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Pittsfield Looks to Improve Access at Pontoosuc Lake ShorelineBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:35AM / Thursday, August 21, 2025 | |
A public site visit in July raised concerns about the limited access to the water because of foliage and bank erosion controls. PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The city plans to create water access points on the south shore of Pontoosuc Lake Park.
This comes after community members asserted that bank plantings limited access for swimming and fishing. Because the area is shared with boats, the north side of the park is staged for a formal swimming area with a beach.
"I think people just need to allow us a little bit of time and afford us a little bit of patience, and we'll get this right," Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager James McGrath told
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Shop 'n' Shred Event Coming to Pittsfield Skate ParkBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:10PM / Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— On Sunday, the Pittsfield Skate Plaza will be filled with vendors and, of course, skateboarding.
This comes months after the closure of Pittsfield's longtime skate shop, The Garden.
The Parks Commission on Tuesday approved a skate jam and flea market event scheduled for Aug. 24 at the Appleton Avenue park. It is a collaboration between Downtown Pittsfield Inc. and Bomb Shack Vintage, owned by professional BMX bike rider Jake Seeley.
DPI's Managing Director Rebecca Brien described it as a "shop and shred skateboard jam."
"It's actually going to combine both the activity obviously meant at the skate park,
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Berkshire Communities Awarded Funds for Ecological Restoration Projects | 07:55AM / Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | |
BOSTON—The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced more than $2.9 million in grants to support ecological restoration projects across Massachusetts. This funding, provided by the Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) Division of Ecological Restoration (DER), will strengthen resilience against extreme weather events, improve water quality, reduce flood risks, and restore crucial wildlife habitat. "Massachusetts has over 25,000 culverts, most of which are undersized. By replacing these outdated culverts with larger, safer structures, we can better prepare our communities for severe weather," said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary 0 Comments
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Report: Miss Hall's Failed to Act on Abuse ReportsBy Staff Reports, iBerkshires
04:12PM / Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A report commissioned by Miss Hall's School found school officials failed for years to follow up on accusations of sexual misconduct by its instructors. The full report, summary from the Board of Trustees and a letter to the school community from Head of School Julia Heaton and board President Nancy Ault can be found here. "The Report makes clear that, over the decades, there were multiple instances in which students were harmed and that MHS failed to investigate adequately or hold perpetrators accountable for their actions," reads a summary of the report released by the board of trustees on Tuesday. "We 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Senior Center Staffers Save Life on Hot June DayBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:17PM / Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | |
Fire Chief Thomas Sammons presents the department's new Deputy Chief Matthew Packard, left, Fire Capt. Kevin Brady and Fire Lt. Jesse Underwood-Miller. PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Two Senior Center staff members saved a woman's life while she was having a medical emergency on an extremely hot June day.
During last Tuesday's City Council meeting, Cora Scarborough and Pat Rosse were recognized for their actions on June 17, when they helped stabilize a senior citizen having a seizure in a hot car near the Ralph Froio Senior Center before emergency responders arrived.
The woman had reportedly been in a medical emergency for over half an
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Pittsfield Company Awarded InnovateMass Grant| 09:37AM / Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) awarded Noble Carbon $350,000 to demonstrate its innovative and reverse-compatible circuit that helps residents and businesses manage electricity use and bills. InnovateMass offers grants and technical support for teams deploying new clean energy technologies or innovative combinations of existing technologies with strong commercialization potential. Including this latest round of awards, InnovateMass has provided over $23 million to 115 demonstration projects since 2013, leveraging more than $27 million in additional private and public funding. MassCEC announced $3.6 million in funding for 20 clean 0 Comments
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Pittsfield School Committee Updates Social Media Policy By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:03AM / Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The school district updated its staff use of social media and personal cell phones policy. "We've had full cooperation with the teachers bargaining unit leadership, the [Pittsfield Educational Administrators Association,] that is the administrators, and the federation," School Committee Chair William Cameron said. "I think everyone in a leadership position in those organizations recognizes the potential for serious problems, unless the expectations of this policy are implemented." The school unions are the PEAA, United Educators of Pittsfield and Pittsfield Federation of School 0 Comments
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Allendale Pines Expansion to Bring More Affordable HomesBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:27AM / Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Allendale Pines expansion will bring more affordable homes to the community. The expansion is located at 395 Cheshire Road, bordering the Ashuwillticook Trail, and will include 22 manufactured homes. The project cost is $1.4 million and is not too far from the current mobile home community at 245 Cheshire Road. The homes will start as low as $179,900. Residents will pay owner Teton Management Corp. a lot fee of $550, which will include water and sewer. Residents will be responsible for electric and gas. "I do feel strongly that we are delivering a product, and indeed it is attainable and affordable housing that I just feel there 0 Comments
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Governor Healey Unveils Art Exhibition by Berkshire Artists| 12:59PM / Monday, August 18, 2025 | |
Sarah Sutro's 'Blue Web' on display outside the governor's office. BOSTON — A temporary art installation outside the governor's office on Beacon Hill features three Berkshires artists. Gov. Maura Healey unveiled the exhibit this month in partnership with Mass Cultural Council. It includes works in photography, paintings and digital prints. The artists are Adam Brown of Lenox, Sarah Sutro of North Adams and Shelsy Rodriguez of Pittsfield. Their works will be displayed in the reception area of the governor's office through Sept. 12. "Western Mass has an incredible legacy of arts and culture, and these artists remind us of the 0 Comments
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MountainOne Participates in Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity's Women Build| 11:01AM / Monday, August 18, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — An all-female team of Mountaineers from MountainOne supported Women Build, a volunteer initiative led by Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity. The program empowers women to take an active role in construction while advancing the mission of affordable housing in the Berkshires. MountainOne sponsored the event and contributed a hands-on team effort in Pittsfield, where two new condominium units are taking shape. The all-women crew from MountainOne included Julie Rider, Shannon Dozier, Stacy Roman, Debra Bishop, Brenda Petell, Heidi Gingras, Jeanne Zatorski, Jennifer Smith, Samantha Leskovitz, and Renae Gamari. Together, the group helped 0 Comments
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County's Baseball Umpires Recognize Standout Student-AthletesCommunity submission,
10:15AM / Monday, August 18, 2025 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. -- The Berkshire County Baseball Umpire Association Sunday presented three scholarships to area high school student-athletes. Pittsfield High's Jack Abel, McCann Tech's Brodie Hayden and Wahconah's James Rabuse each recieved a $1,000 scholarship at the conclusion of the BCBUA's 10th annual golf tournament to raise funds for the award. Forest Park Country Club was the site of the tournament and awards banquet. Wahconah rising senior Rabuse received the association's Rich Pothier Most Valuable Player Award. Recent graduates Abel and Hayden were recognized with the Ray Pearson Sportsmanship Award and Tom Reilly 10th Player Award, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 18-22| 08:28AM / Monday, August 18, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The following street improvements are scheduled from August 18-22: Crack sealing is scheduled for the following locations: Highland Avenue Lincoln Street Vin Hebert Boulevard East Street (from First Street to Fourth Street) Appleton Avenue Dawes Avenue Elm Street Howard Street Pomeroy Avenue Williams Street This work will also continue into the week of Aug. 25. 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. West Street project update Underground utility work, including drainage relocation and 0 Comments
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