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Dalton OKs More ARPA AllocationsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:29AM / Friday, October 13, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The town has more money left in its American Rescue Plan funds than it previously anticipated. The town had previously decided to allocate $380,000 for sewer repairs but it was announced during the Select Board meeting on Tuesday that the sewer rehabilitation bids came in substantially lower than what was projected. The board voted to allocate some of the remaining funds to cover the cost of repairs for the town garage overhead door and an initial expense for a police accreditation system. After approving these allocations the town has approximately $137,000 left in ARPA funds. The Select Board will discuss how it should utilize 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Four-Day WorkweekBy Bill Schmick,
04:38PM / Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
The American work culture has shifted radically since COVID-19. The idea that there is more in life than work is catching on among many workers. Working from home, quiet quitting, and "missing Mondays" are all symptoms of this change as is a four-day workweek. Most full-time workers and job seekers, when asked, say a four-day workweek is at the top of their wish list. That is what a recent study by Bankrate, a consumer financial services company, discovered. Fully 81 percent of 2,367 adults polled, supported such a move, and 89 percent of workers were willing to make sacrifices to achieve that goal. Those surveyed said they would work longer hours, change jobs, take a pay 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Announces Snow Angel Pilot Program| 03:53PM / Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development is piloting a new program this winter, the Snow Angel program. The program will match community volunteers with a senior or person with a physical disability to assist with snow removal. Snow on sidewalks can be hazardous for residents, including school children, those with limited mobility, and those who work outside in winter months like postal carriers or public safety officials. The city code requires property owners to clear snow from abutting sidewalks within 24 hours of the completion of the storm. This can be a challenge for older adults or residents with disabilities. The 0 Comments
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Worker Struck and Killed on West StreetBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:43PM / Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
The work site was in the eastbound lane of West Street. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A worker died Thursday after being struck by a vehicle in a construction zone on West Street. Police say Shane Cassavant, 49, of Lanesborough was working in the roadway when he was struck by an eastbound 2015 Chevrolet Colorado operated by Edward Ladouceur, 87, of Pittsfield, who entered the construction zone. Cassavant was taken to Berkshire Medical Center where he later died of his injuries. The crash was reported at about 7:52 a.m. in the area of 777 West St.; police, fire, and Action Ambulance responded. Prior to the crash, the eastbound lane was closed 0 Comments
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Fundraiser Created Aid Dalton Fire VictimsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
02:23PM / Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — A GoFundMe was established to help the victims of Monday evening's fire on High Street. At the time of publication, more than $5,000 had been raised of the $20,000 goal. The fundraiser's organizer Molly Gingras has been friends with one of the home's occupants, Madison Wallace, since middle and high school. She asked Wallace's permission to start the GoFundMe to aid in rebuilding the lives of her and her father, Kevin Wallace, because she had seen other successful fundraisers that raised similar amounts for victims of local fires. "I think Berkshire County is a very strong community and people are very 0 Comments
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Nominations Open for BCC '40 Under Forty' Awards | 11:44AM / Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced that nominations are now open for the annual 40 Under Forty awards, which will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024. 40 Under Forty is an annual celebration of talented people in the Berkshires, under the age of 40, who have a deep dedication to improving the quality of life for those living and working in our community. 40 Under Forty awards honor people from all walks of life who are making a difference in the Berkshires. Nominees are eligible for this award through: Their professional work and how it makes a difference; or Their personal commitment to their 0 Comments
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Dalton Board of Health Condemns Anthony Road HomeBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:25AM / Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Health voted to condemn, vacate and secure 96 Anthony Road during its meeting on Wednesday night. Despite the pleas from the home's occupants, Gary Dill and Cheryl Goodkowsky, the board was concerned about their safety and could not grant another extension. The board required in September that the couple make a 3-by-3-foot path to the egresses in the kitchen, bathroom, hallway and primary bedroom in addition to cleaning the kitchen and bathroom to meet sanitary standards by Oct. 11. These standards have not been met. Dill and Goodkowsky were given 48 hours to vacate the home but can return once the safety 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Councilor Unsucessfully Tries to Block New Cannabis StoreBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:49PM / Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ward 2 Councilor Charles Kronick unsuccessfully tried to have a recent cannabis establishment's permit appealed.
On Tuesday, the City Council shot down his attempt to reverse the Zoning Board of Appeals September granting of a special permit to Cloud 9 for a retail store at Allendale Shopping Center.
The councilor said Cloud 9 will "adversely impact businesses and shoppers experience." He expressed concerns about children being exposed to the legalized substance because it is in a shopping mall, not a standalone building.
"A marijuana store, even though the children don't go in, there it is and it's normalizing,"
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Pittsfield Shares profiles of ARPA Recipients| 04:00PM / Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield shared a new series of profiles of the 37 non-profit organizations that were awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The City of Pittsfield received $40.6 million dollars in federal funding as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. This funding has been used to create new housing options ($8.6 million), address negative impacts from the pandemic ($6.5 million), make infrastructure improvements ($6.6 million), invest in public health ($4.9 million) and to offset lost revenue ($2.2 million). $8.8 million dollars of ARPA funding was awarded to 37 non-profit organizations that serve Pittsfield residents and small 0 Comments
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Central Berkshire Approves Cell Phone Policy By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
03:17PM / Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School District approved its updated phone policy during its School Committee meeting last month. The goal of the policy change is to ensure that the use of cell phones or other electronic devices by students and staff does not interfere with learning. The policy states that cell phone use is prohibited during school hours and to accomplish a cell phone free learning environment the district will utilize Yondr pouches in the middle and high schools. During its meeting in August, the School Committee approved a $20,000 grant to cover the first year costs of implementing Yondr pouches. The 0 Comments
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Campaign Statement: Krol Outlines Steps for Strong Financial Oversight| 12:26PM / Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayoral candidate John Krol has released a plan on how his administration will root out waste, provide effective financial oversight, find savings for residents and small business owners, all while growing the economy. "At a time when we have seen a record amount of excess cash, new cannabis revenue and an historic influx in federal dollars through ARPA, residents are rightfully upset that their taxes and water/sewer rates are skyrocketing. We need to fundamentally change the way we approach managing tax dollars in the city to provide professional oversight, identify waste and inefficiencies, and make our tax dollars go further," said 0 Comments
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Fundraiser Started for Cromwell Ave House FireBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:02PM / Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A fundraising effort has been started for a woman who lost everything in a house fire on Thursday.
The single-family home at 89 Cromwell Ave. was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. Homeowner Linda Boyd was helped from her home by a neighbor and treated for smoke inhalation. The Fire Department estimates that the building is a "near total loss," with partial collapse of the roof and heavy fire damage throughout.
Her son, Pete Boyd, has started a GoFundMe with a goal of $20,000. More than $14,000 has been raised so far.
"I am trying to raise money for my mother who lost everything in a devasting fire that destroyed our
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