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Dalton Fire District Prioritizes Ambulance, Fire Improvements in BudgetBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:40PM / Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District is anticipating a budget of $3,516,650 for fiscal year 2025, an increase of $820,196 from last year. The increased funding is an effort to improve the district's Property Protection Classification, Fire Chief Christian Tobin told the Water Commissioners meeting last Wednesday in presenting his three-year strategic plan. It also includes hikes in insurance, competitive wages and stipends, personnel and training, education and recertification, and building improvements. Ambulance and fire have a combined budget $1,851,501, up approximately $350,000. In fiscal 2024, voters approved an ambulance budget of 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Businesses Named Finalists Economic Impact Awards| 10:39AM / Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Mayor Peter Marchetti announced that two Pittsfield businesses, Hot Plate Brewing Co. and Interprint, were respectively named as Silver and Bronze Awardees for the 2023 MassEcon Economic Impact Awards. According to MassEcon, the Economic Impact Awards celebrate companies throughout the Commonwealth for their contributions to the state's economy. Each awardee must meet three criteria including locating a new operation in Massachusetts or expanding operations resulting in added jobs and facility investment, social impact with community involvement/philanthropic efforts and internal/external equity, diversity and inclusion practices. To honor these 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council OKs Arrowhead Sewer ExtensionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:49AM / Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City sewer will be extended to Herman Melville's Arrowhead, benefitting more than 5,000 visitors a year.
The City Council on Tuesday approved a $650,000 borrowing under the Sewer Enterprise Fund for the Holmes Road project that will also allow a couple of residential homes to connect. It passed 8-1 with Councilor at Large Earl Persip III and Ward 6 Councilor Dina Lampiasi absent and Ward 3 Councilor Matthew Wrinn in opposition.
"Just know that the sewer extension will benefit over 5000 visitors," Berkshire County Historical Society Executive Director Lesley Herzberg said.
"It's not just like you're extending a sewer for one
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Former Dempsey Pediatrics Joins BHS Umbrella| 02:00PM / Tuesday, April 09, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced that the former Dempsey Pediatrics provider practice has joined BHS, furthering the legacy of care provided by Dr. Brian Dempsey. "We are pleased to continue the dedicated care services that Dempsey Pediatrics has provided for decades through Berkshire Health Pediatrics," said James Lederer, MD, BHS Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer. "The landscape for primary care and pediatrics has changed dramatically over the last decade, making it increasingly harder for offices to continue as stand-alone practices. By joining with Berkshire Health Systems, Dempsey Pediatrics can continue to care for 0 Comments
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Vietnam Veterans, Outgoing VVA Members Honored in PittsfieldBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:28PM / Tuesday, April 09, 2024 | |
The ceremony has been held by the monument in Park Square for nearly a half-century. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The slushy snow left in Park Square from last week's storm did not stop Berkshire County veterans from honoring the 27 local people who were killed in action in Vietnam.
"We are gathered here today to remember the men and women from Berkshire County who gave their lives while serving in Vietnam for their country," veteran Ron Rousseau said on Saturday before reading the names of the fallen service members.
The annual ceremony recognizes National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which is on March 29. A coalition of local veterans has been holding it for
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Berkshire County Regional Housing Renamed 'UpSide413"By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:03AM / Tuesday, April 09, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority is now called UpSide413, a name that "symbolizes an upward journey towards improvement."
The new alias was announced on Friday after a months-long selection process and was well received by those involved with the organization. The word "authority" is seen as counter-intuitive and 100 percent of stakeholders were in favor of the change.
The new name will not change its work, as it is meant to clarify the services that are offered and the core mission.
"We really wanted a brand or a name that was positive but also uplifting and had that feel to it, but also was a destination,"
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Berkshire County Views the EclipseBy Sabrina Damms & Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:46PM / Monday, April 08, 2024 | |
The day was clear and warm, perfect for gathering on the lawn at the North Adams Public Library. Dozens of people watched the astronomical show from blankets and lawn chairs. The library handed out about 650 eclipse glasses leading up to the event. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The partial solar eclipse was seen and heard in the city as people turned out to experience the celestial event in various locations. It lasted nearly 2 1/2 hours and Berkshire County had a peak of 95 percent coverage at 3:27 p.m., when it appeared to be sundown and there was a chill in the air from the lack of light. The Berkshire Athenaeum held a Teen Neon Party with a 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: April 9-12| 03:27PM / Monday, April 08, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Starting on Tuesday, April 9, street improvements will begin. This work is a continuation of the street improvement contract of last year. Updates will be shared on a weekly basis throughout the spring and early summer. The city will be sharing additional updates on new road work planned for the late summer/early fall at a later date. From April 9 to April 12, the contractor will be: Lowering structures on South Onota Street, South John Street, West Union Street, King Street, Acorn Street and Mohegan Street Milling of South Onota Street, South John Street, West Union Street, King Street, Acorn Street and Mohegan Street On-street 0 Comments
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Marchetti Releases Details of New 'First Fridays at Five' EventsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:09PM / Monday, April 08, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The First Fridays at Five events will blend arts and entertainment, shopping, and community engagement and planners hope it expands with time.
Mayor Peter Marchetti released details on Friday of the new event that combines the beloved Third Thursdays and the First Fridays Artswalks. It is a collaboration between the city, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., and the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association with the first occurring on May 3.
"We have so much in store for you," he said during a press conference in council chambers.
Cultural Development Director Jen Glockner placed a few seconds of music from a nine-piece brass band called Soul Magnets that
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MassHousing Hosting First Time Homeowner Event | 08:00AM / Monday, April 08, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The office of State Senator Paul Mark, working closely in association with MassHousing, will be hosting a virtual event for first-time homeowners on: April 23, 2024, from 6:00pm-6:45pm. The event will be an informational session for first-time homeowners, meant to provide resources and materials for next steps, mortgages, and first-time buyer educational courses. The link to sign up for this event can be found here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdO-qqDwjHdw9sSf928HDPJYwJdw2DtHB Senator Mark's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District consists of 57 municipalities in western Massachusetts. He is the chair of the Joint 0 Comments
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Regional Planning Commission Calls for Fixes to Site Plan Review BillBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:42AM / Monday, April 08, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The executive committee of the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission on Thursday agreed to call for changes in legislation that aims to standardize a regulatory tool used by municipalities to control development. House Bill 3551 on Beacon Hill seeks to enshrine in Massachusetts General Law the practice of "site plan review," which is commonly used in towns and cities as a, "regulatory tool and a means for communities to control the aesthetics and environmental impacts of land use under their zoning by-law." That language comes from a 2008 court decision in a case originating from the Town of Marblehead. Massachusetts courts 0 Comments
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PCTV Outlines Asks for New Cable ContractBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:31PM / Sunday, April 07, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Television broadcasts 20,000 hours of city programming and its cable contract asks are seen as reasonable. The Cable Advisory Committee heard PCTV’s ascertainment report on Thursday ahead of contract negotiations with Charter Spectrum. The panel will soon review a draft request for a proposal for the cable company.
Board President Sue Doucette and Operations Manager David Cachat laid out the community television station’s requests in the next 10-year contract.
These include: continuing to receive the federal maximum level of five percent of gross annual cable revenues for Pittsfield, securing capital funding, having
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