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Pittsfield High's Perry: 'I want accountability!'Staff reports,
03:31PM / Thursday, March 14, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield High School student who was the victim of a spitting incident in the state basketball semi-finals issued a public statement on Wednesday reacting to the assault and calling for consequences against the offender and his school. Malachi Perry penned a letter dated March 13 that was shared on social media by Kristen Shepardson, Perry's legal guardian and the mother of Generals' senior Makai Shepardson. In the thoughtful letter, Perry names the offending player from Old Rochester Regional High School, discusses Perry's own reaction to the incident and asks what it shows about the state of sportsmanship in interscholastic 0 Comments
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Dalton Hazard Mitigation Plan Near CompletionBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:54PM / Thursday, March 14, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The town's emergency management consultant Jamie Caplan Consulting presented goals on Friday for updating the hazard mitigation plan to fit the communities needs. The town received a grant through the state Emergency Management Agency, part of which covers the cost of the consultant. A number of town officials from various committees and departments have been working with the consultant to discuss the area's hazards and update the hazard mitigation plan to minimize the risk to people, property, and the environment. In addition, the goal of the plan is to increase the town's capacity and promote a hazard mitigation 0 Comments
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Bash Bish Falls State Park Closed for Construction | 10:30AM / Thursday, March 14, 2024 | |
MOUNT WASHINGTON, Mass. — The Department of Conservation and Recreation announced Thursday, March 14, that Bash Bish Falls State Park will be closed to accommodate reconstruction of the observation area. The park is expected to reopen in June 2024. Alternate nearby parks include Mount Everett State Reservation, Mount Washington State Forest, and Jug End State Reservation and Wildlife management Area. 0 Comments
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Berkshire Farmers Markets Awarded State Grants| 07:57AM / Thursday, March 14, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is awarding over $205,000 to help farmers markets grow and expand their outreach to consumers. MDAR is awarding funding to 23 organizations representing 31 farmers markets through the Farmers Market Sustainability Grant Program. The new program provides funding to organizations that operate farmers markets to enhance their marketing, promotion, consumer education, planning and infrastructure efforts. In Berkshire County: The Farmers Market of Sheffield: $14,945 for the Sheffield Farmers Market and Winter Market Roots Rising: 0 Comments
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Pittsfield TDI Partnership Aids Downtown Businesses, Activates SpacesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:38AM / Thursday, March 14, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A total of $469,000 aided downtown businesses through MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative last year. On Tuesday, TDI Fellow Julie Copoulos outlined the three-year program's progress in bringing life to North Street and its goals for 2024.
"Recently someone said to me, 'Well, you know, mayor, we need to start getting some storefronts open,' and thanks to Julie's work, we have six or seven new downtown businesses," Mayor Peter Marchetti said.
Since 2022, Copoulos has collaborated with over 20 stakeholders in the TDI district to foster equitable investment. Efforts are focused on housing, pedestrian
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Eastern Mass Student Who Spit at PHS Player No Longer on TeamBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
04:47PM / Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | |
WORCESTER, Mass. — A high school basketball player who spat on a member of the Pittsfield High School squad during Monday's Division 3 State Semi-Final has been removed from his school's team as it prepares for Saturday's State Championship game. On Wednesday afternoon, the Old Rochester Regional School District released a statement saying its investigation confirmed that the player spat on Pittsfield's Malachi Perry in the second half of ORR's Monday victory at Worcester State University. The statement, on the letterhead of Old Rochester Superintendent Michael S. Nelson, was issued on behalf of Nelson, high school Principal Michael Devoll, Athletic 0 Comments
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Dalton Voters to Decide on Sidewalk Repair OptionsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
02:21PM / Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Sidewalks have been a widely discussed topic for over a year because of the large number that need repair. The town has been discussing repairs with residents since before the last town meeting when voters approved adding $10,000 to the budget for that purpose. During a May town meeting, voters will vote on two warrant articles on the topic. One proposes the purchase of a sidewalk paver for $64,000 so sidewalks can be paved or repaired for less money but is using asphalt rather than concrete. During a meeting in February, Highway Superintendent Edward "Bud" Hall suggested that the town consider investing in 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Board Continues Hearing on Mobile Home Rent IncreaseBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:55PM / Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | |
Ward 7 Councilor Rhonda Serre speaks on behalf of the park's tenants. DALTON, Mass. — The request for hefty rent increases to a Valentine Road mobile home park seems unlikely following the Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board meeting on Thursday night. A number of Lake Onota Village residents attended the meeting expressing their disapproval of owner M.H. Communities request for a 29 percent, or $153 per month, rent increase over the next three years. M.H. Communities had initially requested a 63 percent hike, or more than $200 per month, spread out over three years. However, on the morning of the board meeting, the owners updated the application to 0 Comments
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Online Public Input Session With BEAT| 12:43PM / Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) has been working to survey stream crossings in Berkshire County using the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) protocol. During Spring 2024, BEAT will offer training to anyone interested in conducting volunteer fieldwork by surveying culverts and road-stream crossings throughout the County. These surveys help determine what culverts and crossings need attention and prioritize the ones that need to be fixed sooner rather than later. Join UMass Extension Professor Scott Jackson for this BEAT-organized online info session about the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity 0 Comments
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Two BCC Students Receive National Recognition | 10:55AM / Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) students Mariangel Dus and William Garrity have received national recognition for academic excellence. Both are members of Phi Theta Kappa, a national honor society for associate degree–seeking students. Mariangel Dus won a spot on the 2024 All-USA Academic Team. The team, sponsored by education technology provider Cengage in collaboration with Phi Theta Kappa, recognizes students for intellectual achievement, leadership, community and campus engagement. She is one of only 20 college students named to the team and was selected from more than 2,200 nominees. Dus will receive a $5,000 scholarship and 0 Comments
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Suicide Prevention Group Gives Leadership Award To Berkshire President| 08:00AM / Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) has selected Brian Berkel to receive the Leadership in Suicide Prevention Award this year. Berkel, a retired Lieutenant with the State Police, currently serves as President of the Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention (BCSP). In his role as President, Berkel has created a bridge between BCSP and first responders, the District Attorney's office, local community mental health providers, minority organizations, and other area mental health and suicide prevention advocates. In his role, Berkel led a group of suicide loss survivors and volunteers to form and launch a Local Outreach to 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Subcommittee Mulls Roadwork, Pavement PlanBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:32AM / Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Roadwork was the topic of conversation during Monday's Public Works and Utilities subcommittee meeting.
The panel discussed a request to review the city's pavement management plan and received an update on various roadwork projects from Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales.
Councilors at Large Peter White and Earl Persip III believe that a comprehensive review of the pavement management plan is needed to ensure the effectiveness and longevity of the city's infrastructure.
"We thought it was time that there was a comprehensive review of our pavement management plan," White explained. "And having this body
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