News and events in Pittsfield, Mass.
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Polito Celebrates Eight Years of Community Compact ProgramBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff 05:02AM / Wednesday, December 07, 2022 | | BOSTON — Local officials joined Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito on Tuesday in celebrating the Community Compact program she had spearheaded the last eight years. The program to provide technical assistance to the state's 351 municipalities on a range of governmental procedures was instituted by Gov. Charlie Baker and Polito upon taking office in 2015. "When we came into office, we wanted to signal as to former local officials, that municipalities and communities matter. And we wanted to empower you. And we did that with our very first executive actions," said Polito at the event held at the Grand Staircase at State House. "We have moved the ball 1 Comment Read More >> |
Pittsfield Holiday Shindy Returns to Zion Lutheran ChurchBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 05:57PM / Tuesday, December 06, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Holiday Shindy returns to the Zion Lutheran Church on First Street this year with new and longtime vendors. On Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., shoppers can browse from around 40 artisans offering apparel and accessories, art, homewares, toys, stationery, body care, and food products. The market has a common theme of sustainability. Crafters from across the region set up picturesque displays that channel holiday cheer. "We're excited to have our second show in the common room at the Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield. It's such a warm, inviting and accessible space," co-producer Lauren Barenski said. "And we're
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Delta-10 Tetrahydrocannabinol: Latest Research on D10 Cannabinoid02:22PM / Tuesday, December 06, 2022 | | THC has long been considered the bad boy of cannabinoids, at least in terms of legality, whereas CBD has always been the star. There are other cannabinoids besides the notorious delta-9 THC, as evidenced by the recent discovery and investigation of various cannabis derivatives. However, it is possible that delta-10 THC only appeared by accident. Like thousands of other chemical compounds, delta-10 THC is found in cannabis plants. While it hasmany chemical and physical characteristics similar to delta-8 and delta-9, there are slight but essential variations. In minimal amounts, delta-10 THC (delta-10 Tetrahydrocannabinol) is a naturally occurring substance in cannabis plants, unlike 0 Comments Read More >> |
Pittsfield Police Chief Michael Wynn to Retire in JulyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 01:00PM / Tuesday, December 06, 2022 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. After nearly 30 years with the city, Chief Michael Wynn will retire his badge after the Fourth of July to refocus his priorities. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Mayor Linda Tyer's office with his wife and infant child present. "I had been thinking about it for a couple of years now," Wynn said. "But obviously, recent changes in my family circumstances and family life, I had some minor health concerns this summer that caused me to reflect and reprioritize, and it's time." The chief's last day of service will be July 4 after working the city's annual parade. His retirement takes effect after July 0 Comments Read More >> |
REAL ID Credential Won't Be Needed Until 202510:41AM / Tuesday, December 06, 2022 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is alerting the public the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the REAL ID full enforcement date from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID compliant driver's license or identification card, or another TSA-acceptable form of identification, for domestic air travel and to enter certain federal facilities. TSA publishes a list of its acceptable identification documents on its website: https://www.tsa.gov/real-id These credentials can include an RMV-issued REAL ID driving license or ID, or a
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Pittsfield Firefighters Put Out Congress Street Blaze08:27AM / Tuesday, December 06, 2022 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Fire officials are investigating a structure fire at 11 Congress Street that resulted in the hospitalization of an occupant. On Dec. 6, at 1:41 am firefighters responded to a reported structure fire. E6, E3, E1, T2, and Car 2 all responded. Car2 was notified en route that there were possibly occupants trapped inside the 2-and-a-half-story house. Additionally, E5 responded. Upon arrival, firefighters saw heavy fire showing from the rear of the wood-frame home. A three-season attached porch was fully involved along with the first-story kitchen. A second alarm was struck to call E2. E6 crew attacked the main body of fire while E1 crew 0 Comments Read More >> |
Lanesborough Tax Bills to Rise From Increased Property ValuesBy Brian Rhodes, iBerkshires Staff 05:01AM / Tuesday, December 06, 2022 | |
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Due to increased value of properties in town, the tax bill for the average property owner is expected to increase by 6.45 percent in fiscal 2023. The Select Board unanimously voted Monday to maintain a single tax rate for the town, estimated to be $17.67 per $1,000 of assessed value, a $1.43 decrease from FY2022. But the average tax bill will rise by $322 to $5,313, compared to $4,991 in FY2022. "[The tax rate] is down again this year for the second year in a row," said Town Assessor Ross Vivori. "And a lot of that is because of the growth that we've had and the real estate market that's driving those values up and pushing that tax rate
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Emergency Responders Seeing an Increase in Accidental CallsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff 04:30AM / Tuesday, December 06, 2022 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Winter is upon us which comes along with many things including an increased amount of accidental emergency calls to emergency responders from ski resorts. The yearly occurrence of increased accidental calls are starting to come in, Hancock Emergency Management Director David Rash told the Central Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee last week. When someone is injured on the mountain the procedure is to call the resort so that it can send ski patrol to assist the person, Rash said. However, some skiers call 911 as a knee jerk reaction and when the first responders arrive on the scene, they are confronted with confusion by 1 Comment Read More >> |
Pittsfield Conservation Commission Supports Acquisition of Saw Mill PropertyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 05:36PM / Monday, December 05, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. —The city is nearing its final stages of acquiring over 50 acres of conservation land along the southwest branch of the Housatonic River, also known as the Saw Mill property. On Thursday, the Conservation Commission authorized a project agreement to buy the property and use $50,000 from its trust fund for the $400,000 purchase. The acquisition is supported by local and state funding. "We are really excited about where we're at," Park, Open Space, and Natural Resource Program Manager James McGrath said. "We have signed purchase and sale agreements and in fact, we put a deposit down on the sale as well. We're simply waiting for all of
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AdLib Inc. Center for Independent Living Appoints CEO02:29PM / Monday, December 05, 2022 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire's Center for Independent Living's Board of Directors is announced Marco Ingoglia as the new CEO of the organization. An experienced business leader, Ingoglia was appointed the role of Chief Executive Officer in late February of 2022. Ingoglia brings with him expertise in all facets of disability advocacy including, senior leadership experience in spearheading programs to support the on-going needs of Senior Living and people with disabilities, child and family services, Behavioral Health, Congregate Living, Youth Transition, Supported Employment and Affordable Housing, according to a press release. "Ingoglia 0 Comments Read More >> |
City of Pittsfield 2022 Holiday Parking Schedule 10:45AM / Monday, December 05, 2022 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In celebration of the holiday season, the city of Pittsfield announced this year's free parking schedule. Free parking this season will include "Free Parking Fridays" Dec. 9, and Dec. 16. There will also be a week of free parking starting Monday, Dec. 19 through Friday, Dec. 23. As always, parking in the city is free in the evenings and weekends. 0 Comments Read More >> |
Provider Profile – Trevor Bayliss, MD, Medical Director, Phelps Cancer Center09:09AM / Monday, December 05, 2022 | | When Trevor Bayliss, MD, was an undergraduate at Williams College and a member of the school's hockey team, he was diagnosed with cancer, a frightening diagnosis for anyone. Despite treatments, his symptoms only got worse, until he was readying himself to accept the inevitable terminal stage. But remarkably a physician steered him to a very common cancer medication that put his illness in remission. His journey made him realize that his career path was going to be in oncology, where he could help people facing similar circumstances and hopefully lead them to their own survivorship. Dr. Bayliss is now the Medical Director of the Phelps Cancer Center at the Hillcrest Campus of 0 Comments Read More >> |
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