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Pittsfield General Election Information | 10:54AM / Monday, October 16, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city-wide general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, for the office of Mayor, City Clerk, Councilor-At-Large, all Ward Councilors, and School Committee. There will also be one non-binding question on the ballot. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, is the deadline to register to vote or to make changes to voter registration. To be eligible to vote in the Nov. 7, 2023 general election, residents of the City of Pittsfield must be properly registered by the deadline. City Hall will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Absentee ballots are currently available. A person is eligible to vote by absentee 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Traffic Commission OKs Safety MeasuresBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:30AM / Monday, October 16, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Traffic Commission on Thursday approved a number of speed and collision-reducing measures to increase safety.
One of which was a petition to look into speeding, the speed limit, and signage on Cloverdale Street.
Ward 5 Councilor Patrick Kavey said that people have sped down the rural road, even before it was repaved, and a person's dog was struck. Residents are not asking for the road to be changed but would like a speed limit sign.
The statutory speed limit is 30 MPH and City Engineer Tyler Shedd said that they could post a digital sign that warns people to slow down when they are above it.
He reported that there is evidence that speed
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Pittsfield Police Cruiser Hits, Flips Jeep| 08:41PM / Sunday, October 15, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Jeep Wrangler flipped over in the Coltsville intersection on Sunday after being struck by a police cruiser. The Jeep's occupants and an officer were taken to Berkshire Medical Center with minor injuries. Officer Matthew Ahern was trying to maneuver through the intersection on his way to a reported disturbance on Cheshire Road when the accident occurred, according to Lt. Marc Maddalena. Ahern was using lights and intermittent sirens as he drove north from Merrill Road into the intersection, Maddalena wrote in a press release. The 2023 Jeep, driven by Kimberly Gaylord, 57, of Peru, was spun around and flipped on its 0 Comments
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BCC Sees Increase in Enrolled Students | 04:00PM / Sunday, October 15, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) reports an increase in students from 1,367 in 2022 to 1,601 in 2023, representing an increase of 17.1 percent--the largest percent increase in students since the institution started tracking this metric in 1991. The last time BCC experienced an increase of this magnitude was 2009, when the number of students increased by 14.3 percent For matriculated students, BCC reported an increase from 1,079 in 2022 to 1,173 in 2023, an 8.7 percent increase. A matriculated student is any student who is enrolled in a program to pursue a degree or a certificate. For overall credits taken by students, the institution 0 Comments
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Haddad Auto Marks 90 YearsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:21PM / Sunday, October 15, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Over the last 90 years, Haddad Auto has withstood many changes but one thing has remained the same: its commitment to its staff and community. Even after all these years, the dealership remains a family business, run by third-generation owner George L. Haddad. The dealership has gone on to win awards in service excellence, and customer satisfaction. The Toyota stores have earned the President's Award for 16 years in a row, Haddad said. There are a few things that make a legacy–the employees and the community, Haddad said. These are the things that his grandfather, George A. Haddad, established when he opened 0 Comments
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Governor Releases Readiness Plan to Protect Against Extreme Weather | 12:01PM / Sunday, October 15, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration released its Statewide Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan, known as ResilientMass. In total, the ResilientMass plan details 142 actions across state agencies that are tracked publicly at resilient.mass.gov. Key actions include establishing an Office of Climate Science, making the state building code more resilient, and updating MBTA design standards. "With ResilientMass, our administration is leading by example in preparing for mounting extreme weather events," said Governor Maura Healey. "This summer brought dangerous weather impacts to our communities, and the impacts have been devastating. 0 Comments
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Berkshire East Named a 2023 Mass Save Climate Leader| 08:04AM / Sunday, October 15, 2023 | |
CHARLEMONT, Mass. — Berkshire East Mountain Resort has been named a 2023 Climate Leader by the Sponsors of Mass Save. The award, given to 14 recipients, recognizes long-term energy efficiency commitment and dedication by leveraging the support and incentives the Mass Save program offers. "We are proud to live and work in the Commonwealth where we have a number of leaders to show us the pathway through decarbonization to a net zero future," said Tilak Subrahmanian, Vice President of Energy Efficiency and Electric Mobility at Eversource. "The Sponsors of Mass Save continue to see the strong efforts from this year's recipients and their dedication 0 Comments
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Two Pittsfield Upperclassmen Given Academic Excellence AwardBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:47AM / Sunday, October 15, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two high school students, one from Taconic and one from Pittsfield High, were honored with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents' Certificate of Academic Excellence in front of the School Committee on Wednesday. PHS senior Joseph Weiner and Taconic senior Anna Potochevska were applauded for their dedication inside and outside of the classroom. The annual award is given to students who go above and beyond in academic achievement and community involvement. "We have two phenomenal students here this evening," Superintendent Joseph Curtis said. Weiner is ranked number one in his class of 179 0 Comments
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Fitch-Hoose House Receives Another Painting Donation By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:04PM / Saturday, October 14, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Fitch-Hoose House has received another George Hoose painting donation. The landscape painting was donated by Karen and Patricia Quinn, who discovered it while working on the Linda Gaffney estate. This is not the only donation that the Historical Commission has recently received. In September, the museum received a painting donation of an "Indian Head" by George Hoose. Since the museum was renovated in 2014, the commission has brought and continues to bring to life its scattered history, co-Chair Debora Kovacs said during a previous interview. The house museum has reunited members of the Hoose family with their 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 16| 04:00PM / Saturday, October 14, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Please be advised that the following road work is planned to take place starting Monday, Oct. 16: Monday, Oct. 16: Milling of Howe Road and Taylor Street Tuesday, Oct. 17: First course of paving on Rose Terrace & Howe Road Wednesday, Oct. 18: Milling of Hillcrest Avenue, Kenilworth Street and Barker Road (between Cadwell Road to Woodleigh Road) Thursday, Oct. 19: Top course of asphalt on Oakhill Road and Partridge Road Friday, Oct. 20: First course of paving Hillcrest Avenue, Barker Road and Kenilworth Street On-street parking is prohibited between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. This work is subject to change based on weather conditions. Use 0 Comments
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Countywide Digital Equity Project Studies Pittsfield FirstBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:01PM / Saturday, October 14, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A countywide project aims to bridge the "digital divide" between populations.
Pittsfield is the first of 14 local communities to participate in the digital equity planning project through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute and the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission.
The focus is on digital equity, inclusion, and literacy with the hopeful outcome of equal access to technology that is essential for everyday life.
"Digital equity is something we should all take seriously and take a step back and see what we can do to help out our community," Chief Information Officer Kevin Zawistowski said to the City Council on Tuesday.
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State Promotes Inclusive Emergency Management For Those Living with Disabilities| 08:00AM / Saturday, October 14, 2023 | |
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize a partnership to strengthen access and equity throughout state and local emergency management. T The joint effort will elevate the unique needs of individuals with disabilities and medical conditions during each phase of emergency management, including planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 25 percent of adults in Massachusetts have a disability. Under the new agreement, MOD will serve as a subject matter expert to MEMA and
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