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Paronto Pitches Pittsfield Past Connecticut Champs| 12:20PM / Thursday, July 20, 2023 | |
 NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Connor Paronto struck out eight and allowed just two hits and no earned runs for the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14-year-old All-Stars in a 12-1 win over Waterford, Conn., on Thursday morning at the New England Championship. Paronto announced his presence in the bottom of the first with his team on top, 1-0. The Connecticut state champions used a single, a walk and an error to load the bases with two out, and Paronto got the next hitter on three straight strikes to end the inning. He went on to strand runners at the corners in the third inning with a fly ball to Brendan Socie, and he left two on in the fifth with an inning-ending groundout to first 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Man Arrested in Shooting Incident| 10:07AM / Thursday, July 20, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Pittsfield man is under arrest after allegedly discharging a firearm inside a vehicle. Ryan Starbird, 19, was injured in the incident along with another Pittsfield man who was in the vehicle with him. Both are currently being treated at Berkshire Medical Center for gunshot injuries. Police were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot in Berkshire Crossing around 2 a.m. on Thursday when a caller reported two people had been shot. Police did not disclose whether the caller was one of the injured or the name of the other adult. Officers provided medical aid to both men at the scene. Investigators located one shell casing 0 Comments
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Pittsfield's West Street Topic of Forum| 05:55AM / Thursday, July 20, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A community forum will take another look into the proposed changes for slowing traffic on West Street. The public meeting will be held in the Crosby Elementary School auditorium, 517 West St., on Monday, July 24, at 6 p.m. It is being hosted by he city's Department of Public Services, the Pittsfield Community Design Center and City Councilor Dina Lampiasi. An overview of the proposed changes for traffic-calming measures for West Street between Valentine Road and Government Drive will be provided. Attendees will also have an opportunity to share their thoughts and provide input on the project. Proposed improvements that were presented 0 Comments
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Hammill Hammers 4 Hits as Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14s Win Regional Opener| 08:36PM / Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | |
 NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Andrew Hammill went 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles and seven RBIs Wednesday to lead the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14-year-old All-Stars to a 20-8 win over Maine champion Tri-County in the New England Championships. Pittsfield put the game away with a six-run top of the sixth inning to make a winner of Cam Hillard, who allowed five earned runs in 3 and two-thirds innings on the mound. Noah Arnold finished up on the hill, allowing one earned run in 2 and a third innings. Jackson Almeida, Eddie Ferris and Connor Paronto each had three hits in a 23-hit attack for Pittsfield, which went through five Tri-County pitchers. Pittsfield (1-0) 0 Comments
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Jimmy Bernardo Memorial Ride Set Aug. 5| 03:17PM / Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Kids' Place and Violence Prevention Center hosts the 28th Annual Jimmy's Ride on Saturday, Aug. 5. The ride starts at Kids' Place, 63 Wendell Ave., with registration at 8:30 a.m. and kickstands going up at 11. Rider registration is $25. The hourlong ride crosses into New York State via Routes 20 and 22, back into Massachusetts on Routes 2 and 7, and ends at Tavern at the A, 303 Crane Ave., for Jimmy's After Party The free afterparty starts at noon with live music by Justin and Rizo, The Pug and John Show, and Holly Slade, and a 50/50 raffle, food and drink for purchase. All proceeds support Kids' 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs Summer, Fall EventsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:56PM / Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Parks Commission on Tuesday night OK'd a number of summer and fall events on city recreation properties. After a lightning strike started a fire in the steeple at Price Memorial AME Zion Church last month, the panel voted to allow the congregation to use the Westside Riverway Park for worship services on Sundays until Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Park, Open Space and Natural Resource Program Manager James McGrath explained that the church almost immediately reached out to the city asking to use the space and he worked with the chairman to get approvals in place.
"I think this is really appropriate for us," he said. "The park is in the
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These Are the Tenant Perks When Renting in the Berkshires| 02:02PM / Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | |
 In the realm of renting, not all locales are created equal. As any seasoned renter would affirm, the laws, regulations, and rental market conditions can vary widely from one place to another, making some areas notably more appealing to tenants than others. A prominent example of such a desirable rental oasis is the Berkshires. Nestled in the panoramic landscapes of Western Massachusetts, the Berkshires stand as an emblem of serenity and community, coupled with a rich cultural tapestry. However, beyond its scenic beauty and vibrant lifestyle, the Berkshires extend a suite of unique advantages to those who choose to call it home as renters. These benefits aren't merely 0 Comments
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New Berkshires ABA Basketball Franchise Holds Tryouts this WeekendBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
11:56AM / Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The largest professional sports league in the world is coming to the Berkshires, and the league’s newest owner is looking to find local talent to fill out his roster. Ellis Green acquired a franchise in the American Basketball Association with hopes of giving players a chance “to express their love and dedication to the game.” This weekend at the Berkshire Family YMCA, aspiring pros will have a chance to prove their skills and earn a spot on the Berkshire Mountaineers, who are set to launch their inaugural season this fall. Tryouts are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 292 North St. facility. The 0 Comments
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Downtown Pittsfield Announces Photo Challenge| 03:51PM / Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield Inc. is once again holding the Pittsfield Photo Challenge to find the photo that best captures why downtown Pittsfield is the "Heart of the Berkshires." Entrants are encouraged to capture photos that showcase the beauty and personality of downtown Pittsfield, keeping in mind the theme. Creativity is encouraged. The first-place winner, as determined by a panel of local judges, will have their photo featured in Pittsfield's 2024 Downtown Guide and a Downtown Pittsfield Inc. social marketing campaign. The two top winners will take home a prize package donated by local downtown businesses including artist 0 Comments
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Dalton Approves Warren Farm Solar EasementBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
03:10PM / Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The easement for Warren Farm Solar LLC was approved during the Select Board meeting Monday night. Citizens Energy, a non-profit energy company, is planning a 13-acre solar farm off Bridle Road. An easement was agreed upon following several negotiations between the town and Citizens Energy's lawyers, Town Manager Tom Hutcheson said. Department of Public Works Edward Hall and everyone involved with the special permit was also involved in the agreement and approved of it. The easement grants the nonprofit unobstructed access between Bridle Road and the farm's landfill, located off Park Street Extension, outside of the 0 Comments
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Northampton Fire Chief Named State Fire Marshal| 12:41PM / Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | |
Chief Jon M. Davine BOSTON — Northampton Fire Chief Jon M. Davine, who has nearly 25 years of experience as a firefighter, has been selected as the next state fire marshal. By statute, the authority for selecting the state fire marshal rests with the eight-member Fire Service Commission. Davine, who has been chief of Northampton Fire Rescue since 2020, was selected by the commission at its June 15 meeting and will assume his new position on July 31. He succeeds outgoing State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, who has served since 2016. Ostroskey was previously the fire chief in Uxbridge and former deputy director of the Statewide Emergency Telecommunications 0 Comments
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Tea & Talk at Ventfort Hall Focuses on Peters Family| 08:51AM / Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | |
 LENOX, Mass. — Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum hosts Carol Lindsay, who will discuss her third great-grandfather, Leonard Constance Peters, who was instrumental in the development of Lenox, on Tuesday, July 25, at 4 p.m. A tea will follow her presentation "L.C. Peters: From Immigrant to Pillar of the Community." Lindsay will review L.C. Peters' familial ties in Kennington and Kent, England, and the influence his father had on him and his brothers. She will discuss his immigration to the United States with a timeline of his travels, work history and settling in Lenox, showing images of important documents as well as his incredible 0 Comments
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