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Countywide Digital Equity Project Studies Pittsfield FirstBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:01PM / Saturday, October 14, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A countywide project aims to bridge the "digital divide" between populations.
Pittsfield is the first of 14 local communities to participate in the digital equity planning project through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute and the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission.
The focus is on digital equity, inclusion, and literacy with the hopeful outcome of equal access to technology that is essential for everyday life.
"Digital equity is something we should all take seriously and take a step back and see what we can do to help out our community," Chief Information Officer Kevin Zawistowski said to the City Council on Tuesday.
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State Promotes Inclusive Emergency Management For Those Living with Disabilities| 08:00AM / Saturday, October 14, 2023 | |
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize a partnership to strengthen access and equity throughout state and local emergency management. T The joint effort will elevate the unique needs of individuals with disabilities and medical conditions during each phase of emergency management, including planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 25 percent of adults in Massachusetts have a disability. Under the new agreement, MOD will serve as a subject matter expert to MEMA and
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BCC Continues Series of free MassReconnect Information Sessions | 04:00PM / Friday, October 13, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) continues its series of special community college information sessions on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 5 pm and Thursday, Nov. 30 at 5 pm. The Nov. 1 session will be held in Room G-12 on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. The Nov. 30 session will be held online. Both sessions are free. To register for either session, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/massreconnect. Financial aid, admissions and advising staff will be on hand. The event is part of MassReconnect, a program that pays the full costs of community college for adults 25 and older who do not already 0 Comments
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Mass State Police Not Aware of Any Jihad ThreatsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:16PM / Friday, October 13, 2023 | |
BOSTON — State police have released a statement regarding "vigilance and readiness" after a former Hamas leader’s call for a "global day of jihad" on Oct. 13. "At this time we are aware of no specific or credible threats in Massachusetts related to the attack on Israel or the call for jihad by terrorists, but as ever, we remain vigilant and will advise our citizens if that changes," The Massachusettes State Police wrote.
"Please know that we maintain constant vigilance and a consistently high state of readiness to rapidly respond to developing threats, critical incidents, and requests for assistance."
Fear of violence spread on Friday
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Pittsfield School Administrator Details Cell Policy ImplementationBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:21PM / Friday, October 13, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There have been over 1,300 violations of the district's new cell phone policy this academic year with more middle schoolers issued lockable cell phone devices.
Lockable devices have been issued 70 times in Pittsfield's middle schools and 34 times in the high schools. A total of 38 secondary students received the penalty for repeat offenders and 22 were of middle school age.
"They are definitely having a little bit of the hardest time," Deputy Superintendent Marisa Mendonsa said to the School Committee on Wednesday.
"And in some cases, it's the first time they've had a phone so they are very excited about that or maybe
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Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Haunted Houses, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:42PM / Friday, October 13, 2023 | |
 There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including festivals, haunted houses, and a picnic. Editor's Pick Purgatory Road Community Recreation Association, Dalton Time: Friday and Saturday, 7 until 10 p.m. Take a haunted hike behind the Dalton CRA this weekend to raise money for suicide prevention. Actors will be waiting to scare your socks off during this 20-minute hike. There will be uneven terrain, strobe lights, and fog machines. Security personnel will be available for anyone in need of assistance. Tickets are $15 and are sold at the door. This event is recommended for ages 12 and 0 Comments
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Dalton OKs More ARPA AllocationsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:29AM / Friday, October 13, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The town has more money left in its American Rescue Plan funds than it previously anticipated. The town had previously decided to allocate $380,000 for sewer repairs but it was announced during the Select Board meeting on Tuesday that the sewer rehabilitation bids came in substantially lower than what was projected. The board voted to allocate some of the remaining funds to cover the cost of repairs for the town garage overhead door and an initial expense for a police accreditation system. After approving these allocations the town has approximately $137,000 left in ARPA funds. The Select Board will discuss how it should utilize 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Four-Day WorkweekBy Bill Schmick,
04:38PM / Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
The American work culture has shifted radically since COVID-19. The idea that there is more in life than work is catching on among many workers. Working from home, quiet quitting, and "missing Mondays" are all symptoms of this change as is a four-day workweek. Most full-time workers and job seekers, when asked, say a four-day workweek is at the top of their wish list. That is what a recent study by Bankrate, a consumer financial services company, discovered. Fully 81 percent of 2,367 adults polled, supported such a move, and 89 percent of workers were willing to make sacrifices to achieve that goal. Those surveyed said they would work longer hours, change jobs, take a pay 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Announces Snow Angel Pilot Program| 03:53PM / Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development is piloting a new program this winter, the Snow Angel program. The program will match community volunteers with a senior or person with a physical disability to assist with snow removal. Snow on sidewalks can be hazardous for residents, including school children, those with limited mobility, and those who work outside in winter months like postal carriers or public safety officials. The city code requires property owners to clear snow from abutting sidewalks within 24 hours of the completion of the storm. This can be a challenge for older adults or residents with disabilities. The 0 Comments
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Worker Struck and Killed on West StreetBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:43PM / Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
The work site was in the eastbound lane of West Street. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A worker died Thursday after being struck by a vehicle in a construction zone on West Street. Police say Shane Cassavant, 49, of Lanesborough was working in the roadway when he was struck by an eastbound 2015 Chevrolet Colorado operated by Edward Ladouceur, 87, of Pittsfield, who entered the construction zone. Cassavant was taken to Berkshire Medical Center where he later died of his injuries. The crash was reported at about 7:52 a.m. in the area of 777 West St.; police, fire, and Action Ambulance responded. Prior to the crash, the eastbound lane was closed 0 Comments
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Fundraiser Created Aid Dalton Fire VictimsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
02:23PM / Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — A GoFundMe was established to help the victims of Monday evening's fire on High Street. At the time of publication, more than $5,000 had been raised of the $20,000 goal. The fundraiser's organizer Molly Gingras has been friends with one of the home's occupants, Madison Wallace, since middle and high school. She asked Wallace's permission to start the GoFundMe to aid in rebuilding the lives of her and her father, Kevin Wallace, because she had seen other successful fundraisers that raised similar amounts for victims of local fires. "I think Berkshire County is a very strong community and people are very 0 Comments
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Nominations Open for BCC '40 Under Forty' Awards | 11:44AM / Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced that nominations are now open for the annual 40 Under Forty awards, which will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024. 40 Under Forty is an annual celebration of talented people in the Berkshires, under the age of 40, who have a deep dedication to improving the quality of life for those living and working in our community. 40 Under Forty awards honor people from all walks of life who are making a difference in the Berkshires. Nominees are eligible for this award through: Their professional work and how it makes a difference; or Their personal commitment to their 0 Comments
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