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Wild County Final Ends with Force Black on Top in 14U DivisionBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
09:06PM / Monday, August 04, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – In the sixth inning of Monday’s Berkshire County summer league 14-and-under championship game, the Berkshire Force Black team got a couple of bad breaks. Then, it got the biggest break of the night and cashed in to score three runs and take a 9-8 win over the Force Teal squad. Madilyn Demary went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI and walked and scored the winning run in the decisive three-run rally as the top-seeded Force Black prevailed in a back and forth game that saw three lead changes. Amelia Polidoro struck out eight and walked just two in a complete-game win in the circle for the Black. But it was the Teal team that had all 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Won't Have a Preliminary ElectionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:33PM / Monday, August 04, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Candidates for the November municipal election have been certified and, because of some withdrawals, the city won't have a preliminary election in September.
On Nov. 4, voters will elect a city clerk, six School Committee members, four at-large city councilors, and seven ward councilors. Certified papers were due on Friday, and there are seven candidates for at-large seats and 10 for seats on the School Committee.
While it looked like there might be a preliminary election on Sept. 16 to trim the races for councilor at large, Ward 2, and Ward 6, several candidates dropped out, and it is no longer required.
The City Council and School Committee
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Pittsfield's 2025 National Night Out| 03:41PM / Monday, August 04, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, Aug. 6, the Pittsfield Police Department will be hosting the local National Night Out event at the Common Park on First St. in downtown Pittsfield. This event will run from 5-7 PM. This event is free and open to the public. According to a press release, National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring 0 Comments
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MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Impact Expected Statewide| 10:30AM / Monday, August 04, 2025 | |
BOSTON — Due to smoke from Canadian wildfires the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has issued a statewide air quality advisory, effective Aug. 4 untill 11:59 pm. Air quality across the Commonwealth is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung disease, such as asthma, older adults, children, teenagers, and people who are active outdoors. People with either lung disease or heart disease are at greater risk from exposure to air pollution. MassDEP advises people in sensitive groups to reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion, take more breaks, do less intense activities, follow 0 Comments
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West Street Safety Improvements Starting SoonBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:52AM / Monday, August 04, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Streetscape improvements are set to begin on West Street soon.
On Thursday, the city notified residents that the project will kick off on Aug. 11. Running between Backman Avenue and College Way, it implements safety measures for pedestrians and motorists on a street that saw two fatalities in 2023.
"The Department of Public Services and Utilities held several community meetings on this proposed project during 2023 and 2024 and adjusted their proposed plans based upon input received at these meetings," a City of Pittsfield Facebook post explained.
The $2.1 million project includes lighting improvements, sidewalk improvements and
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Central Berkshire Cell Phone Policy A 'Gamechanger'By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:41PM / Sunday, August 03, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Officials say Central Berkshire Regional School District's cell phone policy has been a success In 2023, the district updated its cell phone policy to prohibit use during school hours to ensure that the use of cell phones or other electronic devices by students and staff does not interfere with learning. To accomplish a cell phone free learning environment the district has been utilizing Yondr pouches in the middle and high schools. The pouches make cell phones inaccessible to students but allows the students to keep phones in their possession. According to school staff and parents, the policy and the Yondr pouches have been a complete gamechanger, Assistant
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Two Downtown Murals Unveiled in Pittsfield By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:27PM / Sunday, August 03, 2025 | |
The murals are part of Let It Shine's Emerging Artists Mentorship. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown is a little more colorful with the unveiling of two new murals. The pieces entitled "Burbank Place" and "Downtown Bound" were presented during the First Friday at Five Festivities. The works are through the Let It Shine public art partnership, a group that aims to make art accessible to everyone, build city pride, and strengthen connections between residents and downtown, said Rebecca Brien, managing director of Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Let It Shine's Emerging Artists Mentorship program was established in 2024 to 0 Comments
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Pedal N Plod Biathlon Returns to Adams, CheshireiBerkshires.com Sports,
12:20PM / Sunday, August 03, 2025 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. -- Pittsfield's Kellie Harrington and Eric Harrington Sunday were the top two individuals when the Pedal N Plod biathlon returned to North Berkshire. Eric Harrington was the first across the finish line in the Iron Male division, completing the 4.4-mile run and 22-mile bicycling course in 1 hour, 20 minutes, 18.72 seconds. Kellie Harrington won the Iron Female division with a time of 1:35:05.13. Eric Harrington was just more than a minute ahead of runner-up Matt Rabasco (1:21:20.79). He was 31 seconds behind Rabasco at the end of the running portion and still trailed at the completion of the first 11-mile loop of the bike race but finished strong 0 Comments
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EPA Announces Availability of Funding for Brownfields Job Training Program Grants| 07:25AM / Sunday, August 03, 2025 | |
BOSTON — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2026 Brownfields Job Training Grants Program. These grants put the agency's commitment to protect human health and the environment into action while remaining good stewards of tax dollars and advancing policies to energize the economy. "The Brownfields Job Training Grants Program is a prime example of how we can be both environmental stewards and champions of good-paying jobs for American families," said EPA Administrator Zeldin. "EPA is Powering the Great American Comeback, ensuring our nation has the cleanest air, land, and 0 Comments
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BMS Announces Talent and Merit Scholarship Recipients | 10:19AM / Saturday, August 02, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Music School announced the 2025-2026 Talent and Merit Scholarship recipients. Students who are accepted into the Talent & Merit Scholarship Program benefit from up to 100 percent tuition assistance. Last year, BMS awarded over $35,000 in Talent, Merit, and Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarships. BMS continues to take Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship applications on a rolling basis, with enrollment open in August. The BMS Scholarship Program, which includes the Talent & Merit Scholarships and the rolling Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarships, remains integral to its mission of allowing students to learn and grow in 0 Comments
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Lanesborough to Create Open Space and Recreation PlanBy Brittany Polito, Special to iBerkshires
07:26AM / Saturday, August 02, 2025 | |
 LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — A few passionate residents are needed to guide Lanesborough's upcoming Open Space and Recreation Plan.
The town, in collaboration with Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, will establish a community-informed vision for the future of conservation lands, natural resources, recreational opportunities, farmlands, and animal habitats by springtime.
On Monday, the Select Board formed a temporary Open Space Recreation Plan Advisory Committee and appointed four members. Earlier in the meeting, Andrew McKeever, a community planner with BRPC, put out a call to anyone who would be interested in joining a steering committee or providing stakeholder
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Force Teams Advance to County 14U FinaliBerkshires.com Sports,
08:24PM / Friday, August 01, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – It will be the Berkshire Force against the Berkshire Force when the county’s summer travel league championship is decided at the 14-and-under level on Monday evening at the Doyle Complex. The Force Blue Friday scored seven times in the first inning and went on to a 15-0 win over the Northern Berkshire Girls Softball League Klein Building and Remodeling squad. At the other end of the complex, Friday, the Force Black scored five times in the top of the sixth to break open a three-run game and went on to a 12-6 win over Dalton in the league’s other semi-final. The two Pittsfield-based squads will play for the league title at 5:45 on 0 Comments
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