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Zebra Mussels Detected in Pittsfield's Onota LakeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:16PM / Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city thought it was in the clear for zebra mussels — until last week. The public is asked to be vigilant about washing recreation equipment that has come in contact with Onota Lake.
The city announced on Friday that the invasive species had been observed at the lake by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.
"This discovery was made as part of regular monitoring of the lake for these types of invasive species," wrote Catherine VanBramer, director of administrative services.
"This detection only impacts boating operations at the lake and has no impact to other recreational uses of the lake."
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Voices in Food Equity Event at BCC| 10:43AM / Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts will host its third Voices in Food Equity event on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Berkshire Community College. The panel discussion brings together community leaders and residents to discuss school-and college-age food insecurity in the region. The event is sponsored by Adams Community Bank, Berkshire Community College, Guido's Fresh Marketplace, Stone House, and Wheeler & Taylor. Voices in Food Equity will feature a panel discussion with prominent voices in food equity who will share their insights and experiences specifically addressing food insecurity for children, youth, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Events to Raise Awareness of Overdose DangerBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:56PM / Monday, August 19, 2024 | |
Mayor Peter Marchetti reads a proclamation declaring August International Overdose Awareness Month (the Day is Aug. 31) in this screenshot from PCTV. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city will remember those lost to overdose with events in August and September.
Last week, Mayor Peter Marchetti delivered a proclamation for International Overdose Awareness Month to local mental health leaders in council chambers. All are members of the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Advisory Committee.
"As many of you know, my mental health substance use disorder task force are an important part of one of our new initiatives in the administration," he said. Another proclamation will
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Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus In Pittsfield| 03:40PM / Monday, August 19, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed a positive result of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the weekly samples of mosquitoes collected in the City of Pittsfield. One positive sample was taken from the site of Pittsfield Municipal Airport. At the time of this release, there are no confirmed human cases of WNV but encourage residents to take the following actions: When you are outdoors, wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and socks. This may be difficult to do when the weather is hot, but it will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin. Use a mosquito repellent (follow manufacturer instructions). Keep mosquitoes out of your house by 0 Comments
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Fitch-Hoose House Names August 'George Hoose Art Month' By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:25PM / Monday, August 19, 2024 | |
The exhibit is being extended into September to display more of Hoose's fall and winter scenes. DALTON, Mass. — The Historical Commission has designated August as George Hoose Art Month at the Fitch-Hoose House and is showcasing some of the painter's work. The 1846 house is the last remaining home of Dalton's early Black residential neighborhood. A wide range of information has been gathered surrounding the Hoose family that is also on display. The small two-story building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is believed to have been active on the Underground Railroad. George Hoose died in 1977 at age 80. He 0 Comments
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New Board Members Join Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation| 11:51AM / Monday, August 19, 2024 | |
 SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation announced four new members to its board of directors. Karen Byers, former Managing Director and CFO of The John & Mary R. Markle Foundation; Carol Flaton, a former banking and finance professional; Matthew King, Senior Counsel for Google; and Michael Obasohan, Chief Diversity Officer for the City of Pittsfield join a board of 20 members from across the region. Karen Byers is a leader in finance and strategic management. She was the Managing Director and CFO of The John & Mary R. Markle Foundation in New York City, which undertook projects in information technology focused on health, national security, and 0 Comments
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Pittsfield School Committee to Review New Cell Phone RegsBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:46AM / Monday, August 19, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday to consider the appointment of a new special education director and learn about updated cell phone regulations for the district. Interim Deputy Superintendent Matthew Bishop gave the committee a preview of the new rules at its meeting last week. He said the administration had planned a meeting with the district's principals to finalize the new plan to address infractions. Under the plan presented last Wednesday, students would be subject to a five-step series of measures based on the number of times they violate the policy. The first infraction would result in the student 0 Comments
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Fall is Coming: Spirit Halloween Opens in PittsfieldBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:28PM / Sunday, August 18, 2024 | |
Spirit Halloween opened for the season in the Dalton Avenue Plaza Shopping Center. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Boo! Halloween is coming.
Spirit Halloween has opened in Pittsfield at the Dalton Avenue Plaza Shopping Center. The seasonal chain offers costumes, decorations, and other spooky merchandise.
This year's animatronic display includes a life-sized Art the Clown who menacingly honks a bike horn. He is the primary antagonist in the "Terrifier" franchise, which is coming out with a third sequel this year.
The Pittsfield location opened on Aug. 5 and will remain until early November. Spokesperson Marisa Uzzolino said that with more than 50,000 seasonal
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Draft Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study Released for Public Comment| 11:31AM / Sunday, August 18, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the release of the Draft Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study for public comment. The 60-day public comment period will conclude on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
The Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study examines the benefits, costs, and investments necessary to implement passenger rail service from North Adams to Greenfield and Boston, with the speed, frequency, and reliability necessary to be a competitive option for travel along this corridor.
Information in the draft report includes: An overview of the study's background, goals and objectives, and public engagement process A 0 Comments
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Deaton Running for U.S. Senate as 'Champion for Underdogs'By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:25PM / Saturday, August 17, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Detroit native John Deaton is running for the U.S. Senate as a "champion for other underdogs." "I have a unique background," he said. "I was born and raised in one of the worst neighborhoods in America, a place called Highland Park, Detroit. Single mother, welfare, food stamps, dad abandoned us in this really bad area, and surrounded by violence all my life." The Republican party candidate traveled to Pittsfield from Worcester County last Saturday for a meet and greet at Mazzeo's Ristorante. iBerkshires sat down with him before the event. He outlined the poverty, violence and abuse that encompassed his 0 Comments
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Market 32 Campaign To Raise Funds for Red Cross| 04:11PM / Saturday, August 17, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Throughout August and September, Price Chopper and Market 32 are teaming up with the American Red Cross to raise funds in support of Red Cross disaster relief efforts.
Until September 30, Price Chopper/Market 32 customers will have the opportunity to round up their change at the register, and all monies raised will be donated to the American Red Cross. Price Chopper/Market 32 will match all donations, up to $10,000.
"Price Chopper/Market 32 is gratified to continue its decades-long collaborative effort with the American Red Cross to assist those impacted by disasters big and small, close to home and across the country. This year, with so many here in the 0 Comments
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MassDOR: Fiscal Year 2024 Revenue Collections| 12:02PM / Saturday, August 17, 2024 | |
BOSTON — Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) Commissioner Geoffrey Snyder announced that preliminary revenue collections for June totaled $4.495 billion, $357 million or 8.6 percent more than actual collections in June 2023, and $268 million or 6.3 percent above benchmark.
Revenue collections for fiscal year 2024 totaled approximately $40.800 billion, $1.636 billion or 4.2 percent more than collections in fiscal year 2023, and $967 million or 2.4 percent above the fiscal year 2024 benchmark.
"The increase in fiscal year 2024 revenue collections in comparison to fiscal year 2023 is mostly driven by an increase in the additional 4 percent tax levied pursuant to Article 0 Comments
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