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State Appoints Pet Safety Committee to Implement Ollie's Law| 12:09PM / Sunday, March 02, 2025 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is announcing the members of the Ollie's Law Advisory Committee ("Committee"). The Committee will assist MDAR in promulgating regulations for boarding and training kennels as required by Ollie's Law, an effort to improve the safety of animals housed in such facilities which was signed in October 2024. "With the full complement of members in place for the advisory committee, I'm confident that they will hit the ground running to make the necessary recommendations to elevate the standards and improve the quality and safety of our pet boarding facilities and daycares in Massachusetts,"
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Yury's Kitchen Brings Traditional Oaxacan Food to PittsfieldBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
06:19AM / Saturday, March 01, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Yury's Kitchen, located at 496 Tyler St., opened on Feb. 18 and began selling traditional Mexican dishes from Oaxaca as well as some American cuisine. The owners, Yuridiana Zaragoza and Gustavo Cruz, are originally from Oaxaca and wanted to bring the culture and tradition to Berkshire County. Cruz's sister, Sheyla Cruz, who also works at the restaurant helped translate for this article. "They wanted to share what is the tradition because it's not just food, it's a whole tradition so they wanted to share that with Berkshire County people so they can try technically how Oaxaca tastes," said Cruz. Zaragoza 0 Comments
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@theMarket: A growth scare adds another worry to the market mixBy Bill Schmick,
03:56PM / Friday, February 28, 2025 | |
Tariff fears, inflation worries, and now, an economic growth scare, have conspired to sour moods in the markets. The Trump trade has all but disappeared and in its place, investors are looking for defensive areas to protect capital. Uncertainty is the bane of any market's existence and right now that element is in abundance. This week we have seen concerns over inflation take a back seat to an even greater worry—a slowing economy. It began with last week's retail sales number. The data was weaker than many expected as consumers pulled back on their discretionary spending. That could have been explained away as simply a bout of buying fatigue after the strong 0 Comments
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DCF Clears Two Pittsfield High AdministratorsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:02PM / Friday, February 28, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The Department of Children and Families has reportedly cleared two Pittsfield High School administrators of misconduct: Dean of Students Molly West and Vice Principal Alison Shepard.
On Friday, School Committee Chair William Cameron confirmed that DCF’s 51A investigation of allegations of abuse or neglect made against PHS Dean of Students Molly West was unsupported.
"(Superintendent Joseph Curtis) told me yesterday that his office has received formal notice from DCF that the agency's investigation of those allegations has been completed, and that the allegations were found to be unsupported," Cameron wrote VIA email.
Earlier in the
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Conte Community School Wins Safe Routes to School Bike Rack Grant | 10:43AM / Friday, February 28, 2025 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced the winners of the 2024-2025 Bike Rack Grant through its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program. Conte COmmunity School was one of the tree winners. Now in its second year, this grant helps schools replace old, worn, and damaged bike racks, or acquire new or additional bike racks. "For students and staff who bike to get to school, a bike rack is just as essential as a traditional parking lot for those who drive," said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. "We are pleased to continue to promote safe bicycling with grant programs like this and 0 Comments
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Pittsfield to Overhaul Downtown Alleyway with State FundsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:51AM / Friday, February 28, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— A $1.37 million grant from the state will enhance Allegrone's renovation of the Wright Building. On Tuesday, the City Council accepted $1,370,000 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities' HousingWorks Infrastructure Program. It will support streetscape infrastructure improvements and the conversion of the rear vehicular alleyway into a pedestrian way behind the building. The city-owned alleyway, currently fenced off and used for building materials, connects the Hotel on North block to the Intermodal Center. "It's going to make it not a vehicular alleyway anymore but a pedestrian way," 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Will Seek an Interim School Superintendent By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:10PM / Thursday, February 27, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Joseph Curtis will be replaced by an interim superintendent in June.
On Wednesday, the School Committee authorized the personnel/negotiations subcommittee to search for an interim superintendent that starts no later than July 1-- earlier if possible.
"I wish we were not having to do this," Chair William Cameron said.
A couple of weeks ago, Curtis announced that he would be stepping down at the end of June after 30 years with the Pittsfield Public Schools. He read an emotional message that explained his decision is "The right decision for me, for the district, and the community I care deeply about."
The outgoing superintendent said in
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The Retired Investor: Veterans take it on the chin in DOGE bloodbathBy Bill Schmick,
03:53PM / Thursday, February 27, 2025 | |
They love their country. As such, it is no surprise that many veterans would want to continue to serve their nation after discharge. It is why so many vets apply to work for the federal government. That partnership seemed to work out for both parties—until recently. For those of us who have served in the military, we have done so out of love for our country. When it called, we stepped up. In exchange, we learned a lot of good things in the armed services. For me the list is long. Leadership, teamwork, a strong work ethic, the ability to handle stressful situations, self-direction, and motivation come to mind. I am sure I have missed some. These attributes make vets an 0 Comments
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Elizabeth Freeman Center Looks to Repair New LocationBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:00PM / Thursday, February 27, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Elizabeth Freeman Center's new downtown location requires several renovations. On Monday, the center's administrative assistant Esther Anderson asked the Historical Commission, "Does anybody have any guidance?" "We have a lot of things that need to be done to this building and one of the things we're painfully aware of is that if we don't maintain and update this building, we're going to be in the same situation we were in our old building but worse because now we have 15,000 square feet instead of 7,000 square feet that's falling down around us," she said. "And we're starting with much 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Film Screenings, Live Music, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:08PM / Thursday, February 27, 2025 | |
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including film screenings, museum activities, live music, and more. Editor's Pick First Sunday Free at the Clark The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. The museum is opening its doors for free to provide people the chance to see its permanent and temporary collections. This month, it will celebrate the final days of its exhibit "Wall Power! Modern French Tapestry from the Mobilier National, Paris," which closes on March 9. At 11:15 am, a Clark educator will lead a guided tour of the exhibition, pick up a ticket at the 0 Comments
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Bishop West Real Estate Welcomes Three New Agents| 11:34AM / Thursday, February 27, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Bishop West Real Estate welcomed three agents: Pam Tworig, Kolleen Schmitt, and Shannon Davis. Tworig, formerly with Moresi Real Estate Partners, has called the Berkshires and Southern Vermont home for over 40 years. With deep-rooted relationships among local business owners, contractors, and residents, she brings invaluable connections and insight to the market. Prior to real estate, she spent more than three decades managing properties and designing commercial and residential landscapes. Licensed in both Massachusetts and Vermont, Tworig will play a key role in expanding Bishop West's presence in Southern Vermont. "I'm thrilled to join a 0 Comments
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BCC Varsity Sports Program Set to Begin in the Fall | 08:00AM / Thursday, February 27, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces its acceptance into the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) varsity athletics league with the introduction of women's court volleyball this fall and men's baseball in spring 2026. Both sports will be played at the Division III level during the 2025-26 academic year and will be eligible for NJCAA postseason play during the 2026-27 academic year. "Being able to offer sports at the varsity level is a huge win for BCC, not only for our current students, but also for attracting new students," said Director of Recreational Services Daryl Shreve. "We are 0 Comments
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