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MassDOT Announces Reprocurement for Service Plazas Contract| 11:37AM / Saturday, October 18, 2025 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that they are preparing to reprocure the contract to rehabilitate, operate and maintain the 18 service plazas across the state. "These service plazas play a critical role for our residents, visitors, workers and economy. MassDOT's focus has always been on delivering the highest-quality service plazas that offer the best value for taxpayers," said Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver, who will oversee the process. "After careful consideration, we have determined that the best path forward to ensure the success of this project is to reprocure the contract. This will allow
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Pittsfield Schools Hire MCLA Administrator as Assistant Superintendent for Business and FinanceBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
11:18AM / Saturday, October 18, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The School Committee voted to appoint Bonnie Howland as the district's assistant superintendent for business and finance. "The work I have done has taught me about finding balance, about how financial responsibility and fairness can work together to open doors for students and strengthen institutions," Howland said during a special meeting on Thursday. She has worked in higher education and public service for over 20 years, as Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' (MCLA) director of student accounts since 2015, and the director of student financial services since 2018. Kristen Behnke, former assistant superintendent for business
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Berkshire Athenaeum Celebrates 20th Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book| 06:11PM / Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, is announced it is celebrating the upcoming release of Jeff Kinney's twentieth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, "Diary of a Wimpy Partypooper," with a Birthday Party of a Wimpy Kid event. The free event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, from 3:30–5:00 p.m. in the Library's auditorium. The party will feature games, button making, snacks, and more to celebrate the milestone twentieth book. 0 Comments
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Nice Home For A FamilyBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:57PM / Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for a home that's move-in ready for a big family? Then this is the home for you. Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 133 Pomeroy Avenue. This colonial home was built in 1915 and has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is 2,606 square feet with 0.15 acres. The asking price is $459,900 We spoke to Cheryl Wendling with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional Realty. What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market? Wendling: The thing that makes this property stand out in today’s market is the charm of a colonial style
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2nd Street to Host Berkshire United Way's 'United in Conversation' Session on Criminal Justice| 03:57PM / Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Second Street Second Chances (2nd Street) will host Berkshire United Way's "United in Conversation" on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 4-6 p.m. at Wander, located at 34 Depot Street, Suite 101. The topic of the session is criminal justice. Registration is encouraged, though not required, and the sessions are free. United in Conversation is a series of real stories shared by real people who are passionate about making a difference and who want to build bridges of understanding. All are invited to these valuable community conversations to listen, learn and share. What are the challenges of being unhoused, of struggling with a 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Higher volatility reflects worries over trade deals, the shutdown, and banking credit jittersBy Bill Schmick,
03:50PM / Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
"Short-term volatility is greatest at turning points and diminishes as a trend becomes established," wrote George Soros in his book The Alchemy of Finance. Last week, I warned investors to expect volatility. We have had that in spades. Verbal threats from both sides before the upcoming China-U.S. trade negotiations led to stocks whipsawing in both directions for most of the week. The continued government shutdown didn't help matters either, but it was two small regional banks that spooked investors most. Concerns about credit among two regional banks, Zions Bancorp and Western Alliance, triggered an overnight sell-off on Thursday into Friday. Both companies were victims of
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Pittsfield At Large Candidates DebateBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:30PM / Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— At-large candidates gave voters a glimpse of their vision for Pittsfield during Thursday's debate sponsored by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires.
When asked if the city should pursue the proposed consolidation of Crosby Elementary School and Conte Community School into a new build on West Street, the answer was "absolutely."
Four incumbents, a former councilor, and an outgoing School Committee member took turns in threes on questions that were chosen blindly from a bulletin board. This includes Kathleen Amuso, Earl Persip, III, Pete White, Alisa Costa, and challengers Karen Kalinowsky and Sara Hathaway.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Planned for Pittsfield| 07:35AM / Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A household hazardous waste collection, organized by the City of Pittsfield, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those interested must pre-register to drop off designated household hazardous waste items. No walk-ins will be allowed. The collection, held at a new location this year, will take place at the Casella Transfer Station located at 500 Hubbard Avenue in Pittsfield. Online pre-registration is required by midnight on October 24 and can be accessed through this link: https://rebrand.ly/hhwd-pitt. Review the complete list of accepted and unaccepted items prior to registering. As space is limited, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield City Council: Make Polluters PayBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:57AM / Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The City Council supports statewide efforts to make the largest polluters pay. On Tuesday, it voted to back Bill H.1014/S.588, "An Act Establishing a Climate Change Superfund," which is expected to generate $75 billion over 25 years from the largest oil and gas companies. Councilor At Large Alisa Costa and Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren requested their colleagues' support for the legislation. "I think it's really important to hold businesses accountable in ways that we are not able to do right now," Costa said. "…We see the impacts of climate on our community every day, whether it's our drought,
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Organizers Preview Upcoming 'No Kings' RalliesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:04AM / Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Almost ten "No Kings" rallies will take place around Berkshire County on Saturday to oppose actions taken by the Trump Administration.
On Wednesday, organizers gathered in front of the Silvio O. Conte Federal Building to discuss why they will be protesting. Community members said they were concerned about Immigration and Customs Enforcement's deployment into cities, threats to health insurance and education, and preserving the nation's civil rights, among other issues.
"We are working to push back against the harms of the MAGA movement and this administration," said Wendy Penner, of Greylock
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Weekend Outlook: A Haunting Time By Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:54PM / Thursday, October 16, 2025 | |
Check out the fun events happening this weekend in the Berkshire's including Halloween themed events and fall festivals. Editor's Pick The Vagabond Ball The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield Friday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a night of dancing and live music at the Colonial Theatre. Featuring artists Bella's Bartok, The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, and The Picky Bastards who will provide different types of music perfect for the fall season. Tickets are $30 each. Multiple Days Pumpkinfest 2025 Whitney's Farm & Market, Cheshire Every Friday through Sunday until Halloween Join the festivities at Whitney's Farm on Route 8 with hay rides, games, glitter tattoos, and more.
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The Vagabond Ball Comes to the Colonial Theatre| 04:04PM / Thursday, October 16, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass — The Vagabond Ball rolls into The Colonial Theatre on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. This evening brings together a lineup of genre-bending performers, headlined by Bella's Bartok, alongside The Slambovian Circus of Dreams and The Picky Bastards. Inspired by vaudeville, cabaret, and the carnival spirit of the underground, The Vagabond Ball promises an immersive experience where costumes meet chaos, and every moment feels like a celebration of life's beautiful absurdities, stated a press release. Fans can expect a night of high-energy performances, danceable anthems, and unforgettable visuals set within the ornate walls of one of Berkshire 0 Comments
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