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Lanesborough Residents Want Old Williamstown Road Barricades GoneBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:36AM / Thursday, December 12, 2024 | |
 LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Residents want the now-barricaded Old Williamstown Road reopened for pedestrian access.
Patty Barnaby, who lives on the road, started a Change.org petition that has garnered nearly 440 signatures. On Monday, she and other residents went before the Select Board, which will vote on a path forward on Dec. 30.
Barnaby explained that although the old Route 7 has been closed to vehicles for more than 40 years, pedestrians, horseback riders, bicycles, etc., use it. At the beginning of November, the state blocked it with jersey barriers.
"This is a state-owned piece of property, I am aware of that just so that is known," she clarified.
"So the
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Pittsfield Council OKs Berkshire Carousel CommitteeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:14AM / Thursday, December 12, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council has voted to create a committee that handles the Berkshire Carousel offer — but not without debate on procedural details.
Last month, a conveyance and donation of the $267,000 property owned by James Shulman came to the council. A 2025 operational model and budget put forward by the donors costs about $61,000 annually and brings in the same amount of money, with a $25,000 income from rides alone if they cost one dollar.
Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren wanted more intel before the committee's first meeting in January, specifically the condition of any state grants received for the project, a reasonable list of operations, and
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Guided Hike at Mahanna Cobble| 04:12PM / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A guided hike through Mahanna Cobble in Lenox and Pittsfield will take place on Sunday, Derc. 15, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The three-mile moderate to difficult hike will be led by Naturalist and Tamarack Hollow Director Aimee Gelinas, M.Ed. Participants will observe local flora, including trees, evergreens, and ferns, as well as signs of wildlife such as tracks. The hike is free, with donations accepted. If snow is present, attendees are advised to bring snowshoes or rent a pair for $5. This program is supported by a grant from the Lenox Cultural Council, with additional sponsorship from the Berkshire Natural Resources Council. 0 Comments
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Man Sentenced to State Prison After 2022 North Adams Drug Offense| 04:05PM / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nichols Melendez, 33 of Springfield, was sentenced in Berkshire Superior Court to seven to nine years in state prison. On Monday, Dec. 2 Melendez pleaded guilty to six charges related to drug distribution and illegal firearm possession. According to a report from the District Attorney's Office, On March 15, 2022, the North Adams Police Department executed a search warrant of 64 Charles Street, North Adams. The search was conducted based on previous investigation a suspected large-scale drug distribution involving Melendez. There were four people in the Charles Street residence during the search including Melendez and Troy Dupras. 0 Comments
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PHS Dean Arrested on Federal Drug ChargesStaff Reports, iBerkshires
03:46PM / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield High School's dean of students has been placed on administrative leave after a federal drug arrest on Wednesday morning.
Lavante Wiggins was one of two city men arrested and charged by the U.S. Attorney's Office for allegedly conspiring to traffic large quantities of cocaine in Western Massachusetts. Wiggins was arrested at his East Street home.
Superintendent Joseph Curtis promptly sent a communication to staff and parents addressing the arrest. He said the district was informed by the U.S. Attorney's Office about the arrest of Wiggins and he has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately.
"Please know that we
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Op-Ed: If Trump Really Wants to Help Working People He Won't Kill This Federal AgencyBy U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Guest Column
03:16PM / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | |
 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created to protect regular people from abusive banks and other businesses. Isn't that what Trump said he wants to do? When a bunch of billionaires tell you they know what's best for you, hang onto your wallet. Over the past few weeks, Republican politicians and billionaires have come out swinging with lies about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, hoping they can pave the way to "delete" the agency. But if you have a checking account, credit card, mortgage, or student loan, you might want to know what it could mean for you if the CFPB disappears. That's the dangerous promise of Project
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State Fire Marshal: Recent Chimney Fires Prompt Heating Fire Safety Reminder| 10:26AM / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | |
STOW, Mass. — After two recent fires that spread from chimneys to the surrounding structures, Holland Fire Chief James Gagne, Holyoke Fire Chief John Kadlewicz, and State Fire Marshal Jon Davine are reminding residents that having their chimneys and flues inspected and cleaned can help reduce the risk of one of the season's most common types of fires. The fires took place on Island Road in Holland on Nov. 24 and on Lynch Drive in Holyoke on Nov. 28. Fortunately, no injuries were reported at either event. The Holyoke fire caused damage to the area around the home's fireplace, but the Holland fire caused serious damage to the structure. Local officials and State Police 0 Comments
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BCC Reintroduces Varsity Athletics| 07:25AM / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the comeback of varsity sports, beginning in the fall 2025 semester. Baseball and volleyball teams will compete as part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 21 as a D-III Non-scholarship member. According to a press release, the NJCAA's mission is to promote, govern and foster a competitive environment for two-year college athletics. The NJCAA recognizes the diverse nature of its membership, providing at all times a consistent and inclusive governance structure that provides opportunities for all stakeholders and emphasizes the academic, athletic and community involvement 0 Comments
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Pittsfield High School Honor Roll| 10:58AM / Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield High School has announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. Of the 721 students enrolled, 304 students, or 42 percent, achieved high honors, and 73 students, or 10 percent, earned honors. Grade 12 Jack S. Abel Sadie M. Aitken Davis B. Albayeros Duane N. Bampoe Leland D. Barnes James K. Behnke Brenna K. Bellefontaine Ayla I. Better Caden W. Boehm Mason C. Bromback Laura R. Bronson Isabella I. Brown Matthew R. Burega Kyle P. Cardoso Aidan S. Carlino Samara C. Chaires Lisa L. Chen Aidan R. D’Aniello Jennifer M. Daley Tierra N. Darrisaw Kendall V. Davis Gustavo De 0 Comments
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Dalton Water Board Approves Participation in EMS Regionalization Study By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
09:53AM / Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Water Commissioners agreed at its recent meeting to participate in a Central Berkshire and Hill Towns Emergency Medical Services regionalization study. The study would provide information and be a "very helpful guide" to the future of EMS services and would not commit the district to any future changes, resident Dr. Thomas Irwin said during several meetings. Irwin explained that there is a push statewide to support regionalization of EMS services because having separate full-blown EMS services in each town is not financially viable. The study will be sponsored by the town of Hinsdale, as the state does not 0 Comments
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Berkshire Museum to Offer Community Programming During Renovations| 08:02AM / Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Museum will close for major renovations to its first-floor spaces and galleries starting January 6, 2025. While the museum undergoes construction, it will produce a lineup of off-site events and educational programs across the Berkshires, utilizing partnerships with local organizations. This includes the museum's outreach efforts will be its Mobile Museum Units (MoMUs), a series of 11 portable, STEAM-focused displays featuring elements of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. These "mini-exhibitions," already popular in schools and community spaces, will continue to bring curated collections to audiences 0 Comments
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Dalton OKs Mail-in Ballots for Feb. 3 Special ElectionBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:12PM / Monday, December 09, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board voted to have mail-in ballots available for the Feb. 3 special election to fill its vacant seat if more than one candidate is on the ballot. So far, two residents have taken out papers to run for the vacant seat — Richard Haley and Robert Collins. Haley has submitted his nomination papers and has 26 certified signatures, and Collins intends to submit his papers on Monday. Residents interested in running have until Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, to submit their nomination papers, which need at least 20 certified signatures. Candidates have until Jan. 1 to withdraw their names from the 0 Comments
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