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Pittsfield Concom OKs Demo, Certificates of ComplianceBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:08PM / Sunday, July 16, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The conservation commission on Thursday OKed a West Housatonic Street demolition and issued several certificates of compliance. The panel issued a negative determination on a request for determination of applicability for the demolition of a commercial building at 108 West Housatonic Street, which is in a riverfront area associated with the west branch of the Housatonic River. Jeff Randall from Hill Engineers explained that the parcel was purchased in June for redevelopment. "Basically the applicant is looking to demolish this building, it's in pretty tough shape," he said. "Basically tear the building down, take the 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Man Arraigned on Drug, Gun Charges | 04:29PM / Sunday, July 16, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, July 5, Dana Hubbard, Jr., 35 of Pittsfield, was arraigned in Berkshire Superior Court for the following charges stemming from two separate offenses: July 8, 2022, Offense: Possession Heroin with intent to distribution, subsequent offense Possession Cocaine with intent to distribution, sub offense April 12, 2023, Offense: Possession of Heroin with intent to distribution, sub offense Possession of Cocaine with intent to distribution, sub offense Illegal Possession of Firearm Illegal Possession of Ammunition Illegal Possession of loaded Firearm Possession Firearm during commission of Felony Improper Storage of 0 Comments
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Massachusetts Nonprofit Network to Visit Berkshires Region| 10:54AM / Sunday, July 16, 2023 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires will host the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network at Ventfort Hall on Tuesday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual regional meeting brings together nonprofits from all subsectors to network and learn more about current advocacy efforts. "MNN is our voice in the State House," said Liana Toscanini, executive director of the Nonprofit Center. "We welcome their policy updates and the opportunity to ask questions about issues of importance to our nonprofit sector." The event is free to Berkshire nonprofits and includes lunch and a short tour of Ventfort Hall, a 0 Comments
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Pou Pitches Mass Destruction to CRA CrownBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
08:19AM / Sunday, July 16, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass. – There was not much separating the 16-and-under softball teams from the Rip City and Mass Destruction travel programs on Saturday night. But it was just enough to give Mass Destruction a Dalton CRA Invitational title and major bragging rights. “I feel like there’s been a lot of rivalry between us for a long time,” Amanda Pou said after throwing a two-hitter in a 2-0 win under the lights at Pine Grove Park. “A lot of players in transition. A lot of talk around the games and whatever. “We played them twice [this weekend] and beat them twice, and there’s a lot of girls on the other team I really love and I really 0 Comments
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Pittsfield American 11-Year-Olds Edged in Extra Innings in Sectional| 08:16AM / Sunday, July 16, 2023 | |
WESTFIELD, Mass. -- The Westfield Little League 11-year-old All-Stars Saturday rallied for three runs in the top of the sixth inning to tie the game and went on to an 7-6, eight-inning win over Pittsfield American in an elimination game in the Section 1 Tournament. The hosts and designated visiting team went into its last at bat trailing, 5-2, after Pittsfield American scored three times in the bottom of the fourth to break open a tie game. The Americans got runners to second and third with two out in the bottom of the sixth, but Westfield got out of the jam to send the game to extra innings. After a scoreless seventh, Westfield used the "ghost runner" to 0 Comments
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Berkshire Force 14s Rally to Win Dalton CRA TitleBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
08:16AM / Sunday, July 16, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass. – Just when the Berkshire Force 14-and-under softball team needed a lift, Isabella Williams delivered. Williams reached on a bunt single in the bottom of the fifth to ignite a five-run rally and send the Force on to a 12-7 win over the Lake Champlain Brewers in the title game of the Dalton CRA Invitational on Saturday. The Force went to the bottom of what was likely to be the game’s last inning due to time constraints – if it scored – coming off top of the fifth when an error helped the Brewers score four times to tie the game, 7-7. Williams, who also walked three times in her four plate appearances, laid down a beauty and raced to 0 Comments
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Man Charged After Allegedly Stealing from Berkshire Bank| 05:12AM / Sunday, July 16, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Tuesday, July 11, Angel Nunez, age 52 of Troy, NY, was arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court. Nunez was charged with the following: Larceny Over $1200 By False Presence Identity Fraud, 2 counts RMV Document, Forge/Misuse, 2 counts Attempt to Commit Crime The Honorable Judge Pasquariello set $15,000 cash bail. The Commonwealth requested a $25,000 cash bail. Defense requested $2,500 cash bail. Nunez was arrested on July 10 at approximately 3:20pm after Pittsfield Police were dispatched to Berkshire Bank for a report of a male attempting to make a cash withdrawal using fraudulent identification. While police were enroute, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Support Center Recognizes Three Individuals' Strides in Recovery and SuccessBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:02PM / Saturday, July 15, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Three individuals were celebrated for their strides in recovery and successes in life at the Pittsfield Community Justice Support Center on Friday. Lakarra Williams, Luis Ramirez, and William "Billy" Guzzo beamed with pride as they were applauded by friends, family members, and staff who help them along the journey. "This program has made me feel welcome right from walking in and it's everybody from the staff security guy to the gentleman that watches me pee in a cup," Guzzo said. "The support is phenomenal, and I don't think I would be where I am without you guys." Guzzo entered the center in 0 Comments
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BCC Signs Articulation Agreement for Dental Hygiene Program | 04:00PM / Saturday, July 15, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In response to a growing need for dental hygienists in Western Massachusetts, and to help attract students to the field, Berkshire Community College (BCC) has entered into an articulation agreement with Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). The agreement stipulates that BCC students may complete all 27 credits of their general education classes at BCC and are guaranteed a transfer of those credits to STCC towards an Associate in Science in Dental Hygiene degree, provided that students have earned a minimum grade of C in all equivalent courses. Once accepted into STCC, an additional 44 credits are required to complete the associate 0 Comments
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Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on New Construction in PittsfieldStaff Reports ,
12:21PM / Saturday, July 15, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity (CBHFH) invited Director of Administrative Services and Public Information Officer Catherine Van Bramer from the Mayor's office and the City of Pittsfield's Community Development Director Justine Dodds to a ceremonial groundbreaking at Habitat's new build site on Onota Street in Pittsfield. Habitat's community partner Walker Excavation has cleared the lot and will begin pouring the foundation. Thanks to the City of Pittsfield's Community Preservation Fund Grant and Mass Housing's Neighborhood Revitalization Grant, Habitat is building two 3-bedroom units on this site, and two more on 0 Comments
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Grant Opportunity to Enhance Environmental Justice in New England| 08:21AM / Saturday, July 15, 2023 | |
BOSTON (July 3, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Region 1 Office is announcing a grant competition for an "Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center" (EJ TCTAC) to help New England communities and other environmental justice stakeholders access federal technical assistance and resources to address environmental and energy justice concerns. EPA Region 1 includes the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and 10 Tribal Nations. In April of this year, the agency announced $177 million in investments for the creation of EJ TCTACs across the 0 Comments
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Pittsfield American 11-Year-Olds Win Elimination Game in Section 1 TourneyBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
07:57PM / Friday, July 14, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Jake Knauth went 2-for-3 with a double and a pair of RBIs, and the Pittsfield Little League American Division 11-year-old All-Stars stayed alive in the Section 1 tournament with a 16-1 win over Leominster on Friday night. The Americans scored early and often, putting the game out of reach with an eight-run second inning and ending it by scoring three runs in the bottom of the third. With the win, Pittsfield American stays alive in the double-elimination tournament’s loser’s bracket. It moves on to a road game on Saturday to stay alive in the tournament. Just like in the District 1 tournament, where the Americans bounced back from a 0 Comments
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