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Youth Alive & ROPE: Stepping Toward the FutureBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
10:07AM / Sunday, November 16, 2025 | |
Youth Alive step, dance and drumline participants. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Every year, the nonprofits Youth Alive and the Rites of Passage and Empowerment step toward a stronger, more equitable community. This year marked Youth Alive's 30th anniversary and ROPE's 15th anniversary. It was no coincidence that the organizations celebrated it with multiple step performances during their fundraising dinner last Saturday at the Berkshire Innovation Center. "Every step that they took, we knew that they were stepping further away from oppression. They were stepping further away from social injustice," said keynote speaker the Rev. Nakeida 0 Comments
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MassWildlife: Where do turkeys gobble?| 07:21AM / Sunday, November 16, 2025 | |
Massachusetts boasts a rich variety of habitats, each region with its own unique character. Yet despite these differences, wild turkeys can be found throughout the Commonwealth. Believe it or not, that wasn't always the case—wild turkey habitat was once so scarce that turkeys disappeared from the Commonwealth in the mid-1800s. Thanks to successful restoration efforts led by MassWildlife and partners in the 1970s, wild turkeys have made a remarkable comeback and can now be found in every county except Nantucket. Wild turkeys are habitat generalists meaning they make use of forests, fields, and even developed areas. However, they do best in landscapes where there is a
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Winners of Ninth Berkshire Theatre Awards Announced| 03:43PM / Saturday, November 15, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association (BTCA) has presented the 2025 Berkshire Theatre Critics Awards, colloquially known as The Berkies, on Monday, Nov. 10, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield. This is the ninth time in ten years that these awards have been presented to honor and celebrate the excellence and diversity of theatre in the greater Berkshire region. A request for donations was delivered by host J. Peter Bergman who also presented an overview of the season and read a letter from nominee Isadora Wolfe. Members of the Board of the Association presented awards throughout the evening; they included Barbara Waldinger,
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MassDOT Announces Name A Snowplow Contest for Elementary, Middle Schools| 01:37PM / Saturday, November 15, 2025 | |
BOSTON—- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the fourth annual "Name A Snowplow" contest for statewide elementary school and middle school students in Massachusetts. The contest seeks to solicit names for 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service for the upcoming 2025/2026 winter season. The purpose of the contest is to celebrate the snow and ice season, recognize the hard work and dedication shown by public works employees and contractors, and raise awareness about the vital role they play in keeping our roads safe during winter weather events. Winning selections will be announced by Friday, Dec.19. "Winter is
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Figo's Pizzeria Serves Fresh Italian DishesBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:14PM / Saturday, November 15, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Figo's Pizzeria is offering family-style Italian dishes from scratch in the former Teddy's Pizza Restaurant. Bridget and Jacob Sweener, spouses and co-owners of Figo's, opened their new location at the end of October, aiming to create a welcoming place for the community. "We want you to be able to sit down at the bar and have a pizza and a beer, or to be able to sit here together on a date on Friday night or Saturday and have prime rib and a nice glass of wine instead of just pizza," said Jacob. Even the name suggests how they want it to be a cool place to unwind or enjoy a meal. "Figo's is a slang 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Subcommittee Backs $1M Funding for BIC, MyriasBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
10:00AM / Saturday, November 15, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Community and Economic Development subcommittee advanced a total of $1 million in requests for Pittsfield Economic Development funding for expansion at the Berkshire Innovation Center.
On Monday, councilors supported the BIC's request for $500,000 to expand and Myrias Optics Inc.'s request for $500,000 to establish the manufacturing laboratory at the BIC. Last week, it was announced that the BIC will receive a $5.2 million boost from the state for this effort.
"I think that this is the first step in opening the door to bringing a new type of industry to Pittsfield, and from there, we expand. I hear all the time 'When is
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Market 32, Price Chopper Introduce 'Double Exchange Day'| 07:59AM / Saturday, November 15, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper are inviting customers to turn their spare change into double the value, and to help keep cash transactions running smoothly. On Sunday, Nov. 16, the grocer will host a Double Exchange Day from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at all store locations. During this one-day event, a penny is worth two cents when shoppers exchange them for a Market 32 or Price Chopper gift card twice their total amount. This means $10 in pennies could earn a $20 gift card, redeemable toward future in-store purchases. To participate, guests simply bring their rolled or loose pennies to the Customer Service Desk, where the total will be counted 0 Comments
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@theMarket: What Will Resumption of Economic Data Mean for Markets?By Bill Schmick,
02:45PM / Friday, November 14, 2025 | |
After six weeks, the macroeconomic data that disappeared during the shutdown will begin to flow once more. The question Wall Street is asking is, will it be good, bad, or indifferent for the markets? Readers should pay attention to the slew of expected government reports that are expected to be released this coming week. The Consumer and Producer Price Indexes, average hourly earnings, average weekly earnings, factory orders, durable goods, retail sales, housing starts, building permits, and the most important number of all, the non-farm payrolls (NFP) report, are expected to be announced on Friday. The markets are worried. The NFP report will be critical. Investors believe 0 Comments
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MassDOT: Daytime Construction on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound| 02:00PM / Friday, November 14, 2025 | |
BECKET, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing daytime bridge work, bridge painting work, guardrail work, and drainage repairs on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Becket, Blandford, Lee, Montgomery, and Russell. All work is weather dependent and will take place at the following locations and times: Becket: Bridge work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 18.4 from Monday, Nov.17, through Friday, Nov.21, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bridge painting work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 20.0 from Monday, Nov.17, through Friday, 0 Comments
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Co-op Bank Welcomes Chief Accounting Officer| 12:00PM / Friday, November 14, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) announced that Victoria LePrevost has joined the Bank's senior leadership team as Chief Accounting Officer. LePrevost brings more than eight years' experience in public accounting to her new role, most recently serving as a Senior Manager in Deloitte's Audit and Assurance Practice. Throughout her career, she has worked with a range of clients, offering expertise in banking, securities, and capital markets. A Berkshire County native, LePrevost earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and an additional Liberal Studies Major in Ethics and Social Responsibility from Bently University. She is a Certified Public
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Berkshire United Way Names President and CEO | 10:57AM / Friday, November 14, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire United Way Board of Directors has officially approved Katherine von Haefen as president and CEO. She previously served as interim while continuing her role as director of Community Impact. "Katherine has demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and dedication to our mission," said Board Chair Krystle Blake. "Her deep understanding of community needs and her ability to bring people together to create meaningful change make her the ideal leader for this next chapter. We are thrilled to have her at the helm." Von Haefen joined BUW in October 2021 and has led 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Health Board OKs Green Burial PolicyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
10:38AM / Friday, November 14, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of Health last week approved a policy that allows city cemeteries to offer green burials.
The board approved official guidance during its regular meeting on Wednesday, a couple of months after representatives from the independent Pittsfield Cemetery and Crematory requested a policy. "Green" generally means no embalming and no use of metal or hardwood caskets.
"The purpose is again to provide that guidance and standards for all Pittsfield cemeteries if they wish to become a hybrid cemetery and provide green burials. This is not for home burials. This is just for green burials at cemeteries," Director of Public Health Andy
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