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Free Learn to Row Day on Onota Lake| 03:41PM / Monday, June 02, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Saturday, June 7, 2025 when Berkshire Community Rowing (BCR) hosts its annual Learn to Row Program on Onota Lake. Free rowing sessions will be held from 8:00 am to 9:45 am and again at 10:00 am to 11:45 am at the Berkshire Community Rowing boathouse in Burbank Park. Registration is now open to reserve your Free Lesson. Please visit our website, berkshirecommunityrowing.org "This is a fun community event that introduces Berkshire residents to the joy of a lifelong sport. The timing coincides with National Learn To Row events being held by rowing clubs across the country," said BCR board President, Connell McGrath. No 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Unapologetically Kicks Off Pride MonthBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:36PM / Monday, June 02, 2025 | |
Berkshire Pride President Michael Taylor says the City Council's declaration of Pittsfield as sanctuary for gender diverse people was a 'statement of values.' PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Despite the rain outside, council chambers were filled with unapologetic joy on Saturday as the city kicked off Pride Month.
"It's such an honor to stand with you all as we begin a month dedicated to celebration, reflection, and unapologetic joy in who we are and how we show up in this world," said Michael Taylor, president of Berkshire Pride.
Taylor said, "we know visibility alone is not safety" and that one of the most powerful affirmations of inclusion to date was
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Wahconah Regional High School Awards & Scholarships for 2025| 02:38PM / Monday, June 02, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The following awards and scholarships were presented to members of the class of 2025 at Wahconah Regional High School. Agency awards & scholarships American Legion Auxiliary Benjamin F. Sullivan Unit 155:Megan O'Bryan;Ella Reardon; Owen Brennan, Kathryn Perrone, Noah Willis Becket Scholarship Foundation: Robert Dowd-Cabral, Cadighan Gladu, Anna Rodhouse Berkshire County Arc Down Syndrome Family Group Scholarship: Vienna Mahar, Colby Robb Berkshire County Scholar-Athlete Award: Tim Kaley, West Dews Berkshire Culinary Group Community Service Award: Alexis Gero Berkshire Health Systems: Marleigh White; Alexis 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: June 2 to June 6| 10:44AM / Monday, June 02, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The following street improvements are scheduled from June 2 to June 6: June 2: Loam and seed on Newell Street June 3: Final paving course Daniels Avenue June 4: Final paving on Joseph Drive June 5 & 6: Finish loam and seed and raising of structures on Newell Street and Meadow Lane On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. In addition, MassDOT will be conducting the following work: Adjusting structures and fixing curbing on upper North Street by the Pontoosuc Lake area. Signal loop installation will occur on South Street. Use caution when traveling on these roads. This schedule 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Historical Society Bird Banding Demonstrations | 10:37AM / Monday, June 02, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society in partnership with Ben Nickley and Berkshire Bird Observatory will offer a series of bird banding demonstrations at Arrowhead beginning June 5. This recurring, free drop-in event takes place June 5, 12, 26; July 3, 10, 24, 31 from 8 -10 am, and is weather dependent. The program allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding. Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead's woods, fields and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird 0 Comments
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Senator Mark Announces June Staff Office Hours| 08:10AM / Monday, June 02, 2025 | |
BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in June. 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, June 3rd and Tuesday, June 17th , from 9 a.m. to noon. Town Hall, 8 Park St., Adams. Dalton: Monday, June 2nd from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Senior Center, 40 Field St., Dalton. Great Barrington: Monday, June 2nd and Monday, June 16th, from 9 0 Comments
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Trump Admin Removes DEI from AmeriCorps Seniors GrantBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:26AM / Monday, June 02, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — AmeriCorps Senior programs were spared from federal funding cuts, but contracts were amended by executive orders from the Trump administration.
Language related to gender, gender identity, and gender expression was removed.
"We received two executive orders since the Trump-Vance administration took office to remove the language of (diversity, equity, and inclusion) from the grant, and that was across the states," Retired Senior Volunteer Program Director Lisa Torrey reported to the City Council on Tuesday.
"All AmeriCorps Seniors programs were directed to do the same thing in order to remain in compliance."
She added that the city still
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Wahconah 2025 Graduates Reflect on Relationships By Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
06:01PM / Sunday, June 01, 2025 | |
Valedictorian Logan Kunde advised his classmates to make their own paths into the world. See more photos here. DALTON, Mass. — Wahconah Regional High School's class of 2025 reflected on the relationships they built during their time at the school during Sunday's graduation. Families, friends, and faculty gathered in the high school gym to honor the 115 graduates to celebrate their accomplishments, and reflect on the moments they have created with each other and will continue to create later in life. Principal Aaron Robb emphasized how he watched as the graduates built noticeable and meaningful positive relationships with one another. "You worked at it in a day
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BCC Invites Alumni to Annual Meeting| 04:07PM / Sunday, June 01, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) invites all alumni to its annual Alumni Meeting on Wednesday, June 18 from 5:30-7 p.m. in room G-12. A light dinner will be provided. A campus tour will be held before the event from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m., leaving from the One Stop Enrollment Center. The meeting will begin with welcome remarks from BCC President Ellen Kennedy, followed by board member introductions and meeting updates from Alumni Board President Lisa Jester and Alumni Relations and Philanthropy Manager Mary Budzn. BCC alumni include anyone who has attended a class or a semester, completed a certificate program or 0 Comments
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MassDOT Launches Comment Period for FY26-FY30 Capital Investment Plan| 12:41PM / Sunday, June 01, 2025 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that the public comment period for the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-Fiscal Year 2030 five-year Capital Investment Plan (CIP) will be held from Friday, May 23, through Thursday, June 12. This five-year plan includes approximately $18.6 billion in planned transportation investments. The CIP reflects how the Healey-Driscoll Administration prioritizes and funds local and statewide transportation projects and determines funding for infrastructure, including railroad and transit projects, accessibility upgrades, roadway and bridge improvements, municipal projects, and investments for Regional 0 Comments
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Berkshire Art Association Celebrates 75 YearsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:27PM / Sunday, June 01, 2025 | |
Association Vice President Michael Bushy says the BAA brings joy and enrichment to people who need it. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Art Association is celebrating three-quarters of a century supporting creatives while fostering a sense of community.
Artists, supporters, and board members raised a glass for the nonprofit's 75th anniversary at Hotel on North last week. Artist Jill McLean, who has been involved with the BAA for several years, pointed out that it can also stand for "Be an artist."
"It's woven into every program they do. Inclusion, encouragement, and tangible support that's always needed now more than ever," she
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BHS's Berkshire Medical Center Earns an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade| 08:08AM / Sunday, June 01, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Berkshire Medical Center, the community teaching hospital of Berkshire Health Systems, has earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an "A," "B," "C," "D" or "F" grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.?? "The care and safety of our patients is paramount at Berkshire Medical Center," said James Lederer, MD, Berkshire Health Systems Chief
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