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Expect Warmer Temperatures and Showers this WeekStaff Reports ,
12:35PM / Monday, April 03, 2023 | |
 It will truly feel like spring this week with warmer weather and rain. Today, Monday, April 3, expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the high 50s, according to Accuweather. There will be more of the same Tuesday but expect some morning showers. Temperatures will drop into the high 40s on Wednesday, April 5. Expect cloudy skies and showers, according to Accuweather. Thursday is shaping up to be the warmest day of the week with a high of 68. But, expect some showers throughout the day. Friday will be cooler in the low 50s but expect sunny skies. Expect the same thing Saturday. Accuweather predicts Easter Sunday will be sunny with 0 Comments
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Dalton Board: No Parking Signs on Daly AveBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:13PM / Monday, April 03, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass.—The Select Board last week voted in favor of installing "No Parking" signs on Daly Ave near Zinky's Pub. No parking signs will be installed on the east side of Daly from approximately 40 Daly Ave. to 48 Daly Ave. Board members agreed with residents that the "sightline on the corner is pretty dangerous." Neighbors said the parking on Daly has not only caused traffic congestion but has become a safety issue. Resident Deborah Merry attended the Select Board meeting to urge the approval of the no-parking signs. There was an incident where a resident needed an ambulance but emergency personnel were unable to get 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Release Notice of Untreated Water Discharge| 10:35AM / Monday, April 03, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The City of Pittsfield Public Utilities discovered a discharge of untreated wastewater on Wahconah Street near the Northern intersection with North Street. The discharge began at approximately 7:30 a.m. on April 3, and it stopped at 8:30 a.m. It was determined that this discharge was caused by A sewer main blockage at the Northern intersection of Wahconah Street and North Street. The estimated discharge volume at the time of this notification is unknown, and the possible waterbodies affected include the West Branch Housatonic River. This overflow consists of untreated or partially treated sewage and waste. Avoid contact with these waterbodies 0 Comments
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MassDOT Launches Billboard Design Contest| 04:15PM / Sunday, April 02, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is launching a statewide billboard design contest to support the American Traffic Safety Services Association's (ATSSA) National Work Zone Awareness Week. The contest is open to all students who are currently enrolled in colleges and universities in Massachusetts. Applicants are asked to create and submit proposed billboard Public Service Announcements (PSA's) to encourage drivers to obey the rules of the road and exercise caution when travelling through work zones where crews are involved in active construction and maintenance projects. "We hope this contest 0 Comments
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Director of Victim Witness Advocates for the District Attorney’s Office Acknowledged| 08:00AM / Sunday, April 02, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — District Attorney Shugrue announced that Jane Kibby-Peirce, Director of Victim Witness Advocates for the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office, has been named the 2023 Gerard D. Downing Advocate of the Year by the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association (MDAA). According to the Massachusetts District Attorney Association, this statewide, lifetime achievement award, "…recognizes the special combination of talents embodied in a truly outstanding advocate: a deep compassion for and empathetic understanding of the needs of crime victims and their families; outstanding skill in anticipating and providing advice, counseling and 0 Comments
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Pittsfield HEALing Communities Forum| 04:00PM / Saturday, April 01, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Linda Tyer, city officials, and local community leaders involved in the work of substance abuse disorders will participate in the HEALing (sic) Communities panel discussion at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 6, on Pittsfield Community Television (PCTV). The discussion will air on CityLink-Channel 1303, PCTV Select-1, and PCTV Facebook. "The city of Pittsfield, like many communities across the country, continue to experience the devastating and reverberating impact of substance abuse disorders. It's vital that we continue to have transparent and collaborative conversations about what we're doing as a collective to best support 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Man Running Marathon to Raise Funds for Boston Children's HospitalBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
12:38PM / Saturday, April 01, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The thing Brent White loves about running in the Berkshires is the sense of community. "The nice thing about this area is people support each other," he said. "Whether you're winning the race or finishing dead last, it's a very positive environment." Last year, White found a new way to take that positive energy and put it to work supporting the broader community. This month, he will share that spirit of community on the sport's biggest stage. On Patriots Day, White will hit the streets in Hopkinton as part of the Boston Children's Hospital team in the 127th Boston Marathon. White, a three-sport 0 Comments
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Governor Appoints MBTA General Manager | 10:37AM / Saturday, April 01, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll and Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca announced that, after a comprehensive search, they will be appointing Phillip Eng as the next General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Eng is an engineer with nearly 40 years of experience in transportation, including as President of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) Long Island Rail Road and Interim President of New York City Transit. "Phil Eng is the proven leader the MBTA needs to improve safety and reliability across the system and restore the public's trust," said 0 Comments
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Four People (and One Dog) Recognized for Community ContributionsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:32AM / Saturday, April 01, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Four individuals were recognized on Wednesday night for the contributions they have made to the community, particularly how they have affected the lives of children and adults with different abilities and their families. The presentations were made by the Berkshire office of the state Department of Developmental Services at the Berkshire Athenaeum. Pittsfield Police Officer Darren Derby, Heather Derby and Pittsfield comfort dog Officer Winston were presented the William Johnson Unsung Hero Award. The award was developed by the Berkshire Area Citizen Advisory Board, in partnership with the DDS, to recognize volunteers who have 0 Comments
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@theMarket: First-Quarter Gains Were Led by TechnologyBy Bill Schmick,
04:16PM / Friday, March 31, 2023 | |
 The NASDAQ 100 index jumped more than 20 percent from its December 2022 lows. The textbook definition indicates that when a market does that, it officially leaves a bear market and enters the bull market territory. A handful of stocks can be credited with not only pushing the tech sector higher but also dragging the rest of the market up with it. I'm sure you can guess the names — Meta, Apple, Netflix, Google, and Microsoft — they all did yeoman's work in the first quarter. In my opinion, the motivation for crowding into these stocks can be explained with a single word — fear. Fear of financial contagion. Fear of a gathering recession. Fear of a Fed 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Trivia, Easter Bunny Meet & Greets, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:54PM / Friday, March 31, 2023 | |
Berkshire County is having a variety of events including Easter Bunny meet and greets, festivals, and more. Editors Pick First Sunday Free Clark Art Institute, Williamstown The Clark Art is offering free admission to the galleries, special exhibitions, and activities from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. This month's theme is "Portals," to complement the museum's latest exhibition "Portals: The Visionary Architecture of Paul Goesch." The day will also feature a pop-up display of works on paper from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. More information here. Friday K&M Bowling Grand Opening 555 Dalton Ave, 0 Comments
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Three Candidates Emerge For Pittsfield's Ward 3By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
10:49AM / Friday, March 31, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Three candidates have announced an intent to run for the Ward 3 council seat: Alisa Costa, Matthew Wrinn and William "Bill" Tyer.
Costa is a local advocate with a career in public policy and community organizing, Wrinn has a background in criminal justice and community involvement, and Tyer has served on various committees and boards in the community.
Costa announced her candidacy in early March.
"I can't wait to get started doing what I'm most passionate about: creating a conversation between government and people. I think that's when we're at our best. Anyone who knows me since I moved here, I've been one of
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