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Notification of Aquatic Treatment at Onota Lake| 04:05PM / Friday, June 14, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Onota Lake will be chemically treated with aquatic herbicides on Monday, June 17 to control invasive Eurasian watermilfoil. The lake will be closed to all water uses including swimming, fishing and boating on the day of treatment. These uses may resume on Tuesday morning, June 18. Use of the lake water for irrigation (watering lawns, gardens or plants of any kind) is prohibited for 8 days post treatment. Printed posters with these restrictions will be posted around the lake shoreline in advance of the treatment. 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Inflation Down, Stocks Up & the Fed on HoldBy Bill Schmick,
03:15PM / Friday, June 14, 2024 | |
Stocks hit an all-time high as macroeconomic data supported the view that the rate of inflation was falling, even while the economy continued to grow. However, the Fed said it wants to hold off on interest rate cuts until they get some more data. Both the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI) for May showed cooler inflation data. CPI came in at plus-3.3 percent down from 3.4 percent in April. Prices for some household items such as gasoline and bacon declined. The PPI went down 0.2 percent in May compared with market expectations of a 0.1 percent increase and after a rise of 0.5 percent in April. Prices for goods fell 0.8 percent, the most since October 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Celebrations & MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
02:29PM / Friday, June 14, 2024 | |
 There are a variety of events this weekend, including a festivals, Juneteenth celebrations, and Father's Day events. Editor's Picks Juneteenth Celebration Durant Park, Pittsfield Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In recognition of Black Independence Day, Juneteenth, the NAACP Berkshire County Branch will hold multiple activities, including raising the Juneteenth flag at Pittsfield City Hall, a Freedom Walk, a Community Worship Service, and a day-long festival at Durant Park. The festival features food trucks, vendors, community partners, and student scholarships for Black-identifying Berkshire County high school students. There will also be a 3 0 Comments
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O'Donnell Leads Post 68 Juniors on Mound, at Plate| 11:08AM / Friday, June 14, 2024 | |
 EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. -- Ethan O'Donnell struck out 10 and allowed just one hit Thursday in leading the Post 68 Juniors to a 12-0 win over East Longmeadow in American Legion Baseball play. O'Donnell helped his cause by going 2-for-3 with a triple and driving in three runs at the place. His battery mate, Christian Aldrich, went 3-for-4 with a double and drove in four runs for Post 68, which jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning. Jack Farkas tripled and had a pair of RBIs. Post 68 (1-1) is home on Sunday afternoon against North Adams Post 125 on Buddy Pellerin Field at Clapp Park. 0 Comments
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Dalton Seeking Volunteers for Police Building CommitteeBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:58AM / Friday, June 14, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The town is on the hunt for volunteers to serve on the Police Building Committee. The Select Board established the committee during its meeting on Monday night and emphasized the need for volunteers to serve on it. Board Chair Robert Bishop requested media outlets help spread the word that the town is urgently seeking committee members. The committee of five members will explore potential new locations for the police department, as the current one, in the basement of the Town Hall, is not sustainable. Check out our last article that goes into detail about the stations dire conditions, including sewer backups. Bishop noted 0 Comments
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Curtis Says $200K Cut Won't Mean Staff ReductionsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:05PM / Thursday, June 13, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Superintendent Joseph Curtis insists that the district's $200,000 budget cut will not reduce additional positions. "We all feel strongly, and I'm sure that the [School Committee] does as well, that we will not reduce any additional staff members as a result of that $200,000 reduction," he said on Wednesday. The day before, a $216 million city budget was passed that included a last-minute reduction to the schools. During Tuesday's City Council meeting, an uprising of staff members worried that it would cut additional positions was attributed to misinformation. Curtis reported that the district would be 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Why Protectionism Is a Close Cousin to PopulismBy Bill Schmick,
04:43PM / Thursday, June 13, 2024 | |
The number one issue on voter's minds in this election year is immigration. That may come as a surprise to some, but it makes a lot of sense if one believes that we have entered a period of populism. Sixty-two percent of registered voters nationwide support a program to "deport all undocumented immigrants," according to a CBS News poll over the weekend. On June 3, 2024, President Biden signed an executive order that would ban migrants who cross the southern border illegally from claiming asylum to defuse this election issue. Faith-based charities, like Catholic Charities, which have a long history of providing shelter, food, and clothing to migrant families are targeted 0 Comments
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Update: Suspect in Fenn St. Homicide Arrested iBerkshires.com Staff,
04:17PM / Thursday, June 13, 2024 | |
Update on June 14, 2024 at 4:15 pm: According to the District Attorney's Office, Jeremy Stanton, age 38 of Pittsfield, was charged with murder on June 12, 2024. Stanton allegedly murdered Ryan P. Babcock on June 11. Stanton was arrested on the evening of June 12 in a home in Worthington on unrelated outstanding warrants for violation of probation and assault with a dangerous weapon (knife) and vandalizing property from an incident on June 2. The defense entered a plea of not guilty. The defendant is being held without the right bail. Law enforcement involved in Stanton's apprehension include the Pittsfield Police Department, Berkshire County Law 0 Comments
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Berkshire Organizations Awarded Mass Cultural Council Grants | 03:00PM / Thursday, June 13, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — MassDevelopment and Mass Cultural Council announced the award of a $6,159,900 investment into 88 nonprofit and municipal cultural organizations through the Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF), which the two agencies jointly administer. Berkshire County awardees include: Barrington Stage was awarded $112,000 to install updated theatrical lighting and audio equipment for the St. Germain Stage at the Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center. Berkshire County Historical Society was awarded $28,000 to support the creation of a new public sewer connection at arrowhead. Berkshire Film and Media was awarded $200,000 was awarded $200,000 to 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Coop Bank Hires Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer| 01:22PM / Thursday, June 13, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Coop Bank) announced the hiring of Zachary Gundler to its commercial lending team as a Vice President. He has experience in commercial lending, commercial real estate assessment, credit risk analysis, portfolio management, relationship management and business development. Gundler joins Coop Bank after working for the previous ten years at Berkshire Bank in their commercial lending and business banking departments. For the last four and a half years, Gundler has been a Vice President, Business Banking Officer managing customers with annual revenues ranging from $3 million to $25 million and originating 0 Comments
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Pittsfield's Boost North Street Cohort Celebrates Program Launch| 08:00AM / Thursday, June 13, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) and the Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation (PERC) announced the launch of the 2024 Boost! North Street Cohort. This program is supported with funding from TDI Local Funds, provided by MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative (TDI), and matched with additional funding from the Pittsfield Economic Development Revitalization Corporation. The partnership aims to empower and support local businesses on North Street through competitive grants and professional consulting, said a press release. Professional consulting services will be provided by Revby LLC., a technical assistance 0 Comments
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Reid Students Donate $700 to Berkshire Humane Through Philanthropy ProgramBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:49AM / Thursday, June 13, 2024 | |
The tour included visits with some of the animals seeking forever homes. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield students are getting hands-on experience with philanthropy through a pilot program with the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires. Last week, Reid Middle School eighth-graders delivered a $700 donation to the Berkshire Humane Society and saw the inner workings of an animal shelter. This, of course, included quality time with furry friends. "We are honored and humbled to receive the generous donation of $700 from Reid Middle School today. They chose to put their donation towards Berkshire Humane Society's Wellness Clinic, which provides
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