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Fatally Shot Juvenile Found In Pittsfield Car Accident| 02:23PM / Monday, October 27, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Sunday, Oct. 26, at approximately 6:14 p.m., Pittsfield Police responded to the area of 17 Parker Street, Pittsfield for a report of a single vehicle collision. According to police, upon arrival, an officer observed a white Honda HR-V positioned across Franco Terrace near the intersection of Parker Street. Both the steering wheel and side curtain airbags had deployed, and debris was scattered around the vehicle. Initial observations suggest the vehicle had been traveling down Franco Terrace toward the intersection of Franco Terrace and Parker Street, where it ultimately collided with a tree. The hood of the Honda HR-V was bent 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Schools Plan Special Meeting Before Middle Restructuring VoteBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:25PM / Monday, October 27, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The school district is approaching its progress point that will determine if the middle schools will restructure next school year.
A Committee of the Whole meeting is planned the week after Thanksgiving so that city officials and community members are up to date when a decision is made on Dec. 10, the last School Committee meeting of the year.
"The intent here is not to drop the program without any prior discussion on Dec. 10, but rather also to give the School Committee and the community at large more information about where the work stands at that point, and also to enable the School Committee to have any input or ask any pointed
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct 27-31| 07:52AM / Monday, October 27, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from October 27-31: Contracted Road Work: 10/27: Loam and seed Allengate Avenue, Taconic Park Drive and Tamie Way 10/28: Finish paving Taconic Park Drive, Tamie Way and Vista Street 10/29 & 10/30: Finish paving Allengate Avenue and Michael Drive West Street project update The construction of new sidewalks and curbing work continues. The traffic signal installation prep work also continues. During this work, lane closures at various sections are expected. We encourage drivers to seek alternate routes if possible. Sidewalk Repairs: Wendell Avenue between Broad Street and Colt Road Bartlett 0 Comments
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Dalton Council Establishes Senior Center Use PolicyBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:44AM / Monday, October 27, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Council on Aging has revised its building usage policy to make its intended purpose clearer. Since the pandemic, usage of the Senior Center has grown substantially. What started as maybe two to three town meetings a month has grown to accommodate 11 different committees, often resulting in multiple meetings a day, said Kelly Pizzi, Council on Aging and Senior Center executive director in a letter to the Select Board. "We have been getting increased pressure from some members of the town to open the building for non-town related activities and events," she said. The increase in interest prompted the counsel to 0 Comments
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School Committee Candidates Debate at BCCBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:26PM / Sunday, October 26, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Candidates for the School Committee covered pressing city issues during a recent debate hosted by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires.
Nine people are running to fill the committee's six seats: Ciara Batory, Sarah Muil, Daniel Elias, Katherine Yon, Jacob Klein, Geoffrey Buerger, Heather McNiece, Vicky Smith, and Carolyn Barry.
The debate held on Oct. 16 at Berkshire Community College's Boland Theatre was moderated by Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Pittsfield Bureau Chief. Candidates answered enveloped questions from a bulletin board in threes.
Topics ranged from the middle school restructuring and proposed new school in
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Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System Phase 4| 03:46PM / Sunday, October 26, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Monday, October 27 marks the final phase for the flushing of the City of Pittsfield's water system. Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. from October 27 to October 31. The upcoming flushing for this week may be expected to affect the following areas: Cascade and Churchill streets. West Street from Fort Hill Avenue west including Meadow Ridge Drive, Lillybrook Road, and Westbrook Terrace. Although flushing may cause localized discolored water and reduced service pressure conditions in and around the immediate area of flushing, appropriate measures will be taken to ensure that proper levels of 0 Comments
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Reid Middle School Students Learning at Berkshire Humane SocietyBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:07PM / Sunday, October 26, 2025 | |
Eleven Reid students will attend six classes at the shelter through a grant obtained by the Humane Society. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Students at Reid Middle School are attending classes at the Berkshire Humane Society for alternative learning sessions to help accommodate their needs. "This is the first of a series of classes that our alternative education program for middle school students, the [Berkshire] Innovation Center participates in. The Berkshire Humane Society, had won a wonderful grant and awarded it to our students to come to do some social, emotional learning based in working with animals," said Meghan Gagnon, dropout prevention liaison for the
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'Spanish for Bankers' helps Greylock Better serve the Berkshires | 08:10AM / Sunday, October 26, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Early in 2026, Greylock will offer its fifth cohort of Spanish for Bankers, a free class offered to all Greylock employees who wish to gain and improve Spanish language skills. The 16-week course is taught during business hours to allow for convenience and flexibility, beginning with eight weeks focused on vocabulary and punctuation, followed by eight weeks of cultural perspectives shared by native speakers and real-world scenario practice. "When you better understand your members, you're better able to serve them. Spanish for Bankers gives our employees fundamental basics for simple interactions while also taking a deeper dive 0 Comments
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Bousquet Plans 'Micro-Cabin' AccommodationsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:20AM / Sunday, October 26, 2025 | |
The site for the cabins is currently a gravel parking lot. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Bousquet Mountain plans to add "micro cabins" to its recreational offerings.
On Tuesday, the Community Development Board approved a site plan submitted by Blue Chair Properties LLC, the owner of the ski area, for a mobile micro cabin area located at 101 Dan Fox Drive. It was approved with the condition that the board receives details about each phase of the project, site improvements are constructed before cabins are installed, and all lighting is downcast.
"Ultimately, the goal of the product is to provide an on-premises accommodation for overnight stay,
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Community Hero: Berkshire County ArcBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:46PM / Saturday, October 25, 2025 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — For over 70 years, Berkshire County Arc has been a cornerstone of support and empowerment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its impact on its members and the community has earned the non-profit our Community Hero of the Month designation. The Community Hero of the Month is a 12-month series that honors individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on their community. This year's sponsor is Window World of Western Massachusetts. Nominate a hero here. What began as a small, family-founded agency has grown into one of the region's largest employers, serving more than 1,000 0 Comments
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OLLI Hosts Book Talk, Signing with Barbara Viniar| 03:37PM / Saturday, October 25, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Berkshire Community College (BCC) invites the public to join a special Book Talk with Barbara Viniar on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 2:00 p.m., offered both in person at BCC and online via Zoom. The event is free and open to all. Viniar will discuss her debut novel, "Little Bird," a historical narrative set in early 20th-century New York City. The story follows a young Russian girl who is betrothed to a wealthy American cousin as a means for her family's escape from anti-Jewish violence. As she navigates immigration, love, loss, and the pressures of tradition, she ultimately battles for 0 Comments
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Democratic Senate Candidate Rikleen Visits LenoxBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:26PM / Saturday, October 25, 2025 | |
Alex Rikleen speaks at the Lenox Town Democratic Committee on Wednesday. LENOX, Mass. — Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Alex Rikleen says the country is in an "existential" crisis under the leadership of President Donald Trump. "If I were in the Senate right now, I'd be delaying Trump's agenda in every way possible. I'd deny unanimous consent. I'd force quorum calls, I'd place holds on every nomination, and I'd pressure fellow Democrats to do the same on their committees," he told the Lenox Democratic Town Committee on Wednesday. "We have tools, and even when those tools only slow things down, those delays
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