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Pittsfield Community Meeting On Rest of the River Project| 08:00AM / Monday, March 18, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will be hosting a community meeting on Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. at Herberg Middle School, Auditorium, located at 501 Pomeroy Avenue. Representatives from the EPA will be presenting an overview of the Rest of River cleanup project and the plans to date for the Pittsfield stretch of the river. There will be focus on hearing from community members about quality of life concerns including construction noise, air quality, truck safety, transportation of materials and other related concerns. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback 0 Comments
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Independent Connections Cuts Ribbon on Pittsfield BranchBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:15AM / Monday, March 18, 2024 | |
CEO Christa Proper says the 'Indy's' presence will help in maintaining and attracting jobs to the area. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Fenn Street building has a new look and use, serving the area's information technology needs. Independent Connections officially unveiled its Massachusetts branch on Thursday with a ribbon cutting. The IT solutions company's specializations include consulting, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
"We're focused on serving local businesses with state-of-the-art technology while providing superior customer service," CEO Christa Proper said. "And Indy's presence in Pittsfield will help keep jobs here, and
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Conte/Crosby SOI Greenlit by School Building Needs, School CommitteeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:26PM / Sunday, March 17, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Building Needs Commission and the School Committee authorized the superintendent to submit a statement of interest for a combined elementary build on the site of Crosby Elementary School.
Now the SOI needs support from the City Council, which will be decided later this month ahead of the April 12 deadline.
The proposal rebuilds Conte Community School and Crosby on the West Street site with shared facilities, as both have outdated facilities, insufficient layouts, and need significant repair. A rough timeline shows a feasibility study in 2026 with design and construction ranging from 2027 to 2029.
Following the SOI, the next step would be a
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Governor Launches Campaign to End Veteran Homelessness | 04:05PM / Sunday, March 17, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced a $20 million campaign to end veteran homelessness in Massachusetts. The veteran's housing initiative will include the largest, targeted investment to address veteran homelessness in state history. The End Veteran Homelessness campaign – announced at the New England Center and Home for Veterans in Boston – is a cross-collaborative initiative within the Healey-Driscoll Administration and federal, local, and veteran-serving organizations that prioritizes supportive housing, access to behavioral health services, capital investments to support veteran housing, and provides technical assistance 0 Comments
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Dalton Traffic Commission Approves Special Permit for Nicholas Sand and GravelBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
03:24PM / Sunday, March 17, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Traffic Commission approved the renewal of Nichols Sand and Gravel's special permit for earth removal. The company, located at 190 Cleveland Road, operates a gravel pit there. The hours of operation will remain 7 to 4 p.m. The commission approved owner Paul Nichols' request to allow his trucks to depart the property in either direction. Nichols has to apply for renewal of the special permit every year. The previous permit required the truck to exit the property to the right. Former residents requested this stipulation nearly 16 years ago to reduce the number of trucks using the residential street to avoid 0 Comments
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Market 32 Campaign to Raise Money for Muscular Dystrophy Association | 11:43AM / Sunday, March 17, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Price Chopper/Market 32 has launched a campaign to help raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). During the month of March, customers have the opportunity to round up their change at checkout, 100 percent of which will go directly to MDA. Price Chopper/Market 32 will match all funds raised, up to $10,000. MDA is committed to saving and improving the lives of children and adults living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related life-threatening diseases. MDA funds groundbreaking research for promising treatments and provides families with the highest quality care from the best doctors in the country. "Price 0 Comments
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No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County | 08:05AM / Sunday, March 17, 2024 | |
BOSTON — Following three months of near-normal rainfall, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Islands Region will be downgraded from a Level 2- Significant Drought to a Level 1-Mild Drought. All other regions of the state remain in Level 0-Normal Conditions. Water as outlined in the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, a Level 1-Mild Drought?warrants detailed monitoring of drought conditions, close coordination among state and federal agencies, and technical outreach and assistance to the affected municipalities. "Seeing conditions improve on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket is encouraging. We need to continue 0 Comments
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Berkshire Athenaeum Teen LEGO Challenge| 04:06PM / Saturday, March 16, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Join the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, and Bottomless Bricks for a Teen LEGO Challenge on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 4 to 6 pm. Teens 12 — 18 can join us for three exciting LEGO building challenges. Creations will be displayed at the library following the event for one month. The winner of the main challenge will win a $25 gift card to Bottomless Bricks. Snacks will be provided. No registration required. The event will be held in the library's Auditorium. According to Erin Laundry, owner of Bottomless Bricks, "I'm thrilled to collaborate with the Athenaeum for this exciting event for 0 Comments
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Pittsfield High School Best Buddies Club Holds Resource FairBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
11:53AM / Saturday, March 16, 2024 | |
The club was recently reinstituted after the pandemic sidelined the initiative. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Best Buddies Club Resource Fair at Pittsfield High School on Tuesday demonstrated the importance of connection. The Best Buddies Club is part of the national nonprofit Best Buddies International. According to its website, the organization aims to end the social, physical, and economic isolation of the 200 million individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It's important to embrace differences and accept people for who they are without judgment. People don't have to be segregated because of their differences, PHS 0 Comments
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Dalton Town Employees Gets ADA Training By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
10:49AM / Saturday, March 16, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Municipal employees will have the option to participate in Americans with Disabilities Act training. ADA coordinator Alyssa Maschino informed the ADA Committee on Monday that Town Manager Thomas Hutcheson approved the idea and is currently in the planning process. The virtual training will cover state ADA requirements, ensuring program accessibility for people with disabilities, and the reasonable modification process. The training is led by Julia O'Leary, general counsel for Massachusetts Office on Disability. The Office on Disability "provides information, guidance, and training on disability-related civil rights and 0 Comments
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Pittsfield's $80M School Budget Proposal 'Not Ideal,' Cuts Over 100 EmployeesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:48AM / Saturday, March 16, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The school administration delivered a somber budget presentation for fiscal 2025, including a proposed reduction of more than 100 staff members.
"Tonight is truly about much change and certainly challenges and then choices and as being committed to the Pittsfield public schools for now 30 years, we certainly have been here before over different periods of time and I've experienced it in really all the roles I have held," Superintendent Joseph Curtis told the School Committee on Wednesday.
"We will get through this. We will continue to serve our children, our families, and our community and we will continue to show compassion and
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Marchetti Honors Pittsfield Athletes at City CouncilBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:38PM / Friday, March 15, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Tuesday's City Council meeting began with a roar as several high school athletes were honored for their accomplishments.
Mayor Peter Marchetti delivered proclamations to the Taconic High School hockey team and bowling team as well as an individual from the Pittsfield High School bowling team. Each excited a round of applause from students, friends, and families who filled council chambers.
"Tonight is a night of great pride for the city of Pittsfield when we can honor literally dozens of Pittsfield and Berkshire County youth for the good work they do," Marchetti said.
"One thing I hear as mayor all the time is there is nothing for kids
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