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BCC to Host Virtual Admissions Info Sessions | 08:09AM / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will host two free virtual information sessions: Wednesday, June 21 at 6 pm and Saturday, July 1 at 10 am. The 30-minute info sessions, presented by admissions counselors on Zoom, are designed to familiarize prospective students with the application and registration process. Registration is required. To register for a session, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/virtualinfo. Information session participants can: Ask questions about the admissions process: how to apply, register, and choose classes Learn about BCC's affordability and its financial aid options Hear 0 Comments
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Dalton Talks Zoning Bylaw Over Pub Parking LotBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
07:01PM / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — A change in signage seems to have quelled neighbors' ire over errant parking and excessive noise by Zinky's Pub patrons. Since pub owner Bill Zink purchased and installed six new "no parking" signs in the adjacent residential parking lot things have improved, Deborah Merry, who filed a complaint with the town, told the Select Board last week. The board had referred the complaint to town counsel to see if there were any legal violations that need to be addressed with the pub's liquor license. Since the signs were installed, Merry said she no longer hears or sees the patrons and the "last few weeks, it's 0 Comments
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Crosby Academy Students Read Poems on North Street| 03:23PM / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — At Hotel on North on Friday, June 23 at noon, nine Crosby Educational Academy fifth- graders will celebrate their graduation with a poetry reading of original work and the unveiling of 60 poetry tree tags on North Street. "Writing poetry has been such an empowering experience for our students. It gives them confidence in their academics and lets them know, Yes, I am smart, yes I can do this," said Tracy Kelleher, Dean of Students of Crosby Academy. Over the past school year, Crosby Educational Academy fourth and fifth graders wrote poetry every week as part of The Mastheads' poetry-in-schools program, Fireside, which provides 0 Comments
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County Youth Soccer League Wraps Up Spring SeasonCommunity submission,
02:47PM / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | |
LENOX, Mass. -- Three Berkshire County Youth Soccer League teams have qualified for the Massachusettts Tournament of Champions this weekend in Lancaster. Two girls teams and one boys team are advancing to the state tourney based on their performance throughout the spring: the 7th- and 8th-grade Lenox Gold girls, the 5th- and 6th-grade North Adams Breakers girls and the 5th- and 6th-grade Williamstown Vipers boys. The BCYSL held its season-ending tournament on Saturday at Lenox Memorial Middle and High School, with championships decided in seven different groups. Winners included: Boys 5/6 B-Cup - Williamstown 1, Lenox 1 (Williamstown wins on penalty kicks). Girls 0 Comments
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Closure of Holmes Road bridge While Repairs Are Underway| 10:57AM / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will begin repair on the Holmes Road bridge starting on June 23, 2023. During this work, the Holmes Road bridge, between 650 and 677 Holmes Road, will be closed. No thru traffic will be allowed. The city recommends that drivers seek alternate routes. Traffic traveling southbound on Holmes Road will be detoured towards Pomeroy Avenue, Crofut Street and then to Route 7/20. Traffic traveling northbound should utilize Route 7/20. While this project is underway, construction work will occur Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The project is slated to be complete by Aug 25 pending no 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Educators Push for Stricter Phone PolicyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:36AM / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | |
The use of Yondr pockets came up during the discussion. These pockets use a lock similar to inventory tags on clothing items. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Staff in the public schools say phone use is out of control and they want a policy to address it. Educators cited issues with excessive phone use disrupting education, social and emotional health, and safety during last Wednesday's School Committee meeting. Chair William Cameron agreed that it is an urgent issue and is placing it on the next meeting agenda.
United Educators of Pittsfield President and Herberg Middle School teacher Melissa Campbell said mobile phones are a constant distraction for those who carry
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Dalton Fills Vacant Town Planner PositionBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:13AM / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — After a long search and salary revision, the town has filled the vacant town planner position. The post has been vacant since last October and town meeting voted to increase its salary by 11.26 percent to $58,335 when it failed to attract candidates. The Select Board during its meeting last week approved the appointment of the new Janko Tomasic, who is expected to start on July 10. Tomasic has lived in Western Massachusetts for most of his life and earned his master's degree from the University of Massachusetts' Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning. One thing that stood out in 0 Comments
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Residents Ask for Preservation of Wahconah Park's Hometown FeelBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:14PM / Monday, June 19, 2023 | |
Parks Commissioner Simon Muil thinks the park should retain its 'rough around the edges' appeal. PITTSFIELD, Mass.— When it comes to the redesign of Wahconah Park, residents would like to see the historic baseball facility's charm and hometown feel preserved.
Last week, the public spoke about their wishes for the park during a hearing with the project team.
Parks Commissioner Simon Muil said he is not much of a baseball fan but loves going to Wahconah Park because it "feels how a baseball game should." He pointed out that it feels very Americana and is "a little rough around the edges," and asked that the new facility keeps the
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Berkshire Pediatric Dentistry Welcomes New Dentist| 03:44PM / Monday, June 19, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Pediatric Dentistry announced that Logan Wilson will be joining our practice beginning July 10. After growing up in Lanesborough and receiving his undergraduate degree at Northeastern University in Boston, Logan graduated with his dental degree from the University of New England in Portland, Maine, and then went on to complete his residency in pediatric dentistry at NYU Langone Health in Providence, RI. 0 Comments
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Juneteenth Message: 'Let's Be We the People'iBerkshires.com Staff,
05:50AM / Monday, June 19, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County residents this weekend gathered to recognize the nation's shameful past, celebrate the accomplishments of present-day artists and scholars and commit to the struggle to build a better future. Juneteenth festivals were held in North Adams on Saturday and Pittsfield on Sunday, giving attendees an opportunity to think about the continuing legacy of slavery in America while marking June 19, 1865, when enslavement officially came to an end for Black residents of Texas, the last state to see emancipation take place. North Adams' inaugural Juneteenth event, "I Am Afro: A Street Fair for All the People," was organized 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council OKs TIF for Bousquet SportBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:35PM / Sunday, June 18, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council last week approved a 10-year tax increment financing agreement for Bousquet Sport that will relieve about $215,000 in real estate taxes — but not without pushback.
"I think it's wrong that we are giving tax breaks to the rich and we are sitting there emptying the pockets— and as that gentleman that spoke at the open mic, he's a middle-class resident and it is hurting his family," Kalinowsky said in reference a homeowner that said his bills are making it hard to survive in the city.
"What is it doing to our low-income people? I'm sorry. I'm disgusted with this council, I'm disgusted with this budget,
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Mild Drought Conditions Declared in Berkshire County | 04:00PM / Sunday, June 18, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared a Level 1-Mild Drought in the Western and Cape Cod Regions of Massachusetts following more than two months of below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures. A Level 1-Mild Drought, as outlined in the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, warrants detailed monitoring of drought conditions, close coordination among state and federal agencies, and technical outreach and assistance to the affected municipalities. All other regions of the state – Connecticut River Valley, Central, Northeast, Southeast, and Islands regions – remain in Level 0-Normal conditions. During 0 Comments
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