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Governor Appoints Economic Development Secretary | 07:45AM / Sunday, June 29, 2025 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey announced that she is appointing Eric Paley as Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED). Paley is a successful entrepreneur and leader who is stepping away from managing one of the world's highest-performing seed-stage venture capital funds, Founder Collective. "Eric Paley has dedicated his career to starting and growing businesses in Massachusetts. Most recently, he has focused on providing startups with the early support and resources they need to succeed. This is exactly the type of leadership, experience and dedication we need in a new Economic Development Secretary," said Governor 0 Comments
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Burega Pitches Legion Team to Win over City RivalBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
05:32PM / Saturday, June 28, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Matthew Burega struck out nine and scattered three hits Saturday in leading the Post 68-1 squad to a 3-0 win over Post 68-2 in American Legion Baseball action on Buddy Pellerin Field. This is the first year the successful youth program has fielded two teams in the American Legion Senior Division, and Saturday was the only regular season meeting on the schedule between the two city rivals. Burega was in control throughout, sitting down the first 10 hitters he faced. He kept the Post 68-2 lineup off balance all afternoon by mixing up his pitches. “When you can spin [curve balls] for strikes, it opens up so many things,” Burega 0 Comments
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Force 12U Opens Play at National TourneyiBerkshires.com Sports,
05:30PM / Saturday, June 28, 2025 | |
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Berkshire Force 12-and-under travel softball team Saturday opened play at the Youth Softball Nationals with a pair of losses. The Sandy Springs Storm of Georgia beat the Force, 9-1, in their opener. In the Berkshire squad’s second game in pool play, it fell to the Monroeville Gators of Pennsylvania, 9-0. Layla Soules doubled to lead off the bottom of the fourth inning and scored on a Victoria Blanchard triple against Sandy Springs. The Force (0-2) is scheduled to play twice on Sunday, starting with a game against the Pittsburgh Spirit at 2 p.m. 0 Comments
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Berkshire Force 14U Competes in N.Y. TournamentiBerkshires.com Sports,
05:29PM / Saturday, June 28, 2025 | |
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. – The Berkshire Force 14-and-under travel softball team went 1-2 in a tournament on Saturday. The Force beat the Lady Bulldogs Explosion of South Glens Falls, N.Y., 5-3, and dropped games to the Battenkill Reapers (10-6) and Glens Falls Titans (8-5). Against South Glens Falls, Julia McComish earned the win in the circle, striking out seven and walking two in the complete-game, four-inning effort. Alliah DiPietro and Lexi Spratling each had a hit for the Force. 0 Comments
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The Rewind: June 21 thru 27By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:03PM / Saturday, June 28, 2025 | |
A lot has happened in the Berkshires this week. Here are some of the stories you may have missed. U.S. Senator Warren: 'It's Bad In Washington' Sen. Elizabeth Warren held a town hall event at the Colonial Theatre last Saturday, during which she described President Donald Trump's proposed bill a "Big, Beautiful Betrayal of the American People." More information here. New Business Offers Boat Tours in the Berkshires The new boat tour business, Berkshire Boat Tours, has emerged in Berkshire County, offering individuals the opportunity to experience the area's beautiful lakes. More information 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Sees Certified Candidates, Plans Preliminary ElectionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
10:37AM / Saturday, June 28, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is planning a preliminary election in September to narrow the fields for City Council and School Committee based on the projected number of candidates for several seats. As of now, the preliminary will include races for councilor at large, Ward 2 and Ward 6. Several potential councilors have had their papers certified, and the School Committee has more than 10 potential candidates. The preliminary election will be on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Incumbent Michele Benjamin had her papers certified for city clerk, and council incumbents Kathleen Amuso, James Conant, Alisa
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: June 30 to July 3| 08:56AM / Saturday, June 28, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from June 30 to July 3: Apron installation on Ridge Avenue and Backman Avenue continues On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. In addition, MassDOT will be conducting the following work: Structure adjustments and installations will continue along South Street through Wednesday. 0 Comments
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@theMarket: New Highs for First Half of the YearBy Bill Schmick,
03:42PM / Friday, June 27, 2025 | |
Mission accomplished. After a tumultuous six months in 2025, equities managed to overcome every obstacle and closed in on new highs. What does that mean for the second half of the year? The short answer is nothing. We start again. Investors need to take each day as it comes. It is a world where governments have more weight and influence in determining the outcomes of both the economy and the markets than ever before. I hope you read last week's column, "Regional Conflicts Present Buying Opportunities." I reminded investors that recent skirmishes, such as the one between Iran and Israel, usually do not last long and have little bearing on markets three to six 0 Comments
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Dottie's Coffee Lounge in Pittsfield is For SaleStaff Reports,
12:17PM / Friday, June 27, 2025 | |
Dottie's owner Jessica Rufo poses in this iBerkshires file photo. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Dottie's Coffee Lounge is listed for sale after nearly two decades in business.
The business announced the news on social media on Thursday. Listed by Carrie Lobovits Wright of William Pitt Sotheby's Lenox office, the business at 438/444 North St. is for sale for $550,000 and includes the coffee shop as well as Dorothy's Estaminet in the former Mission Bar and Tapas.
It stipulates that the sale is for the business and fixtures only and does not include real estate. The coffeeshop had expanded into abutting spaces over the years.
"Seeking someone
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Pittsfield: Notification of Aquatic Treatment at Onota Lake| 11:04AM / Friday, June 27, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Onota Lake will be chemically treated with aquatic herbicides on Monday, June 30 to control invasive Eurasian watermilfoil. The lake will be closed to all water uses including swimming, fishing and boating on the morning of the treatment through noon. Use of the lake water for irrigation (watering lawns, gardens or plants of any kind) is prohibited for 3 days post treatment. Printed posters with these restrictions will be posted around the lake shoreline in advance of the treatment. For more information, please call Jim McGrath at (413) 499-9344. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Announces FY26 Street Paving Schedule| 07:51AM / Friday, June 27, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield has announced a list of roads scheduled for paving as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Street Improvement Program. The work is set to begin in the summer. The following roads are included in the paving schedule: Alcove Street, Allengate Avenue, Auburn Street, Beacon Avenue, Bradford Street (from Center Street to Francis Avenue), Brunswick Street, Charisma Drive, Churchill Street (from #364 to #650), Crane Avenue (from #567 to Unkamet Park Drive), Darlene Avenue, Fairfield Street, Jones Avenue, Kenwood Street, Meleca Avenue, Scalise Drive, Taconic Park Drive, Tamie Way, Tennyson Avenue, and Vista Street. These improvements are funded through
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Pittsfield Superintendent Bids Farewell to District After 32 YearsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:23AM / Friday, June 27, 2025 | |
Superintendent Joseph Curtis at his last School Committee meeting on Wednesday. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Superintendent Joseph Curtis bid farewell to the School Committee on Wednesday, as he enters retirement on Monday.
He shared a heartfelt summary of the 32 years spent in the Pittsfield Public Schools, with roles ranging from teacher to leading the district.
But before Curtis said his goodbyes, he thanked the City Council for moving forward with the proposed rebuild of John C. Crosby Elementary School.
The night before, the council passed a $2 million borrowing for a feasibility study on the proposed rebuild of Silvio O. Conte Community School and
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