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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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Pittsfield Roadwork for Week of Aug. 21| 10:20AM / Monday, August 21, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following road work is planned to take place starting Monday, Aug. 21. Monday, Aug. 21: Paving first course of asphalt on Ann Drive and California Avenue Tuesday, Aug. 22, and Wednesday, Aug. 23: Paving first course of asphalt on Lakeway Drive, Allendale Road and Maryland Avenue Thursday, Aug. 24, and Friday, Aug. 25: Curbing installation on Almar Drive and Lakeway Drive In addition, between Aug. 21-24, structures will be raised on Ann Drive, Brookside Drive, Almar Drive and Lakeway Drive. This work will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. and is subject to change based on weather or other unexpected circumstances. On-street 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Senior Center Meet and Greet | 08:50AM / Monday, August 21, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Thursday, Aug 31 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm there will be a 55 and older meet and greet at the Senior Center located at 330 North St. Attendees can find out what is happening at the center as well as meet the center's program instructors. Mayoral candidates will also be present. There will be light refreshments, raffles, and music. 0 Comments
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Forum: Climate Preparedness Can Mean Energy SavingsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:39AM / Monday, August 21, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — New ways to reduce fossil fuel dependence in a cost effective way was the topic at a climate change preparedness forum earlier this month. The event was a collaboration between the town's Green Committee, the Stationery Factory, and Berkshire Regional Planning Commission. Massachusetts is leading the charge in energy efficiency, said panelist Sherdyl Fernandez-Aubert, an environmental and energy planner for Berkshire Regional Planning. Mass Save, a collaborative of the utilities and energy efficiency organizations, focuses on improving the "building envelope and energy efficiency" for rental, residential homes, and small 0 Comments
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Thunder Three-Peat, Kraken Win Title in Debut Season in BABLBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
04:52PM / Sunday, August 20, 2023 | |
 A back-and-forth championship series in the Berkshire Adult Baseball League’s 20-and-over division swung toward the Kraken on a big third-inning swing. In the 33-and-over division, the league’s best team continued to show why they earned that title by holding on late to take a 3-2 win and a series sweep. Seamus Morrison struck out five on Sunday morning in Dalton to lead the Berkshire Thunder to a 3-2 win over Tunnel City Freight as the Thunder finished the spring/summer season with a record of 18-0 and the program’s third straight BABL title. At Hoosac Valley High School, a three-run bomb by Corey Meczywor propelled the Northern Berkshire Kraken 0 Comments
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Newcomers Win Second Annual Pittsfield Soap Box DerbyBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
12:02PM / Sunday, August 20, 2023 | |
 Ava Garlington Saturday drives the Interprint team's car to victory in a heat of the Westside Soap Box Derby. PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Some self-described “nerdy” colleagues from Interprint took home the top prize on Saturday at the second annual Westside Super Soap Box Derby. Peter Garlington piloted the team’s vehicle to victory over the host Westside Legends squad in the adult final to bring home the gold on Robbins Avenue. “I’m from the design department,” Garlington said. “Some of the guys from the R&D side, but primarily two of us from design who are a little geeky and a little nerdy about things, decided to give it a 0 Comments
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Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure Federal Grants| 11:53AM / Sunday, August 20, 2023 | |
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $50 million in regular funding through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. States may now apply for grant assistance to fund projects that will help municipalities strengthen their stormwater collection systems against increasingly intense rain events made worse by the climate crisis and prevent contaminants from polluting waterways. The Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program will also ensure small and financially distressed communities receive grant assistance at 0 Comments
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Potash Pitches River Monsters to Win in BABL Series OpenerBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
04:00PM / Saturday, August 19, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. – Hunter Potash Saturday struck out 11 and allowed no earned runs in pitching the Housatonic River Monsters to a 4-3 win over the North County Kraken in the opening game of the Berkshire Adult Baseball League 20-and-over division Championship Series. The River Monsters can complete the defense of their 2022 title on Sunday at 10 a.m. when they face the Kraken in Game 2 of their best-of-three series at 10 a.m. at Hoosac Valley High School. A Kraken win on their home field on Sunday morning will set up a winner-take-all title game at about 1 p.m. In the league’s 33-and-over division on Saturday, the Berkshire Thunder came from behind late to earn 0 Comments
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DPU to Establish Process for Review of Municipal Aggregation Plans | 02:56PM / Saturday, August 19, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The state Department of Public Utilities opened an investigation to establish municipal aggregation guidelines, with the goal of creating a more efficient and streamlined process for cities and towns to establish municipal aggregation programs for their residents and businesses. The order opens an investigation, and includes proposed guidelines, as well as a proposed template municipal aggregation plan designed to aid municipalities in developing new municipal aggregation plans. As part of its investigation, the DPU proposes an expedited review process for certain municipalities that comply with the proposed template plan and specific provisions to help 0 Comments
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EPA Seeks Applicants For Environmental Justice Technical Assistance Grants| 10:11AM / Saturday, August 19, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) New England Region Office announced a?grant competition for an "Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center"?(EJ TCTAC).? The agency is offering this funding opportunity of up to $10 million to help communities and other environmental justice stakeholders in the New England states access federal assistance and resources to address environmental and energy justice concerns. EPA Region 1 includes the states of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, and 10 Tribes. "This grant opportunity will create a technical assistance center to empower
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