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Thistle & Mirth Turns to Patrons for Help With Pizza RebrandingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:08PM / Wednesday, December 06, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The owners of Thistle and Mirth are fundraising to rebrand to the bar's "nerdy and artsy roots" with the addition of pizza.
An Indiegogo has been launched to raise funds for the revision, rebranding, and reopening of the establishment after a stabbing on Thanksgiving Eve closed its doors. The plan is to reduce the footprint to the "old Mirth," install a pizza oven, emphasize games and artsy community events, focus on well-curated craft beer, and have earlier hours.
"After 13 years, we don't want to give up so easily," owners Joad Bowman and Austin Oliver wrote on social media.
The fundraiser aims to collect
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Mill Town Forms New Advisory Board| 11:27AM / Wednesday, December 06, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mill Town, a community revitalization and economic development platform, announced it has formed a new Advisory Board to support the company's management team and contribute insights to further its mission and strategic planning. Formed in 2016, Mill Town's mission is to improve the quality of life in the region as part of a broad economic and community development strategy. "We are thrilled to convene this high-caliber group of professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This group will support the Mill Town team as we continue to pursue transformative economic development and community partnerships in the region," 0 Comments
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Dalton Discusses Options for Cable Contract NegotiationsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:19AM / Wednesday, December 06, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Cable Advisory Commission held its first meeting since 2019 on Monday night. The commission was re-established to negotiate a new contract with Charter Communications. There are four voting members on the commission, three of whom are also on the Dalton Community Cable Association's board. The commission is weighing its options for obtaining legal counsel, the needs to be negotiated, and need for volunteers. The last time the town had a contract was in 1997 with Time Warner Cable, which was purchased by Spectrum in 2016. The commission plans to negotiate for a share of gross revenue, capital 0 Comments
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Haddad Subaru Boosts Pittsfield Fire's BFit Challenge TeamBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:48PM / Tuesday, December 05, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Haddad Subaru has boosted the Pittsfield Fire Department's BFit Challenge fundraiser by $5,000 to support occupational cancer.
Though the monies cannot carry the first responders up the stairs of TD Garden during the strenuous event, it has allowed the department to surpass last year's fundraising goal over a month in advance. The auto dealer is this year's main sponsor, also selling team merchandise to raise proceeds for the cause.
"We were thrilled with that and jumped on board this year," Lt. Robert Leary said. "This is certainly huge."
The annual challenge in Boston fundraises for first responder and military
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Pittsfield Mayor-Elect Marchetti Announces Administrative Team| 08:00AM / Tuesday, December 05, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor-Elect Peter Marchetti announced the appointments of two professionals to join him in the mayor's office, Catherine VanBramer will serve as the Director of Administrative Services and Brittany Walsh will serve as the Executive Assistant to the Mayor. "Catherine and Brittany are knowledgeable, dedicated, and hard working. They will be ready to serve from day one and I am thrilled to have them as a part of my team", said Mayor-Elect Marchetti. "I look forward to building the next chapter of Pittsfield, one that allows growth and provides stability for all areas of the city." VanBramer currently serves as the Director of 0 Comments
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School Pickup Times Causing Safety Issues on Dalton StreetBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:20AM / Tuesday, December 05, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Traffic Commission is concerned that Craneville Elementary School's pickup times are causing safety issues on Park Avenue. The congestion on the road is only prevalent in the afternoon when parents are parking on the street when picking their children up. Although pickup time is at 3 p.m. parents have been known to show up to the school as early as 1:15 to 1:30, Police Chief Deanna Strout told the commission at its recent meeting. "The school administration is wonderful, but I don't know what the solution is because we can't force them to make their kids take the bus. And the issue is we have a very large number of 0 Comments
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Berkshire Athenaeum College Meet and Greet Event| 04:00PM / Monday, December 04, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Join the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, for a College Meet and Greet with Essay Writing Tips on Dec. 9, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Representatives from Williams College and Berkshire Community College will be on site to share information and answer questions. Learn what each school has to offer and how to start applying. Michael Byrns, Admission Counselor at Williams College, will provide some insight on how to write a successful college essay and how to think about the storytelling components of the college application. Light refreshments and a presentation from Berkshire Community College (BCC) will start at 0 Comments
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Galliher Family Releases Statement; More Remains Recovered From Air CrashBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:01PM / Monday, December 04, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As the community mourns the loss of Pittsfield native Staff Sgt. Jacob Galliher, new information has been released about the military aircraft crash that claimed his life last week. On Monday, the Air Force Special Operations Command reported that Japanese and United States dive teams were able to confirm five additional crew members from the original crew of eight that were involved in the CV-22 mishap aircraft near Yakushima, Japan, on Nov. 29. "Currently, two crew members of the five located today have been successfully recovered by the attending teams. There is an ongoing combined effort to recover the remaining crew members from the 0 Comments
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MassHire Career Center Filling Jobs & Building Connections By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:47AM / Monday, December 04, 2023 | |
BerkshireJobs, an affiliate of iBerkshires, was at the fair to show the resources it can provide for jobseekers and employers. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — MassHire Berkshire Career Center last week held its first big in-person job fair since the pandemic. Local businesses and organizations were able to network with job seekers and find candidates for their openings. "There's a lot of businesses that are looking to fill positions and to be able to make meaningful connections between businesses and job seekers. So that way they can have sustainable income as well," the center's business services coordinator Melanie Herzig 0 Comments
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Average Dalton Property Bill Rises 7% By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:13AM / Monday, December 04, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board voted to maintain a single tax rate, as it has done in the past, during its meeting on Thursday night. All types of properties within the town, whether residential, commercial, or industrial, will be taxed at the same rate. "In a town this size, splitting the tax rate and shifting the burden onto the commercial, which would include classified forest, farm, and recreational lands, industrial and personal properties in town, we believe would have an adverse effect, unlike in larger communities that have big businesses that can more easily accept the tax increase due to the shift in rates," Assessor's Clerk Lee Nunez 0 Comments
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1Berkshire Winter Small BusinessTechnical Assistance Cohorts| 04:00PM / Sunday, December 03, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire, thanks to support from a USDA Small Business Development Grant, announced the launch of their Winter 2023 Technical Assistance Cohorts as a continuation of the Berkshire Economic Recovery Project. Through a series of over two years of cohorts since 2021, the Berkshire Economic Recovery Program Technical Assistance series has been able to support more than 90 businesses through targeted training offerings, resulting in notable business improvements, and quantified by the over $1,000,000 in funding collectively accessed by businesses through their participation. Going into the Winter of 2023, the series continues with two cohorts:, and "Social 0 Comments
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Boys and Girls Club Homework Help Program | 10:04AM / Sunday, December 03, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires will introduce Power Hour a homework help program. This academic success program is specifically designed to assist Boys & Girls Club Members in grades 3rd to 12th with their academic studies, providing them with homework help, tutoring and fostering self-directed learning. Power Hour offers Boys and Girls Club Members a dedicated time and space to complete their homework assignments and receive academic support in a structured and supportive environment. The program is available from 3:00pm to 5:30pm, Monday through Thursday, allowing students to make the most of their after-school 0 Comments
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