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Dalton Installs Seven Accessible Picnic TablesBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:17PM / Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | |
Six of the seven tables have been installed; the seventh is planned for the Pine Grove Park pavilion. The tables were purchased through a grant. DALTON, Mass. — The Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant picnic tables have been installed at Greenridge, Pinegrove and Chamberland parks and at the library. During the ADA Committee meeting last week, ADA coordinator Alyssa Maschino informed the committee that the seven ADA picnic tables from Massachusetts Correctional Industries had been installed. They were purchased using a $6,414.31 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant. The round metal tables have three seats with one open spot for wheelchair 0 Comments
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Letter: Cancer Survivor MonthLetter to the Editor,
04:00PM / Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | |
 To the Editor:
June has a special significance for members of our community: it's the start of summer, end of school for students and teachers, and at the Phelps Cancer Center, we celebrate National Cancer Survivor Month.
As the medical director of the Phelps Cancer Center, I'm also proud to be marking the 10-year anniversary of the center's opening in 2014 and the progress we have made in delivering cutting-edge treatments and therapies to cancer patients here in Berkshire County for a full decade.
Being a cancer survivor myself, I know how a diagnosis changes your life. I hope that we never have to care for you or for your loved ones, but I want you to know that, if you
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Software Upgrades Impacting Pittsfield Online Permitting System| 03:00PM / Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Due to software upgrades, the City of Pittsfield’s Engineering Division permitting system, PermitEyes, will be temporarily unavailable beginning at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26 through Sunday, June 30. Beginning on Monday, July 1, the new version of PermitEyes will be live for the Engineering Division. The new PermitEyes 20/20 program will be an upgrade to the current permitting program with a new look and feel aimed at making the process more user friendly. Applicants will be able to view and track the progress of their application from the PermitEyes homepage as it goes through the approval process. To move all the data from the current site 0 Comments
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BCC Offers Series of 'Free College' Information Sessions | 10:42AM / Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a series of "free college" information sessions specially designed for students over the age of 25 and for nursing students of any age. The sessions are as follows: Thursday, July 11, 5-7:30 pm: Berkshire South Regional Community Center, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington Thursday, July 25, 5-7 pm: Berkshire Community College's One Stop Center, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield Wednesday, August 7, 6-8 pm: North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street, North Adams To register for a session, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/freecollege. Financial aid, admissions and advising staff will 0 Comments
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Mele Hits for Cycle in Post 68 WiniBerkshires.com Sports,
09:29PM / Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | |
 BELCHERTOWN, Mass. -- Simon Mele hit for the cycle on Tuesday night to lead the Pittsfiel dPost 68 Juniors to a 12-0 win over Belchertown Post 239 in American Legion Baseball action. Mele went 4-for-4 with a home run, a triple, a double and six RBIs in the win. He doubled in a pair of runs in the first inning, tripled in two runs in the third, singled in the fifth and hit a two-run homer in the sixth. Gavin O'Donnell also doubled in an eight-hit attack for Post 68. O'Donnell and Devin Reynolds split time on the mound, striking out 11 and scattering four hits. Post 68 (5-2) travels to Westfield on Thursday to play Post 124. Post 81 9, Post 0 Comments
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John Goerlach Thanked for 18 Years of Service to LanesboroughBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:46PM / Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | |
 LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — John Goerlach was presented with his nameplate for the Select Board and thanked for his nearly two decades of service to the town. Monday's Select Board meeting began with a baton passing of sorts as newly elected Deborah Maynard started her term and town officials marked Goerlach's departure.
He served Lanesborough for 18 years; first elected in 2006, he did not seek re-election this year.
"You've been an influence and a mentor to me as I joined the board and I'll never forget that," Chair Michael Murphy said. "I value the friendship we've developed as well as the professional relationship."
At the annual town
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Reasons to Avoid Affordable SEO Services in 2024| 03:08PM / Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | |
The significance of search engine optimization (SEO) is indisputable. As businesses strive to establish a robust online presence, the demand for effective SEO strategies continues to surge. However, amidst this quest for visibility and growth, the allure of affordable SEO services often becomes a tempting option. But is it really a wise choice? In this blog post, we delve into the reasons why opting for cheap SEO services in 2024 might not be the best decision for your business. The True Cost of Affordable SEO Services 1. Quality Compromises One of the most significant drawbacks of affordable SEO services is the inevitable compromise on quality. SEO is a multifaceted discipline that
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Dalton Green Takes First Steps Toward Climate Action PlanBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
02:56PM / Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Now that the town has selected Blue Strike Environmental as the consultant for its climate action plan, development and community engagement have commenced. Consultants for Blue Strike attended the recent Green Committee meeting to get the members' opinions on important information about the town, such as potential opportunities or barriers they may face during development. The committee wants to develop a climate action plan to achieve net-zero by 2050 by seeking strategies to decrease the town's dependence on fossil fuels for homes, businesses, municipal facilities, and vehicles. The plan should be detailed enough that 0 Comments
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Stabbing, Alleged Overserving Brings Methuselah Back to Licensing BoardBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:41PM / Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Methuselah Bar and Lounge was back in front of the Licensing Board after a stabbing outside the bar and allegations of overserving. On Monday, the board continued a hearing for Methuselah so that the establishment and police can discuss the May 10 incident. The bar's attorney William Martin said he received the police's detailed reasoning for the hearing just over an hour before the meeting and that a public records request was needed for the report from that night.
"I think that that is unfair, unwarranted, and inappropriate," he said.
Police Capt. Matthew Hill said he approved the release of an unredacted police report last
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BIC Receives 'MAKE IT' Award| 08:07AM / Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC), announced that they have been named a Phase II: Create winner by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the DOE's Manufacture of Advanced Key Energy Infrastructure Technologies (MAKE IT) Strategies Track. The Strategies Track program is designed to build interest, engagement, and community involvement around clean energy manufacturing by encouraging the applicant and stakeholders to develop a customized roadmap to bring manufacturing activity to their region. The BIC is one of only seven applicants across the country, and the only one in Massachusetts, to receive a Phase II 0 Comments
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Neighbors Say Vacant Dalton Home Causing Rat ProblemsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:27AM / Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Health has ordered that a formal plan be in place to address the dilapidated condition of the house at 27 Mountain View Terrace. Health Agent Agnes Witkowski has cited several safety issues with the home, including clutter blocking egresses, a collapsing roof and porch, mold throughout the house, especially in the basement where there is water damage, and the lack of water, electricity, and gas. Neighbors also attended the Board of Health meeting earlier this month to complain about the rats that have infested their homes coming from the "abandoned" property and the unkept grass in the backyard. No one has 0 Comments
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Dalton Fire District's New Website Live By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:14PM / Monday, June 24, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District has launched its new website last week. Fire Chief Christian Tobin has described the previous site as "lightyears" behind where it needed to be and that the district needed "an interactive website that's exciting, that draws people into the Fire District." The district has been working to update its website since April to contribute toward efforts to improve communication with the community. Tobin has also instituted community meetings to gain feedback and brainstorm solutions to the district's challenges. The new website improves the accessibility to forms, permits, and public records, 0 Comments
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