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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 11-15| 07:49AM / Monday, August 11, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Please be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from Aug. 11-15 August 15: Crack sealing on East Street (from First Street to Fourth Street), Lincoln Street and Highland Avenue On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Additional utility underground work, in the right of way, will be occurring on the following streets: West Street between Backman Avenue and College Way West Street between Fort Hill Avenue and Tor Court Sampson Parkway Holmes Road (Dawes Avenue to River Bridge) East Street between Lyman Street and Merrill Road Please use caution when 0 Comments
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West Nile Isolations Could Trigger Mosquito Spraying in Pittsfield By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:47AM / Monday, August 11, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Continued West Nile Virus detections in the city's mosquito population could reinstate adulticide spraying.
Last week, there were two confirmed isolations in Pittsfield: One on Garland Avenue and another on South Street near the Dan Fox Drive intersection. If there is a consecutive WNV isolation in the same area, the threshold for spraying application is reached.
Chris Horton, superintendent of the Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project, told the Board of Health that we are in a "juncture" in mosquito season. It is currently the primary transmission cycle, and the goal is to keep numbers as low as possible until the
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BCC to Hold Auditions for 'A Winter's Tale' | 10:52AM / Sunday, August 10, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Community College Players will hold auditions for its fall show, Shakespeare's "A Winter's Tale," on Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 19 from 6:30-9 p.m. Auditions will be held in the Boland Theatre on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. According to a press release: "A Winter's Tale," written in the early 1600s, is the classic story of jealousy, redemption, and the passage of time. Set in Sicilia, the play begins with King Leontes wrongly accusing his wife Hermione of infidelity with his childhood friend and Bohemian king, Polixenes. Possessed with 0 Comments
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Girls Unity Squad Seeks To Inspire Next Gen of GirlsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
07:46AM / Sunday, August 10, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Girls Unity Squad has been cultivating a safe, inclusive space for young minority girls for nearly two years and it is looking for new members. Originally, the group was specific for girls of color. However, it has expanded to include all girls between ages 5 and 11 that want to express their voice in the community or experience things they may not encounter in their daily lives, said Shanekia Richmond, lead facilitator. Once a month, the girls gather to participate in activities that help them build identity, resilience and community. "Knowing, as a teacher, the younger you learn something, the most effective it will be. So instilling these
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No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County | 03:17PM / Saturday, August 09, 2025 | |
BOSTON —Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared there are no drought conditions in Massachusetts except the Cape Cod Region, which has been upgraded to a Level 2. Drought is a look back on conditions over a period of time. July was notably warm in Massachusetts, with average temperatures 2 to 5 degrees above normal. Precipitation levels vary in the state, with some areas getting above-normal rainfall amounts, while areas north of I-90, and the Northeast, Southeast, Cape Cod, and the Islands Regions have seen below-average rainfall. Regions that are currently not in a drought are starting to see some indices impacted by the low precipitation. 0 Comments
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Ways to Cool Off this SummerBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:01PM / Saturday, August 09, 2025 | |
 It's going to be hot this week, and if you'd like to beat that summer heat, here are some places to enjoy. Make sure to get outside during the tail end of summer and enjoy some of the water the Berkshires has to offer. Clapp Park Pittsfield Clapp Park is a great area for little ones and even adults to cool off. The splash pads located behind the field are turned on daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Spend some time in the water as well as the small playground located next to it. Make sure to bring some sunscreen! Noel Field Athletic Complex Splash Pad North Adams The splash pad is another great splash pad in the city where you can enjoy the water as well as the playground. Located at 298
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Upcoming Customer Assistance Events Hosted by National Grid| 10:55AM / Saturday, August 09, 2025 | |
WALTHAM, Mass. — National Grid’s in-person Customer Assistance events are continuing across Massachusetts throughout August, along with two Summer Bill Assistance Webinars. In Berkshire County there will be an event on Aug. 14, from 10:00am to 09:00pm, on the Pittsfield Town Common, Main St., Pittsfield. These offerings provide customers direct access to National Grid Customer Service Specialists, either in person or virtually, to assist with program and payment options to help meet their energy needs. "This summer, National Grid is expanding opportunities for customers to connect with our team in person and online," said Bill Malee, Chief Customer
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Berkshires Creating with Crochet Coral Reef Project By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
07:13AM / Saturday, August 09, 2025 | |
Williams College professor Amy Holzapfel shows a student at the event how to crochet. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than a dozen people of all ages were crocheting colorful versions of coral out of yarn on Friday at the Berkshire Art Center's Gallery Shop on North Street. Their creations will become part of the worldwide Crochet Coral Reef Project, which has attracted thousands of participants from around the world. Williams College in Williamstown has been collaborating with community members and local organizations on artists Christine and Margaret Wertheims' international project that will become part of a life-size installation. "What we're going
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West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes from Pittsfield| 06:00PM / Friday, August 08, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The City of Pittsfield has a confirmed isolation on outer West Street (Lillybrook). WNV is most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquitoes that carry this virus are common throughout the state and are found in urban as well as more rural areas. While WNV can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe infection. It is important to note that at the time of this release, we have no confirmed human cases of 0 Comments
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Friday Front Porch Feature: An Attractive Energy-Efficient HomeBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:47PM / Friday, August 08, 2025 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — Are you looking for a house that's energy efficient and new? Then this Dalton home is the one for you. Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing a young home at 224 East St. This 2020 home has four bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms and a two-car garage. It is 2,318 square feet on 0.35 acres. It comes with Energy Star-rated washer, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and dryer, central air and solar panels. We spoke with Patricia Molina of Century 21 Northeast about this house. What do you think makes this property stand out in the current 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Bets on Rate Cut Bolster MarketsBy Bill Schmick,
04:11PM / Friday, August 08, 2025 | |
The surprise revisions to the non-farm payroll data last week convinced investors that the Federal Reserve Bank will lower interest rates at its next meeting in September. Beyond that, expectations that at least two more rate cuts are in the offing sent stocks flying. The promise of a potential decline in interest rates outweighed the Aug. 7 implementation of reciprocal tariffs by the Trump administration. Then again, while the headlines appear to show sweeping tariffs levied on dozens of countries, with "no exemptions, no exceptions," the truth is much murkier. The announcement of 100 percent tariffs on semiconductors by the White House on Wednesday came with the 0 Comments
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Pearl Ambassador Program Enhances Downtown Pittsfield Cleanliness| 10:34AM / Friday, August 08, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI), in partnership with ServiceNet, and with support from MassDevelopment's TDI Local Grant, has launched the Pearl Ambassador Program - a community volunteer initiative that improves the downtown environment with strategic connections and beautification efforts. Through this program, residents of The Pearl, ServiceNet's shelter located at 21 Pearl Street, volunteer to clean and care for downtown Pittsfield. Participants - known as Pearl Ambassadors -remove litter, clean benches and parking meters, and help maintain the appearance of sidewalks and public areas. In exchange for their contribution, ambassadors receive a $40 0 Comments
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