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Tommy's Composting Reaches Million-Pound MilestoneBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:44AM / Monday, February 24, 2025 | |
Mary Summers picks up food waste from Lee Elementary School. She collects about 2,500 pounds a day, five times what she picked up during her first months of opening. HINSDALE, Mass. — Mary Summers has turned one million pounds, more than 500 tons, of organic waste into compost. She hopes to triple that in the next two years. The owner of Tommy's Compost Service said she's been working diligently to collect residential and commercial food scraps since opening in 2021 to make the world a healthier place for her young son, Thomas, for whom the business is named. "I was a middle school teacher, I taught science for five years," she 0 Comments
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BCC Announces New Faculty, Staff, Promotions, Title Changes| 04:14PM / Sunday, February 23, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced the addition of three faculty/staff members, four promotions and three title changes. New faculty/staff Grace Jull joins BCC as Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences. She holds a master's of science degree in Anatomy Education and Education for Health Professionals from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, a master's degree in Adult Education from the University of Toronto, and a bachelor's degree in Humanities from Dalhousie University, Halifax. Jull grew up near the Canadian Rockies, and her formative time in that vast terrain informs her love of teaching the vast inner terrain of
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Market 32 Round-Up Fundraiser for Special Olympics| 08:23AM / Sunday, February 23, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — From Feb. 16 to March 15, Market 32/Price Chopper customers can round up their change at checkout to support Special Olympics athletes. All donations will be matched up to $10,000. Funds raised will help provide coaching, equipment, and opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities. The fundraiser supports athletes competing in the 2025 Winter World Games in Turin, Italy. 0 Comments
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County Stars Shine on Championship SaturdayiBerkshires.com Sports,
10:34PM / Saturday, February 22, 2025 | |
 Three Berkshire County high school basketball teams claimed Western Massachusetts crowns on Championship Saturday. And one area high school wrestler earned a title of his own at the Division 3 State Championships. Six area basketball teams made it to the final game of the six divisions – three boys and three girls – where county schools are classified in Western Mass. In Class B boys, both the Pittsfield Generals and Monument Mountain Spartans made it to the tournament finale in a rematch of last year’s final. This time around, Monument Mountain came out on top at the Boys and Girls Club. In Class C boys, Drury reached its final only to fall to 0 Comments
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Letter: Constitutional Crisis Letter to the Editor,
04:00PM / Friday, February 21, 2025 | |
 To the Editor:
In his inaugural speech, the president invoked America in the late 19th century when political corruption was rampant, Jim Crow laws were enacted, and disparities in income and wealth soared. Since then, the daily barrage of presidential edicts have ranged from absurdity, recklessness, vindictiveness and most concerning lawlessness. His words and actions have sown seeds of uncertainty, anxiety and fear. Presidential governance has become the politics of chaos in an attempt to grab power. MAGA/Republican legislators in the House and Senate feign their responsibilities. Blind loyalty to the president is their number one priority.
The Constitution is the law of the land, the
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@theMarket: Inflation and Tariff Fears Drive MarketsBy Bill Schmick,
02:52PM / Friday, February 21, 2025 | |
Gold continues to make new highs. Soft commodities and materials climb a wall of worry and foreign equities rise from the dead. It is all part of a market mindset that a tariff war is right around the corner. As April draws near, President Trump continues to reiterate that he is planning to levy tariffs on America's trading partners. Investors are worried. Given Trump's predilection toward hyperbole, the markets are unsure whether to take his statements at face value. He has used threats to get what he wants on so many occasions that April could come and go without any tariffs at all. What to do? The move higher in some commodities is largely a tariff hedge that the 0 Comments
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ZBA OKs Signage for Pittsfield's New HotelBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:43PM / Friday, February 21, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With approved signage, the Holiday Inn Express on South Street is one step closer to opening.
On Wednesday, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted the exemptions that adjust area calculation methods and increase the overall signage. Owned by the Desai family, the $13 million facility will have a 20-foot tall sign by the road and a graphic on the building.
The nearly 2-acre property is set back about 250 feet from South Street and elevated about 30 feet. A newly constructed 77-room hotel was built in a similar location to its predecessor, which was demolished.
"I can see the need for a bigger sign, given how far setback the building is and that people are
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KB Accounting Names Timothy Brelsford as Director of Operations| 11:36AM / Friday, February 21, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. Mass. — KB Accounting has appointed Timothy (Tim) Brelsford as its new Director of Operations, the company announced on February 3, 2025. Brelsford brings over 30 years of experience in human services and operations, with expertise in streamlining processes and implementing strategic solutions. "As we continue to expand our services and enhance operational efficiency, the addition of Tim to our leadership team is a significant milestone," said CEO Katie Brelsford. "His proven track record in operational excellence and strategic planning will undoubtedly strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional value to our clients." In his new role,
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Volunteers Say Springside Park Has Gotten CleanerBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Friday, February 21, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Volunteers say Springside Park has generally gotten cleaner over the years.
On Tuesday, the Parks Commission approved the Springside Park Conservancy and the Friends of Springside Park's annual cleanups on April 19 and Sept. 20. Longtime members Bernard Mack and Esther Anderson gave a positive report about the park's upkeep.
"The park has been getting cleaner and cleaner every year, which is very exciting to see that people are taking more interest in keeping it that way," Mack said.
"And a lot of other things have been happening at the park, which we're happy about as well, improvements and such."
He reported that 25 years ago,
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Hancock Shaker Village 'The Big Chill' Celebrated Berkshire WinterBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:22PM / Thursday, February 20, 2025 | |
Children have fun in the snow at Hancock Shaker Village. More photos. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hancock Shaker Village's "The Big Chill" event turned out to be chillier and snowier than expected. The event is to celebrate all things New England in the winter, said Caroline Holland, the Village's executive director and CEO. Photos from the event here. It featured maple tree tapping, blacksmithing and woodworking demonstrations, live music, a fire pit, sledding and snow activities, live music, and more. However, the two-day event was cut short as snow and sleet covered the region. Although it became a one-day event, the 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Are Federal Asset Sales a Solution to Debt Problem?By Bill Schmick,
04:16PM / Thursday, February 20, 2025 | |
At last count, the federal government owns 28 percent of the total land in the U.S., and under the surface of that real estate lies a wealth of oil, gas, and coal. Does selling off federal assets make sense in this era of downsizing government? President Donald Trump plans to shrink the federal government through firing, hiring freezes, and layoffs. The only personnel spared are those in military enforcement, national security, and public safety. Everything else is fair game. Earlier this month, regional managers at the General Services Administration (GSA) received memos from headquarters directing them to terminate the leases on approximately 7,500 federal offices across the 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Fireworks and Mindful WalksBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:32PM / Thursday, February 20, 2025 | |
 There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including festivals, fireworks, winter activities, and more. Editor's Pick Fireworks The Common, Pittsfield Time: Saturday 6 p.m. Fireworks will mark the end of the annual 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival. The viewing area is in the parking lot on First Street between Eagle and Fenn Street. No spectators will be permitted inside the Common during the show. More information here. Multiple Days The 14th Annual 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival Throughout Pittsfield Feb. 13 through 23 The 10x10 Festival will conclude this weekend. The festival 0 Comments
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