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Pittsfield Looks at Zoning Amendment for Battery Energy StorageBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:32PM / Friday, September 08, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In an effort to embrace greener energy sources while protecting the interest of residents, the city has proposed a zoning amendment for battery energy storage systems.
On Tuesday, the Community Development Board got a first look at the proposal. There were several items that the panel would like City Planner Jacinta Williams to revisit so it was tabled until a later date.
Williams explained that it aims to protect critical parts of the community with a mind to continuing development and acknowledging that technology is changing.
It provides regulatory guidelines, ensures compatible land uses, and guides responsible and intentional development of
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Pittsfield Mosquitos Tests Positive for West Nile Virus| 10:47AM / Friday, September 08, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed two results of West Nile Virus (WNV) in this weekly samples of mosquitoes collected. One positive sample was taken from the site of Pittsfield Cemetery and the second positive sample was taken from the site of the Pittsfield Airport. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's WNV Risk Map, Pittsfield continues to have a moderate WNV risk level. This means "infection with WNV is likely or has occurred" in humans. It is important to note that at the time of this release, the city no confirmed human cases of WNV but encourages residents to take the 0 Comments
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September is Campus Fire Safety Month| 08:00AM / Friday, September 08, 2023 | |
STOW, Mass. — Governor Maura T. Healey has declared September to be Campus Fire Safety Month in Massachusetts, and fire officials are reminding students, parents, and others to be sure their living spaces have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, and that they know two ways out in an emergency. State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine said 2,608 fires occurred in student dormitories, fraternities, and sororities in Massachusetts between 2018 and 2022. These fires caused six civilian injuries, 11 fire service injuries, and more than $3 million in damages. Fire officials are especially concerned about fire safety in apartments and other types of off-campus student 0 Comments
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DPU Orders Schedule Changes to Basic Service Rates | 06:06AM / Friday, September 08, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has issued an order approving changes to the schedule used by Eversource and National Grid to purchase and set rates for basic service electricity supply. The schedule change is expected to mitigate large seasonal changes in basic service electricity supply prices and differences across electric distribution companies. In January 2023, the DPU opened an investigation into the procurement and pricing of basic service supply in response to the significant increases that Massachusetts electricity customers experienced in basic service supply rates during 2022. These rate increases are the result of 0 Comments
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Berkshire Museum Displays Artwork by Ex-Incarcerated IndividualsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:43AM / Friday, September 08, 2023 | |
Daniel Lowenstein is one of the artists in the exhibit. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Museum has partnered with Second Street Second Chances for its new exhibit "Insight Out" that is on view until Oct. 1. The installation displays 12 pieces of work from poetry to paintings made by presently and formerly incarcerated individuals in Berkshire County. The goal of the exhibition is to change the perception society has toward those who spent time in jail, Second Street Second Chances Board President Mark Gold said. It is important for the community to see these people in a different way because a lot of time they are stereotyped 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Working Mothers Hit Prepandemic HighBy Bill Schmick,
04:24PM / Thursday, September 07, 2023 | |
Women with young children have hit their stride in America's workforce. The ability to work remotely has given these women the flexibility to make money while raising children. A new report in June 2023 by the Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution indicated that prime-age women (ages 25 through 54) had a labor force participation rate of 77.8 percent. What was even more surprising was that women whose youngest child is under the age of 5 are the main locomotive behind this upward trend. Prepandemic, this group's participation in the workforce peaked at 68.9 percent but has now jumped to 70.4 percent. No other category of women has surpassed their prepandemic 0 Comments
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Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market Unveils Solar-Powered Vehicle at Pittsfield Farmers Market| 03:04PM / Thursday, September 07, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Saturday, Sept. 9 at 10:00 am at the Pittsfield Farmers Market, 100 First Street, the Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market (BMFM) will unveil the new mobile farmers market van. Roots Rising, the nonprofit whose teen program runs the Pittsfield Farmers Market, received funding in 2022 to purchase an electric, solar-powered vehicle for their programming. In the spirit of community partnership, they are leasing the brand-new vehicle to the BMFM partnership for the fall pilot program of the Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market. Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 13, the Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market will make three stops each week: Tuesday mornings at 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Co-op Hires Maffuccio as a Vice President| 12:01PM / Thursday, September 07, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (The Co-op) recently hired Joseph Maffuccio II as Vice President, Branch Administration. Maffuccio joins the Co-op after a 16-year career with Greylock Federal Credit Union. While at Greylock, he held several retail, market and business development supervisory and manager positions, most recently as Vice President, Market Manager. "We are delighted to welcome Joe to our team," said J. Jay Anderson, president and CEO of Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. "His strong leadership skills, retail knowledge and regional contacts will certainly make him an asset to the bank." Maffuccio received his Bachelors of 0 Comments
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BCC Expresses Gratitude over Passage of State Budget | 11:10AM / Thursday, September 07, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College celebrated the passage of the state's $56.2 billion budget, which includes several programs designed to increase access to education for all residents. Berkshire Community College (BCC), the first community college established in the Commonwealth and now one of 15 across the state, will directly benefit from the funding directed to these programs. Of importance is a change to the Commonwealth's General Laws that allows undocumented students living in Massachusetts to pay in-state tuition and fees. The Tuition Equity Bill stipulates that such undocumented students must have attended high school in Massachusetts 0 Comments
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Q&A with the CEO event at Berkshire Palate| 08:52AM / Thursday, September 07, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Palate will host Gary Bogoff as the guest speaker of its free, ongoing "Q&A with the CEO" series on Sept. 13, from 5:30-7pm. Bogoff is the founder and head brewer of Berkshire Brewing Co. in South Deerfield. Attendees can participate in a Q&A session with Bogoff, and are encouraged to ask any questions about the company, craft beer brewing, industry trends, BBC's future plans or otherwise. Complimentary refreshments will be served, and attendees can grab a drink at the bar or a bite to eat from the dinner menu. Giveaways like Berkshire Palate merchandise may also be offered. "With all of 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority Eyeing RenameBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:21AM / Thursday, September 07, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority wants a new name to better clarify its range of services to the community.
On Wednesday at its Fenn Street offices, the organization's board approved the hiring of a firm to take the lead on its rebranding.
Executive Director Brad Gordon said the authority is highly regarded statewide and in the community but many times, there is confusion over who is administering the services it connects people with.
This, he explained, is a disservice to its mission of making certain that consumers are connected in a meaningful way and have access to a wide range of programming that the authority provides.
"We
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Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Debate Policing, Mental Health, InfrastructureBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:20PM / Wednesday, September 06, 2023 | |
The debate was the third on Tuesday night held live at the Berkshire Athenaeum. The preliminary debates for Wards 2 and 6 were held earlier in the evening. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayoral candidates told voters how they believe Pittsfield can be its best self during a debate hosted by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires on Tuesday. Peter Marchetti, John Krol and Karen Kalinowsky weighed in on policing, mental health, and infrastructure to a packed crowd at the Berkshire Athenaeum. The debate, which was carried live on PCTV, followed debates for Ward 2 and Ward 7. Those ward elections, along with the mayoral, each have three candidates who will be 0 Comments
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