News and events in Pittsfield, Mass.
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Importance of CDBG Funds Highlighted At Pittsfield HearingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 02:08PM / Friday, March 01, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The need for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding is increasing but the budget is not. On Wednesday, the city hosted a hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Action Plan and input on fair housing. Many expressed gratitude for CDBG funding and emphasized its importance. Rosalind Kopfstein, chair of the Human Services Advisory Council, has been frustrated to see the number fluctuate over the years. She said it was "very very low" at this point. "The frustration is you give us the full amount that you're allowed to from the federal fund, but there's so many worthy organizations that really need more funding," she
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Work Underway at Pittsfield's Site 9By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 06:22PM / Thursday, February 29, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An army of construction vehicles can be seen cracking and crushing the surface of Site 9. "It's pretty amazing the amount of work that is going on over there," Business Development Manager Michael Coakley said to the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority on Thursday. "There is a lot of equipment they have and it's pretty great, 12 or 13 of those big huge construction pieces of equipment." Crews are working to excavate the area and bring fill over from another site by working in thirds, starting on the southern portion of the property and working towards the middle. The long-anticipated project took off earlier this year after a
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The Retired Investor: The Economics of Taylor SwiftBy Bill Schmick, 05:42PM / Thursday, February 29, 2024 | | At this point, few would question the economic impact that Taylor Swift has had on the world. The sheer level of spending the singer has triggered among consumers is breathtaking. The ripple effect of her business affairs has produced unexpected profits for many corporations and even countries worldwide. No wonder she is the only person from the world of entertainment to ever be on the cover of Time magazine. In my day, Michael Jackson was the pop star who took the world by storm. The "gloved one" was the record breaker in the music and entertainment business every week. He made millions for himself and others. But Taylor Swift, the "anti-hero" singer who has 0 Comments Read More >> |
Weekend Outlook: First Friday, Live Music, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff 12:06PM / Thursday, February 29, 2024 | | Berkshire County and the surrounding areas are having a variety of events this weekend including First Friday festivities, comedy, live music, and more. Editor's Pick First Friday Downtown North Adams Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Shake off the winter blues with this month's First Friday Festivities centered around the theme "Cabin Fever." The event features a variety of activities including local business bingo, girl scout cookie table, pizza and pajama party, live music, crafts, and more. More information here. Friday Dawn of the Divas Dance Party The Colonial Theatre, 0 Comments Read More >> |
Update: Upper North Street Remains Closed By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 08:07AM / Thursday, February 29, 2024 | |
Pittsfield Police report that Upper North Street at the Lanesborough Pittsfield line will be closed to all northbound and southbound traffic. Eversource estimates a possible road opening between 11 am and noon. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning in effect until 7 a.m. Thursday morning. Wind gusts are expected to reach 55mph. The City of Pittsfield and the Pittsfield Police Department warned residents of fallen trees and power lines, rain, potential snow, and flash freezing in social media posts Wednesday evening. "The Highway Department will be monitoring weather conditions and ready to treat icy surfaces as
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Pittsfield Restaurant Told to Do Better After Underage Drinking AllegationsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 05:25AM / Thursday, February 29, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — "You have to do a better job," a member of the Licensing Board said about a Merrill Rd. eatery after allegations of underage drinking. On Monday, the board filed a show cause hearing for El Habanero Mexican Grill after a December incident, but the owner was warned that future offenses will result in a liquor license suspension. "That's a really bad combination. Young people drinking, getting drunk, and driving. That's a bad scene so we have to take this seriously," Chair Thomas Campoli said. "By the same token, you haven't been before us." The restaurant received a seasonal all-alcohol restaurant 0 Comments Read More >> |
Marchetti Combines Third Thursday, Artswalk in New Downtown EventBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 12:15PM / Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Peter Marchetti is holding true to his administration's slogan "Be bold or go home” by combining two beloved downtown events. "I think we have to start celebrating what we're doing and shouting from the mountaintop of what we're doing. So this event will give people the opportunity to come back downtown to see the downtown,” he said. "We have probably said a few times ‘Hey, the Marchetti administration is going to be about be bold or go home,' We're going to make some bold changes. We're going to try to bring people to the downtown. I'm sure we're probably going to disgruntle a few 0 Comments Read More >> |
Daf Moby: A Voyage Through Melville's Talmud11:47AM / Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | | PITTSFILED, Mass. — There is a Jewish tradition of studying a single page of the Talmud every day until its completion. According to ta press release, this tradition is called Daf Yomi (Hebrew for "page of the day"). Because the Talmud is a multi-volume work of ancient law, narrative, and commentary, a full cycle of Daf Yomi takes about seven and a half years to complete. Jews from around the world who study the same page on the same day over this long period of time share a distinct sacred experience. Williams College professors, Jeffrey Israel and Eden Dekel wondered what would happen if they studied a page of Moby-Dick every day in the tradition 0 Comments Read More >> |
Pittsfield Announces a Matter of Balance Program10:51AM / Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield Health Department announced a new program "A Matter of Balance", a nationally recognized evidence-based fall prevention course designed by Maine Health. This four-week program is scheduled to take place on Mondays and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. at the Berkshire Athenaeum from March 4 to March 28. Participants are expected to attend both days, each week (a total of eight sessions) to complete the program. This program is designed for older adults who have concerns about falling and want to make changes to reduce the risks of falling. Participants will also learn how to increase strength and balance while setting goals for 0 Comments Read More >> |
Cable Advisory Committee to Hold Public Hearings08:01AM / Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Cable Advisory Committee will be hosting two public hearings. The first hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6 at 6:00p.m. and will take place at City Hall in the Council Chambers located at 70 Allen Street, Pittsfield. The second hearing is scheduled for Friday, March 8 at 10:00 a.m. and will take place via zoom. To participate in the March 8 meeting, participants will need to register in advance using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WJPBhDNqRaKd5KgdUMw7ig. After registering, they will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. At 0 Comments Read More >> |
Pittsfield Council Approves Public Services Monies After OversightBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 05:52AM / Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A nearly $49,000 prior year payment for debris removal was approved by the City Council on Tuesday after it "slipped through the cracks." An order authorizing $48,820 for the Department of Public Services to pay Northern Tree Services for debris clearance and restoration work after a March 2023 storm was approved. "Although I would agree that there should be a purchase order I think there is an explanation behind why there was not," Mayor Peter Marchetti said. The monies will pay Northern Tree Services for clearing trees and large tree limbs that were knocked down by a snowstorm on March 14, 2023. The work was done on 0 Comments Read More >> |
Second Chance Composting Comes to Pittsfield03:05PM / Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Second Chance Composting has recently brought their Residential Community Composting Program to Pittsfield. Memberships are open and ongoing for the 9 South Atlantic Avenue drop off location. The program runs continuously all year, through all 4 seasons. Memberships start at $9.99 per month, offering unlimited drop off of household food scraps to the location each month. Members save their food scraps at home, and at their convenience, bring them to 9 South Atlantic Avenue and drop their material into the tote. Members can come as little or as often as needed each month. Any and all food and food scraps are 0 Comments Read More >> |
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