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Market 32 Honors Veterans With Discount | 03:44PM / Sunday, November 10, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32/Price Chopper is honoring Veterans with a special 11 percent discount on any one shopping trip on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. All veterans and retired, active-duty, reserve and National Guard military personnel and immediate family members are welcome to the discount with proof of service and AdvantEdge Card. Proof of military service includes Uniformed Services ID Card, Common Access Card, VA Healthcare Card, VFW Membership Card, Veterans Advantage Membership Card, Veterans Administration ID Card, American Legion Membership Card, DD214 Form, or driver’s license with veteran status indicated. "We greatly respect 0 Comments
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MassDOT Third Annual Name A Snowplow Contest | 11:18AM / Sunday, November 10, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the third annual "Name A Snowplow" contest for statewide elementary school students in Massachusetts. The contest seeks to solicit names for 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service for the upcoming 2024/2025 winter season. The purpose of the contest is to celebrate the snow and ice season and to help recognize the hard work and dedication shown by public works employees and contractors during the winter season. Winning selections will be announced by Monday, Dec. 23. "With the winter soon approaching, we are excited to announce that the third annual 0 Comments
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63-Year-Old Postcard Sparks Intrigue at Herberg SchoolBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:35AM / Sunday, November 10, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Did you or someone you know send a postcard from Paris to South Junior High in 1961? The front office at Herberg Middle School is looking to solve a more than 60-year-old mystery after a treasure from the past arrived at its doorstep. A recent mail delivery included a handwritten postcard dated June 1, 1961, that appears to be from Sue Smart. While the transcription is up for interpretation, it appears to read: Dear Mr. Guidi, We are now in the Montmartre outside of Paris. I had my profile sketched in charcoal. We have seen quite a few interesting pictures both here and at Le Louvre. The weather has been nice except for Switzerland where 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Focusing On Toter System Education Before Fines Roll OutBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:28PM / Saturday, November 09, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Health Department is focusing on toter education before violation fines are issued in the new year.
With all the new recycling containers and about 80 percent of the garbage containers deployed, officials are hopeful about the new toter system. While it's too early for hard data, feedback provided by Casella Waste Systems indicates that the city has embraced recycling.
Director of Public Health Andy Cambi recently told the Board of Health that recycling has been a pleasant surprise and is going better than expected.
"I'm happy to have seen the positive outcome that has happened," Cambi said.
"I was concerned because, again,
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Disabled Veterans Can Benefit from HERO Act at RMV| 03:44PM / Saturday, November 09, 2024 | |
Boston — Ahead of Veterans Day 2024, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) and Executive Office of Veterans Services are reminding veterans they are eligible to receive fee waivers for various transactions at the RMV due to the most comprehensive piece of veterans' legislation in Massachusetts history which was signed into law by Governor Healey in August 2024. The HERO Act, (An Act Honoring, Empowering, and Recognizing our Servicemembers and Veterans), includes over 30 provisions positively impacting veterans, including specific transactions veterans may conduct at the RMV. "The expansion of the HERO Act enables us to show additional
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Dalton Green Committee Needs Survey Participants By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:24PM / Saturday, November 09, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The Green Committee needs more responses for its climate action plan survey. Only 40 responses have come back, 33 digital and seven hard copies, which is only about a third of the way to the committee's goal of 96, committee member Todd Logan said during Wednesday's meeting. The plan aims to guide the town toward achieving the state's net zero goal by 2050 by seeking strategies to decrease its dependence on fossil fuels for homes, businesses, municipal facilities, and vehicles. The plan should be detailed enough that the town knows what it needs to do and when to complete each subproject on time. A key 0 Comments
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BCC Announces New Faculty/Staff, Promotions, Title Changes| 11:50AM / Saturday, November 09, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of four faculty/staff members, three promotions and two title changes. New Faculty/Staff Jacqueline Bianco joins BCC as Assistant Professor - Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Originally from Trumbull, CT, she holds a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology / athletic training from the University of New Hampshire and a doctorate in physical therapy from Sacred Heart University. Bianco was a competitive gymnast in her youth, which led her to a career as a physical therapist. With 13 years of clinical experience, she was previously a physical therapist and personal trainer for Timeless 0 Comments
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Dalton Water Officials Delay Decision on Regionalization Study By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:10PM / Friday, November 08, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Water Commissioners delayed deciding whether to participate in a Central Berkshire and the Hill Towns Emergency Medical Services regionalization study. The study was presented to the board by resident Thomas Irwin, who introduced the opportunity during its meeting in October. The item was not on the agenda, so the board could not make a decision at the time but expressed that they wanted to see letters of interest from the bordering towns, which were received. During the board meeting on last week, members voted to wait until they receive input on the matter from its chair, James Driscoll, who was out of town and 0 Comments
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Greylock Federal Sponsors Trans Mutual Aid Fund| 11:28AM / Friday, November 08, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Seeing Rainbows, a trans-led and operated organization whose mission is to build sustainable and supportive trans community through producing and presenting liberating art and experiences by and for trans and other marginalized peoples, has received a targeted grant from Greylock Federal Credit Union in partial sponsorship of the its Mutual Aid Fund. This project prioritizes direct aid to trans and nonbinary people, including support for gender affirming clothing, food, and other basic needs. With this grant, Greylock also becomes the first local institution to provide financial support to this Berkshire-based trans organization. The $500 grant is also 0 Comments
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Significant Drought Conditions in Berkshire County | 08:05AM / Friday, November 08, 2024 | |
 BOSTON — With precipitation at an unprecedented low over the last two months, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Western, Connecticut River Valley, and Southeast regions to be a Level 2- Significant Drought and elevated the Central and Northeast Regions to a Level 3- Significant Drought. As outlined in the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, Level 2 and 3 Droughts require detailed monitoring of drought conditions, close coordination among state and federal agencies, and technical outreach and assistance to the affected municipalities. The Drought Task Force will meet biweekly in the coming months to ensure responsive oversight 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Tax Rate May Drop But Bills RiseBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:12AM / Friday, November 08, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Peter Marchetti has proposed a decrease in the city's tax rate but because of rising property values, the average homeowner will see an annual increase of more than $350.
There will be a tax classification hearing during Tuesday's City Council meeting, which begins at 6 p.m.
For fiscal year 2025, the first-year mayor has put forward a residential tax rate of $17.94 per $1,000 of valuation and a commercial, industrial and personal property tax rate of $37.96 per $1,000 of valuation.
The rates use a residential factor of 0.827103 at a shift of 1.75 to the commercial side.
The $114,615,097 levy limit for fiscal 2025 includes $2,726,686 in new
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Pittsfield Sees 2nd Ashuwillticook Rail Trail ExtensionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:33PM / Thursday, November 07, 2024 | |
Berkshire Bike Path Council President Marge Cohan recognizes Merle Ferber, in the white coat, for her work on the project. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail now extends a half-mile farther into Pittsfield, literally paving the way for infrastructure through the downtown and beyond.
Local and state officials beckoned the first wave of pedestrians on the new leg with a ribbon cutting Thursday morning. The trail currently is more than 14 miles long and connects Lime Street in Adams to Merrill Road.
"Outdoor recreation is a vital economy not only here in Pittsfield but in the Berkshires. Pittsfield is always looking for ways to provide more opportunities
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