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The Retired Investor: Betting on Elections Comes of AgeBy Bill Schmick,
03:57PM / Thursday, October 31, 2024 | |
Place your bets, ladies and gentlemen. The odds favor Trump right now, but anything can happen in the topsy-turvey world of online betting. That's right, presidents have now entered the list of what Americans can bet on alongside sports games, horse races, and blackjack. Last month, a federal District Court judge ruled that betting on election outcomes was neither unlawful nor considered gaming. The Commodities Futures Trading Commission had fought against this outcome claiming that this kind of betting could undermine confidence in elections and adversely affect election integrity. The ruling made election markets legal for the first time in 100 years. That set off a rush 0 Comments
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Berkshire Organizations Awarded Food Security Infrastructure Grants | 10:41AM / Thursday, October 31, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $24.6 million in grants to 163 Massachusetts food system enterprises, helping to sustain Massachusetts' food production and distribution sectors, while at the same time working to ensure that fresh, healthy, local food is available to all residents. In Berkshire County: Berkshire Grown: $102,888 Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education: $86,093 Fairfields Dairy Farm, LLC: $373,380 "The food system represents so much of what makes Massachusetts great," said Governor Maura Healey. "From our national leadership in cranberries and fisheries, to our dairy and maple 0 Comments
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Greylock Federal Promotes Assistant Vice President, Market Manager| 08:01AM / Thursday, October 31, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Becki Beron to Assistant Vice President, Market Manager. "Becki has been a valued and trusted part of our team for more than 16 years now," said Senior Vice President of Retail Services Robert Sims. "She's very well-respected and liked by our staff and the members, and I couldn't think of a better person for this role." In her role, Beron will coordinate and supervise the ongoing activities of a region that includes Greylock's Kellogg Street, Allendale and Lanesborough branch locations. She will supervise and serve the branch managers and assistant branch managers 0 Comments
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Lanesborough Select Board Decreases Bailey Road Speed LimitBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:23PM / Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | |
 LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Traveling 40 mph down a section of Bailey Road is no longer permitted.
The Select Board on Monday voted to change the "questionable" 40 mph zone to a 35 mph speed limit. Police Chief Robert Derksen came to the panel with the request, as there are currently three speed limits on the road.
It was hard to tell where the 35 mph and 40 mph speed zones were, he said, and there's a section that's 25 mph.
"From Route 7, there's a 25 mph zone and it also depends on what direction you're traveling so if you're traveling, I guess westbound towards Brody Mountain Road, it's 25, 35, and 40. At about Noppet Road is when it changes to
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Pittsfield Licensing Board Says Bar Responded Properly to MeleeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:54PM / Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Licensing Board feels the owners of Bei Tempi responded properly to an early October melee outside of the bar.
A show-cause hearing for the newly re-opened establishment's annual all-alcohol seven-day license was held on Monday. This came after police observed a 15 to 20-person incident outside the bar on Oct. 5. "I thought we'd see you again but not so soon. The issue for me is I believe that you inherited a problematic location," board member Jon Lifvergren said, referencing the establishment's past as the Crossroads Cafe.
Owner Elizabeth Zucco said this is a completely different establishment than Zucco's Family Restaurant.
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East Elm Pediatrics Joins BHS Provider Practices| 11:08AM / Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that East Elm Pediatrics has joined the BHS medical group. Effective Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, East Elm Pediatrics became Berkshire Health Pediatrics at East Elm, retaining the majority of the office staff and clinical care team. Dr. John C. Dallenbach will remain at the practice during the transition period. BHS is also in the process of actively recruiting new pediatric specialists to join the patient care team. "We are pleased to continue the dedicated care services that East Elm Pediatrics has provided through Berkshire Health Pediatrics at East Elm," said James Lederer, MD, 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Sees Over $300K for Digital EquityBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:35AM / Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The state has awarded more than $300,000 to six Berkshire communities for digital equity.
On Monday, the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative's Massachusetts Broadband Institute announced $1.33 million to communities as part of its new Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program.
Adams, Cheshire, Florida, Lanesborough, North Adams, and Pittsfield will receive a combined total of $310,332.53 in implementation grants. These support planning projects that focus on internet accessibility, public space modernization, device distribution and refurbishment, and digital literacy.
This is a part of the $1.33 million awarded to 19 cities and towns as they work
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Zebra Mussels Detected in PontoosucBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:26AM / Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city can't catch a break with zebra mussels over the last year. Still, officials hope the problem can be nipped in the bud.
On Friday, it was announced that eDNA of the invasive species was found in Pontoosuc Lake during regular monitoring conducted by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. At the same time, Onota Lake is undergoing a targeted preventive treatment for a pioneer zebra mussel infestation.
The public is asked to remove seasonal docks, mornings, and buoys from Pontoosuc Lake, inspect and wash boating or water equipment without watershed going into the water body or storm sewer, and dry boats and trailers in the sun for five days
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Springtime Start Set for Bel Air Dam RemovalBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:15PM / Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | |
Jennifer Doyle-Breen, project manager, explains the construction process to about 50 residents who attended the information session. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Bel Air Dam removal won't be an easy process but state officials promise it will be worth it.
About 50 people gathered at the Polish Falcon Club on Wednesday to hear details about the $20 million endeavor funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2025 and conclude at the end of 2026.
"What's about to happen with the Bel Air Dam is a big deal," state Rep. Tricia Farley Bouvier said. "It's going to be disruptive and our community is going to be better off
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State Fire Marshal: Brush Fire Warning | 10:39AM / Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | |
STOW, Mass.—With 47 active brush fires reported statewide, local and state officials are urging residents to use extra caution with any open flame or other heat source outdoors. Representatives from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, Department of Conservation & Recreation, Department of Fire Services, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, and Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts reminded residents that the ongoing weather conditions make dry leaves, dead vegetation, and other fuels extremely receptive to ignition. "The dry, sunny, breezy weather is great for recreation, but it also means that any outdoor fire will spread quickly and become very
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Pittsfield Community Bike Ride| 08:26AM / Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program, in partnership with the Berkshire Pike Path Council, announced a Community Bike Ride on Saturday, November 2 on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Participants are asked to arrive by 10:45 a.m. at the Crane Avenue parking lot. The bike ride will start at 11 a.m. Attendees are asked to bring their own bicycles and helmets are required for all riders. The route will include 4 miles, on the paved trail, to Whitney's Farm Market for a stop. The group will then travel back 4 miles, ending in the Crane Avenue parking lot. During the stop at Whitney's Farm Market, there will be 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 29| 01:21PM / Monday, October 28, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Be advised that the city’s street improvement work continues with the following schedule in place for Oct. 29 to Nov.1. Oct. 29: Milling of Curtis Terrace between Tyler St. and Springside Ave. Oct. 30: Finish milling and first course of paving of Curtis Terrace Oct. 31 and Nov. 1: Raise structures and install curbing on Curtis Terrace On-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Use caution when traveling on these roads. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions. 0 Comments
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