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Berkshire County Historical Society Announces Summer Event Schedule| 12:31PM / Saturday, May 24, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society has announced its schedule of summer events, which will include new programs, collaborations, and returning annual favorites. The events are scheduled to take place at Arrowhead, Herman Melville's historic Pittsfield home, located at 780 Holmes Road in Pittsfield, unless otherwise specified. The summer programming aims to explore various aspects of Berkshire history, the natural world, and the works of Herman Melville, while also commemorating the bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Pittsfield. "Berkshire County Historical Society is offering a robust series of 0 Comments
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Berkshire Community College Graduates Physical Therapist AssistantsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
10:29AM / Saturday, May 24, 2025 | |
President Ellen Kennedy, program instructors and speakers pose with the graduates. See more photos here. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College graduated six physical therapist assistants during an intimate ceremony on Thursday. "This is a meaningful and, I hope, memorable evening for you, your families, our healthcare partners, this college, your very proud faculty, and most importantly, your future patients," BCC President Ellen Kennedy said. "In the years ahead, you will implement plans of care for people who are overjoyed to regain movement, for those coping with diminished capacity, and for others who are angry and grieving 0 Comments
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Front Porch Feature: Cape With Ample OpportunitiesBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:30PM / Friday, May 23, 2025 | |
The home is located at 387 North St. DALTON, Mass. — This sweet renovated Cape on a generous corner lot is a perfect starter home, or a great pick for downsizing or sharing with mom. Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are discussing a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home built in 1940. The first floor has an eat-in kitchen and a living room, plus a bedroom, bathroom, and laundry. there are two more bedrooms, kitchen and a large bathroom upstairs. The house is 1,676 square feet on 0.15 acres, with an unfinished basement and a garage. It comes with a washer and dryer, refrigerator, range,
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: May 27 to May 30| 04:12PM / Friday, May 23, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following street improvements are scheduled from May 27 to May 30: May 27-28: Loam and seed Backman Avenue, Daniels Avenue and Jason Street May 27-30: Raising structures on Newell Street May 29-30: Final course of paving on Orlando Avenue, Ridge Avenue, Backman Avenue and Jason Street 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 North Street from Lanesborough town line to Berkshire Medical Center entrance (5/27-5/30) Traffic loops at various intersections on First Street 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Trump Tariff Escalation Sinks Markets (Again)By Bill Schmick,
02:50PM / Friday, May 23, 2025 | |
On Friday morning, Donald Trump decided to ruin investors' Memorial Day holiday weekend by threatening Apple with 25 percent tariffs on foreign-made iPhones and 50 percent tariffs on Europe. Stocks sank worldwide in response. Whether the president will carry through on his threats remains to be seen. His track record for implementing such actions in the recent past has been spotty at best. Nonetheless, the armies of proprietary traders and algorithmic computers that control markets always shoot first and ask questions later. I must confess that the timing of these announcements is somewhat suspect. Throughout the week (until Friday morning), the serious issues we face in 0 Comments
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Conte Community School Crossing Guard Recognized| 10:45AM / Friday, May 23, 2025 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, through its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, announced Soleil Hanger of Conte Community School in Pittsfield as one of the winners of the 2025 Safe Routes to School Crossing Guard Awards. Hanger, along with other winners, will be recognized at the annual Safe Routes to School Awards Ceremony, scheduled to be held on June 2, 2025. This annual contest, which began in 2021, recognizes and highlights the important role crossing guards play in helping students and families safely travel to schools. "Crossing guards are essential to the safety of students walking to and from school," said 0 Comments
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State Invests in Berkshire County Youth Employment and Skills Training| 07:54AM / Friday, May 23, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The Healey-Driscoll Administration has allocated funding to support youth employment in Berkshire County through the YouthWorks program. As part of the more than $22 million awarded statewide, Berkshire Training and Employment Inc. (BTE Inc.) will receive $584,200 to engage 111 young individuals. "Youthworks provides foundational opportunities for young people to obtain real world experiences, new skills and paychecks as they explore future careers," said Governor Maura Healey. "YouthWorks is part of our administration’s commitment to improving educational and job opportunities for young people to set them on a path to success and 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council Preliminarily OKs School BudgetBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:43PM / Thursday, May 22, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council kicked off budget season on Wednesday with a preliminary approval of the Pittsfield Public Schools' $86 million spending plan.
The $86,450,361 budget for fiscal year 2026 includes an $18 million city contribution and more than $68 million of anticipated Chapter 70 funding. It is a $3,765,084 increase from FY25, totaling $86,900,361 with $450,000 in school choice and Richmond tuition funds.
"The Pittsfield Public School system is in a vital place in time," Mayor Peter Marchetti said.
"It is now our time to do the right thing and to fund our schools at the level that we can, and look forward to what the future brings
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The Retired Investor: Pope Leo and the Business of the VaticanBy Bill Schmick,
04:36PM / Thursday, May 22, 2025 | |
As Pope Leo takes control, the church's financial health will be high on his agenda. The Holy See, which is the governing body of the Vatican, is also the business arm of the Catholic Church. The Vatican is audited by the Office of the Auditor General, which was established in 2014 by Pope Francis. In addition, the Council for the Economy supervises financial operations, and the Secretariat for the Economy (headed by a cardinal) is responsible for financial matters. External auditors, including PricewaterhouseCoopers, review the Vatican's financial statements. In the past, the information on the church's economic health has been murky at best. Through the efforts 0 Comments
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Tamarind Heads to Host Cooking Demo and Tasting at Guido's Fresh Marketplace| 03:23PM / Thursday, May 22, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Tamarind Heads will conduct in-store cooking demonstrations and tastings of their BBQ sauces at Guido's Fresh Marketplace on Saturday, May 24. Chef James Giberson will prepare samples featuring the sauces, which are made with tamarind and five other ingredients. Attendees can meet the chef, learn about the sauces, and sample the product. The first demonstration will take place at Guido's Fresh Marketplace in Great Barrington, located at 760 South Main Street, from 10 AM to 1 PM. The second will be at the Guido's Fresh Marketplace in Pittsfield, located at 1020 South Street, from 2 PM to 4 PM. Tamarind Heads BBQ Sauces 0 Comments
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Co-op Bank's William Street Branch Appoint Branch Officer| 11:19AM / Thursday, May 22, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Co-operative Bank announced the appointment of Tyler Dewey as Assistant Vice President, Branch Officer of its William Street location. Dewey brings with him a track record of sales performance, team leadership, and customer relationship management across the banking and retail sectors. As AVP, Branch Officer, he will oversee daily operations, staff development, and community outreach for the branch, ensuring the Bank's continued commitment to personalized, high-quality service. Dewey most recently served as branch manager at NBT Bank in Great Barrington. Under his leadership, branch productivity increased dramatically, with a 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Rotary Club Honors John F. McLaughlin III with Paul Harris Award| 07:20AM / Thursday, May 22, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD — The Pittsfield Rotary Club has announced John F. McLaughlin, III as the recipient of the Paul Harris Award. Established in 1976, the annual award recognizes a club member for notable achievements and contributions. McLaughlin became a member of the Rotary Club in January 1998. He is currently serving his second three-year term on the Board of Directors and held the position of President from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he is the current Vice President of the Pittsfield Rotary Club Foundation and is scheduled to become President in July 2025. His involvement includes serving as Chair of the Fellowship Committee and volunteering for various community service initiatives
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