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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 6-10| 10:45AM / Monday, October 06, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from Oct. 6-10: Contracted Paving Projects: Oct. 6: First course of paving on Allengate Avenue Oct. 7-10: Raising structures on Vista Street, Tamie Way, Taconic Park Drive and Allengate Avenue The schedule and locations are subject to change based upon weather. On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Road Line Painting (overnight work): Oct. 5, 6, and 7: Elm Street, East Street (between Park Square and Elm Street), Highland Avenue and Lincoln Street Oct. 6 and 7: Roundabout near Berkshire Medical Center 0 Comments
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Dalton Panel Talks ICE in Berkshire CountyBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:47AM / Monday, October 06, 2025 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — Police Chief Deanna Strout is stressing that Dalton residents should feel confident in calling police for help regardless of their immigration status. Strout told the 50 or so people who attended a forum on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the county that she was a little nervous to speak, as it has been hard to talk about the recent actions as a law enforcement officer. The chief said personal opinions should not be raised in her profession and she realized it was important to just state the facts for those who are interested in the law enforcement side when it comes to ICE being in their community. "I shared our immigration policy 0 Comments
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'MA250' Historical Re-enactment Will Pass Through Berkshire CountyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:27AM / Monday, October 06, 2025 | |
MA250 Director Sheila Green says the Knox Trail will include 33 communities across the state, including Great Barrington. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Communities are urged to participate as the state marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution over the next year.
On Friday, state Sen. Paul Mark hosted an information session about MA250, Massachusetts' commemoration of the battles across the state that led to America's independence. Events run until next summer, and $3.5 million in grants has been dispersed for the effort — 14 of the 96 grants going to Berkshire County.
"It's been a really interesting assignment to have for the last three
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Climate Activists Demand That Polluters PayBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:28PM / Sunday, October 05, 2025 | |
Rachael Boyce of Massachusetts Make Polluter's Pay speaks about educating citizens on the impacts of climate change. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Climate activists are demanding that top polluters pay for their impact on the environment.
In late September, community members and elected officials gathered at the Westside Riverway Park for a "Bridges to the Future" event, featuring state Sen. Paul Mark, state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier, and grassroots organizations from across the region. "We're here to meet and learn about the awesome work that incredible change makers in this community are already doing to not only educate community members about the
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Annual DZ24 Wiffle Ball Tournament Slated for Oct. 18| 03:05PM / Sunday, October 05, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 6th Annual DZ24 Wiffle Ball Tournament and Raffle Fundraiser is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Deming Park in Pittsfield. This event serves as a fundraiser for the Dave Zerbato Scholarship Fund, which provides financial support to graduating seniors from both Pittsfield and Taconic High Schools. All proceeds from the day will benefit the fund. Teams of four will compete in a tournament structure, with competition brackets organized by age. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each age group. The cost to participate is $10 per person or $40 per team. The deadline for team registration is Thursday, 0 Comments
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Holiday Hours: Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day| 03:00PM / Sunday, October 05, 2025 | |
Dióscoro Teófilo Puebla Tolín's 'First landing of Columbus on the Shores of the New World,' at San Salvador, W.I., Oct. 12, 1492, from 1862. Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day is being observed Monday, Oct. 13. As Columbus Day, it commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492. As Indigenous Peoples Day, it commemorates the harm to their cultures and communities that followed Columbus' arrival. Columbus' voyage had been celebrated on significant anniversaries but did not become an official holiday until being recognized by Colorado in 1905. It was declared a federal holiday in 1937.
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MassDEP: Food Waste Ban Boosts Business| 10:01AM / Sunday, October 05, 2025 | |
BOSTON — A recent report quantifies the substantial economic impact of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's (MassDEP) ban on commercial food waste disposal. This initiative is a significant contributor to the state's economy, generating jobs and revenue. Key report findings include: Creating 1,676 well-paying jobs, resulting in $143 million in labor income; Generating $194 million in economic value (in addition to the labor income and intermediate inputs); and Cumulatively generating more than $390 million in industry activity. "Massachusetts is a leader in reducing food waste," said Governor 5 Comments
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Berkshire County Development Alliance Presents Fundraising in a Small Town| 07:42AM / Sunday, October 05, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The Berkshire County Development Alliance (BCDA) announced its fall event, "Fundraising in a Small Town," to be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, from 5:30–7:00 PM at Berkshire Health Systems' Bishop Clapp Building, 742 North Street. This program will feature Lisa Lewis, Director of Development at Berkshire Health Systems, who will share her expertise and insights on strategies for successful fundraising in small and close-knit communities. Lewis' career spans Boston, San Francisco, and over two decades supporting the Berkshires. Lisa's perspectives will All community members are welcome. Parking is available on 5 Comments
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Eagle Education Academy Open House Focuses on Student SuccessBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
03:23PM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
Principal Ryan Fuller has been at Eagle for six years, the last four as principal. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Eagle Educational Academy held an open house to showcase the school and how it supports students. The public alternative school serves students from Grades 6 through 12 who benefit from more individualized support. "We're for students who need more support. So we've got a higher staff-to-student ratio, we have a lot more stuff built in with SEL [social emotional learning]. We're able to do a lot of these community partnerships to get kids those experiences," said Principal Ryan Fuller. Fuller has been with the school for six 5 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Government Shutdown Low Priority For InvestorsBy Bill Schmick,
02:35PM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
Markets turned higher this week on news of the government shutdown on Oct. 1. It isn't the market's first rodeo in this area, so most investors are taking the long view. The facts are that every government shutdown in history has been followed by a government reopening 100 percent of the time. Present betting indicates that this one could last anywhere from 10 to 29 days, but Oct. 15 seems the most popular bet. It wasn't too difficult to predict this government shutdown. Both parties sought the drama, hoping to galvanize their partisan constituencies. Thus far, only the media, politicians, and federal employees have expressed much concern about the fallout. For 0 Comments
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BMC to Reopen Main Driveway in Early October| 02:35PM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems has announced that the main driveway to Berkshire Medical Center, which has been closed for the duration of the city's new rotary project adjacent to BMC, will reopen to vehicular traffic on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. The main driveway can be accessed from the rotary, north or southbound, and provides convenient access to the front of Berkshire Medical Center and the first-floor entrance to the BMC Medical Arts Complex. Free valet parking is available at both the front entry to BMC and the MAC Complex. The MAC main parking area was reopened in September, providing nearly 100 additional spaces and also features a new exit to the 0 Comments
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Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System Begins Oct. 6| 11:49AM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Public Utilities announced that phase 1 of the flushing of the city's water system will begin Monday, Oct. 6. Water mains throughout the city will be flushed, through hydrants, over the upcoming weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. This annual process occurs twice a year typically in the spring and the fall. Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday each week, except holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The upcoming flushing for Oct. 6 to Oct. 10 is expected to affect the following areas: Starting at the town line on Dalton Avenue working west 0 Comments
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