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Candidates for Central Berkshire Superintendent All LocalBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:32AM / Friday, March 14, 2025 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — Central Berkshire Regional School Committee won't have to go far to find a new superintendent. The four finalists for the post are all from Berkshire County. They are Michael Henault, current assistant superintendent for Central Berkshire; John Franzoni, superintendent of the Northern Berkshire School Union; and Matthew Bishop, interim deputy superintendent for the Pittsfield Public Schools. Timothy Callahan, assistant superintendent for the North Adams Public Schools, was also put forward as a finalist and, per the committee chair on Monday, had been expected to continue through the interview process. Callahan informed iBerkshires 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: U.S. Dominance of Global MarketsBy Bill Schmick,
04:15PM / Thursday, March 13, 2025 | |
It has been a great run. For 15 years, the U.S. stock market has been the envy of the world. Led by the FANG stocks, global investors could not get enough of American stocks — until now. By the end of 2024, global investors had committed more capital to America than ever before. At the same time, the dollar traded at a higher value than ever since the world abandoned fixed exchange rates 50 years ago. While America's share of the global economy was 27 percent, its stock market represented 70 percent of the worldwide stock market. Since 1992, every year China has grown closer to the U.S. as the world's biggest economy. China's GDP has grown 6.5 times as fast 0 Comments
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Heating Oil Leaks Into Dalton BrookBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
03:08PM / Thursday, March 13, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — A residential oil tank at Wahconah Falls Mobile Home Park leaked heating oil, which entered Wahconah Falls Brook on March 10. Approximately 200 to 250 gallons of heating oil leaked from the tank, Fire Chief Chris Cachat said. The department responded to the report of gasoline in the brook on Cleveland Road at 6:43 p.m. Wahconah Falls Brook flows underneath the roadway. Cachat, squad one, engine three, and utility 11 arrived on the scene where they detected "a strong odor of fuel and upon inspection of the brook a sheen was visible." The crews were directed to start working their way upstream to search for 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Looking Green This WeekendBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:07PM / Thursday, March 13, 2025 | |
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week including St. Patrick's Day celebrations, art, live music, and more. Editor's Picks 32nd Annual St. Patrick's Parade and Irish Fest Downtown Hoosick Falls, N.Y. Time: Saturday, 1 p.m. Annual parade kicks off with more than 40 marching bands and floats at 1 p.m. from Wood Park and down and around Main Street. An Irish festival with Burns Moore Bridge Band begins at noon at the Hoosick Armory, Full Tilt plays from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Hoosick Falls Eagle Club and Toss the Feathers starts at 1 p.m. in the Walloomsac Taproom. Various vendors will be open and a Cousins 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Arc to Host Online Training on Social Security Work Incentives| 10:33AM / Thursday, March 13, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc will host a virtual training session on Social Security work incentives on Tuesday, March 18, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST. The training is designed for individuals with disabilities receiving SSI and/or SSDI, and their families. Topics covered will include: Barriers to employment for Social Security disability beneficiaries Available work incentives Reporting requirements Beneficiary rights Employment support programs The training will be led by Dennis DeYoung, a Community Partner Work Incentive Coordinator. Registration is required due to limited space. To register, contact Nancy Willey at (413) 464-7262 Ext. 103 or
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Man Killed by Freight Train in PittsfieldStaff Reports ,
10:14AM / Thursday, March 13, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A man was struck and killed by a westbound freight train on the railroad tracks near The Big Y Supermarket in Pittsfield. The incident occurred on March 12, 2025, at approximately 6:22 pm. Two men were observed walking westbound on the tracks as the train approached. The train operator attempted to warn them with the train's horn. One man avoided the collision, but the other was struck and sustained life-threatening injuries. He was transported to BMC by Action Ambulance, where he later died. The deceased's name is being withheld until family notifications are complete. The second individual left the scene before emergency 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Nomination Papers Available in April| 08:05AM / Thursday, March 13, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nomination papers for elected offices in Pittsfield will be available on Wednesday, April 2. Offices on the 2025 municipal election ballot will be one city clerk, four councilors at large, seven ward councilors and six seats on the School Committee. Nominations papers require 150 signatures from registered Pittsfield voters are required for city clerk, councilor at large and School Committee. Candidates for ward councilor need 50 signatures of registered voters within the ward they running in. The term of office for each elected position is two years beginning on Jan. 5, 2026. Candidates seeking to run for office can pick up 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Superintendent Details 'Nightmare' Threat Incident By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:36AM / Thursday, March 13, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Wednesday's threat incident was Superintendent Joseph Curtis' "absolute worst nightmare."
That morning, a social media threat put Taconic and Pittsfield high schools into "hold-in-passing" procedures. It was lifted a couple of hours later when the Pittsfield Police Department confirmed that the post depicted an Orbeez gel blaster gun and there was no threat to the school community. "The incident that happened today is a superintendent's and I'm sure everyone else in the room and everyone's absolute worst nightmare," he told the School Committee that night.
"There is no minimizing it. There is no saying
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Protecting Your Assets: How FDIC and DIF Protect Your DepositsSubmitted by Dana Robb,
02:39PM / Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | |
 In this time of economic uncertainty, keeping your money secure should be a top priority. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF) play crucial roles in safeguarding your deposits. FDIC Insurance: Your First Line of Defense More than just a sticker on the door at your bank, the FDIC, an independent government agency, provides insurance coverage for deposits at member banks. As of 2025, the FDIC insures up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution, and ownership category. This means if you have two different types of accounts (e.g. savings and a CD) at the same bank, you only receive $250,000 of insurance for these accounts even if you 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Police Say No School Threat Posed by Social Media Post| 10:59AM / Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are investigating a social media threat related to the Pittsfield Public Schools. "The Pittsfield Police Department has confirmed that the online social media post in question depicted an Orbeez gun, a type of toy gel blaster. As of right now, the Pittsfield Police Department has determined that there is no current threat to the school community," Superintendent Joseph Curtis stated in a communication to the school community. Both Taconic and Pittsfield high schools were put into "hold-in-passing" procedures on Wednesday morning that has since been lifted. The Police Department in stationing an extra 0 Comments
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Berkshire LGBTQ+ Leaders Launch Monthly Networking Event| 07:25AM / Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire LGBTQ+ business owners, professionals, and community leaders are coming together to launch the new LGBTQ Business & Leaders Networking Monthly Networking Event on the third Wednesday each month, beginning March 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Inaugural meeting will be hosted at WANDER Berkshires, 34 Depot St., Suite 101, Pittsfield, and include a panel discussion with a local business owner, a community leader, and a representative from the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce. There will also be an opportunity for participants to speak about their businesses and meet other business owners. The monthly networking event is
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Pittsfield Council Backs Transgender CommunityBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:36AM / Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City councilors on Tuesday assured members of the LGBTQIA-plus community "We're on your side."
"To any young people in the LGBTQ-plus community or anyone else who I guess is still figuring it out, wherever you fall in the spectrum, whoever you are, there is nothing wrong with you and I'm sorry that our society tries to make you feel like there is," Ward 5 Councilor Patrick Kavey said.
"It's completely ridiculous."
The City Council backed a resolution declaring Pittsfield a sanctuary city for transgender and gender-diverse people. This is in response to executive orders made by President Donald Trump declaring only
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