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Pittsfield Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus for Second Time| 02:30PM / Friday, July 28, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Friday July 28, 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed a second result of West Nile Virus in weekly samples of mosquitoes collected by the Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project in the City of Pittsfield. The sample was taken in the vicinity of Elm Street and Williams Street. There is no current confirmed human case of West Nile Virus in the City of Pittsfield. Residents are encouraged to continue taking personal protective measures to avoid bites such as: When outdoors, wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and socks. Use a repellent with DEET according to the instructions on the product label. Keep mosquitoes 0 Comments
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Miss Hall's School Names New Deans| 08:43AM / Friday, July 28, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Miss Hall's School announces that it has named Kristen Milano as the School's inaugural Dean of Wellness and Sarah Virden as its new Dean of Students. Both Milano and Virden also join the Miss Hall's School Leadership Team, which is responsible for making informed decisions grounded in the School's mission. "I am pleased to welcome Kristen and Sarah to school leadership and to introduce a new structure that will allow us to focus even more on student wellbeing, while building stronger collaboration among all areas of the School," said Miss Hall's Head of School Julia Heaton. "Kristen brings a wealth of 0 Comments
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Water Usage Dispute Between Pittsfield and DaltonBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:46AM / Friday, July 28, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District has received a certified letter from the city of Pittsfield claiming that it has consistently been using more than the 46 million gallons of water per month allotted to the town. The city is claiming that the district is using 66 million gallons of water per month, Water Superintendent Bob Benlien told the Board of Water Commissioners on Tuesday. In the past, Benlien has been dealing with Pittsfield's Cleveland treatment plant operators regarding this and he has checked all the district meters at the pump stations and had them calibrated, he said. There is a possibility that the city has multiple leaks in its 0 Comments
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Mass Destruction 16Us Stay Alive at Eastern Championship| 11:30PM / Thursday, July 27, 2023 | |
 SALISBURY, Md. – Mia Arpante collected three hits and a win in the circle on Thursday as the Mass Destruction 16U travel softball team went 2-0 to stay alive in the loser’s bracket at the double elimination USSSA Eastern Championship. In the first game of the day, against the Arlington Sage Gold, Arpante doubled and drove in a run in a 6-5 win. Kamryn Renata was 2-for-3 with an RBI, and Sadie Aitken, Elena Iovieno and Amanda Pou each doubled in a six-hit attack for the destruction. Pou went the distance in the circle in the six-inning game, striking out three and scattering seven hits. That win sent the Destruction into a matchup with the Edge Kerns, 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Airlines Struggle With Pilot ShortageBy Bill Schmick,
05:44PM / Thursday, July 27, 2023 | |
 Between the weather, shortage of planes, computer snafus, and pre-pandemic levels of customers, air travelers face a gauntlet of travel delays. A lack of pilots and air traffic controllers is adding to the high level of aggravation during this summer season. The pilot shortage has been building in the aviation industry for several years. It is not confined to the U.S. Global air travel has surged in the post-pandemic era as emerging economies grow and more people can afford air travel. Airlines have expanded their fleets while extending and adding new routes to capture this spike in business. This has led to increased demand for airline pilots just as a substantial portion of 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: July 31 To Aug 4| 03:11PM / Thursday, July 27, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Starting on Monday, July 31, milling operations will begin on Cloverdale Street. This work is expected to continue through Tuesday, August 1 and will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. In addition, between August 2 and August 4, structure work will continue on Lucia Drive, Quirico Drive and Almar Drive. On-street parking is prohibited during this all of this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Please use caution when traveling on these roads. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions. 0 Comments
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More Storms in Store For Berkshire CountyStaff Reports ,
11:30AM / Thursday, July 27, 2023 | |
Berkshire County residents can expect high temperatures this week but a relatively cooler weekend. Today Thursday, July 27, expect temperatures in the high 70s with storms. AccuWeather reports that storms could bring flooding downpours, hail, damaging wind gusts, and an isolated tornado. There is an area flood watch in effect from 9 am to 10 pm. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. On Friday, July 28, expect mostly cloudy weather with temperatures in the high 80s. Temperatures will drop drastically Saturday with a high of 78. Showers can be expected as some thunderstorms. 0 Comments
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Five Berkshire County Farms Receive State Grants| 11:20AM / Thursday, July 27, 2023 | |
CHICOPEE, Mass — Working to combat food insecurity, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $26.3 million in grants to strengthen Massachusetts' food supply system and mitigate future food supply and distribution disruption issues. In Berkshire County: Berkshire Bounty of Great Barrington received $67,371.89 CAVU Farms of Cheshire received $223,170 Holiday farm of Dalton received $31,914.90 Many Forks Farm of Clarksburg received $12,921 Off the Shelf Farm of New Marlborough received $497,519 During an event at the Fruit Fair Supermarket in Chicopee, Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, Energy and Environmental Affairs 0 Comments
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Mass Destruction Splits Pair at Eastern Championship| 10:20PM / Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | |
SALISBURY, Md. – After a day of blowouts on Tuesday, the Mass Destruction 16-and-under travel softball team split a pair of close games on Wednesday at the USSSA Eastern Championship. First, the Destruction beat the Panthers Select, 8-6. Audrina Maloney drove in four runs, and Sadie Aitken went 2-for-3 with an RBI in a nine-hit attack. Mia Arpante and Amanda Pou split time in the circle, allowing just two hits and two earned runs in the four-inning win. The Destruction then fell to the Guilderland Bandits, 3-2. Aitken went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI and Arpante drove in a run. Pou took the loss in the circle, striking out two and 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Will Hold Preliminary Election on Sept. 19By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:29PM / Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is expected to hold a preliminary election on Sept. 19 to trim the candidate fields for mayor, Ward 2 and Ward 7, barring any last-minute withdrawals. Friday was the last day to submit nomination papers to the Registrar of Voters for certification and preliminary ballot positions will be drawn on Aug. 10. Each of the three contested position will be narrowed down to two candidates on Sept. 19 in preparation for the general election on Nov. 7. Peter Marchetti, John Krol and Karen Kalinowsky are now the three certified candidates running to replace Mayor Linda Tyer, who is not seeking re-election. Craig Gaetani and David Webber had pulled papers but
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Lanesborough Public Safety Building Panel Mulls Next Steps After SurveyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:52PM / Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | |
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — With a couple hundred responses to a survey on the town's police and EMS facility needs, the Public Safety Building Committee is now looking at the best steps forward for proposals and funding.
"You hear a lot of things," Chair Mark Siegars said to the committee last week. "Some people are really upset. Some people are like, 'Why are we wasting our time? They already did a good plan.' Some people are saying, 'Why are we wasting our time? We don't have any money.'"
Members voiced support for making a comprehensive report of every multiple-choice response and the written responses. In the next week, they will have a
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Wahconah Park Committee Sees Possible DesignsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:37AM / Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | |
Committee members Cliff Nilan and Chair Earl Persip III discuss options at last week's meeting. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Wahconah Park Restoration Committee got a first look at what the historic ballpark could become.
Members last week saw two possible plans: a renovated option and an elevated option. Other important aspects including flooding considerations and a natural grass versus artificial turf field were also mulled by committee members and the public.
Principal architect Salvatore Canciello explained that the controlling factor of the renovated option is the potential to save the superstructure of the roof.
"While it still needs major repair, it is
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