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Governor Nominates Members of Housing Court, Appeals Court| 10:35AM / Friday, November 24, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey today nominated Benjamin Adeyinka for the Housing Court and Robert "Robin" Toone for the Appeals Court. The nominees will now be considered by the Governor's Council for confirmation. "As experienced attorneys, Ben and Robin would make great additions to our court system, and I'm proud to nominate them for consideration," said Governor Healey. "Over the course of his career, Ben Adeyinka has proven a deep understanding and commitment to the work of the Housing Court, making him a strong candidate for this role. Similarly, Robin Toone has
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BCC Community Conversation: 'Examining the Legacy of Jonathan Edwards'| 08:00AM / Friday, November 24, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a community conversation and panel discussion, "Examining the Legacy of Jonathan Edwards," on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 6-8:30 pm. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Connector on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. Register for the conversation by visiting www.berkshirecc.edu/Edwards-RSVP. Listen to a presentation researched and presented by a task force comprising BCC staff, faculty and students about Jonathan Edward's life and legacy, and engage in community conversations examining the question: How does 0 Comments
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Thankful 5K Draws HundredsBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
06:00AM / Friday, November 24, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Morgan Windram-Geddes said she was going to spend much of the holiday making food to bring to her brother’s house to celebrate Thanksgiving with family. Her extended family got to eat with the fastest woman at the eighth annual Thankful 5K. Windram-Geddes of Glendale, Mass., was the 10th racer overall to cross the finish line at Berkshire Community College among the hundreds of runners and walkers to set off on West Street at 9 a.m. Thursday morning. The event, sponsored by MountainOne and organized by the Berkshire Running Center, helped more than 400 participants work up an appetite and helped raise money and generate 0 Comments
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MDAR Exercised Right of First Refusal for Dalton Bardin Property By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:33AM / Friday, November 24, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The town is close to being relieved of its responsibility of the so-called Bardin property. During the Select Board meeting last week it was announced that the state Department of Agricultural Resources has enacted its right of first refusal. The MDAR has rights to the property through a 30-year-old Agricultural Preservation Restriction. The town owns about 148 acres of the non-working farm within Dalton; another four acres is across the border in Windsor. The board signed the purchase-and-sale agreement during a meeting in September with Charlotte Lind Crane for the amount of $150,000. The state DAR had 60 days to buy the property or waive 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Receiving $500K State Grant for Pontoosuc Lake Park RedesignBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:06AM / Friday, November 24, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. —The state has fully funded a grant request for the revisioning of Pontoosuc Lake Park, a well-loved gem for sightseeing and recreation.
The $500,000 boost is being matched by city funds, totaling $1 million, and construction is expected to begin next summer.
"I am happy to report here this evening publicly that the grant application that we submitted this summer to the Executive Office of Energy Environmental Affairs to the park grant program was funded fully at the $500,000 level. So that means we now have a project to completely redesign Pontoosuc Lake Park," Park, Open Space, and Natural Resource Program Manager James McGrath said to
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Small Business Association Encourages Shopping Small| 04:00PM / Thursday, November 23, 2023 | |
WASHINGTON?— Small Business Association Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden's Cabinet for America's 33 million small businesses, is encouraging the nation to shop, dine, and entertain at local small businesses on Nov. 25 in celebration of Small Business Saturday and throughout the holiday season. Small Business Saturday is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. "Small businesses are the heart and soul of our neighborhoods, powering local economies and strengthening communities," said Administrator Guzman. "The SBA encourages 0 Comments
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State, United Way Announce New Partnership | 02:37PM / Thursday, November 23, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Emergency Assistance Director General Scott Rice announced a partnership between the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the United Way of Massachusetts Bay to support overnight safety-net shelter for families and pregnant individuals with no alternative shelter options. As the state's emergency shelter system reaches capacity, the partnership will create a $5 million grant program, administered by the United Way, to provide funding to community-based organizations, faith-based groups, and volunteer organizations to stand up short-term, overnight shelter sites. "Massachusetts is in a new phase of managing our emergency shelter system, and we 0 Comments
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Man Stabbed at Pittsfield Bar on Thanksgiving EveBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
09:02AM / Thursday, November 23, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A man stabbed in a local bar Thanksgiving eve is expected to survive after showing up at Berkshire Medical Center's emergency room. Police and ambulance responded to the report of the stabbing at Thistle and Mirth at 46 West St. at about 9:40 p.m. A large number of patrons were exiting the bar and ramen restaurant when police arrived and, according to Lt. John Mazzeo, they found evidence of the stabbing but not the victim. The man, who was not identified, arrived at BMC shortly afterward. Thistle and Mirth was shutdown and the area around West and McKay closed off as police investigated the incident. Several posts to Facebook show cruisers and the
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Roots Rising's Handmade Holiday Festival Returns| 08:00AM / Thursday, November 23, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Roots Rising's Handmade Holiday Festival, a curated holiday market and Berkshire winter tradition, is back. On Nov. 25 and 26 this holiday festival will celebrate its twelfth year and fill the first floor of The Stationery Factory with over 50 local artisans, makers, and food producers. Shoppers can enjoy delicious prepared food and live music to keep them feeling festive and fueled. And a special children's craft-making zone by Berkshire Art Center runs throughout the weekend where every budding artisan can leave with a homemade gift. "We believe in supporting the Berkshires' local economy. Buying local is a social and 0 Comments
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Thanksgiving at the Berkshire Dream Center | 04:04PM / Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There will be a Thanksgiving meal at the Dream Center on Thanksgiving, Nov. 23. A full restaurant-style meal will be served in the dining room from 4:30-5:30 pm. There will be a take-out hour from 6:00-7:00 pm. There will be live music and homemade pies. The Berkshire Dream Center is located at 475 Tyler St. The Dream Center anticipates serving more than 300 people. They thanked Biggins Diggins and Canyon Ranch for helping cook all of the turkeys. 0 Comments
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Zebra Mussel eDNA Detection in Onota Lake| 11:30AM / Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Zebra mussel eDNA has been detected at Onota Lake by the Commonwealth's Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). This discovery was made as part of regular monitoring of the lake for these types of invasive species. This detection only impacts boating operations at the lake and has no impact to other recreational uses of the lake. Zebra mussels are invasive freshwater mollusks that present a variety of ecological, recreational, and economic concerns. In 2009, zebra mussels were detected in Laurel Lake and its outflow in the Housatonic River in Lee/Lenox. Since that time, the City of Pittsfield has actively worked with DCR to 0 Comments
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BCC Celebrates Free Tuition Program for Nursing StudentsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:28AM / Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | |
State Reps. John Barrett III and Tricia Farley-Bouvier and state Sen. Paul Mark join with President Ellen Kennedy for the announcement. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Health-care students without a prior degree are getting a boost from the state through the Community College Nursing Scholarship Program.
This news was celebrated in Berkshire Community College's SIM lab on Monday with legislators, students, and staff. College President Ellen Kennedy explained that the new program allows students to attend nursing and pre-nursing programs for free.
"We are really fortunate to be able to offer this program and change the whole ecosystem of Berkshire County when it comes to
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