ever be on the cover of Time magazine. In my day, Michael Jackson was the pop star who took the world by storm. The "gloved one" was the record breaker in the music and entertainment business every week. He made millions for himself and others. But Taylor Swift, the "anti-hero" singer who has 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: First Friday, Live Music, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:06PM / Thursday, February 29, 2024 | |
Berkshire County and the surrounding areas are having a variety of events this weekend including First Friday festivities, comedy, live music, and more. Editor's Pick First Friday Downtown North Adams Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Shake off the winter blues with this month's First Friday Festivities centered around the theme "Cabin Fever." The event features a variety of activities including local business bingo, girl scout cookie table, pizza and pajama party, live music, crafts, and more. More information here. Friday Dawn of the Divas Dance Party The Colonial Theatre, 0 Comments
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Update: Upper North Street Remains Closed By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
08:07AM / Thursday, February 29, 2024 | |
Pittsfield Police report that Upper North Street at the Lanesborough Pittsfield line will be closed to all northbound and southbound traffic. Eversource estimates a possible road opening between 11 am and noon. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning in effect until 7 a.m. Thursday morning. Wind gusts are expected to reach 55mph. The City of Pittsfield and the Pittsfield Police Department warned residents of fallen trees and power lines, rain, potential snow, and flash freezing in social media posts Wednesday evening.
"The Highway Department will be monitoring weather conditions and ready to treat icy surfaces as
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Pittsfield Restaurant Told to Do Better After Underage Drinking AllegationsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:25AM / Thursday, February 29, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — "You have to do a better job," a member of the Licensing Board said about a Merrill Rd. eatery after allegations of underage drinking. On Monday, the board filed a show cause hearing for El Habanero Mexican Grill after a December incident, but the owner was warned that future offenses will result in a liquor license suspension. "That's a really bad combination. Young people drinking, getting drunk, and driving. That's a bad scene so we have to take this seriously," Chair Thomas Campoli said. "By the same token, you haven't been before us." The restaurant received a seasonal all-alcohol restaurant 0 Comments
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