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Pittsfield Man Facing Prison on Firearms, Drug Convictions| 06:30PM / Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man was found guilty on Wednesday on drug and firearms charges. A jury in Berkshire Superior Court convicted Jason McFadden, 43, on counts including illegal possession of a large capacity weapon and a firearm, possession of those weapons during commission of a felony, improper storage of firearms, and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. Possession of a large capacity firearm during the commission of a felony carries with it a potential sentence of life in prison, according to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office. McFadden was found not guilty on single counts of possession of a firearm during 0 Comments
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GD Mission Systems Union Rejects Contract, Negotiations ContinueBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:33PM / Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Union negotiations will continue at General Dynamics Mission Systems after a proposal was rejected by workers earlier this month.
A couple of weeks ago, the IUE-CWA Local 81255 membership voted not to accept a package negotiated between IUE-CWA and General Dynamics representatives.
Business agent James Mole reported that it was due to wages and benefits and that a strong majority of the membership voted "no."
Members are hoping to go back into negotiations later this week, as the union's five-year contract expires on Aug. 27.
There is no strike planned.
"As long as we feel there is going to be communications with the
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80 Years of Baker's Golf Commemorated by Lanesborough OfficialsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:59PM / Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | |
Debbie Storie is congratulated by the Select Board on Monday. LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Baker's Golf Center has been recognized for its long history of providing recreational fun to the town and beyond.
The Select Board presented owner Debbie Storie with a plaque on Monday to commemorate the golf center's 80-year anniversary.
"You do so much for our community," Chairman Michael Murphy said.
"Baker's Golf, staff, you yourself personally. So much for our community. This is just a small token of our appreciation in the hopes that you will continue to do this for another 80 years."
Baker's Golf offers 18 holes of miniature golf with
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Dalton Water District Gets Lead Service Line Project UpdateBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
10:59AM / Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Water Department has been working with Tighe & Bond on collecting data for the Lead Service Line Inventory Project. The engineering consultants have been building a database using the GIS (Geographical Information System) and developed a mailer that will be sent to water customers, Water Superintendent Bob Benlien said. Customers will be able to take a photo of their service line coming in and using a QR code they will be able to submit it along with information so the Water Department can get that information from their houses. The department has already paid one installment on the grant for approximately 0 Comments
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Box Lacrosse Team with Berkshire Flavor Heads to National ChampionshipBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
05:32AM / Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — As coach of Wahconah Regional High School's state championship boys lacrosse team last year, Joe O'Neill helped put Berkshire County on the map in the sport. But coaching "field lacrosse," as he calls it, was not even on his radar until fairly recently. "Wahconah lacrosse is the only field lacrosse I coach," O'Neill said this week. "I've been coaching box lacrosse for the last 12 years." This weekend, O'Neill will coach the Paper City Oaks into the North American Box Lacrosse League Championship in Chicago. The Holyoke-based squad earned the right to represent New England at the regional 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council OKs Ballot Question on Residency Requirement for Public Safety OfficialsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:48PM / Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Should public safety officials have to live in Pittsfield? Voters will have a chance to answer on the upcoming ballot.
Last week, the City Council voted to place a question on the Nov. 7 ballot that asks if the residency requirement for public safety management positions should be eliminated.
It passed 7-4 with Councilors at Large Peter White and Earl Persip III, Ward 3 Councilor Kevin Sherman, and Ward 7 Councilor Anthony Maffuccio in opposition.
The petitioner, Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren, leans toward keeping the residency requirement but wants voter input on the topic. It has been city policy since at least 1947.
"All of a sudden, it's
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NRG Energy Supports Farm Resiliency Fund with $10K Donation| 10:15AM / Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | |
BOSTON – NRG Energy, one of the leading energy suppliers and home services companies in Massachusetts, has announced a donation of $10,000 to the recently created Massachusetts Farm Resiliency Fund. The fund, which was launched to support central and Western Massachusetts farms damaged by last month's historic flooding, also aims to strengthen regional farm resiliency. The fund is administered by United Way of Central Massachusetts and supported by the Healey-Driscoll administration as well as private foundations and philanthropic organizations. "Supporting the communities where NRG's customers and employees live and work is a key pillar of NRG's 0 Comments
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Title Match-Ups Set in Giorgi Summer LeagueBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
09:35AM / Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Keiland Cross scored 38 points on Monday to lead Giardina and Bresett PC to a 91-80 win over Cold Hearts in the A Division semi-finals of the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League. Giardina and Bresett pulled away in the second half in the final of the league’s four semi-final matchups. The stage is set for the league finals this week, where Team DB will take on Giardina Bresett fo the A Division crown and Field and Field General Contracting will meet Central Radio for the B Division title. In Monday’s finale, Cold Hearts trailed by as many as 16 before rallying to get within seven when Tank Roberson (team-high 25 points) drove to 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Art Partnership Plans New Mural at 348 North St.| 08:33AM / Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Local artist Cara Petricca will paint an original mural this week on the north-facing side of 348 North St. (the alleyway facing St. Joseph's Church). Part of the Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership, the mural is funded by a MassDevelopment Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Creative Catalyst Grant. This mural and four others will be recognized on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the "Let It Shine! A Celebration of Public Art" event. This will include self-guided tours of the mural sites and a block party from noon to 6 at Palace Park, 116 North St., with musical headliner Sample The Cat. A Pittsfield native, 0 Comments
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Dalton Select Board Determines Two Dogs a NuisanceBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
08:22AM / Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board last week determined that two dogs housed at 109 Elmore Drive are a nuisance. The order requires owner Marisa Washburn to humanely restrain both her pug and Yorkshire terrier whenever they are outside of the home. Washburn, who attended the meeting, was issued two separate citations for not restraining her dogs but has not yet paid them. She was told to meet with the town clerk to set up a way to pay the fines. Since the beginning of May, Animal Control Officer Levi Lisi and police officers have responded to 14 calls from residents expressing their frustration that the dogs are roaming the neighborhood or in 0 Comments
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Holmes Road Bridge Expected to Open on FridayBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:48AM / Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After years of anticipation, the Holmes Road bridge is on schedule for a Friday reopening.
Earlier this month, the city reported that the contractor has been actively working on-site to ensure that this deadline is met. Bridge deck waterproofing was installed on Aug. 14 and paving followed.
Currently, pavement can be seen on the structure.
"We understand the inconveniences this DOT project has caused and deeply appreciate your patience during this work," an update on the city website reads.
The bridge was reduced to one lane for four years after being found structurally insufficient and in need of a $3.5 million replacement of the overpass structure.
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Minor Change to Dalton Landfill Project in the WorksBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
03:24PM / Monday, August 21, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Planning Board tentatively approved Citizens Energy's request for administrative approval of a "minor" change to the site plan during its meeting on Wednesday. To support the Warren Landfill solar project, Citizens Energy is interested in installing utility poles along the access road to interconnect the project to the electrical grid. Since the access road is public property, the board requested that the organization obtain written approval from the town attorney, the police chief, fire chief, and highway department. Once that is complete the building inspector can approve the permit. Board member Donald Davis 0 Comments
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