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Pittsfield Announces New Energy Program Rates| 04:00PM / Thursday, November 30, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield has signed a twenty-four month contract with its current supplier, Dynegy Energy Services. The Pittsfield Community Choice Power Supply Program will have a new standard product that meets Massachusetts Renewable Energy Requirement (MA Req) of 62.3 percent at a rate of $0.13849 per kWh. It will also continue to offer an optional product that uses 100 percent Massachusetts Class I Renewable Energy Certificates at a rate of $0.16729 per kWh. For Pittsfield residents and businesses who are enrolled in the City's standard product, the current rate of $0.09603 per kWh will expire and the new rate of $0.13849 per kWh will 0 Comments
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RSVP Welcomes New Van to the Volunteer Transportation Program| 08:00AM / Thursday, November 30, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has welcomed a brand-new van to their volunteer transportation program. The new 8 passenger van, a 2023 all-wheel drive Toyota Sienna owned by the City of Pittsfield, replaces an 11-year-old Honda Odyssey. The RSVP Van Transportation Program is available for Pittsfield residents to get a ride to and from medical appointments, social engagements, activities at the senior center, and RSVP volunteer jobs. It is a free service, and the van is operated by RSVP volunteers. The van transportation program has been operated by RSVP since the purchase of the first vehicle in January of 1974. In 2022, the RSVP 0 Comments
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Dalton Panel Steps Back From Climate Leader PursuitBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:47AM / Thursday, November 30, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Green Committee voted to take a step back from its efforts in reaching climate leader status. To reach this designation, the town would need to commit to eliminating on-site fossil fuel use by 2050, create a decarbonization roadmap, adopt Zero-Emission Vehicles policy, and adopt the Specialized Stretch code. The changes to the climate leader status requirements and the unknowns surrounding the new designation has caused the committee to reconsider their stand. The state Department of Energy Resources (DOER) keeps changing the status requirements most notably the specialized stretch code, committee members 0 Comments
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Merrill Road Bank Robbed| 10:56PM / Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are seeking a suspect who held up a bank on Wednesday evening. The robber entered the NBT Bank at 609 Merrill Road shortly before 5 p.m., displayed a firearm and demanded cash. He left with an undisclosed amount of cash and fled. No injuries were reported. The suspect is believed to be a white man. Anyone who can provide information or observed any suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact Detective Neil Goodrich at 413-448-9700, Ext. 554. Information can also be provided anonymously via the Tip Line at 413-448-9706, or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411). 0 Comments
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Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Utility Costs| 04:00PM / Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Senate members of the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy are holding a special oversight hearing on Friday, Dec. 1, at 10:30 a.m. at the Berkshire Innovation Center in Pittsfield. Officials say gas and electric rates typically surging higher in Western Massachusetts than any other part of the state. The intent of this special legislative hearing is to address the rate increases on electricity, gas and oil. According to a press release, recent data shows that utility costs in Massachusetts have skyrocketed, with electricity rates increasing by an average of 12 percent and natural gas prices spiking by 15 percent in the 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council Tables FY24 Tax Rate AsksBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
11:30AM / Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council has delayed a vote on the proposed fiscal year 2024 split tax rate.
Councilors on Tuesday voted to table the administration's ask for a commercial shift of 1.75 that would result in a residential rate of $18.45 per $1,000 of valuation and a commercial rate of $39.61 per $1,000. Discussion will resume at its Dec. 12 meeting.
Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren, Ward 2 Councilor Charles Kronick and at-Large Councilor Karen Kalinowsky spoke against the proposal that would increase the average homeowner's bill by 8.75 percent.
Kalinowsky said the city has a spending problem and people cannot afford it — especially
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Pittsfield Announces the 2023 Holiday Parking Schedule| 08:00AM / Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In celebration of the holiday season, the city of Pittsfield announced this year's free parking schedule. Free parking this season will include "Free Parking Fridays" on Dec. 1, 8 and 15. There will also be a week of free parking starting Monday, Dec. 18 through Friday, Dec. 22. Parking is also free on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. As always, parking in the city is free in the evenings and weekends. All other parking regulations remain in effect. 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Historical Society Holiday Tea| 08:00AM / Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Celebrate the season at Herman Melville's historic Arrowhead with holiday-inspired readings by local author Kevin O'Hara and a traditional Holiday Tea provided by caterer Kate Baldwin. The event takes place on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 pm. Use the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org to reserve your tickets; $25 for BCHS members, $30 for non-members. This event is sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. About Kevin O'Hara O'Hara is the author of "Last of The Donkey Pilgrims," about his travels with Missie the donkey around Ireland; "A Lucky Irish 0 Comments
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Pittsfield's Thistle & Mirth Moving Ramen Menu to Sister EateryBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:43AM / Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The future of a West Street bar and eatery is unclear after a stabbing last week but its ramen menu will prevail at a sister restaurant.
On Tuesday, Thistle and Mirth announced on Facebook that its noodle dishes will be offered at Lulu's Tiny Grocery starting Thursday. Lulu's, located inside Crawford Square on North Street, was opened as a breakfast and lunch spot last year. Joad Bowman and Austin Oliver own both downtown Pittsfield establishments.
"This move will not only allow us to continue our ramen menu, but we will be able to expand our offerings, as well as offer boba," the post read.
Thistle's ramen menu will be
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Pittsfield Sets Session on West Side Zoning| 08:00AM / Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's Department of Community Development, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, has been working with an urban planning and design consulting team to discuss zoning in the West Side. The next step in this work is to hold a series of community input sessions. The first session will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m. at Conte Community School. This session will provide an overview of what zoning is, what zoning can and can't do, how zoning can improve the community and the impact to residents. Attendees will be able to share ideas about what they want their community to look like while also having the opportunity to ask 0 Comments
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Kiwanis Park of Honor Concludes for 2023By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:38PM / Monday, November 27, 2023 | |
Kiwanis President Curtis Janey says the scholarship recipients will get $500 certificates to use as they need. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Volunteers loaded American flags into a U-Haul at Park Square over the weekend as the Kiwanis Club of Pittsfield's annual fundraiser concluded.
"We truly appreciate all those that have participated this year with the Park of Honor," President Curtis Janey said during a closing ceremony on Saturday. The Park of Honor has funded scholarships for children and grandchildren of veterans over the past decade by selling flags that are placed in the city's most central park. The flags sway in the wind in uniform rows, each representing
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Berkshire Family YMCA Welcomes Interim CEO and Executive Director| 02:13PM / Monday, November 27, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Family YMCA announced the appointment of Christian Bianchi as its new Interim CEO and Executive Director. Bianchi, a member of the Berkshire Family YMCA Board and current Director of Development at The Brien Center, will begin his new role on Dec. 11. According to a press release, Christian Bianchi brings experience and a deep commitment to community service. His expertise in organizational development and fundraising will guide the Berkshire Family YMCA towards its future goals. "We are thrilled to welcome Christian Bianchi as our new Interim CEO and Executive Director," said Adam Kelpetar, Chair of the 0 Comments
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