News and events in Pittsfield, Mass.
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Pittsfield Schools Summer Meal Program ReturningBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 05:57AM / Monday, May 13, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The school district has sponsored a summer meal program for children for nearly 50 years and it will return this season. The School Committee on Wednesday approved the 2024 Summer Food Service Program that begins the business day after school ends. It is open to children under the age of 18 regardless of if they are enrolled in Pittsfield Public Schools. "Given the way that food prices have escalated, I think that this is this service stands out over the summer because I'm sure there are families in Pittsfield who are really stressed to be able to buy three meals a day for the family members and this is a real benefit, I think, to the
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Berkshire Family Hikes Launching Backpack Program 12:55PM / Sunday, May 12, 2024 | |
The backpacks will have informational and educational materials, a safety kit and other items to make hiking enjoyable. DALTON, Mass. — Berkshire Family Hikes' "Uncommon Paths" program will allow hikers to borrow a backpack full of beginner hiking material from the Dalton Free Public Library starting May 20. Library patrons can take out two curated backpacks filled with essential hiking supplies. Each backpack contains all the necessary gear for a safe and enjoyable outdoor adventure, including field guides, hiking tips, a first aid kit, and more. Library cardholders can borrow a backpack at no cost; hikers can rent the bag for one week, 0 Comments Read More >> |
BCC Concludes 'Breaking Barriers' Project 08:01AM / Sunday, May 12, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Last spring, Berkshire Community College (BCC) Coordinator of Disability Services Pam Farron was watching a documentary film called "Normal Isn't Real: Succeeding with Learning Disabilities & ADHD," which features actors and actresses openly talking about their disabilities and ways they have coped with them in the workplace. "The film was made to help break the myth, to demystify disabilities," Farron said. "I reached out to them and asked if I could use it, but it was expensive." She decided to do her own version. She made a plan to talk to BCC faculty, staff and alums with a broad spectrum of 0 Comments Read More >> |
Shoes at Pittsfield City Hall Give Shocking Visual of Countywide Child AbuseBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 07:31AM / Sunday, May 12, 2024 | |
Amy Hall, president and CEO of Child Care of the Berkshires, speaks at Friday's annual Step Up event at Pittsfield City Hall. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — One case of child abuse is too many, Berkshire leaders say. The steps of City Hall were lined with 56 pairs of children's shoes on Friday, representing the average number of children with confirmed abuse and neglect cases each month in the county. The Children's Trust and Child Care of the Berkshires coordinate this shocking visual yearly. "Let's just take a minute and realize how many kids that is. That's probably about the number right here that are all together," Jennifer Valenzuela, executive
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Flushing of the Pittsfield’s Water System: May 13-1703:43PM / Saturday, May 11, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Monday, May 13 marks the start of phase three for the spring flushing schedule of the City of Pittsfield’s water system. Water mains throughout the city will be flushed through hydrants over the next several weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday each week, except holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. This phase of flushing is expected to occur between May 13 to May 17. For Tuesday, only, there also will be early morning flushing activity from 3-6 a.m. The impacted area includes South Street from the South Street/East Housatonic intersection to Park Square; North 0 Comments Read More >> |
DEI Officer for Berkshire Health to Speak at BCC's 64th Commencement12:43PM / Saturday, May 11, 2024 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College will hold its 64th commencement ceremonies at Tanglewood in Lenox on Friday, May 31, at 4:30 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Charles Redd, a 1995 graduate of the college's nursing program. Redd, who went on to receive a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Elms College in 2014 and a master's degree in health care administration from Southern New Hampshire University in 2020, is the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer at Berkshire Health Systems. "Charles is the embodiment of a BCC success story. He not only graduated from BCC and went on to get his master's degree, but he is now an 0 Comments Read More >> |
Veteran Financial Education Funding Applications Open12:23PM / Saturday, May 11, 2024 | | BOSTON — In collaboration with the Division of Banks (DOB) and the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR), the State Treasurer's Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) announced a new round of funding for Operation Money Wise. This grant program offers funding to veteran-serving non-profit organizations, public agencies, and higher education institutions to host financial programming that serves the Military, Veteran, Family, and Survivor Community (MVFSC). Veteran-serving organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in funding, which must be used before March 31, 2025. Applications close on May 31st, 2024 at 5 p.m.?Follow this link to learn more and 0 Comments Read More >> |
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Celebrates a Bustling 2023By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 06:36AM / Saturday, May 11, 2024 | |
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Director Rebecca Brien is credited with the vibrancy seen downtown, including 23 new businesses in the past year. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — This past year has been a "whirlwind of activity" for Downtown Pittsfield Inc., according Director Rebecca Brien. DPI held its annual meeting at the Berkshire Museum on Thursday, touting the 17 businesses welcomed to the downtown in 2023 and six so far this year. In preparing for the event, Brien referred to her first project with the 230-member organization for inspiration: the strategic plan. "We envision downtown as a place that welcomes people, businesses, and events to join a diverse,
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Dalton Man Accused of Kidnapping, Shooting Pittsfield ManBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 06:51PM / Friday, May 10, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Dalton man was arrested on Thursday evening after allegedly kidnapping and shooting another man. Nicholas Lighten, 35, was arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on Friday on multiple charges including kidnapping with a firearm and armed assault with intent to murder. He was booked in Dalton around 11:45 p.m. the previous night. There was heavy police presence Thursday night in the area of Lighten's East Housatonic Street home before his arrest. Shortly before 7 p.m., Dalton dispatch received a call from the Pittsfield Police Department requesting that an officer respond to Berkshire Medical Center. Adrian Mclaughlin of Pittsfield claimed that
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Dalton Fire District Annual Town Meeting May 14By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff 05:07PM / Friday, May 10, 2024 | | DALTON, Mass. — Fire District voters will decide on a proposed $3,524,680 budget for fiscal year 2025 at the upcoming annual district meeting. The meeting will take place at the Stationary Factory on Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. The annual election will be held on the same day, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the fire station. Offices up for election are one member of the Board of Water Commissioners for three years; one member of the Prudential Committee for three years; and one moderator and one auditor, each for one year. Water Commission incumbent Michael Kubicki is being challenged by Ken Sagendorph for the seat on the Water Commission. A 0 Comments Read More >> |
Berkshire Communities Awarded FY25 Chapter 90 Funds04:00PM / Friday, May 10, 2024 | | BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey signed legislation at an event in Melrose which authorizes $200 million for fiscal year 2025 to fund bridge and road maintenance and other infrastructure projects in municipalities across the state under the Chapter 90 program In addition, the legislation will fund a total of $175 million more for six transportation infrastructure grant programs. The Chapter 90 program provides municipalities with an annual funding source for improvements to and investments in local transportation networks. Every municipality in the state is allocated a portion of total program dollars, which allows them to evaluate their unique transportation needs and goals 0 Comments Read More >> |
@theMarket: Markets Flirt with All-Time HighsBy Bill Schmick, 03:18PM / Friday, May 10, 2024 | | Like birds on a wire, stocks wobbled early this week neither moving higher nor lower. Higher jobless claims and an okay Treasury auction nudged the indexes towards the goal line with the S&P 500 Index above the 5,200 level for the first time in a month. However, there is still a lot of indecision out there. Growth seems to be slowing. Inflation remains sticky. Consumer confidence is falling, and the Fed is on hold. Countering those negatives, there are some positives. Corporate earnings have been good. Yields remain in a range and the dollar has pulled back from highs. Neither the bulls nor the bears have enough data to end this stalemate. This week should resolve the 0 Comments Read More >> |
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