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Pedal N Plod Biathlon Returns to Adams, CheshireiBerkshires.com Sports,
12:20PM / Sunday, August 03, 2025 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. -- Pittsfield's Kellie Harrington and Eric Harrington Sunday were the top two individuals when the Pedal N Plod biathlon returned to North Berkshire. Eric Harrington was the first across the finish line in the Iron Male division, completing the 4.4-mile run and 22-mile bicycling course in 1 hour, 20 minutes, 18.72 seconds. Kellie Harrington won the Iron Female division with a time of 1:35:05.13. Eric Harrington was just more than a minute ahead of runner-up Matt Rabasco (1:21:20.79). He was 31 seconds behind Rabasco at the end of the running portion and still trailed at the completion of the first 11-mile loop of the bike race but finished strong 0 Comments
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EPA Announces Availability of Funding for Brownfields Job Training Program Grants| 07:25AM / Sunday, August 03, 2025 | |
BOSTON — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2026 Brownfields Job Training Grants Program. These grants put the agency's commitment to protect human health and the environment into action while remaining good stewards of tax dollars and advancing policies to energize the economy. "The Brownfields Job Training Grants Program is a prime example of how we can be both environmental stewards and champions of good-paying jobs for American families," said EPA Administrator Zeldin. "EPA is Powering the Great American Comeback, ensuring our nation has the cleanest air, land, and 0 Comments
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BMS Announces Talent and Merit Scholarship Recipients | 10:19AM / Saturday, August 02, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Music School announced the 2025-2026 Talent and Merit Scholarship recipients. Students who are accepted into the Talent & Merit Scholarship Program benefit from up to 100 percent tuition assistance. Last year, BMS awarded over $35,000 in Talent, Merit, and Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarships. BMS continues to take Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship applications on a rolling basis, with enrollment open in August. The BMS Scholarship Program, which includes the Talent & Merit Scholarships and the rolling Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarships, remains integral to its mission of allowing students to learn and grow in 0 Comments
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Lanesborough to Create Open Space and Recreation PlanBy Brittany Polito, Special to iBerkshires
07:26AM / Saturday, August 02, 2025 | |
 LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — A few passionate residents are needed to guide Lanesborough's upcoming Open Space and Recreation Plan.
The town, in collaboration with Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, will establish a community-informed vision for the future of conservation lands, natural resources, recreational opportunities, farmlands, and animal habitats by springtime.
On Monday, the Select Board formed a temporary Open Space Recreation Plan Advisory Committee and appointed four members. Earlier in the meeting, Andrew McKeever, a community planner with BRPC, put out a call to anyone who would be interested in joining a steering committee or providing stakeholder
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Force Teams Advance to County 14U FinaliBerkshires.com Sports,
08:24PM / Friday, August 01, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – It will be the Berkshire Force against the Berkshire Force when the county’s summer travel league championship is decided at the 14-and-under level on Monday evening at the Doyle Complex. The Force Blue Friday scored seven times in the first inning and went on to a 15-0 win over the Northern Berkshire Girls Softball League Klein Building and Remodeling squad. At the other end of the complex, Friday, the Force Black scored five times in the top of the sixth to break open a three-run game and went on to a 12-6 win over Dalton in the league’s other semi-final. The two Pittsfield-based squads will play for the league title at 5:45 on 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Markets Falter on Tariff Threats, Weaker Jobs DataBy Bill Schmick,
01:55PM / Friday, August 01, 2025 | |
The Aug. 1 tariff deadline has been pushed back again by Donald Trump, but only for a week. The latest non-farm payroll report for July was weaker, and both the May and June numbers were revised downward. Investors were not expecting that news, and stocks tumbled as a result. The U.S. economy added 73,000 jobs, below the expected 104,000. It was enough to move up the unemployment rate to 4.2 percent. At the same time, May's job gains were revised downward from 144,000 to just 19,000 jobs, and June's number came in at only 14,000 job gains versus the initial report of 147,000. It is hard to believe that errors of this magnitude are unintentional. The jobs data made the 0 Comments
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Central Berkshire Names New Wahconah Principal By Staff Reports,
01:10PM / Friday, August 01, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The principal of Southwick Regional School has been tapped to lead Wahconah Regional High School. Serena Shorter's appointment was announced on Thursday by the Central Berkshire Regional School District. She starts in the district on Aug. 18. Shorter has close to 30 years of experience in education, including as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal. According to a press release from Superintendent Michael Henault, Shorter was the only finalist from two rounds of initial interviews by a search committee composed of 16 members representing teachers, administrators, families, community members, and School 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 4 to Aug. 8| 12:47PM / Friday, August 01, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following street improvements are scheduled from Aug. 4 to Aug. 8. Aug. 7 and Aug. 8: 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: Eleanor Road Use caution when traveling on these roads. Drivers should seek alternate routes to avoid traffic delays. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions. 0 Comments
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BCC to Offer Front End Web Development Course | 09:04AM / Friday, August 01, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) has added Front End JavaScript Fundamentals, a hands-on coding and user interface design experience. The 12-week course, presented in partnership with Can Code Communities, will be held virtually on Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 15-Dec. 10, 2025, from 5:45-8:45 p.m. Students will build a solid foundation in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and collaborative version control tools like GitHub. Trainees will also complete a group project. This course may especially appeal to graphic designers and aspiring app developers ready to take their careers to the next level. Scholarships, including free course 0 Comments
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Brien Center Promotes Adult Community Clinical Supports Division Director | 07:57AM / Friday, August 01, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services announced the promotion of Meri-Ellen Morgans, MSW, to Division Director of the Adult Community Clinical Supports (ACCS) Program. With more than 30 years of experience in clinical social work and mental health administration, Morgans brings leadership, expertise, and compassion to this role. As Division Director, Morgans oversees an array of recovery-focused programs designed to support adults with significant mental health challenges across Berkshire County. She leads multidisciplinary teams, guides clinical best practices, and ensures compliance with state standards while 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Commission Considers Park Square Historic District By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:30AM / Friday, August 01, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The city is chipping away at its plans for establishing a possible historic district in the downtown. On Monday, the Historical Commission discussed who would lead the charge to designate a small area around Park Square as a historical district, which preserves and protects buildings and places with historical significance. City Planner Kevin Rayner said that if it is done, it will be done slowly and properly. He hopes that the commission could lead the project. "Whatever board does this, it's going to be like a year-long process, so I don't think it makes any sense to rush getting into that process. I think we set up the
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The Retired Investor: College Grads Face Tough Times in Job Market.By Bill Schmick,
03:46PM / Thursday, July 31, 2025 | |
The unemployment rate in the Gen Z population, those born between 1997 and 2012, is edging up to 7 percent compared to the nation's overall employment rate of 4.3 percent. That is the highest gap the country has seen in 30 years. For entry-level college grads, aged 22 to 27, the number is roughly 5.8 percent — the highest level in a dozen years. Fed officials and private sector economists have been quick to point out that the uncertainty created by the Trump administration's tariff increases is a major cause of reluctance among businesses to hire young, inexperienced workers. That makes some sense since entry-level jobs are the first to go in times of economic 0 Comments
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