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BCC to Hold Community Tag Sale | 08:05AM / Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a community tag sale of surplus inventory on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 11 am to 3 pm. The sale will take place in the North parking lot on the main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. In accordance with policies set forth by the Commonwealth, property considered no longer relevant or needed by the College may be declared surplus by the State Surplus Property Office (SSPO). Surplus property typically includes used equipment and furniture, such as desks, chairs and file cabinets. Only cash will be accepted. All items must be picked up by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the tag 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Chili's Looking for New TenantsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:18PM / Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Chili's Grill and Bar has closed up shop and is looking for a new business to carry out its lease.
Director of Northeast Operations Allen Anderson notified the Licensing Board of the intent on Monday, a month after a seemingly abrupt closure of the Berkshire Crossing location.
"It's a relatively new building. It's a great opportunity for anybody that is interested," he said during the meeting broadcasted by Pittsfield Community Television.
"I think it's a good, solid plan."
In mid-August, there were moving trucks outside the location instead of preparations for the lunch rush. It was first reported by PCTV on its
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Methuselah Slapped with Weeklong Liquor License SuspensionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Methuselah Bar and Lounge has been slapped with a weeklong liquor license suspension for the over-serving of patrons that preceded a stabbing.
The Licensing Board came to the verdict on Monday after a show-cause hearing for its annual downtown all-alcohol license was continued twice. The suspension will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
The establishment has seen consequences for numerous violations in the past including COVID-19 violations, overcrowding, violence and injury outside, and underage service. Chair Thomas Campoli said he can't pretend those didn't happen over this tenure, as it would not be fair.
"I know it's not easy to
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Hundreds Turn Out for 18th Annual Berkshire Buddy Walk By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:57PM / Monday, September 23, 2024 | |
The annual Buddy Walk is an outgrowth of the Down Syndrome Family Group which was started by local families seeking support and guidance. Berkshire County Arc provides training, support and community awareness. DALTON, Mass. — A sea of blue took over parts of Dalton on Saturday as more than 600 people marched to raise awareness for Down syndrome in the 18th annual Buddy Walk. Onlookers waved at the people decked out in light blue Buddy Walk T-shirts as they marched down Main Street and some side streets. Prior to and following the event, people gathered at Craneville Elementary School for festivities that included music, raffles, food, lawn games, 0 Comments
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BRTA Medical Transportation for Seniors in Rural Areas| 04:10PM / Monday, September 23, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) received funding from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for a new pilot service of Medical Transportation for Seniors in Rural Areas through June 30, 2025. This new medical transportation service is for seniors, 60 years+ living in the following rural areas: Florida, New Ashford, Hancock, Becket, Otis, Monterey, Alford, Mount Washington, Clarksburg, Savoy, Windsor, Washington, and Richmond. Operating hours are Monday – Saturday, 7 AM - 6 PM. Pricing is BRTA's Non-ADA base fare of $7.50 and $2.50 for each additional town of travel. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Health Board Warned of Issues With Juvenile VapingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
11:54AM / Monday, September 23, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Health officials have worked to control cigarette smoking in the city but vaping poses a new problem for the younger generation.
Last week, Tri-Town Health Department Director James Wilusz gave a tobacco control update to the Board of Health. As a father of a student, he reported that vaping is "rampant" in schools and happens in the bathroom like cigarette smoking did years ago.
The Tri-Town Health Department — comprised of Lee, Lenox, and Stockbridge — has administered a tobacco awareness program since 1994.
"We know that cigarette use is coming down but vaping is going up and all these other products that are on the market and
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Wahconah High Mold Remediation Complete; Investigation OngoingBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:21AM / Monday, September 23, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The mold remediation in the Wahconah High School auditorium is complete, and the air levels are safe and meet the state standard. During last month's School Committee meeting, it was announced that penicillium, a type of mold, was growing on the auditorium's walls. The mold was "in different places" in the auditorium, but anyone would have to have been "pretty observant" to see it," said Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis during last month’s meeting. "It's not something that, if you just walked in, you would see right away." Now that the mold has been remediated, the 0 Comments
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Berkshire NAMI Celebrates 40 YearsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:28PM / Sunday, September 22, 2024 | |
Executive Director Paul Johansen welcomes the gathering at Zucchini's. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — NAMI Berkshire County is celebrating 40 years of breaking down stigmas and supporting mental health.
The local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness held its annual meeting at Zucchini's Restaurant on Wednesday. Between fundraising and sponsorships, the organization brought in nearly $91,700 in the last year and invested about $28,000 into its programs.
The 40th anniversary also comes with change, as Paul Johansen was hired as the new executive director and the nonprofit moved to an office space at 141 North St., Suite 301 in downtown Pittsfield.
Johansen said he
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2nd Street to Hold Ribbon Cutting and Open House| 12:55PM / Sunday, September 22, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In celebration of its newly expanded, more welcoming client service center, Second Street Second Chances (2nd Street) will hold a ribbon cutting and open house on Monday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m., at 264 Second Street, Pittsfield. The event is free and open to the public. Housed in the former Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction, 2nd Street opened in 2022. At that time, 2nd Street occupied space on the second floor, consisting of an open area with workstations for community resource navigators and an administrative assistant, a few work terminals for clients, a small office for the executive director and a space for workshops and 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Veterans Remember Missing Comrades, POWsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
08:30AM / Sunday, September 22, 2024 | |
Mayor Peter Marchetti says more attention needs to be paid to events like National POW/MIA Recognition Day, noting there are still families waiting for their servicemembers to come home. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Around 20 people gathered at the South Street Memorial Park on Friday morning to mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Ceremonies like these are held to keep memories alive of prisoners of war and servicemembers missing in action while pledging not to cease efforts to bring them home.
"By doing this, we are observing all of the POW/MIA's from different wars so that they will never be forgotten," American Legion Post 68 Cmdr. Woody Vaspra said.
Mayor
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Lenox Grad Leads MCLA Men in League Opener| 06:22PM / Saturday, September 21, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Lenox Memorial graduate Mateo Phillips had a goal and an assist Friday to lead the MCLA men's soccer team to a 5-1 win over Framingham State in the Trailblazers' MASCAC opener. Hoosac Valley alumnus Jacob Richardson scored a goal, and Monument Mountain's Avery Manzolini had two assists for MCLA. Ryan Taylor made five stops for the Trailblazers (4-3, 1-0), who go to Vermont's Lyndon State on Tuesday. 0 Comments
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Alcohol Control Commission Holds Seminar for Pittsfield LicenseesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:56PM / Saturday, September 21, 2024 | |
ABCC's Executive Director Ralph Sacramone updates licenseholders on regulations and solutions. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City restaurateurs gathered in Council Chambers on Wednesday for a refresher on alcohol regulations straight from the source.
The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission held a mandatory seminar that covered topics ranging from liquor license changes to fair labor standards.
"Today is an opportunity for us to give you the information you need to be successful," Executive Director Ralph Sacramone said.
"Then also on top of it, give you solutions and what actions you are going to take."
He said Pittsfield has leaders who are
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