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Pittsfield High School Honor Roll| 10:58AM / Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield High School has announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. Of the 721 students enrolled, 304 students, or 42 percent, achieved high honors, and 73 students, or 10 percent, earned honors. Grade 12 Jack S. Abel Sadie M. Aitken Davis B. Albayeros Duane N. Bampoe Leland D. Barnes James K. Behnke Brenna K. Bellefontaine Ayla I. Better Caden W. Boehm Mason C. Bromback Laura R. Bronson Isabella I. Brown Matthew R. Burega Kyle P. Cardoso Aidan S. Carlino Samara C. Chaires Lisa L. Chen Aidan R. D’Aniello Jennifer M. Daley Tierra N. Darrisaw Kendall V. Davis Gustavo De 0 Comments
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Dalton Water Board Approves Participation in EMS Regionalization Study By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
09:53AM / Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Water Commissioners agreed at its recent meeting to participate in a Central Berkshire and Hill Towns Emergency Medical Services regionalization study. The study would provide information and be a "very helpful guide" to the future of EMS services and would not commit the district to any future changes, resident Dr. Thomas Irwin said during several meetings. Irwin explained that there is a push statewide to support regionalization of EMS services because having separate full-blown EMS services in each town is not financially viable. The study will be sponsored by the town of Hinsdale, as the state does not 0 Comments
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Berkshire Museum to Offer Community Programming During Renovations| 08:02AM / Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Museum will close for major renovations to its first-floor spaces and galleries starting January 6, 2025. While the museum undergoes construction, it will produce a lineup of off-site events and educational programs across the Berkshires, utilizing partnerships with local organizations. This includes the museum's outreach efforts will be its Mobile Museum Units (MoMUs), a series of 11 portable, STEAM-focused displays featuring elements of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. These "mini-exhibitions," already popular in schools and community spaces, will continue to bring curated collections to audiences 0 Comments
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Dalton OKs Mail-in Ballots for Feb. 3 Special ElectionBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:12PM / Monday, December 09, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board voted to have mail-in ballots available for the Feb. 3 special election to fill its vacant seat if more than one candidate is on the ballot. So far, two residents have taken out papers to run for the vacant seat — Richard Haley and Robert Collins. Haley has submitted his nomination papers and has 26 certified signatures, and Collins intends to submit his papers on Monday. Residents interested in running have until Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, to submit their nomination papers, which need at least 20 certified signatures. Candidates have until Jan. 1 to withdraw their names from the 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Remembers Pearl Harbor on Snowy SaturdayBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:17PM / Monday, December 09, 2024 | |
Skip Hoskeer, left, and master of ceremonies Tyrone Belanger salute at Saturday's Pearl Harbor observances. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Veterans and community members paid tribute during Saturday's snowfall to those lost at Pearl Harbor.
Eighty-three years ago on Dec. 7, Japanese planes struck the naval base and airfield at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii and sparked the nation's entrance into World War II. Every year, the Berkshire Veterans Coalition and the city remember those who lost their lives during the attack with a ceremony and tree lighting at the Veterans Memorial Park.
Master of ceremonies Tyrone Belanger thanked the crowd of more than 30 people for coming out in the
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Berkshire Organizations Awarded Cultural Council Grants| 08:06AM / Monday, December 09, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Mass Cultural Council awarded $7.2 Million to 394 nonprofit cultural organizations statewide for operating support, many from Berkshire County. This funding provides unrestricted operating support to the recipients through two programs, Operating Grants for Organizations and the Cultural Investment Portfolio. In Berkshire County: Adams Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum: $9,000 Great Barrington Center for Peace Through Culture: $14,700 The Du Bois Freedom Center: $9,000 Lenox Ventfort Hall Association: $15,300 Pittsfield Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative: $9,000 Kids 4 Harmony: 0 Comments
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BRPC Plans for Steep Cuts in FundingBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:38AM / Monday, December 09, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is preparing for drastic cuts in the federal budget that may be in the offing. At Thursday's meeting of the BRPC Executive Committee, Executive Director Tom Matuszko told the board that the county's lead agency for technical assistance and planning services for municipalities could take a hit if the incoming Trump administration follows through on its promises to slash spending. "I wanted to alert the executive committee, a lot of our revenue is either direct federal contracts or 'pass through' money that goes through one of the state agencies," Matuszko said in the meeting held over 0 Comments
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Annual Vigil Honors 56 Victims of Drunken DrivingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:10AM / Monday, December 09, 2024 | |
Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue says the memorial is to remember those whose futures were stolen 'by a single, reckless decision' by someone who drove drunk. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Fifty-six candles were lighted Sunday to honor victims of drunk drivers. The 37th annual Mothers Against Drunk Driving vigil was hosted by the Berkshire District Attorney's Office and the Massachusetts State Police. Grieving friends and family lit a candle in honor of their loved one at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
"We come together to remember and to honor the victims of drunk driving. Those whose lives were tragically taken and the families who lost loved ones due to a
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MassDOT Extends Deadline for 'Name A Snowplow' Contest| 04:00PM / Sunday, December 08, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing an extended deadline for the third annual "Name a Snowplow" contest for 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. Submissions will now be received through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13. 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 names will be announced on Friday, Dec. 20. Applications for the contest 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Bricktacular Weekend| 12:24PM / Sunday, December 08, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Office of Cultural Development and Bottomless Bricks have teamed up for a weekend of LEGO events featuring Dominic Forte, a Season 3 contestant on LEGO Masters with Erin Laundry. Forte gained popularity on TikTok which helped him land his spot on Season 3 of LEGO Masters. Meet Forte at multiple events in downtown and head out on a scavenger hunt to win prizes and free giveaways all weekend. Saturday Dec. 14: Meet and Greet with Forte at Bottomless Bricks from 1 to 3 pm. Here is your chance to meet Dominic Forte, also known as "Dom," a LEGO builder who gained popularity from the TV show LEGO Masters. 0 Comments
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MassWildlife: What happens to wildlife during a fire?| 11:20AM / Sunday, December 08, 2024 | |
With well over 600 wildfires occurring throughout Massachusetts this past October and November, many people are wondering about the impacts to wildlife. The answer is more complex than you might imagine. The ability of animals to survive fire depends on their mobility and on the uniformity, severity, size, and duration of the fire. Most landscapes are quite variable, with hills, valleys, and wetlands, all of which burn at different rates and intensities, leaving patches where animals can take refuge. Occasionally, individual animals may be hurt or killed by fast moving flames and heat. Yet, fire is and has been a natural part of the Massachusetts landscape and can bring a variety of 0 Comments
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Berkshire Carousel Offer Needs More Community InputBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:38AM / Sunday, December 08, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More conversation is needed before the City Council can decide to accept or reject ownership of the Berkshire Carousel.
On Tuesday, the finance subcommittee recommended that Mayor Peter Marchetti create a committee to explore the proposal. For an hour and a half, councilors and community members aired support, opposition, and concerns of uncertainty about the future of the ride.
Last month, a conveyance and donation of property at 50 Center St. was referred to the subcommittee. While the Berkshire Carousel opened to enthusiastic fans in 2016, it has not operated since 2018 after leadership and funding fell apart.
"This is about having a community
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