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Pittsfield and State Clash Over Causeway Project, Causing DelayBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:38AM / Wednesday, April 03, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city and the state Department of Transportation are clashing over logistics of the Dan Casey Memorial Drive reconstruction, halting its progress.
The Public Works and Utilities subcommittee on Monday heard an update on the project per the request of resident Daniel Miraglia. The often flooded area is the subject of a more than million-dollar reconstruction that includes replacing the causeway's three existing culverts.
Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales reported that the city is "in a sense kind of fighting with the state" about the design. It was supposed to go out to bid in 2022.
"We recognize the need
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Pittsfield, North Adams Support Paint Stewardship Program| 05:03PM / Tuesday, April 02, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The county's two cities are backing paint stewardship legislation currently in the Legislature. Pittsfield's City Council last week voted unanimously to support a resolution requesting the Legislature act favorably on the bill before the House Ways & Means Committee. The North Adams City Council did the same. "Pittsfield's resolution in support of paint stewardship adds to the remarkable list of valued Berkshire endorsers, including North Adams, Adams, Williamstown, Great Barrington, Dalton, Lenox, Lee, Sheffield, Stockbridge, Hinsdale, Becket, Lanesborough, Clarksburg, Otis, West Stockbridge, Egremont, Florida, Hancock, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Police Seek Info on Armed Robbery| 03:52PM / Tuesday, April 02, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are looking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent armed robbery. Lipton Mart gas station located at 320 West Housatonic St. was robbed shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, by a man brandishing a black handgun. The subject left with an undisclosed amount of cash along with a few other items. He is believed to have come from the Barker Road area and left heading north on Britton Street toward the train tracks. The suspect is described as a white male standing 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10 and wearing gray ripped jeans, black sneakers, a blue "Patriots" short-sleeve hoodie 0 Comments
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BHS Appoints Three Community Leaders to Board of Trustees| 12:30PM / Tuesday, April 02, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the election of Shaun V. Cusson, Deborah Renzi, RN, and Dr. Jeannette Smith, PhD, to the BHS Board of Trustees. "We are excited to welcome Shaun, Deb and Jeannette to the BHS Board of Trustees," said President and CEO Darlene Rodowicz. "All are recognized leaders in our community, and BHS will be lucky to benefit from their perspectives as we continue working to advance health and wellness for everyone in the region." Shaun Cusson Cusson serves as President and CEO of Hillcrest Educational Foundation, Inc. (HEF), which offers a wide range of therapeutic services for children, families and 0 Comments
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BCC to Host Q and A, Keynote Address with Law Enforcement Expert| 08:00AM / Tuesday, April 02, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Department of Safety and Security, in conjunction with the Criminal Justice Department, will host a special Q & A forum with veteran law enforcement officer Dr. John M. Weinstein on Tuesday, April 9 at 12:45 pm. Later in the evening, Dr. Weinstein will deliver a keynote speech at 5 pm. Both events, which are free and open to the public, will be held on the main campus of BCC, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. The Q&A session will be held in Melville Hall, Room 317, and the keynote address will be held in Koussevitzky Arts Center, Room 111. During the forum, Dr. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council OKs Car Wash at Former Dakota SteakhouseBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:34AM / Tuesday, April 02, 2024 | |
Matthew Maserio speaks with James Scalise of SK Design during the meeting. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After much debate and some alterations, the City Council approved a special permit for a car wash at the former Dakota Steakhouse. Lipton, Inc. plans to build a "tunnel" type 4,200 square foot facility that can wash up to 150 cars per hour. The site, located at 1035 South St., housed the well-known steakhouse until about a decade ago and was most recently occupied by Enso Bistro.
After more than 90 minutes of discussion last week, the council attached two conditions to its support: that the northern exit be a right turn only subject to approval from the Massachusetts
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Senator Mark April Office Hours| 08:00AM / Monday, April 01, 2024 | |
BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in April. Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state legislation, or to ask for assistance with issues involving any state agency. Appointments are not required. Adams: Tuesday, April 2, and Tuesday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to noon. Town Hall, 8 Park St., Adams. Dalton: Monday, April 1, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Senior Center, 40 Field St., Dalton. Great Barrington: Monday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. Town 0 Comments
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State Housing Secretary Hears of County's Housing StrugglesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:36AM / Monday, April 01, 2024 | |
Housing Secretary Edward Augustus was in Berkshire County on Friday to hear from local stakeholders about housing challenges. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Edward Augustus Jr. spoke Friday with Berkshire County stakeholders about the unique issues of the region. Following a public roundtable in Lenox in the morning, he met privately in the afternoon with city officials and representatives from local agencies including the Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority, Berkshire Housing, and 1Berkshire. "Today, we met with Secretary Augustus to talk about ways in which we can improve housing options to address the challenges in 0 Comments
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Dalton Fire District Works to Improve Website By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:29AM / Monday, April 01, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District is working on updating its website to improve community communication. The district is working with local branding, website design, and digital marketing agency Gemini Creative to update the current website to make it Americans with Disabilities Act compliant and user friendly. "We are light years ahead from where we need to be," Fire Chief Christian Tobin said during the Board of Water Commissioners meeting on Tuesday. Gemini Creative is located in Stockbridge and, according to its website, is currently working with the Dalton Recreation Association, Berkshire Housing, and Dovecote 0 Comments
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MountainOne to Launch Children's Book Featuring Mo the Spokesgoat| 04:19PM / Sunday, March 31, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne announced the launch of its new children's book, "How to Climb a Mountain," featuring Mo, the MountainOne Spokesgoat. Employees, board members, corporators, and nonprofit partners will be the first to receive the 24-page illustrated book at MountainOne's 175th Annual Meeting on April 10, 2024. It will be the first in a series of books seeking to promote positive life lessons, literacy, and financial education for MountainOne's youngest customers and community members, stated a press release. "How to Climb a Mountain" was written by Doug Murphy and illustrated by Laura Salafia. The book 0 Comments
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Air Quality Analysis Required for State Permits Near Certain Populations| 11:16AM / Sunday, March 31, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration moved to address air quality issues in or near environmental justice areas by announcing amendments to state air pollution regulations. The changes require certain facilities seeking air emissions permits in or near communities with environmental justice populations to conduct a cumulative impact analysis, which evaluates existing local environmental and health conditions in a community. The regulations also require enhanced public outreach to, and meaningful involvement of, environmental justice populations in the permitting process. The new regulations are now in force and apply to permit applications filed with the state Department of
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Governor Appoints Interim Chair of Gaming Commission | 08:05AM / Sunday, March 31, 2024 | |
BOSTON — Today, Governor Maura Healey appointed Commissioner Jordan Maynard as Interim Chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, following the announcement of Cathy Judd-Stein's retirement. The administration is in the process of searching for a permanent chair. Maynard was appointed as a Commissioner by Governor Charlie Baker, then-Attorney General Healey, and Treasurer Deb Goldberg in 2022. "Since joining the Commission, Jordan Maynard has proven to be a leader in this space. He has worked with people across the gaming industry and has helped oversee Massachusetts gaming regulations. We are grateful for his service as he takes over as Interim 0 Comments
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