News and events in Pittsfield, Mass.
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Nine Inducted into County Girls Basketball Hall of FameBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports 06:02PM / Saturday, March 23, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Berkshire County High School Girls Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday welcomed nine new members, including seven women who were lauded for their many successes on the hardwood. At least one also was recognized for her failures. “I think the thing I’m proudest of is not so much what she did on the court, but how she was able to put herself in a position to fail time and time again,” Frank Field said in his remarks about his daughter, 2017 Hoosac Valley High School graduate Fallon Field. “That’s not easy for kids to do. Those who do it can really excel. “No matter what the role was … whether it was the 0 Comments Read More >> |
MassDOT: Roadway Safety Is a Shared Responsibility04:06PM / Saturday, March 23, 2024 | | BOSTON — As the spring approaches, Governor Maura Healey has signed a Proclamation, designating the period of March 23 through April 1, 2024 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Period. In addition, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles' (RMV) is raising awareness for motorcyclist safety, reminding all travelers that roadway safety is a shared responsibility, that vehicle drivers should look twice for motorcycles when pulling out onto roads and changing lanes, and motorcycle operators should be visible and obey the rules of the road. "Safety must be a priority for everyone, but especially for vulnerable road users like motorcyclists," said 0 Comments Read More >> |
In Drafting Support Letter for Pittsfield Condo Project, Some Call for RedesignBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires 03:09PM / Saturday, March 23, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Affordable Housing Trust will draft a letter of support for a proposed condominium build on Linden Street but some members would like to see the plan better comply with the overlay district it is in. A 40-unit housing development is proposed at the former Polish Community Club, adding four additional buildings to the property. Developer Robert Shan reported that it could cost as much as $20 million and planners are vying for $10 million through the MassHousing CommonWealth Builder Program created to facilitate the construction of single-family homes and condominiums affordable to households with moderate incomes. Local sources, such as Affordable
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Pittsfield School Committee Approves Contracts, Resolution for Chapter 70 AidBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 02:44PM / Saturday, March 23, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee on Wednesday OK'd several contractual items and a call for the state to adjust the inflation rate for Chapter 70 funding. A tentative agreement was approved between the committee and the Pittsfield Federal of School Employees bus drivers and bus attendants unit covering Sept. 1, 2022, through Aug. 31, 2025. "This memorandum of agreement which we're glad to have worked out with the federation, the bus drivers and attendants unit," Chair William Cameron explained. "It addresses a number of issues including 7D drivers for certain kinds of runs or situations and an adjustment in the pay schedules for members of that
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Governor Files Mass Leads Act11:00AM / Saturday, March 23, 2024 | |
BOSTON — Today, Governor Maura T. Healey filed the Mass Leads Act, her administration's economic development bond bill that will strengthen Massachusetts' global leadership in life sciences and launching investments in climatetech and applied artificial intelligence (AI). Governor Healey announced that the bill includes a 10-year reauthorization of the Life Science Initiative, as well as a new 10-year investment in climatetech to compete in the emerging clean energy sector. In addition to positioning Massachusetts as a global hub for these innovative sectors, the bill also proposes support for small businesses, rural communities, workforce development,
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MassDOT Work Zone Awareness Billboard Design Contest07:54AM / Saturday, March 23, 2024 | | BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announced the launch of its second National Work Zone Awareness Week billboard design contest, exclusively for Massachusetts college students. The contest aims to raise awareness of work zone safety and encourage drivers to exercise caution when passing through active construction and maintenance projects. "We're calling for all great ideas for our second annual National Work Zone Awareness Week billboard contest," said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. "Creative designs and advertisement are a powerful way to reach residents and remind them how to keep 0 Comments Read More >> |
Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs Summer EventsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 06:29AM / Saturday, March 23, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With warm weather on the horizon, the Parks Commission OKed summer events during its regular meeting on Tuesday. An arts festival and an earth expo were approved for The Common. On July 6, the Mill Town Foundation will host the first Common Ground Arts Festival. The free event will include live music, dance performances, and family-friendly activities. "It's basically an extension of, or kind of a 2.0 version of Tanglewood in The City where we're getting more nonprofits from the area involved for live music, dance performances, yoga, some wellness stuff but a similar feel to Tanglewood in The City that will have 0 Comments Read More >> |
Pittsfield Public School Budget Cuts Trigger Little Feedback at HearingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 05:32PM / Friday, March 22, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Few people attended a school budget hearing explaining the need to cut more than 100 Pittsfield Public School employees. On Wednesday, two special education employees spoke about the importance of preserving positions within their department. Included in the proposed districtwide reductions are 27 teachers, 26 paraprofessionals, and seven instruction and accountability coordinators. Special Education Coordinator Joanne McGill shared her experience over the last couple of years at Pittsfield High School, saying, "I am well aware that even some cuts will likely result in me losing my position as I am one of the newer employees. "In those two
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Free community Screening of 'Till' 12:26PM / Friday, March 22, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As part of the Pittsfield Public Schools Arts Integration & Community Partnership Program, a special collaboration between the school district and the Berkshire County chapter of the NAACP, a free community screening of the film, "Till," will be held at 6 p.m. on March 26 at Taconic High School at 96 Valentine Road in Pittsfield. The new program, which is centered on classroom-based arts integration instruction, launched in February with a professional development presentation to all secondary teachers and staff in the school district. The program was designed by Yvette "Jamuna" Sirker, MFA, PPS Coordinator for Arts Integration 0 Comments Read More >> |
BMC to Hold Free Narcan Training April 24 11:30AM / Friday, March 22, 2024 | | DALTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Medical Center Harm Reduction Van is holding free Narcan training on April 24 at 6 p.m. at United Methodist Church. The Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry at the church will be offering 50 free Narcan kits it received in March. Health Agent Agnes Witkowski said having an event like this is one of her short-term goals and she hopes to do a second one in town later this year. 0 Comments Read More >> |
Pittsfield to Host a Community Input Session08:07AM / Friday, March 22, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield Department of Community Development, in partnership with Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, has been working with an urban planning and design consulting team to discuss zoning in the Westside. The next community input session will be held on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 6 p.m. at Conte Community School, 200 West Union Street, Pittsfield. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. This session will provide opportunities for attendees to be involved in an interactive mapping exercise while actively designing a neighborhood they want to see. Attendees will be able to share ideas about what they want their community to look like, including 0 Comments Read More >> |
MOLARI Welcomes HealthCare Coordinator, Congratulates Promoted Supervisor08:02AM / Friday, March 22, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — MOLARI HealthCare Services announced the addition of Ariana Lysonski-Phillips as a HealthCare Coordinator. Additionally, they announced the promotion of Isabella French to the position of HealthCare Supervisor. In Ariana Lysonski-Phillips role as HealthCare Coordinator, she will facilitate connections between caregivers and clients, to better serve the home healthcare needs of the Berkshire County community. Isabella French has been promoted to the position of HealthCare Supervisor. In her new role, she will work closely with MOLARI's caregivers and clients in Central Berkshire County, ensuring that each client receives personalized 0 Comments Read More >> |
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