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Lafayette Trail Marker Unveiled at CRABy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:33PM / Saturday, November 30, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — In 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette made his way across the state of Massachusetts, passing through the Berkshires as he completed a tour of the young country. Several towns have markers noting his historic passage and Dalton is now included. On Veterans Day, local officials, Historical Commission members, and others gathered in front of the Community Recreation Association for the unveiling of the marker. The sign highlights how, on June 13, 1825, Lafayette was welcomed into Dalton at Nelson's coffee house while passing from Pittsfield to Boston. "The sign highlights the rich history and significance of the trail, 0 Comments
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ABCC Kicks Off 'Operation Safe Holidays'| 04:16PM / Saturday, November 30, 2024 | |
BOSTON — To ensure safety for everyone in Massachusetts during the holidays, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) will be conducting alcohol enforcement at local bars in Massachusetts cities and towns from Thanksgiving Eve through New Year's Eve. In doing so, the ABCC hopes to prevent accidents caused by impaired driving and other alcohol-related harm that often occurs at this time of year. The ABCC will work with municipal police departments and focus enforcement efforts at bars that have been identified as the last to sell alcohol to a convicted drunk driver and other high-risk locations. "It is extremely important to deter bars from over-serving 0 Comments
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Eversource Holiday Energy Efficiency Tips | 01:02PM / Saturday, November 30, 2024 | |
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — With the holiday season, neighborhoods are starting to twinkle with festive light displays inside and out. Eversource is reminding customers about some ways to get in the holiday spirit while conserving energy, saving money and staying safe. "Festive decorations and flickering lights really help to usher in the excitement of the holiday season – celebrations, gift-giving and spending time with loved ones," said Eversource Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Penni Conner. "Whether you prefer thousands of imported twinkle lights or traditional candles in the window to set a cheerful holiday mood, we don’t want 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Lights Christmas Tree Dec. 6By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:34PM / Saturday, November 30, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 'Tis the season! The city will light its permanent Christmas tree for the second time in early December.
The Parks Commission last week approved the annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 6, beginning at 6 p.m. It will include warm beverages, pictures with the Grinch, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
"It will have all the fun annual tradition things we usually do. Santa will come on a fire truck, hot cocoa will be available," Park, Open Space and Natural Resource Program Manager James McGrath said.
"We are working with the Girl Scouts this year. They're going to have a table on Park Square. We're going to be asking for
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MassRMV Urges residents to Plan Ahead for REAL ID Compliance | 08:02AM / Saturday, November 30, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is reminding residents that beginning May 7, 2025, anyone traveling by plane domestically or entering certain federal facilities will need a Registry-issued REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ID, or a valid passport. The Registry is strongly encouraging everyone seeking a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card to go online now at Mass.Gov/REALID to learn what documents are needed for a required in-person appointment. Appointments are available right now. Customers who already have a compliant credential may renew online as long as they have not had a name change. The fee to obtain or renew a REAL
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Create an Ad: Mike's Maytag Home Appliance CenterBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:41PM / Friday, November 29, 2024 | |
MIchael Spelman with Morris fourth-graders Irene Collins, Hailey Bleser and Grace McMeekin, whose ads were selected as best advertising his business. They are joined by the school's therapy dog, Shadow. LENOX, Mass. — Morris Elementary School fourth-graders in Pamela Codey's class participated in our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series. We contacted Berkshire County teachers and asked their students to help create an ad for our sponsors and the community delivered. For the next 10 months, we will showcase ads made by our creative next generation. This month, students showcased Mike's Maytag's pet-friendly washing machine and drawer and 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Holiday Cheer Lead Stocks HigherBy Bill Schmick,
03:49PM / Friday, November 29, 2024 | |
Scott Bessant at Treasury, threats of day-one tariffs on trading partners, and calls for another end-of-year rally buoyed markets. It is a seasonally bullish time for the equity markets with Christmas around the corner. By now, you have probably heard that hedge fund manager Bessant will take the reins at the U.S. Treasury in January. Markets cheered that news. Most market participants believe Bessant is the man best suited for that post. Investors hope he will be market-friendly and a voice of moderation in the new Trump administration. But before Bessant or anyone else gets carried away with the idea that Trump has lost that loving feeling he has for tariff diplomacy, think 0 Comments
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Dalton Fire District Holding Special Town Meeting Dec. 3By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:54AM / Friday, November 29, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District will hold a special town meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Stationary Factory to appropriate funds for the purchase of an ambulance. The district is requesting the voters authorize borrowing up to $350,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance and any costs related to the purchase. During a meeting at the beginning of November, interim Fire Chief Chris Cachat informed the Board of Water Commissioners that an ambulance had unexpectedly become available. The board was previously informed that ambulance purveyors told ambulance committee members that the projected cost of an ambulance is about $450,000 to $500,000 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Cost of College Pulls Students Southby Bill Schmick,
04:34PM / Thursday, November 28, 2024 | |
As the cost to attend several Ivy League colleges approaches $90,000 per year, applications to obtain a college degree below the Mason-Dixon line have skyrocketed. But let's not focus on the most expensive schools like Princeton and Harvard. The average tuition price across all the Ivy League colleges is almost $65,000 annually. Many Southern colleges charge substantially less with pricing ranging from $30,000 to $49,999 per year. However, college costs go beyond the tuition and fees charged at schools. The costs are increased by several additional factors such as living expenses, graduate outcomes, and financial aid. In these areas, southern schools also win since 0 Comments
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Big Y in Providing Meals to Those in Need This Holiday Season| 08:09AM / Thursday, November 28, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Big Y's annual Sack Hunger campaign provides funds for the four food banks within their two-state marketing area. In turn, these food banks support local soup kitchens, food pantries, senior food programs, day care centers and many others through 2100-member agencies that they assist every day. Their goal is to maximize access to nutritious food and other resources to help ensure food security for those at risk of hunger. These four food banks are The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Worcester County Food Bank, Greater Boston Food Bank and Connecticut Food Share. For a $5 donation, customers can support Sack Hunger from any register at Big 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Adopts Surveillance Tech Oversight OrdinanceBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:09PM / Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— After two years of preparation, the City Council has adopted a surveillance technology ordinance regarding police body cameras and other equipment.
On Tuesday, a petition from Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren amending the City Code by adding Chapter 18 ½, Surveillance Technology Oversight, was approved. Warren has championed this effort since 2022— before a five-year contract with body and dash cams was approved.
The ordinance will take effect 180 days after its adoption.
It is based on the Town of Amherst's modified version of the City of Cambridge Ordinance that uses an American Civil Liberties Union model for community control
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State Fire Marshal: Serve Up Safety on Thanksgiving| 11:14AM / Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | |
STOW, Mass. — State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is asking residents to practice fire safety in the kitchen on the number one day for home fires in Massachusetts. "There are about twice as many fires on Thanksgiving as on the next-closest day, and almost all of them start with unsafe cooking," said State Fire Marshal Davine. "Don’t let a fire ruin this special day with your family and loved ones. Practice fire safety when cooking and heating your home, and be sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms that can alert you to danger." Thanksgiving Cooking Fires There were 705 Thanksgiving Day residential fires in Massachusetts from 2019 to 2023.
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