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BCC to Host the First Berkshire County Second Chances Job and Resource Fair | 08:00AM / Friday, September 22, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC), in collaboration with the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction, 2nd Street, and MassHire Berkshire Career Center, will hold a Second Chances Job and Resource Fair. They fair will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 4-7 pm at BCC's Paterson Field House, located at 1350 West Street in Pittsfield. ? The job fair is free and open to the public. Formerly incarcerated individuals, including those who may have been justice involved and/or who have a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) file, are particularly encouraged to attend.?More information is available 0 Comments
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Dalton Library Upgrading Internet, Replacing Return Bin By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:42AM / Friday, September 22, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The library trustees earlier this week voted for faster, better and more stable internet for patrons by upgrading its plan and its routers. The library's primary provider Crocker, through CW Mars (the Central and Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing consortium), will have the the new routers hooked up by Oct. 1. "The internet is an important service for the library," Treasurer Max Ehrlich said. Interim Library Director Kimberly Gwilt informed the trustees that the library has been having ongoing issues with its internet, especially since it updated its computers in the spring. She reached out to 0 Comments
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Berkshire United Way Launches 2023 Campaign with $2.1M GoalBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:15AM / Friday, September 22, 2023 | |
Beverly Gans is recognized with the Employee Campaign Coordinator Award by board Chair Laurie Gallagher. Gans, a 59-year employee of the Pittsfield Public Schools, has championed BUW during her 39 years at Taconic High School. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire United Way aims to surpass last year's fundraising with a $2.1 million goal to support quality-of-life improvements for county residents.
"What is clear is that we live in a place with tremendous advantages, just look outside at this glorious morning, but also deep needs," President and CEO Thomas Bernard said at the organization's 2023 campaign kickoff breakfast on Wednesday.
"The data tells us
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The Retired Investor: Rescheduling Cannabis Could Boost ProfitsBy Bill Schmick,
04:02PM / Thursday, September 21, 2023 | |
Over the last month, pot stocks have spiked higher. Some have doubled in price. The news that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency may reclassify marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act to Schedule III has given new hope to this beleaguered industry and investors. The effort to reclassify started 10 months ago when the Biden administration directed the Department of Health and Human Services to review the scheduling of cannabis under federal law. As a result of that review, HHS sent a letter to the DEA recommending a proposed schedule change. Currently, marijuana is listed as a Schedule I drug with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse similar 0 Comments
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Krol Says Money Story a 'Political Hit Piece,' Will Seek Legal ActionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
11:55AM / Thursday, September 21, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayoral candidate John Krol says he will be seeking legal action for defamation after The Berkshire Eagle reported allegations that he stole $6,800 from Animal Dreams. He called the story an "absolute unadulterated political hit piece" and placed the fault on Greylock Federal Credit Union for a "banking mistake" which is apparently resolved. Krol took to Facebook Live to rebut the allegations late Wednesday night and said he would be contacting an attorney as early as that evening for a defamation case in regards to the article. "The timing as such is clearly designed to derail our campaign and to take me out 0 Comments
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Dalton Officials Address Sidewalk RepairsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:33AM / Thursday, September 21, 2023 | |
DALTON,Mass. — Residents and elected officials agree that a majority of the town's sidewalks need repairs but are determining high priority areas. The town has been discussing sidewalk repairs with residents since before the last town meeting where it was approved to add an additional $10,000 to the sidewalk repair budget. The town should first focus its repairs on sidewalks near schools to improve student safety and high traffic areas, Select Board members said during its last meeting. Everyone has a different idea of what sidewalks should be addressed first, Chair Joseph Diver said. "It's kind of starting somewhere and 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Spent 30% of ARPA Funds By Second QuarterBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:40PM / Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city expended $2.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act monies in the second quarter of 2023 with over half spent on addressing negative economic impacts of COVID-19.
Pittsfield received the funds nearly two years ago and has expended more than $12 million of the nearly $41 million award.
"Through the end of June, we have reported a total of $12,400,000 in funds of use, which represents about 30 percent of our overall award today. Again, remember we can spend this money through the end of calendar year 2026," ARPA co-manager Deanna Ruffer reported to the City Council last week.
"We have a total of 69 approved projects at this time, 52 of
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BCHS Welcomes Author, Music Writer| 04:29PM / Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Friday, Sept. 22, the Berkshire County Historical Society welcomes author Tom Piazza for a discussion of his latest novel. The program begins at 5:30 pm; tickets are $10 for BCHS members, $15 for nonmembers and can be purchased by using the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org. This event is sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Tom Piazza's twelve books include the novels "The Auburn Conference" and "City Of Refuge," the short-story collection "Blues and Trouble," the post-Katrina manifesto "Why New Orleans Matters," and the essay collection 0 Comments
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Applications Available for the Governor's Youth Advisory Council | 04:03PM / Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey signed Executive Order #617 establishing the Governor's Youth Advisory Council to advise the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and the entire administration on issues impacting Massachusetts, such as civic engagement, education, the environment, housing, and youth violence. Applications to join the Youth Advisory Council will be available through Oct. 14 for Massachusetts residents aged 16-21. "I've been so inspired by the young people I've met who have been making their voices heard and demanding more from their leaders on the most pressing issues facing Massachusetts. They deserve a seat at the 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Water Quality Notice| 08:02AM / Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Department of Public Services and Utilities shared the following update Tuesday regarding the water system involving the Ashley Treatment Plant causing discolored water in the south and east areas of Pittsfield. The source of the problem at the Ashley Treatment Plant has been identified. The reservoir outlet to the treatment plant experienced a sudden increase in turbidity levels, which exceeded the plant's processing capability. Due to the quick and efficient response from the city's Water Treatment and Distribution Crews, the issue has been contained and all water delivered to residents has remained within safe drinking 0 Comments
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Central Berkshire Shifts How it Addresses Student OffensesBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:18AM / Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Central Berkshire Regional School District is shifting the way it addresses student offenses. It will focus on restorative practices and away from exclusionary action, Assistant Superintendent Michael Henault told the School Committee at its last meeting. The implementation of a more consistent code of conduct was recommended to the district following an equity audit so that there are more accountable interventions and expectations. "We want everybody to feel like they're being treated fairly in all circumstances and this specifically is around discipline," Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis said. The document focuses on 0 Comments
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Marchetti, Krol Move on to November Election in PittsfieldBy Brittany Polito & Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
08:56PM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
John Krol, with his wife, Cara, is hoping to demonstrate the differences between he and his opponent over the coming weeks. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Tuesday's preliminary election has narrowed the mayoral field to Peter Marchetti and John Krol. And in Ward 2, Brittany Bandani and Alexander Blumin will face off and Ward 7 incumbent Anthony Maffuccio will be challenged by Rhonda Serre. It took less than 15 minutes after the polls closed for Pittsfield Community Television to air the unofficial results. Marchetti, the current council president, polled 2,248 votes to Krol's 1,807. Left out was Karen Kalinowsky, who earned about 15 percent of 0 Comments
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