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Former Pittsfield Councilor John Krol to Run for MayorBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:30PM / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — John Krol is returning to local politics after a two-year absence in a big way — with a bid for mayor. Both Krol and Council President Peter Marchetti informally announced last week their intent to run for the corner office in the coming year. Incumbent Linda Tyer has said she will reveal her decision on whether to stand for re-election after the holidays. The former City Council vice president touts his experience in broadcast and print media, working for former Mayor James Ruberto, and time on the council as tools to make Pittsfield the best that it can be. "I think the timing is right for us to bring passion back 0 Comments
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18 Degrees Announces Next President and CEO| 10:13AM / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 18 Degrees Board of Directors has announced that Stephanie Steed will assume the position of president and CEO on Jan. 1, 2023. Steed, a longtime employee of the agency and current vice president of programs, assumes the position following the departure of Sarah Cook, who is leaving Western Massachusetts to spend more time with family. A native of Springfield, Steed has more than three decades of experience serving children, young people, and families. She received her undergraduate degree in Spanish with a minor in sociology from Guilford College, and her master's in education with a concentration in mental health 45 Comments
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The Lantern Owners Seeking New TenantsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:08AM / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Lantern Bar and Grill owners are looking into the historic eatery's future after it closed in April.
On Monday, Licensing Board approved an alcohol license transfer from previous owner North Street Eats LLC to 449 North RE LLC, a Mill Town Capital company that owns the real estate that includes The Lantern.
The intent is to find another tenant and it was reported that there is potential tenant in negotiations.
"Its role up to this point has been that of landlord and lender to the owner of North Street Eats LLC doing businesses as The Lantern," attorney Michael Macdonald explained on behalf of the applicant.
"There is in the application
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1Berkshire Accepting Applications for 2023-2024 Youth Leadership Program| 11:59AM / Tuesday, December 20, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire's Youth Leadership Program (YLP) announced the launch of the application process for the YLP class of 2023-2024. The 1Berkshire Youth Leadership Program, open to all current sophomores in the Berkshires, selects a cohort of up to 30 motivated students from all backgrounds for this ten-month experience that will help them to explore the regional economy and develop their leadership skills. Once selected, students will begin the program with a 2.5-day, 2-night retreat in June 2023. At the retreat, students will meet for the first time, begin to build deep connections, and learn about and advance their individual leadership 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Committee Begins Review of City CodeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:35AM / Tuesday, December 20, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Ordinance Review Committee last week began its refining of the city’s 26-chapter City Code. The panel mapped out a slate of changes to Chapters 1 and 2, which deal with general provisions and administration.
The changes addressed gender-neutral language, outdated items that no longer apply to the city, and occurrences of redundancy. A number of items were also tabled to collect more information.
"It makes a little more sense now what our goal is, and of what we're looking for," City Clerk Michele Benjamin said after reviewing former City Clerk Jody Phillips' notes on the chapters.
She also commented that it will take a little trial
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Pittsfield Cable Committee Prepping for Spectrum Contract TalksBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:39PM / Monday, December 19, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Residents will have the opportunity to speak on the renewal of the city's cable television license with Spectrum. The city has less than two years left for its current 10-year contract with with Charter Communications Spectrum. For the next nine months, the newly reconstituted Cable Advisory Committee will be completing an "ascertainment" process in preparation for negotiating the new contract. During this period, the committee will conduct public hearings at which residents have the opportunity to express their concerns regarding their cable services. This process will need to be completed by the end of September next 0 Comments
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Artisan's Unite at Inspired Creations By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
04:50AM / Monday, December 19, 2022 | |
 LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — With the holidays upon us, people all over the county are looking for the perfect gift that perfectly embodies their affection toward their loved ones. What better way to do that than to shop at local businesses that possess handcrafted goods. Inspired Creations, located at 495 North Main St., is one such place, showcasing quality handcrafted goods created by Berkshire County artisans. "Shopping local is key and I'm huge on that. Now, I would rather come to a place like this than a big-box store," owner Paula Messana said. "I would rather purchase something that is made in Berkshire County and not 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Historical Society Elects Board of Directors and Officers | 04:15PM / Sunday, December 18, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Thursday, Dec. 8, the Berkshire County Historical Society held its annual meeting at the Country Club of Pittsfield. Election of board members and officers for 2023, a review of 2022 activities, and readings by current Melville Fellows were part of the meeting. Board Members and Officers Elected Cynthia Brown, Associate Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education; Ann-Marie Harris, First Assistant, Local History Department of the Berkshire Athenaeum (retired); Eileen Myers, Vice President, Berkshire Medical Center (retired); and Carol Nichols, Social Worker (retired); were elected directors, serving a two-year term. In 0 Comments
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State November Revenue Collections Total $2.382 Billion| 11:57AM / Sunday, December 18, 2022 | |
BOSTON — Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) Commissioner Geoffrey Snyder today announced that preliminary revenue collections for November totaled $2.382 billion, $32 million or 1.3 percent less than actual collections in November 2021, but $221 million or 10.2 percent more than benchmark. With the enactment of the FY2023 budget in late July, monthly revenue benchmarks were developed for the September 2022 through June 2023 period only. FY2023 year-to-date collections totaled approximately $13.946 billion, which is $337 million or 2.5 percent more than collections in the same period of FY2022 and $749 million or 5.7 percent more than the year-to-date 0 Comments
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Women and Minority Owned Business Certification Summit| 11:49AM / Sunday, December 18, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire, EforAll Berkshire County, the Berkshire Innovation Center, and Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation, with support from Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and the United States Economic Development Administration are excited to announce their upcoming Women and Minority Owned Business Certification Summit. This event, happening on Jan. 20, 2023, from 8am-1pm at the Berkshire Innovation Center, aims to bring together women and minority owned businesses in the Berkshires, resource providing partners, and educational presentations to support our women and minority owned business community through the process of becoming certified 6 Comments
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Dalton Finance Committee Supports Higher Town Planner PayBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
10:44AM / Sunday, December 18, 2022 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Following a lack of interest in the vacant town planner position, officials are in support of a pay bump on the next town budget. On Wednesday, the Finance Committee supported Town Manager Thomas Hutcheson's request to advertise the yearly salary between $56,000 and $62,000 — some pay steps above the current $50,000 offering.
Dalton has not had a town planner since October and the job posting has only gotten four replies that boiled down to one qualified applicant.
"The position was very much appreciated by people in town and by everybody like me, who would have to fill in if we didn't have that position," Hutcheson explained.
"So very
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Berkshire Community College Announces New Staff, Promotion| 08:00AM / Sunday, December 18, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of two new staff members and a promotion. New hires Cody Johnson joins BCC as Special Programs Coordinator, Digital Technologies Coach. Johnson was hired through the Supporting Urgent Community College Equity through Student Services (SUCCESS) program. Originally from Stamford, Vt., he graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences. Johnson most recently worked for Mad Macs, first in Williamstown and then in Pittsfield, and also currently works as a freelancer developing 1 Comment
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