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The Retired Investor: Tariffs Can Only Do So MuchBy Bill Schmick,
05:40PM / Thursday, July 11, 2024 | |
Tariffs in America have been used to accomplish specific goals throughout history. Until the Civil War, tariffs were a revenue generator for the government. After the Civil War, they were used to protect U.S. industries and during the Great Depression, tariffs evolved as a negotiating tool between nations, especially after World War II. In the postwar years, tariffs built stronger trade relations between nations. Reciprocity rather than protectionism or revenue was the guiding principle behind our trade negotiations with other countries and economic regions. That idea still holds sway under certain circumstances, but tariffs have become an offensive policy tool as well. I 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Accepting Applications for Citizens Academy| 08:00AM / Thursday, July 11, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Applications are now being accepted for the City of Pittsfield's Citizens Academy, which will begin in late August. The Citizens Academy, a 12-week program, is designed to help community members understand the operations of local government. Participants will gain awareness on the various functions of city departments within municipal government, tour designated locations, and engage in breakout activities. Attendees also will learn more about service opportunities available within local government. "We have seen continuous growth of this academy throughout the years and 95 community members who have participated to date," 0 Comments
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Dalton Water Commissioners Approve Ambulance AgreementsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:36AM / Thursday, July 11, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Water Commissioners approved ambulance intercept agreements with Lanesborough, Hinsdale, and Windsor during its meeting in June. These agreements allow the Fire Department's advanced life support ambulance to assist other departments' basic life support ambulances. Advanced life support is the highest level of care a department can provide. It can include pushing drugs and cardiac issues, among other conditions, Fire Chief Christian Tobin said. "We're the only ones kind of here and in the neighborhood, and so we assist other departments when they have everything from anaphylaxis to cardiac issues," he 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council Paves Way for East Street ReconstructionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:12AM / Thursday, July 11, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council approved multiple property easements for the state's reconstruction of East Street, paving the way for construction next year.
This includes takings of 12 permanent easements, 14 temporary easements, and two layout alterations and permanent parcel takings for the reconstruction project led by the state Department of Transportation.
A total of $10,000 will be paid out to property owners for permanent easements, with 765 East Street LLC receiving almost $4,000 for two parcels of land. Temporary easements will cost more than $73,000, with 765 East Street LLC reviewing the largest award of more than $11,600.
There is also $1,680 in damage
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Pittsfield, Westfield Babe Ruth 16s Tied in First Game of Title Series| 09:56PM / Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | |
 WESTFIELD, Mass. – The Pittsfield and Westfield 16-and-under Babe Ruth All-Stars Wednesday were tied, 1-1, after eight innings when darkness forced a suspension of their game in the Western Mass State Tournament. Pittsfield and Westfield will play the conclusion of the game on Thursday at 5 p.m. at Deming Park and then play the regularly scheduled Game 2 of their best-of-three series. On Wednesday, Connor Paronto hit a two-out single, stole second base, moved up on a passed ball and scored on Eddie Ferris’ single to give Pittsfield a 1-0 lead in the top of the third. Westfield came back and scored a run in the bottom of the inning, and the teams stayed tied 0 Comments
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Wigglesworth Pitching, Lesser Slam Propel Pittsfield in District Final SeriesBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
07:48PM / Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Pittsfield Little League All-Stars have been nothing short of dominant in the Don Gleason District 1 Tournament. Dominant, but not perfect. And there was a moment in Tuesday’s 11-0, four-inning win over Dalton-Hinsdale that gave Pittsfield coach Ty Perrault a chance to help his 12-year-olds learn to be just a little bit better. With two out in the top of the second, Dalton-Hinsdale’s David Duquette reached second base on a hit deep to left field. Pittsfield starter Weston Wigglesworth got the next hitter to pop up and went on to sit down six more in a row in a 10-strikeout performance. So no damage was done. That 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Schools Add 'Transformation & Accountability' PostBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:30AM / Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The school district's former special education director has been appointed as the assistant superintendent for school transformation and accountability.
The School Committee on Monday unanimously voted Jennifer Stokes into the role. A special meeting was held at the Mercer Administration Building following a formal interview process.
"I'm very honored," she said. "I feel like it's a privilege to be in this position, that the district has put their faith in me to try to make some big changes."
Stokes will lead initiatives for transforming schools that have been designated in need of targeted assistance from the state
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Pittsfield Advances in Western Mass Babe Ruth TournamentBy Leland Barnes, iBerkshires.com Sports
11:10PM / Tuesday, July 09, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD , Mass. — After a monster first inning for the Pittsfield Babe Ruth All-Stars 16-and-under team scoring 11 runs, it secured its spot in the next round of the Western Mass State Tournament with a 16-0 win over Southern Berkshire on Tuesday. The four-inning, mercy rule win at Deming Park sends Pittsfield into a best-of-three championship series against Westfield that gets under way at Bullens Field on Wednesday. Pittsfield had the Knights' number from the very first batter, gathering four walks in a row including a run scoring walk on a bases loaded opportunity for John Mullen. Pitching was an undeniable struggle for the Knights, who used three 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Nonprofit Aims to Reopen King KoneBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:25PM / Tuesday, July 09, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A nonprofit is trying to reopen King Kone as a workers' cooperative.
Roots & Dreams and Mustard Seeds of Pittsfield is leading the effort after receiving a grant to acquire the beloved business that closed shop last year. A fundraiser with merchandise has been launched to support costs associated with the reopening.
There are already a handful of employees on board.
"Six wonderful local Pittsfield residents committed to this project, joined the co-op business program, to work towards this goal. Our not-for-profit currently works with groups in seven different sectors of co-op businesses — catering, child care, construction, cleaning,
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Pittsfield Summer Playground Program| 03:15PM / Tuesday, July 09, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program announces the return of the Summer Playground Program for 2024. The Summer Playground Program, a free, six-week-long program held at Clapp Park, Durant Park and the Common, offers a wide range of recreation activities to Pittsfield children between the ages of 6 to 13. This program runs from July 8 to August 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday at each designated location at no cost. If there is inclement weather, the program will move from each park to the Berkshire Family YMCA. Details of these changes will be shared on the Pittsfield Parks and Recreation social 0 Comments
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BCC to Hold Adult Swimming Clinic | 10:47AM / Tuesday, July 09, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold "All about Freestyle," a swimming clinic for adults, on Saturday, July 20 at 9:30 am in Paterson Field House. Certified coach Chris Colburn will instruct. Designed for master swimmers, triathletes and fitness swimmers, the clinic will offer tips, drills and techniques on how to swim a faster, more efficient freestyle. The session will include 45 minutes of on-deck/classroom instruction, followed by 90 minutes in the water working on mastering the skills learned in the classroom. The clinic is open to swimmers ages 18 and up who are able to swim at least 100 0 Comments
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BCC Receives $85K Skills Capital Grant | 08:09AM / Tuesday, July 09, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) has received an $85,000 award as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration's Skills Capital Grants. The funding, which totals nearly $15 million statewide, supports 65 high schools, colleges and educational institutions to upgrade technology and instructional lab spaces, expand career programs for young people and adults, and increase capacity in workforce training programs. "We want to ensure that what students learn in school helps them get where they want to go, while also meeting our workforce needs," said Governor Maura Healey. "These Skills Capital Grants will ensure our students and adult learners 0 Comments
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