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BCC Announces New Staff Members, Promotions | 04:21PM / Saturday, April 26, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of two new staff members and two promotions. New staff Mary Budzn joins BCC as Alumni Relations and Philanthropy Manager. Originally from Cincinnati, OH, she earned her bachelor of fine arts degree in theatre arts from Boston University. A Lenox resident, she has lived in the Berkshires since 2018, when she moved to the area to work for Shakespeare & Company’s training department, which led to her career in development. Most recently, she worked for Bard College at Simon’s Rock in various roles, including Advancement Services Associate, Annual Giving Manager, student advisor and
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Retired Seniors Recognized as Champion Busy Bees in 2024By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:19PM / Saturday, April 26, 2025 | |
Mayor Peter Marchetti says the city is making a commitment to keep the RSVP going. With him are state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Director Lisa Torrey. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Three hundred and five retired seniors gave a total of 40,699 volunteer hours to the community in 2024 through RSVP.
On Friday, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program held its annual recognition luncheon at the Proprietor's Lodge. This year's theme was bees, "Because like bees, who are champion pollinators, our volunteers are champions," Director Lisa Torrey explained.
"They are hard working and they never give up. They keep going and going until the job is done and like the bees who do
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Greylock Federal accepting applications for new program, Greylock Wealth Ambassadors| 11:22AM / Saturday, April 26, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its new program, Greylock Wealth Ambassadors. The 10-month program, designed as a focus and influencer group, will include up to 20 Greylock members ages 11-22, currently in middle, high school, vocational, or college. Through monthly conversations, as well as in-person Greylock-themed events, participants will expand their awareness on financial literacy and serve as brand ambassadors. Participants must be a Greylock member. Those selected will receive a $300 stipend, Greylock branded items, and a letter of commendation for their academic/professional records. The application and more information are
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Pittsfield to Conduct Phase Two of Water System Flushing| 03:41PM / Friday, April 25, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield will begin phase two of its spring water system flushing on Monday, April 28, following the completion of phase one. Water mains citywide will be flushed through hydrants to remove pipeline corrosion products. Flushing will occur Monday through Friday each week, excluding holidays, between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Phase two is scheduled from April 28 to May 2. The flushing is expected to affect the following areas: Starting at Unkamet Park Drive heading west to North Street, working north to the Broadway and Lakeview streets neighborhood. Starting at Plastics Avenue moving west on Dalton Avenue, including the Allendale and Allengate 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Markets Contend With Conflicting Tariff HeadlinesBy Bill Schmick,
02:56PM / Friday, April 25, 2025 | |
This week, statements from the president and his treasury secretary indicating a possible thaw in relations with China triggered a bout of FOMO among traders. Markets gained more than 6 percent for the week on a hope and a prayer. Was it justified? On Monday, investors woke up to President Trump calling Fed Chair Jerome Powell "a major loser." That triggered fears that Trump was on the verge of dismissing the head of the U.S. central bank. Markets appeared to be once again rolling over. The stock market cratered. By the end of the day, markets were off by more than 2 percent. It looked as if stocks were ready to roll over and at least re-test if not break the recent 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Man Accused of Breaking Into TD Bank ATMs| 01:56PM / Friday, April 25, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man was arraigned Thursday on charges in relation to multiple break-ins and attempted break-ins of ATMs at TDB Bank. George Bliss, 39, of West Street was arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on single counts of breaking into a bank depository, larceny under $1,200 and vandalizing property, and three counts each of attempting to break into a bank depository, attempted larceny and vandalizing property. The break-ins all occurred at the West Street branch of the bank on Feb. 15, March 1, March 4, April 1 and April 11. According to the District Attorney's Office, the defendant was observed on bank security cameras 0 Comments
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Berkshire Arts Organizations Gets a Boost from State Funding| 08:15AM / Friday, April 25, 2025 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Mass Cultural Council has announced $3.57 million in grants for 57 performing arts centers across Massachusetts. The announcement was made today at The Guthrie Center. "Performing arts centers serve as cornerstones of our communities, fostering creativity, connection, and economic vitality," said Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council. "These organizations offer access to transformative artistic experiences, and these awards help ensure that they're able to continually and successfully draw and book touring artists for their audiences to see and enjoy." The grants are part of the Fiscal 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Parent Wants Pedestrian Safety Near SchoolsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:46AM / Friday, April 25, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A local mother has petitioned the city for better pedestrian safety measures around schools.
Jacquelyn Sykes, who has two children in the district, asked Commissioner of Public Works and Utilities Ricardo Morales to mull safety improvements before the new school year begins in the fall.
This includes more vibrant road paintings and flashing signs.
"I have a walker and I park around the corner and I wait for her, and I literally come out of my skin watching how people drive by the schools. It's insane," she said during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
"There's no police presence. A kid already got hit on Holmes Road, that's
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Dalton Select Board Candidates Advocate for ChangeBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:18AM / Friday, April 25, 2025 | |
iBerkshires bureau chief Brittany Polito moderates Thursday's forum. DALTON, Mass. — The four Select Board candidates answered questions curated by resident submissions in front of nearly 60 attendees on Thursday night. All of the candidates have served on town committees or are incumbents. Both Marc Strout and Robert Collins are seeking re-election to the Select Board. William Drosehn is the chair of the Finance Committee and the Traffic Commission, and Antonio Pagliarulo serves on the Green Committee and the Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee. The 90-minute event highlighted topics such as the search for a new town manager, fiscal 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Celebrates Century-Old Red Oak on Arbor DayBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:13PM / Thursday, April 24, 2025 | |
The Rev. Michael Denton says the world needs more 'rootedness' and that the oak has provided shade for many in need over the years. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city celebrated Arbor Day with a birthday party for a 100-year-old red oak tree outside United Church of Christ.
This included a cake and singing "Happy Birthday" to the stately organism that challenges the height of the adjacent buildings.
"The thing that always amazes me about trees is that when you look at the network of branches above it, that same thing is mimicked in the ground underneath it. When I think about that, it amazes me," the Rev. Miichael Denton said to a crowd in the
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The Retired Investor: Tax-Deferred Retirement Account? Don't PanicBy Bill Schmick,
04:07PM / Thursday, April 24, 2025 | |
Victor R. What to do in times of uncertainty? Trillions of dollars in hard-earning savings have been erased from retirement accounts in what seems to be a blink of an eye. One year's worth of savings gone in a matter of weeks. The decision to sell, buy, or hold has never been more difficult. In the private sector, more than 50 percent of Americans own stocks in their tax-deferred retirement accounts. That total has been increasing, thanks to the market gains since the pandemic and new federal and state rules that require more companies to offer employees access to 401(k)s through the workplace. Congress has also authorized a new rule that goes into effect this year 0 Comments
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BArT Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll | 07:33AM / Thursday, April 24, 2025 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School has announced the students who made the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2024-2025 school year. Students who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors". Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "High Honors." Academic courses at BArT are aligned with the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks for the appropriate grade level and include all standards deemed necessary for a complete, college-preparatory, middle and high school education. Students in Grade 6 0 Comments
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