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Government Briefs: EV Funding, MassReconnect Results| 05:01PM / Friday, July 12, 2024 | |
The following is a roundup of state and federal announcements and programs this week. • Members of the state's congressional delegation have announced $60 million in funding for commnities to transition to low- or zero-emission buses. This is expected to reduce transit systems' reliance on fossil fuels, and reduce diesel-related air pollution along major transit corridors for Black, brown, and low-income communities that disproportionately bear environmental health burdens from transportation emissions. Some $40 million of the funding goes to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for battery-powered buses; the MBTA was awarded $116 million in 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Inflation Data Boosts MarketsBy Bill Schmick,
04:51PM / Friday, July 12, 2024 | |
The Consumer Price Index was cooler than expected in June, while the Producer Price Index was warmer. Equity traders responded by selling winners and buying losers. CPI inflation fell further than most expected as easing prices for gasoline and other staples like food and new lease rents cooled dramatically. That information might help the level of anxiety people are feeling about inflation. It appears that the price points of most staples have finally flattened out year-over-year instead of constantly going up as they have for the last few years. Countering that good news, wholesale prices climbed 0.2 percent last month led by prices for services, which offset a decline 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Meeting on West St. Traffic Calming Project| 08:05AM / Friday, July 12, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Public Services will be hosting a public meeting on July 18 at 6 p.m. at the Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue in the auditorium, to provide an update on the planned improvements to West Street, focusing on the area between Francis Avenue and Backman Avenue. As part of the meeting, the following will be discussed: The addition of a signal to the intersection of West Street and Francis Avenue intersection is proposed to become signalized to make it safer and easier to navigate. Adjusting lanes to a uniform standard width to naturally encourage appropriate driving speeds. Repaving the road 0 Comments
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Additional Office Space Sought for Pittsfield PoliceBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:24AM / Friday, July 12, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is seeking more office space for the Pittsfield Police Department outside of its aged station. A request for proposals for office building acquisition to house police personnel was made available on June 12 and bidding will open on July 16. It calls for 12,000 square feet of move-in ready space. "The age of the structure" and the Police Department's evolution over the years led to the RFP, according to Catherine VanBramer, Mayor Peter Marchetti's director of administrative services and public information officer. The current station has long been described as being inadequate, for having out-of-date facilities, not 0 Comments
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Post 68 Juniors Top East Longmeadow| 09:47PM / Thursday, July 11, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Matt Egan went 2-for-3 with a triple, a double and three RBIs Thursday to lead the Pittsfield Post 68 Juniors to an 11-1 win over East Longmeadow Post 293 in American Legion Baseball on Buddy Pellerin Field. Simon Mele struck out eight and did not allow a hit in four innings of work on the mound. Egan struck out a pair in a scoreless fifth inning to lockdown the mercy rule win. Mele tripled, and Ethan O'Donnell and Jack Farkas each doubled in a six hit attack for Post 68, which made the most of five East Longmeadow errors. Pittsfield (11-2) is at North Adams Post 125 on Saturday. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Little Leaguers Claim District 1 CrownBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
09:40PM / Thursday, July 11, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Mike Ressler was unhittable on the mound, and the Pittsfield Little League All-Stars completed a convincing run through the Don Gleason District 1 Tournament with a 19-0 win over Dalton-Hinsdale on Thursday. Pittsfield was every bit as good as expected in its first season since merging the city’s two Little League divisions. But its coach was quick to point out that the tournament runners-up were far better than the final score indicated. “Everything your coach said about you is spot on,” Pittsfield skipper Ty Perrault said during the postgame ceremony. “It was just a great effort. The positivity of the players and the 0 Comments
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Paronto Pitches Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16s Back to New England RegionalBy Leland Barnes, iBerkshires.com Sports
08:55PM / Thursday, July 11, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD , Mass. — Connor Paronto led the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars past Westfield with a dominant pitching performance, going the distance in a 10-0 win ended by the mercy rule on Thursday. The win gave Pittsfield a 2-0 sweep of the best-of-three Western Massachusetts State Tournament and sends it on to the New England Regional. Fans at Deming Park Thursday got to see a partial double-header. The evening started with the resumption of Game 1 of the championship series, which ended due to darkness on Wednesday with the teams tied, 1-1, after eight innings. Cam Hillard and Eddie Ferris combined to pitch the eight innings on Wednesday. 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Tariffs Can Only Do So MuchBy Bill Schmick,
05:40PM / Thursday, July 11, 2024 | |
Tariffs in America have been used to accomplish specific goals throughout history. Until the Civil War, tariffs were a revenue generator for the government. After the Civil War, they were used to protect U.S. industries and during the Great Depression, tariffs evolved as a negotiating tool between nations, especially after World War II. In the postwar years, tariffs built stronger trade relations between nations. Reciprocity rather than protectionism or revenue was the guiding principle behind our trade negotiations with other countries and economic regions. That idea still holds sway under certain circumstances, but tariffs have become an offensive policy tool as well. I 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Accepting Applications for Citizens Academy| 08:00AM / Thursday, July 11, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Applications are now being accepted for the City of Pittsfield's Citizens Academy, which will begin in late August. The Citizens Academy, a 12-week program, is designed to help community members understand the operations of local government. Participants will gain awareness on the various functions of city departments within municipal government, tour designated locations, and engage in breakout activities. Attendees also will learn more about service opportunities available within local government. "We have seen continuous growth of this academy throughout the years and 95 community members who have participated to date," 0 Comments
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Dalton Water Commissioners Approve Ambulance AgreementsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:36AM / Thursday, July 11, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Water Commissioners approved ambulance intercept agreements with Lanesborough, Hinsdale, and Windsor during its meeting in June. These agreements allow the Fire Department's advanced life support ambulance to assist other departments' basic life support ambulances. Advanced life support is the highest level of care a department can provide. It can include pushing drugs and cardiac issues, among other conditions, Fire Chief Christian Tobin said. "We're the only ones kind of here and in the neighborhood, and so we assist other departments when they have everything from anaphylaxis to cardiac issues," he 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council Paves Way for East Street ReconstructionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:12AM / Thursday, July 11, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council approved multiple property easements for the state's reconstruction of East Street, paving the way for construction next year.
This includes takings of 12 permanent easements, 14 temporary easements, and two layout alterations and permanent parcel takings for the reconstruction project led by the state Department of Transportation.
A total of $10,000 will be paid out to property owners for permanent easements, with 765 East Street LLC receiving almost $4,000 for two parcels of land. Temporary easements will cost more than $73,000, with 765 East Street LLC reviewing the largest award of more than $11,600.
There is also $1,680 in damage
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Pittsfield, Westfield Babe Ruth 16s Tied in First Game of Title Series| 09:56PM / Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | |
 WESTFIELD, Mass. – The Pittsfield and Westfield 16-and-under Babe Ruth All-Stars Wednesday were tied, 1-1, after eight innings when darkness forced a suspension of their game in the Western Mass State Tournament. Pittsfield and Westfield will play the conclusion of the game on Thursday at 5 p.m. at Deming Park and then play the regularly scheduled Game 2 of their best-of-three series. On Wednesday, Connor Paronto hit a two-out single, stole second base, moved up on a passed ball and scored on Eddie Ferris’ single to give Pittsfield a 1-0 lead in the top of the third. Westfield came back and scored a run in the bottom of the inning, and the teams stayed tied 0 Comments
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