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Becket Athenaeum, Berkshire Pride Gets Mass Humanities Recovery Grant| 04:00PM / Friday, July 14, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mass Humanities, the Commonwealth's leading funder of humanities programs, announced that 35 organizations from Cape Cod to the Berkshires will receive grants totaling over $1.2 million, marking the largest single grant line in the history of the organization. In the Berkshires, Becket Athenaeum and Berkshire Pride received grants. The 2023 Staffing Recovery Grants deliver funding to non-profit organizations to sustain and expand the hours of current staff or to hire new staff in order to create, restore and grow humanities programs across the state. Awards ranged between $16,000 and $40,000 and benefit organizations with budgets of $500,000 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council Tackles Appointments, Financials, and Eversource RequestBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:04PM / Friday, July 14, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council went through thirteen agenda items in just under two hours on Tuesday. These included appointments, financial items, and the installation of electric infrastructure. Ward 2 Councilor Charles Kronick raised several concerns with appointments to the Charter Review Committee appointments, inciting a larger conversation. Yamila Badui, Michael McCarthy, Leah Reed, Brendan Sheran, William Travis, Catherine VanBramer, and Ward 6 Councilor Dina Lampiasi were voted into the committee. Kronick asked that each appointment be taken separately, claiming that there are conflicts of interest with others. He voted 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Sees Another Certified Mayoral Candidate, Ward and School Committee InterestBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:00PM / Friday, July 14, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city has another certified mayoral candidate and new interest in the wards and School Committee.
Councilor At Large Karen Kalinowsky has had her signatures certified after taking out papers last month. She had originally taken interest in returning to her seat at large but has dropped from that race to try for the city"s lead position.
So far, she and City Council President Peter Marchetti are the only certified mayoral candidates. John Krol, Craig Gaetani, and David Webber have also taken out papers.
Resident Daniel Miraglia has taken out papers for Ward 3 to run against Bill Tyer and Matthew Wrinn, who have both been certified.
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Pittsfield Main Pleads Guilty to Assault and Battery | 10:59AM / Friday, July 14, 2023 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — On Monday, July 10th Dylan Greene, age 22 of Pittsfield, pleaded guilty to indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older. The offense occurred in a residence in Adams on the evening of Jan 24, and the early morning hours of Jan 25. Greene was sentenced in Berkshire Superior Court by the Honorable Judge Agostini to: 2.5 years in the House of Corrections, 18 months direct with a balance suspended for 4 years; Probation on and after incarceration with the following conditions: Register as a sex offender with the Sex Offender Registry Board Attend sex offender treatment No direct contact with the victim Stay ways from the 0 Comments
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'Choose Your Subaru' Raffle Benefiting Homeless Animals| 08:21AM / Friday, July 14, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Humane Society and Haddad Subaru have launched their 11th annual "Choose Your Subaru" car raffle. "We're grateful to have had a partner like Haddad Subaru," said John Perreault, Executive Director of Berkshire Humane Society. "Not only do they help us raise tens of thousands of dollars each year for the car raffle, they underwrite an animal adoption each week for up to $2,600 annually and often choose us as one of their hometown charities in the Subaru Share the Love event. Thanks to them, we've place thousands of homeless animals and have helped thousands more stay in their homes with our community 0 Comments
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Adams-Cheshire Claims District 1 Little League CrownBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
08:37PM / Thursday, July 13, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass. – Brayden Durant Thursday cemented his place as the best Little Leaguer in Berkshire County this summer and earned a spot in the history of Adams-Cheshire baseball. Durant started the Don Gleason District 1 Championship Game with a one-out solo blast to center field and ended it with the 11th strikeout of his complete-game 2-0 win over the Pittsfield Americans. It marked the first time the district crown is going to the Adams or Cheshire communities since the then-Adams Little League won the title in 1991 and the first time a team other than the Pittsfield Little League American Division moved on to represent District 1 in sectional play since 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Dalton Day, Live Music, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:25PM / Thursday, July 13, 2023 | |
 There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including community events, concerts, an animation showing, and more. *Do you want your market or event included in the outlook? Email info@iberkshires.com. Editor’s Pick Dalton Day Senior Center, Dalton Time: 1 to 5 p.m The Dalton Cultural Council will be hosting its first "Dalton Day" event on Saturday, July 15 to celebrate the town's culture and community. During the event there will be around five or six town committees with tables to demonstrate the volunteer opportunities available. In addition, the Senior Center's lawn 0 Comments
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Man Arraigned on Multiple Charges After Pittsfield Assault | 10:40AM / Thursday, July 13, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, July 5, Justin T. Brady, age 47, was arraigned in Berkshire Superior Court in front of the Honorable Judge Agostini. Brady was arraigned on the following charges connected to the following dates: Dates of Offences: Jan 4, 2023, to March 4, 2023 Violation of a Restraining Order Date of Offence: March 5, 2023 Violation of a Restraining Order Date of Offense: May 9, 2023 Aggravated Assault and Battery, 2 counts Breaking and Entering Nighttime with Intent to Commit Felony Unarmed Burglary with Assault on Occupant Kidnapping Violation of a Restraining Order Intimidation of a Witness Reckless Endangerment of a 0 Comments
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MCLA, BIC Partner for MBA Program| 08:06AM / Thursday, July 13, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) are partnering on the Masters in Business Administration (MBA) program to enhance and expand experiences and career connections to prepare graduates for innovation-driven careers in the Berkshires and beyond. "It's incredible to see two major Berkshire County institutions come together to leverage the growth of MCLA's programming with the BIC advancement opportunities," said James Birge, MCLA President, and BIC Board Member. "I'm looking forward to the networking and educational opportunities this will provide for our MBA students and the 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Names New Marketing Executive| 08:00AM / Thursday, July 13, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (The Co-op) has appointed Ray E. Smith its Vice President, Marketing Director. In his new role, Smith will manage The Co-op's marketing efforts, media relations, and community outreach, ensuring the company's brand and image are communicated effectively across all platforms. Smith joins The Co-op after serving as the Administrative Director, Public Information Officer, Marketing Officer for Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) in Bennington, Vermont for the last nine years. While at SVHC, Smith received several marketing and communications awards, and was instrumental in opening up the northern Berkshire 0 Comments
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Saint Joseph Polish Picnic Returns this Sunday By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:02AM / Thursday, July 13, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— After a three-year hiatus from in-person celebrations, the Saint Joseph Polish Picnic is back this Sunday. From noon until 5 p.m. the lawn of the parish will once again be filled with music, dance, food, and children's festivities. All funds raised support the parish. The event has been going on for generations originating as a family community picnic at Holy Family Parish. When Holy Family closed St. Joseph took it over. Since it was established it has grown to be a beloved community tradition for all, volunteer John Arasimowicz said. "I remember as a kid in the 40s, the woman cooking and it 0 Comments
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Pittsfield May Query Voters on Police Chief Residency RequirementBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:57AM / Thursday, July 13, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council is considering asking voters, "Should public safety leaders be required to reside in Pittsfield?" On Tuesday, councilors unanimously referred Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren's request for a ballot question asking if the restriction that requires such management positions to live in the city should be eliminated to City Solicitor Stephen Pagnotta.
Pagnotta is expected to draft a question with clarifying language and return it to the body in August. He will also identify what a "yes" and "no" vote would entail.
The original motion was to approve Warren's petition but the panel amended it to be a referral
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