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Jimmy Fund Fund-Raiser Returns June 28By Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
12:45PM / Tuesday, June 03, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – A local fund-raiser for the Jimmy Fund keeps getting bigger and bigger. Striking out Cancer in the Berkshires returns for a fifth year on Saturday, June 28, on Buddy Pellerin Field at Clapp Park. Organizer Joe DiCicco, who started the event in 2021 in honor of his late wife, never expected to still be planning for the event five years later. “It is amazing,” he said recently. “I just didn’t know what to expect five years ago, but every year it gets bigger.” And it gets more successful. In 2024, Striking Out Cancer in the Berkshires raised $10,400, its best year yet, adding to a total of close to 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Fire Department Welcomes New EngineBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:02PM / Tuesday, June 03, 2025 | |
Mayor Peter Marchetti sits behind the wheel of the new truck as Fire Chief Thomas Sammons looks on. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Fire Department welcomed a new engine to its Somerset Avenue station on Friday.
Per tradition, firefighters pushed the 42,000-pound vehicle into the bay for good luck. The 2025 Pierce Saber arrived from the state of Florida the night before and will go online in a few weeks. It will replace the 2005 Engine 2, which will go on reserve as Engine 7.
"This will be in service for the next 20 years here," Chief Thomas Sammons said. "This truck will see a lot of these guys that are here today retire."
Paid for as a
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BHS Opens Registration for Annual 4th of July 5K Race| 10:45AM / Tuesday, June 03, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Registration has begun for the annual Berkshire Health Systems 4th of July 5K Race, held just prior to the Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade. In 2024 over one thousand runners participated in the 5K, which runs along the parade route in downtown Pittsfield. Registration is $35 for adult runners who register prior to July 1st, and $40 for adult in-person registration at the Berkshire Running Center on July 2 or 3. Online registration is open and can be completed by visiting www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/bhs5k. As with the 2024 BHS 5K, children in Berkshire County schools from K-12 can register and race for free through June 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Public Schools Public Hearing on Proposed Middle Grade Restructuring| 08:08AM / Tuesday, June 03, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pursuant to School Committee Policy SC-64 Policy for Redistricting of Schools, which guarantees the community a formal opportunity to comment on any proposed change that affects school attendance zones, the Pittsfield Public Schools (PPS) School Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of this hearing is to gather input from parents, students, staff, and other residents regarding a proposal to restructure middle?grade education into two grade spans: Grades 5–6 and Grades 7–8. If approved, the plan would modify current school attendance zones, which now assign students to a middle school 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Church to Host Family Movie Event for Pride Festivities| 07:36AM / Tuesday, June 03, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church of Pittsfield will host "Chill & Cheer: Family Movie Time" on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. This event is part of Pittsfield’s Pride festivities. The "Rainbow Movie Room" is described as a free, family-friendly drop-in space offering a cool environment, a kid-friendly movie, and simple crafts. The Common Room, located at 74 First Street, is a community space provided by Zion Lutheran Church. It aims to host events that "connect, nourish, and inspire" neighbors. 0 Comments
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Dalton Picks former FinComm Chair as Interim Town ManagerBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:37AM / Tuesday, June 03, 2025 | |
Matthew Castriotta, left, over Zoom, and H. Terry Williams III were interviewed on Monday night for the interim post. DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board voted for Dalton native Henry "Terry" Williams III, a state Department of Revenue retiree, for the interim town manager position. The four board members interviewed the two candidates for the interim position — Williams and Matthew Castriotta of Hubbardston. Select Board member Marc Strout recused himself from the vote because his wife is the police chief, and the town manager is her direct supervisor. All the board members agreed that it was a tough decision, 0 Comments
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Recount Called for Dalton May 12 Election By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
04:05PM / Monday, June 02, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The town clerk's office will recount the ballots from the May 12 local election to verify the results. William Drosehn, a Select Board candidate, called for a recount last week "to find deeper information about the election results." Drosehn emphasized that he has followed the rules for requesting a recount, countering concerns raised about his compliance with these procedures. Town Clerk Heather Hunt stated that any candidate has the right to request a recount within 10 days of an election, which Drosehn did. Following the election, rumors spread that nonresidents had voted on May 12; this was something 0 Comments
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Free Learn to Row Day on Onota Lake| 03:41PM / Monday, June 02, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Saturday, June 7, 2025 when Berkshire Community Rowing (BCR) hosts its annual Learn to Row Program on Onota Lake. Free rowing sessions will be held from 8:00 am to 9:45 am and again at 10:00 am to 11:45 am at the Berkshire Community Rowing boathouse in Burbank Park. Registration is now open to reserve your Free Lesson. Please visit our website, berkshirecommunityrowing.org "This is a fun community event that introduces Berkshire residents to the joy of a lifelong sport. The timing coincides with National Learn To Row events being held by rowing clubs across the country," said BCR board President, Connell McGrath. No 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Unapologetically Kicks Off Pride MonthBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:36PM / Monday, June 02, 2025 | |
Berkshire Pride President Michael Taylor says the City Council's declaration of Pittsfield as sanctuary for gender diverse people was a 'statement of values.' PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Despite the rain outside, council chambers were filled with unapologetic joy on Saturday as the city kicked off Pride Month.
"It's such an honor to stand with you all as we begin a month dedicated to celebration, reflection, and unapologetic joy in who we are and how we show up in this world," said Michael Taylor, president of Berkshire Pride.
Taylor said, "we know visibility alone is not safety" and that one of the most powerful affirmations of inclusion to date was
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Wahconah Regional High School Awards & Scholarships for 2025| 02:38PM / Monday, June 02, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The following awards and scholarships were presented to members of the class of 2025 at Wahconah Regional High School. Agency awards & scholarships American Legion Auxiliary Benjamin F. Sullivan Unit 155:Megan O'Bryan;Ella Reardon; Owen Brennan, Kathryn Perrone, Noah Willis Becket Scholarship Foundation: Robert Dowd-Cabral, Cadighan Gladu, Anna Rodhouse Berkshire County Arc Down Syndrome Family Group Scholarship: Vienna Mahar, Colby Robb Berkshire County Scholar-Athlete Award: Tim Kaley, West Dews Berkshire Culinary Group Community Service Award: Alexis Gero Berkshire Health Systems: Marleigh White; Alexis 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: June 2 to June 6| 10:44AM / Monday, June 02, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The following street improvements are scheduled from June 2 to June 6: June 2: Loam and seed on Newell Street June 3: Final paving course Daniels Avenue June 4: Final paving on Joseph Drive June 5 & 6: Finish loam and seed and raising of structures on Newell Street and Meadow Lane 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: Adjusting structures and fixing curbing on upper North Street by the Pontoosuc Lake area. Signal loop installation will occur on South Street. Use caution when traveling on these roads. This schedule 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Historical Society Bird Banding Demonstrations | 10:37AM / Monday, June 02, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society in partnership with Ben Nickley and Berkshire Bird Observatory will offer a series of bird banding demonstrations at Arrowhead beginning June 5. This recurring, free drop-in event takes place June 5, 12, 26; July 3, 10, 24, 31 from 8 -10 am, and is weather dependent. The program allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding. Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead's woods, fields and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird 0 Comments
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