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Alcohol Control Commission Holds Seminar for Pittsfield LicenseesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:56PM / Saturday, September 21, 2024 | |
ABCC's Executive Director Ralph Sacramone updates licenseholders on regulations and solutions. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City restaurateurs gathered in Council Chambers on Wednesday for a refresher on alcohol regulations straight from the source.
The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission held a mandatory seminar that covered topics ranging from liquor license changes to fair labor standards.
"Today is an opportunity for us to give you the information you need to be successful," Executive Director Ralph Sacramone said.
"Then also on top of it, give you solutions and what actions you are going to take."
He said Pittsfield has leaders who are
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MassWildlife: Fall Outdoor Safety Tips| 11:44AM / Saturday, September 21, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The return of cooler weather means many Massachusetts sportsmen and women will head into the woods for the fall 2024 hunting season. Massachusetts residents may be wondering where and when hunting will be taking place this fall. Early Canada goose hunting began on September 2, black bear hunting season opened statewide on Sept. 3, while pheasant hunting season opens Oct.19. Archery deer and turkey hunting seasons begin statewide on Oct. 7. Click here to review a summary of all hunting seasons and migratory game bird hunting seasons. Hunting on Sunday is not permitted in Massachusetts. Many public lands are open to hunting
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Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Renamed to 'MassAbility' | 08:00AM / Saturday, September 21, 2024 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey signed legislation that renames the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to MassAbility. Governor Healey filed this bill last year to reflect the administration's goal of expanding the agency's reach and ushering in a new, more inclusive model for disability career services and independent living. The legislation also removes outdated terms from the general laws like "handicap," "handicapped," and "retarded," replacing them with "barrier," "person with a disability," and person with an "intellectual disability." "Words matter. This legislation ensures that the 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Daytime Paving Operations on Merrill Road| 04:00PM / Friday, September 20, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that daytime paving operations will be taking place on Merrill Road (Route 9) in Pittsfield. Paving will take place from the intersection of East Street to the intersection of Junction Road. Work will begin on Monday, Sept. 23, and continue through Friday, Sept. 27, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Lane closures and lane shifts will be in place during work hours. Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. Drivers traveling through the affected area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. All 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Fed's Half-Point Rate Cut Surprised MarketsBy Bill Schmick,
03:08PM / Friday, September 20, 2024 | |
The Federal Reserve Bank's half-point interest rate cut surprised investors and traders alike this week. The central bank also indicated that the markets could expect more of the same in the months ahead. The main three averages soared on the news on Thursday and into Friday. New highs went a long way in dispelling my fears that the last two weeks of September would be rocky. The giant-sized rate cut may have at least delayed the downside that usually accompanies this seasonal period in the stock market. It was the first FOMC meeting in a long time where Fed watchers were unsure how much the central bank would lower rates. Historically, a 25-basis point move would be the 0 Comments
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Free community college a boon for students, workforce and local economyLinda Clairmont & Lori Moon , Guest Column
02:31PM / Friday, September 20, 2024 | |
 It's no secret that the rising cost of college tuition, together with unprecedented increases in the cost of living, creates a barrier for many people seeking to better themselves through higher education. It's also no secret that this barrier can be even harder to overcome for historically marginalized people. At Berkshire Community College (BCC), we strive every day to break barriers and make quality education accessible to all. Thanks to two programs launched by the Commonwealth, MassReconnect and MassEducate, getting an associate degree or certificate at BCC is more accessible than ever. The programs can provide free tuition and fees, and even an allowance for books, to 0 Comments
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WIC Celebrates 50 Years of Women, Children AssistanceBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:41PM / Friday, September 20, 2024 | |
The program, administered by Berkshire Health Systems, is serving about 1,700 in Central and North Berkshire County. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — WIC has supported mothers and children facing food insecurity for 50 years.
On Wednesday, the Berkshire North Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program celebrated the milestone with an open house at 510 North St. A grant-funded program of Berkshire Health Systems, it currently serves 1,740 people from Central and Northern Berkshire County.
"We are a staple in our community," Program Director Melissa King said.
"We support nutritional foods for our participants but we also are a community partner. We make sure
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AAU Basketball Team Wins Five Tourneys This SummerCommunity submission,
12:18PM / Friday, September 20, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Berkshire Boys and Girls Club AAU boys sixth-grade basketball team is coming off a successful summer season in which it won five tournament championships throughout New England and Upstate New York. The team includes players from the Pittsfield and Dalton area. It won five tournaments in its own age group and went 1-2 in a seventh-/eighth-grade division, beating a team of seventh-graders from Connecticut. The team’s greatest feat was defeating squads from Boston, Connecticut and Brooklyn, N.Y., to win its final tournament of the season, the BasketBull Summer Tip-Off. Coach Michael Balcom credits the success of the program to 0 Comments
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BEAT Awarded Funding for a Community Commercial Dishwasher| 10:44AM / Friday, September 20, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Zero Waste Initiative (BZWI), a program of Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT), has been selected as a recipient of one of Mass DEP's Reduce, Reuse Repair Micro-Grants. The award will be used to purchase and install a commercial dishwasher at BEAT's Environmental Leadership and Education Center, located in Pittsfield, as well as to purchase supplies for a stock of at least 100 reusable place settings, including plates, bowls, silverware, glasses, coffee mugs and tea cups, and some serving dishes and utensils. The dishwasher will be used by BEAT and BZWI to sanitize all dishwares used at BEAT events, both those held at 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Announces Homebound Vaccinations for Residents| 08:00AM / Friday, September 20, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield Health Department announces flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for Pittsfield residents who are homebound (cannot leave home without considerable and taxing effort, or where it is medically inadvisable). People should speak with their physicians to see if they should also get a pneumonia or RSV vaccination. These vaccinations are the best way to prevent and/or reduce serious illness and hospitalization. Vaccination is also a key step in preventing family and friends who are at high risk for serious illness from getting sick as well. Homebound residents who are seeking flu and COVID-19 vaccinations should call the Pittsfield Health 0 Comments
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Taconic Track Closing For Repairs, Spring Completion SetBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:34AM / Friday, September 20, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Work will soon begin on Taconic High School's track that has been cited as an "accident waiting to happen."
On Thursday, the city announced that the track will be closed to all users starting Monday. It is slated to reopen in late spring with a new surface and other elements for a better user experience.
It is a popular spot for walkers and runners of all ages but is not the only rubberized track in the city, as there is another one at the Belanger Youth Athletic Facility at the corner of Newell and East Streets.
The project will cost about $1.625 million and is funded through local and federal monies. This includes $1.38 million in city capital
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Dalton Mulls Over Proposed Sign PolicyBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:15AM / Friday, September 20, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The town is considering establishing a sign policy that would restrict the posting of certain signs on town property. During the Select Board meeting last week, Town Manager Thomas Hutcheson presented the proposed policy on "Political Signs on Town Property." The policy draft defines "political" as anything related to elections or voting. It proposes prohibiting all signs of that nature, such as political campaigns, issues, or events, from being posted on town property. Select Board members expressed concerns about the proposed policy, including its language and impact on free speech. The board directed the town 0 Comments
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