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Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day | 08:07AM / Friday, September 06, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 15th Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day (also known as Berkshire BioBlitz) welcomes community members of all ages to join biologists, naturalists, and environmentalists to identify as many plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms as possible during a 24-hour period. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from noon on Friday, Sept. 13, to noon on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Berkshire Community College (BCC) campus, 1350 West St, Pittsfield, MA. Participants may take part at any time during this period to record a survey of their findings and experience first-hand the importance of a healthy, active ecosystem in their 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, Art, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:33PM / Thursday, September 05, 2024 | |
There are a variety of events this weekend, including First Friday festivities, art, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Editor’s Pick Polka Picnic 22 Mill Street, Adams Time: noon to 5. The Parish Family of Saint John Paul II is holding it Polka Picnic tradition at the Polanka Grounds. The event features performances by the Eddie Foreman Orchestra, traditional Polish foods, and adult beverages. The Adams Lions Club will sell cookout fare, and Crumb Bakery will sell homemade treats. There will also be free games for children. Admission is $5 for adults and is free for children 12 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Precious Metals Normally Fall in Septemberby Bill Schmick,
04:22PM / Thursday, September 05, 2024 | |
As one of the best-performing areas of the financial markets this year, gold and silver have been added to many investors' portfolios. And while every dip has been used as an excuse to buy, bulls should hold off a bit when making any new purchases. The price of gold is up more than 20 percent and silver gained over 17 percent so far this year. Despite the sector's performance, there are many portfolio managers out there who won't touch precious metals and probably never will. "Too speculative," "impossible to analyze," and "we are not in the business of gambling" are all explanations I have heard through the years. Granted, gold is not 0 Comments
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September is College Fire Safety Month| 10:33AM / Thursday, September 05, 2024 | |
STOW, Mass. — With thousands of new and returning college students settling into dorms, apartments, and other living spaces, Massachusetts fire officials are reminding them, their resident advisors, and others to be sure they have working smoke alarms, carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, and two ways out in an emergency. As Massachusetts kicks of College Fire Safety Month, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine said 2,538 fires occurred in college dormitories, fraternities, and sororities in Massachusetts between 2019 and 2023. These fires caused three civilian injuries, 11 fire service injuries, and more than $2.5 million in estimated damages. More campus fires were reported in September 0 Comments
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Berkshire Green Drinks: All About Bats| 08:22AM / Thursday, September 05, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Jennifer Longsdorf, the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program Coordinator at MassWildlife, will speak at the September during an online only Berkshire Green Drinks event on Wednesday, Sept. 11. This free event will take place online via Zoom. The Zoom meeting will start at 6:00 PM. According to a press release: Bats are fascinating and unique creatures that play a critical role in many environments around the world. However, dramatic population declines have put bats in the spotlight. Discover how human activity and White-nose Syndrome have decimated bat populations. Join BEAT and Jennifer Longsdorf to learn the general 0 Comments
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BCC Introduces New Culinary Apprenticeship Program | 08:18AM / Thursday, September 05, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces a new culinary apprenticeship program that combines instruction in the classroom and in a teaching kitchen with professional work in the field. The certificate program begins this fall, and applications are being accepted now. Student apprentices are paid — and, thanks to the Commonwealth's MassEducate program, students of all ages can qualify for free tuition and fees. The Culinary Arts apprenticeship program blends hands-on, practical training with systematic accompanying education, combining instruction in the classroom and teaching kitchen with professional work in the field. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Officer Recognized for Saving Lives from FireBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:32AM / Thursday, September 05, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Police Officer Michael Doyle is credited for saving lives when he detected an early morning fire over the weekend.
"It is very rare that a first responder observes a possible structure before it is even detected by residents, but on August 24th Pittsfield Police Officer Michael Doyle was in the right place at the right time," the department wrote on its Facebook page.
Doyle was on patrol Saturday when he noticed smoke coming from a residential area east of downtown around 1 a.m. Police say that recognizing the potential for significant danger, he alerted dispatch and drove to the area of Fenn St. and Third St., exited his cruiser, and
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Berkshire Athenaeum Drop in Genealogy Assistance| 04:01PM / Wednesday, September 04, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, announces Drop in Genealogy Assistance on Thursday mornings, 9:30 -12 noon. Genealogist and Researcher Sandi Jarvis will be available in the Local History Department to assist with family history. Individuals who need guidance on how to get started as well as those whose have hit a dead end in tracing their family tree are invited to stop in. The Athenaeum provides free in library access to Ancestry, the premier online genealogy resource. Additional sources include files and indices provided by the Berkshire Family History Association and historic maps, city directories, and local high 0 Comments
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Brazilian Day Celebration in Pittsfield| 12:41PM / Wednesday, September 04, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Brazzucas Brazilian Market, Espetinho Carioca, and MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Partners are thrilled to announce the first-ever Brazilian Day Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield. This event will honor Brazilian culture and Brazilian Independence Day on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, from 2-9 PM. The event kicks off at 2 PM at Brazzucas Brazilian Market (75 North Street) with a performance by Marcelo Santos. The main event begins at 5 PM at the intersection of Market Street and North Street, featuring The Berkshire Bateria, and Berkshire Brazil. The evening will conclude with a set by Quarteto de Samba from 7-9 PM 0 Comments
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BRTA Announces Pilot Pittsfield Paratransit Evening Service| 10:22AM / Wednesday, September 04, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) received funding from Massachusetts Department of Transportation for pilot evening Paratransit service through June 30, 2025. This evening service is for BRTA Paratransit customers travelling from Pittsfield to Pittsfield, Monday – Saturday, 7 PM-10 PM. This project aims to enhance and expand the ability for eligible BRTA Paratransit customers, that require an accessible vehicle for travel in the evenings to destinations within Pittsfield. Those who need additional information about this program or any other program, please contact the BRTA at info@berkshirerta.com. 0 Comments
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Sheriff Bowler Holds Annual Picnic Saturday| 08:00AM / Wednesday, September 04, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The annual Sheriff's Picnic will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, from noon to 4 p.m. at Camp Russell in Richmond. The event will feature an afternoon barbecue including burgers, hot dogs, smoked ribs and wings. In addition, lifeguards will be on duty at the camp's pool from 1- 3 p.m.. Admission is $20 and kids under 12 are free. 0 Comments
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PIttsfield Resident Walking to Raise Money for Jimmy FundCommunity submission,
06:28AM / Wednesday, September 04, 2024 | |
 BOSTON -- Pittsfield resident Pam Malumphy, along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in the Boston Marathon Jimm Fund Walk on Sunday, Oct. 6. The annual event unites the community to raise funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at the nation’s premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk has raised more than $176 million for Dana-Farber in its 35-year history, raising a record-breaking $9.4 million in 2023. "For 35 years, the Jimmy Fund Walk has continuously supported lifesaving research and cancer care at Dana-Farber," Jimmy Fund Assistant Vice President of Event Fund-Raising Caitlyn Fink 0 Comments
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