News and events in Pittsfield, Mass.
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Governor Releases Readiness Plan to Protect Against Extreme Weather 12:01PM / Sunday, October 15, 2023 | | BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration released its Statewide Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan, known as ResilientMass. In total, the ResilientMass plan details 142 actions across state agencies that are tracked publicly at resilient.mass.gov. Key actions include establishing an Office of Climate Science, making the state building code more resilient, and updating MBTA design standards. "With ResilientMass, our administration is leading by example in preparing for mounting extreme weather events," said Governor Maura Healey. "This summer brought dangerous weather impacts to our communities, and the impacts have been devastating. 0 Comments Read More >> |
Berkshire East Named a 2023 Mass Save Climate Leader08:04AM / Sunday, October 15, 2023 | | CHARLEMONT, Mass. — Berkshire East Mountain Resort has been named a 2023 Climate Leader by the Sponsors of Mass Save. The award, given to 14 recipients, recognizes long-term energy efficiency commitment and dedication by leveraging the support and incentives the Mass Save program offers. "We are proud to live and work in the Commonwealth where we have a number of leaders to show us the pathway through decarbonization to a net zero future," said Tilak Subrahmanian, Vice President of Energy Efficiency and Electric Mobility at Eversource. "The Sponsors of Mass Save continue to see the strong efforts from this year's recipients and their dedication 0 Comments Read More >> |
Two Pittsfield Upperclassmen Given Academic Excellence AwardBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 04:47AM / Sunday, October 15, 2023 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two high school students, one from Taconic and one from Pittsfield High, were honored with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents' Certificate of Academic Excellence in front of the School Committee on Wednesday. PHS senior Joseph Weiner and Taconic senior Anna Potochevska were applauded for their dedication inside and outside of the classroom. The annual award is given to students who go above and beyond in academic achievement and community involvement. "We have two phenomenal students here this evening," Superintendent Joseph Curtis said. Weiner is ranked number one in his class of 179 0 Comments Read More >> |
Fitch-Hoose House Receives Another Painting Donation By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff 05:04PM / Saturday, October 14, 2023 | | DALTON, Mass. — The Fitch-Hoose House has received another George Hoose painting donation. The landscape painting was donated by Karen and Patricia Quinn, who discovered it while working on the Linda Gaffney estate. This is not the only donation that the Historical Commission has recently received. In September, the museum received a painting donation of an "Indian Head" by George Hoose. Since the museum was renovated in 2014, the commission has brought and continues to bring to life its scattered history, co-Chair Debora Kovacs said during a previous interview. The house museum has reunited members of the Hoose family with their 0 Comments Read More >> |
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 1604:00PM / Saturday, October 14, 2023 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Please be advised that the following road work is planned to take place starting Monday, Oct. 16: Monday, Oct. 16: Milling of Howe Road and Taylor Street Tuesday, Oct. 17: First course of paving on Rose Terrace & Howe Road Wednesday, Oct. 18: Milling of Hillcrest Avenue, Kenilworth Street and Barker Road (between Cadwell Road to Woodleigh Road) Thursday, Oct. 19: Top course of asphalt on Oakhill Road and Partridge Road Friday, Oct. 20: First course of paving Hillcrest Avenue, Barker Road and Kenilworth Street On-street parking is prohibited between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. This work is subject to change based on weather conditions. Use 0 Comments Read More >> |
Countywide Digital Equity Project Studies Pittsfield FirstBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 01:01PM / Saturday, October 14, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A countywide project aims to bridge the "digital divide" between populations. Pittsfield is the first of 14 local communities to participate in the digital equity planning project through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute and the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission. The focus is on digital equity, inclusion, and literacy with the hopeful outcome of equal access to technology that is essential for everyday life. "Digital equity is something we should all take seriously and take a step back and see what we can do to help out our community," Chief Information Officer Kevin Zawistowski said to the City Council on Tuesday. A
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State Promotes Inclusive Emergency Management For Those Living with Disabilities08:00AM / Saturday, October 14, 2023 | |
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize a partnership to strengthen access and equity throughout state and local emergency management. T The joint effort will elevate the unique needs of individuals with disabilities and medical conditions during each phase of emergency management, including planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 25 percent of adults in Massachusetts have a disability. Under the new agreement, MOD will serve as a subject matter expert to MEMA and
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Making the Loop | We had some free time this week to walk the 2-mile loop through the downtown. Here's a few of things that caught our eye. (In between taking photos, we were heel-toeing and arm-pumping as prescribed.)
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Let's Go Paperless | This is from Ward 6 Councilor John Krol's eblast today. His switch to digital immediately caught our attention. With the associated costs - nearly $4,000 a year for paper alone! - zipping councilors "the packet" (as we in the know like to call it) over the ether makes loads of sense.
Digital also means the average citizen gets far better access to these public documents than ever before. The city clerk's office has been diligent about posting meeting agendas and, where possible, relevant documents. So in terms of saving money and time and getting information out efficiently, digital is the way to go.
I would like to thank City Clerk Linda Tyer for agreeing to print out one less city council packet, as I have officially gone paperless for council meetings - which I hope will be a trend that can be extended throughout city government.
The bulky (and often, very bulky) city council packet that councilors use for a reference costs an average of $170 per meeting for paper alone. Add the additional costs of ink/toner, wear and tear on city hall copiers, and the time and energy of staff who put it all together - and a simple transition away from paper benefits everyone.
With the packet now fully digital in pdf form, all councilors, and everyone with an internet
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Berkshire Music School Kicks Off 2012 Classes With Open House | The open house featured a sample class, access to musical instruments, information for parents, refreshments ...and more than a few delighted squeals.
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January 29, 2011
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Dozens of youths, many of them under the age of 5, attended an open house at the Berkshire Music School Saturday, as the educational nonprofit enters its 70th year at its 30 Wendell Avenue home.
The open house featured a sample class, access to musical instruments, information for parents, refreshments... and more than a few delighted squeals, proving once again the inherent interest in making a joyful noise is not generational, and will never go out of style.
The open house featured a Music for Preschoolers class, designed to "children’s awareness of rhythm, ability to sing and move creatively to music," which |
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