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Temporary Closure Announced for Section of Ashuwillticook Rail Trail| 12:22PM / Monday, May 12, 2025 | |
CHESHIRE, Mass.— The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has announced a temporary closure of a section of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Beginning on Monday, May 12, 2025, and continuing through Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the trail will be closed between Nobody’s Road North and Harbor Road in the Town of Cheshire. The closure will be in effect daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow for hazard tree removal work. 0 Comments
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Greylock Federal Webinar: Navigating Financial Uncertainty| 10:21AM / Monday, May 12, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union, in partnership with GreenPath Financial Wellness, will be offering the upcoming webinar, "Navigating Financial Uncertainty," on Wednesday, May 14. The free webinar will be held from 2-2:45 p.m. and will discuss initial steps to take during financial uncertainty; community resources to access during a financial transition; and ways to prepare for the future. Those interested can attend the live session or register and receive a recording. To register, visit greylock.org/CEC. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield School Committee Approves Long-Anticipated Teacher ContractBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:11AM / Monday, May 12, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee last week formally approved a three-year contract with the United Educators of Pittsfield after more than a year of negotiations.
Under the contract, teachers will make between about $65,000 at Step 1 with a bachelor's degree and about $128,500 at Step 18 with a doctorate in fiscal year 2027. It also reduces the number of half days scheduled for professional development. The UEP represents classroom teachers, guidance counselors, department heads, and other specialists.
"UEP started looking at what we wanted to present for the contract back in October of 2023," President Jeanne Lemmond said after the vote was made at Reid
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Mill Town Foundation Announces 2025 Core Impact Award Honorees for Pittsfield Educators| 03:38PM / Sunday, May 11, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Mill Town Foundation, in partnership with Pittsfield Public Schools and with support from the Feigenbaum Foundation, has announced the honorees of the 2025 Core Impact Awards. This initiative recognizes educators within the Pittsfield Public School District for their contributions to student learning, classroom innovation, and community involvement. The Core Impact Awards annually select one full-time teacher or school staff member from each of Pittsfield's 14 public schools. The nomination process involved an open community call for submissions from students, families, colleagues, and residents. A volunteer, independent Selection Committee, comprising
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Letter: Dear People of DaltonLetter to the Editor,
09:00PM / Saturday, May 10, 2025 | |
 To the Editor:
Attendance at the Dalton annual town meeting, which was twice Dalton's previous best, was nothing short of amazing. This level of community involvement made clear that Dalton residents do care about their town and are committed to seeing that decisions are made with the best interests of the community in mind. I was particularly pleased because such attendance increases the likelihood that the voting more closely aligns with the wishes of the majority of residents in Dalton and clear direction is every town leader's dream. So, I thank you all for coming, for listening, for asking questions, for being engaged, for staying the many hours needed, and for casting your
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PCTV To Host Eatza Pizza Fundraiser | 03:45PM / Saturday, May 10, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Television is holding "Eatza Pizza" at Berkshire Hills Country Club on Thursday, May 15, at 6 p.m. The event will feature seven of the best pizza restaurants in the Berkshires. The event is a fundraiser for the non-profit television station and sister radio station 89.7 WTBR-FM. The event will feature pizza from KJ Nosh Catering, the Locker Room, Papa Joe's, Papa John's, PortaVia, Shire Tavern, and Zucco's Family Restaurant, as well as music. This year will also include a chance auction. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite pizza in several different categories. Tickets can be
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Pittsfield's Park Square Eyed for Historic District By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:20PM / Saturday, May 10, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Could Pittsfield have a historic district? A local panel will explore the idea.
On Monday, the Historical Commission agreed to start the long and winding road that could lead to designating Park Square (or other properties) as a historical district, which preserves and protects buildings and places with historical significance.
The commission will gather additional information about the designation and possibly invite a presenter to explore it at a future meeting.
"We have to really think about this," City Planner Kevin Rayner said.
"…There's a long, windy road in front of us here to do this, but I think for some of these
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Governor Launches $25 Million Scholarship Program for Behavioral Health Graduate Students | 11:01AM / Saturday, May 10, 2025 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that they have launched a two-year $25 million scholarship program for graduate students completing degrees or certificates in behavioral health fields. Applications are now open for the first round of scholarship funds, totaling $12 million for the 2024-2025 academic year. Awards will be retroactive to the fall 2024 semester. Advanced degrees are required for many careers in behavioral health, particularly for licensed and certified roles providing clinical care. This program aims to reduce the financial barrier for students, growing a diverse behavioral health workforce in Massachusetts.? "In order to 0 Comments
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Katie Doherty Veterans Village Celebrates 5-Year AnniversaryBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:38AM / Saturday, May 10, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Five years of its establishment, Katie Doherty Veterans Village has become more than just housing for women veterans. The 14-unit permanent housing community with on-site services to help veterans achieve stability and independence has become a model for other organizations, speakers at its fifth anniversary celebration said. The village is named after Soldier On consultant Katie Doherty, who has played a crucial role in transforming Soldier On's women's veterans program. "This is just a representative or a symbol of all that she has accomplished and all that the impact that she's had on this agency, and, most 0 Comments
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CIAO Soccer Hall of Fame Inducts Members, Awards ScholarshipsCommunity submission,
10:43PM / Friday, May 09, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The CIAO Soccer Hall of Fame induction and scholarship banquet was held on Thursday, May 8, at Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield. The 2025 inductees were honored, and 21 scholarships were presented to one boy and one girl senior soccer player from each high school in the county (chosen by their high school coaches). Committee Chairmen Al Belanger and Patrick West introduced inductees and scholarship winners at the event. The nomination committee included, in addition to Belanger and West, Chris Dumas and Richard Asher. Marisa Andrews led the banquet committee and Nikki O’Neil was the architect of the 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Announces Concurrent Street Improvement and Water Flushing Schedules| 05:05PM / Friday, May 09, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The City of Pittsfield has announced concurrent infrastructure projects scheduled for the week of May 12 to May 16. Street improvements will take place on the following streets from May 12 to May 16: raising structures on Daniels Avenue and Newell Street; and loam and seed application on Ridge Avenue, Orlando Avenue, Backman Avenue, and Jason Street. Additionally, curbing installation is scheduled for Newell Street on May 12 and 13. Separately, a Massachusetts Department of Transportation project will involve milling North Street from the Lanesborough Town Line to the Berkshire Medical Center entrance, with structure raising also occurring on North Street. During
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