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Annual DZ24 Wiffle Ball Tournament Slated for Oct. 18| 03:05PM / Sunday, October 05, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 6th Annual DZ24 Wiffle Ball Tournament and Raffle Fundraiser is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Deming Park in Pittsfield. This event serves as a fundraiser for the Dave Zerbato Scholarship Fund, which provides financial support to graduating seniors from both Pittsfield and Taconic High Schools. All proceeds from the day will benefit the fund. Teams of four will compete in a tournament structure, with competition brackets organized by age. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each age group. The cost to participate is $10 per person or $40 per team. The deadline for team registration is Thursday, 0 Comments
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Holiday Hours: Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day| 03:00PM / Sunday, October 05, 2025 | |
Dióscoro Teófilo Puebla Tolín's 'First landing of Columbus on the Shores of the New World,' at San Salvador, W.I., Oct. 12, 1492, from 1862. Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day is being observed Monday, Oct. 9. As Columbus Day, it commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492. As Indigenous Peoples Day, it commemorates the harm to their cultures and communities that followed Columbus' arrival. Columbus' voyage had been celebrated on significant anniversaries but did not become an official holiday until being recognized by Colorado in 1905. It was declared a federal holiday in 1937.
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MassDEP: Food Waste Ban Boosts Business| 10:01AM / Sunday, October 05, 2025 | |
BOSTON — A recent report quantifies the substantial economic impact of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's (MassDEP) ban on commercial food waste disposal. This initiative is a significant contributor to the state's economy, generating jobs and revenue. Key report findings include: Creating 1,676 well-paying jobs, resulting in $143 million in labor income; Generating $194 million in economic value (in addition to the labor income and intermediate inputs); and Cumulatively generating more than $390 million in industry activity. "Massachusetts is a leader in reducing food waste," said Governor 5 Comments
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Berkshire County Development Alliance Presents Fundraising in a Small Town| 07:42AM / Sunday, October 05, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The Berkshire County Development Alliance (BCDA) announced its fall event, "Fundraising in a Small Town," to be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, from 5:30–7:00 PM at Berkshire Health Systems' Bishop Clapp Building, 742 North Street. This program will feature Lisa Lewis, Director of Development at Berkshire Health Systems, who will share her expertise and insights on strategies for successful fundraising in small and close-knit communities. Lewis' career spans Boston, San Francisco, and over two decades supporting the Berkshires. Lisa's perspectives will All community members are welcome. Parking is available on 5 Comments
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Eagle Education Academy Open House Focuses on Student SuccessBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
03:23PM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
Principal Ryan Fuller has been at Eagle for six years, the last four as principal. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Eagle Educational Academy held an open house to showcase the school and how it supports students. The public alternative school serves students from Grades 6 through 12 who benefit from more individualized support. "We're for students who need more support. So we've got a higher staff-to-student ratio, we have a lot more stuff built in with SEL [social emotional learning]. We're able to do a lot of these community partnerships to get kids those experiences," said Principal Ryan Fuller. Fuller has been with the school for six 5 Comments
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BMC to Reopen Main Driveway in Early October| 02:35PM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems has announced that the main driveway to Berkshire Medical Center, which has been closed for the duration of the city's new rotary project adjacent to BMC, will reopen to vehicular traffic on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. The main driveway can be accessed from the rotary, north or southbound, and provides convenient access to the front of Berkshire Medical Center and the first-floor entrance to the BMC Medical Arts Complex. Free valet parking is available at both the front entry to BMC and the MAC Complex. The MAC main parking area was reopened in September, providing nearly 100 additional spaces and also features a new exit to the 5 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Government Shutdown Low Priority For InvestorsBy Bill Schmick,
02:35PM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
Markets turned higher this week on news of the government shutdown on Oct. 1. It isn't the market's first rodeo in this area, so most investors are taking the long view. The facts are that every government shutdown in history has been followed by a government reopening 100 percent of the time. Present betting indicates that this one could last anywhere from 10 to 29 days, but Oct. 15 seems the most popular bet. It wasn't too difficult to predict this government shutdown. Both parties sought the drama, hoping to galvanize their partisan constituencies. Thus far, only the media, politicians, and federal employees have expressed much concern about the fallout. For 0 Comments
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Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System Begins Oct. 6| 11:49AM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Public Utilities announced that phase 1 of the flushing of the city's water system will begin Monday, Oct. 6. Water mains throughout the city will be flushed, through hydrants, over the upcoming weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. This annual process occurs twice a year typically in the spring and the fall. Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday each week, except holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The upcoming flushing for Oct. 6 to Oct. 10 is expected to affect the following areas: Starting at the town line on Dalton Avenue working west 0 Comments
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2025 Kusik Award Winners Announced| 08:02AM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Regional Planning Commission has named the four recipients of the Kusik Award for 2025. The Kusik Award is given annually to projects, groups, or individuals who have made contributions to Berkshire County. Nominations are submitted by staff, BRPC Delegates, or members of the public looking to recognize these contributions. This year, four impactful women from across the region and working in separate fields are receiving the honor. Kusik honorees will be recognized at the BRPC annual meeting, at 5 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Proprietor's Lodge in Pittsfield. Advanced registration is required and is available here or by calling 413-442-1521, Ext.
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Berkshire Concrete Mining Expansion Increases Resident Frustration By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:52AM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Residential concerns and frustrations grow as Berkshire Concrete Corporation plans to expand its gravel mining operations. On Sept. 17, Berkshire Concrete, a subsidiary of Petricca Industries, submitted an application for a special permit, to excavate, extract, and transport minerals including sand, gravel, topsoil, rock, and fill on several parcels, some of which abuts residential neighborhoods. There will be a public hearing on the permit on Nov. 19. In addition to its annual renewal of its current permit, the application requests the continued excavation on the unauthorized dig site on parcel 105-16, part of which has since been 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Rising Coffee Prices Bitter Brew for ConsumersBy Bill Schmick,
04:35PM / Thursday, October 02, 2025 | |
Sept. 19 was National Coffee Day. Starbucks, Dunkin', Dutch Bros., and other coffee chains offered discounts on coffee. That did little to relieve the sticker shock most consumers are feeling now. The 20 percent price hike year over year for their morning brew has been hard to swallow. In the futures market, Arabica coffee has traded as high as $4.18 per pound in September, the highest price in almost a year. In grocery aisles, ground roast coffee prices recently reached $8.41 per pound before falling back over the last two weeks. Overall, the cost of coffee imports to the United States has increased by more than 300 percent since the lows of 2020. Five years ago, a bag of coffee 0 Comments
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Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in 2022 Pittsfield Shooting| 03:34PM / Thursday, October 02, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Berkshire Superior Court jury found Michael Rose guilty of Murder in the Second Degree and possession of a firearm without an FID card on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in connection with the 2022 shooting death of Jeric Black. Rose was subsequently sentenced to 20 years to life in State Prison for the murder charge. He also received a concurrent sentence of two and a half to five years for possession of a firearm without an FID card. "Justice was delivered today for Jeric Black, who was ruthlessly gunned down, leaving behind his loving family and friends," District Attorney Shugrue said. "This verdict was made possible by the work of the 0 Comments
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