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Pittsfield Tree Lighting Returns In-PersonBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:15PM / Monday, November 21, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ho, ho, ho! The city's annual tree lighting ceremony will be in person for the first time in two years on Dec. 2. It will include musical performances, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause on a firetruck, and of course — holiday cheer.
"Really excited about bringing that back in person because that's one of my favorite events of the year," Recreation & Special Events Coordinator Becky Manship told the Parks Commission on Tuesday.
She reported that Jack, Rita, and Justine Laviolette donated a tree to the city in memory of George Laviolette. It was installed in Park Square on Monday morning. The white spruce is 25
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No-cut Period For Pittsfield Roadways In Effect Nov. 28| 08:18AM / Monday, November 21, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield's Department of Public Services and Utilities is establishing a "no-cut" period on all city roadways beginning Nov. 28 and continuing through March 13, 2023. During this period, new excavations for non-emergency situations on city roadways will not be allowed. Additionally, no plates shall be placed on roads during the no-cut period. For more information, please call 413-499-9330. 0 Comments
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Berkshire Museum Reimagines Festival of Trees By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:01PM / Sunday, November 20, 2022 | |
Artist Ed Wheeler inserts Santa into famous paintings in the exhibit 'Santa Classics' at the Berkshire Museum. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Museum is reimagining its popular "Festival of Trees" exhibit with a new "Winter Festival" to improve inclusivity. "I think the winter solstice celebration is a destination for people who are ready for the holidays, they want to bring their family in and actually have an adventure," Executive Director Kimberley Bush Tomio said. "It's a way to get out of the cold and also to get into a beautiful place to see what's available in your town, Pittsfield, in 0 Comments
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District Attorney Receives State Grant to Combat Human Trafficking| 12:50PM / Sunday, November 20, 2022 | |
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration awarded grant funding to five Massachusetts prosecutor's offices to increase their capacity to investigate and prosecute human trafficking while improving services for victims of exploitation. "For the past eight years, our administration has focused on supporting a comprehensive approach to combatting human trafficking, and we are proud to sustain that effort with these latest grants. This grant funding aims to further ensure that law enforcement and service providers are equipped to provide victims with the help they need while holding accountable those who would commit these traumatic crimes," said Governor Charlie 1 Comment
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ZBA Grants Special Permit for Allendale Pines ExpansionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
10:26AM / Sunday, November 20, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Zoning Board of Appeals last week granted a special permit to expand Allendale Pines after a resolution was reached between the applicant and an abutter. "In a city that has an extreme need for any type of housing that may be affordable, this is an option that is not already out there as much as it should be," board member Esther Anderson said on Tuesday.
Owner Eagle Allendale LLC plans to expand the 65-lot mobile home park with 21 new 5,000 square-foot lots, separating the parks into AP South and the new AP North.
Lot rent is proposed to be $550 for AP North and the existing lots' lower rate of $320 will not change. The
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Pittsfield Council Talks Snow Removal During First SnowfallBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:00AM / Sunday, November 20, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council took up various agenda items related to snow removal on Tuesday while flurries fell for the first time this season. Councilors voted to update to the city's snow and ice removal process to increase compliance, designated a private way for plowing, and received a breakdown of fiscal 2022 and 2023 winter expenditures.
Changes to the city's handling of snow include increasing the number of inspectors from one to all inspectors in the Health Department and allowing only one warning per calendar year.
The Ordinances and Rules subcommittee approved the updated process earlier this month after it had been referred to City Solicitor Stephen
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The Mount Opens Nightwood Immersive Exhibit By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:01PM / Saturday, November 19, 2022 | |
Now in its third year, Nightwood was created as a safe outdoor event during the pandemic. LENOX, Mass. — By day, a historical museum paying tribute to American storyteller Edith Wharton; by night, a fanciful world bringing dreams and stories to life. The Mount has decked out its grounds for the annual Nightwood installation with lights and music to provide an immersive experience to its visitors throughout November and December. "It really is a sort of transformational experience. It happens over the holidays, but it has nothing to do with the holidays. It's really just the celebration of the universe," The Mount Executive Director Susan 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Markets on HoldBy Bill Schmick,
10:31AM / Saturday, November 19, 2022 | |
 Thanksgiving is right around the corner and then the Christmas holidays are upon us. Will Santa deliver coal, or will the stock market find gains in their stocking? The bulls are expecting a pretty good market between now and year-end. Historically, the evidence is on their side, although there have been several years when the Grinch stole Christmas, stocks usually gain during the coming holiday season. On the other hand, history has not been as reliable in predicting the market's direction of late. That is understandable, given the continuing presence of COVID mutations, a European War, soaring inflation, and rising interest rates. If the equity market wanted a wall of 0 Comments
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North Adams, Pittsfield Receive Recycling Grants | 10:00AM / Saturday, November 19, 2022 | |
BOSTON — To mark America Recycles Day, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced $4.2 million in grant funding to 270 municipalities and regional solid waste districts across the Commonwealth including Pittsfield and North Adams. "One of the most effective measures we can take to reduce the waste stream in communities across the Commonwealth is to support and encourage recycling, diversion, and reuse of waste materials," said outgoing Governor Charlie Baker. "With this funding, we are ensuring that local officials, residents and small business owners can adopt practices that protect our environment and preserve Massachusetts' natural 0 Comments
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Round 2: Parks Commission Supports Pickleball in Springside ParkBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:02AM / Saturday, November 19, 2022 | |
An illustration of where the courts would be located in relation to the softball field and nearby residences. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Springside Park pickleball proposal has risen from the grave after the City Council scrapped its funding in 2019. This time, the project is supported by $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act monies and is positioned farther away from residential homes on Bossidy Drive.
Earlier this year, a site selection committee quickly narrowed down nearly 50 possible locations to six and landed on Springside as the best option for an eight-court facility in the northeast corner of the park. The decision was also endorsed by Mayor Linda Tyer.
This is the
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The Retired Investor: U.S. Veterans Gaining JobsBy Bill Schmick,
03:26PM / Friday, November 18, 2022 | |
 The unemployment rate for veterans in the U.S. is 2.5 percent. That is a level that is 1.2 percentage points lower than the national unemployment rate. Much of this declining jobless trend can be attributed to the success of hiring, training, and education programs of businesses and the government. Today, veterans account for 7 percent of the civilian population, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, so that's good news for the overall economy. Granted, the tight labor market and demand for workers after the COVID-19 pandemic, have helped everyone seeking a job find one. In the case of veterans, they have had some extra help from the U.S. military, the Department of 0 Comments
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PHS and Taconic Evacuated Due to Floor Refinishing FumesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:35PM / Friday, November 18, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Students and staff got an early start to their weekend when both of the city's high schools were evacuated on Friday due to floor varnish fumes. Contractors were supposed to refinish Pittsfield and Taconic high schools' gym floors while school was not in session but, instead, began during the school day.
"The Pittsfield High and Taconic High School gym floor was scheduled to be refinished while the school was NOT in session. Unfortunately, the contractors proceeded to start the project while school was still in session," the district posted on Facebook around 11 a.m.
"As a result, we will need to dismiss all students and staff as soon
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