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Pittsfield Co-op Welcomes Lisa Trybus as Retail Lending Team Leader| 03:56PM / Monday, February 24, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) announced the appointment of Lisa Trybus as Senior Vice President, Retail Lending. In this role, Trybus will oversee the bank's retail lending operations, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring continued excellence in customer service and loan offerings. Trybus brings more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in mortgage lending, consumer loan services, and banking operations. Her expertise in developing innovative lending solutions and fostering strong client relationships makes her a valuable addition to the Pittsfield Cooperative Bank leadership 0 Comments
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Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements Starting SoonBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:36PM / Monday, February 24, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The first phase of improvements to Pontoosuc Lake Park will begin as soon as the ground defrosts.
Work on the south side bordering Hancock Road will kick off in March and run through the summer. This will enhance the accessibility of the 23-acre parcel and add a boardwalk along the shore.
"We are in an Arctic freeze moment here in the Berkshires. We really can't get in there and do anything with the ground up at the park but it'll be a very active March, April, May, June into July," Park, Open Space, and Natural Resource Program Manager James McGrath told the Parks Commission on Tuesday.
"It will take about four or five months for
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BHS Implementing Temporary Parking Changes at Medical Arts Complex| 07:50AM / Monday, February 24, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As part of the continuing construction work at the Medical Arts Complex (MAC) in Pittsfield, Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced temporary parking modifications to accommodate work on the MAC's main parking area. These changes will ultimately result in a more convenient and larger lot for patient parking. The number of spaces will increase by nearly 100, and parking will be available at a flat grade, rather than on a hill, as in the previous lot. The parking changes will impact Medical Arts Complex patients and BHS staff and are estimated to last until mid-spring. Effective Monday, March 3, 2025, the main patient parking lot on the eastern side of the
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Reader Leaders at the Berkshire Athenaeum| 07:47AM / Monday, February 24, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum announced another session of the Reader Leaders program, a unique reading-aloud event aimed at fostering a love of reading for youth in kindergarten through third grade. The next program will take place on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at 3:45 p.m. and offers a special opportunity for young readers to practice their reading skills in a judgment-free, encouraging space. Additional sessions will take place on Friday, March 21, 2025 and Friday, April 11, 2025. The Reader Leaders program pairs young readers with teen volunteers who will guide them through reading aloud, be it reading solo, being read to, or reading together. The 0 Comments
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Tommy's Composting Reaches Million-Pound MilestoneBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:44AM / Monday, February 24, 2025 | |
Mary Summers picks up food waste from Lee Elementary School. She collects about 2,500 pounds a day, five times what she picked up during her first months of opening. HINSDALE, Mass. — Mary Summers has turned one million pounds, more than 500 tons, of organic waste into compost. She hopes to triple that in the next two years. The owner of Tommy's Compost Service said she's been working diligently to collect residential and commercial food scraps since opening in 2021 to make the world a healthier place for her young son, Thomas, for whom the business is named. "I was a middle school teacher, I taught science for five years," she 0 Comments
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BCC Announces New Faculty, Staff, Promotions, Title Changes| 04:14PM / Sunday, February 23, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced the addition of three faculty/staff members, four promotions and three title changes. New faculty/staff Grace Jull joins BCC as Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences. She holds a master's of science degree in Anatomy Education and Education for Health Professionals from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, a master's degree in Adult Education from the University of Toronto, and a bachelor's degree in Humanities from Dalhousie University, Halifax. Jull grew up near the Canadian Rockies, and her formative time in that vast terrain informs her love of teaching the vast inner terrain of
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Market 32 Round-Up Fundraiser for Special Olympics| 08:23AM / Sunday, February 23, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — From Feb. 16 to March 15, Market 32/Price Chopper customers can round up their change at checkout to support Special Olympics athletes. All donations will be matched up to $10,000. Funds raised will help provide coaching, equipment, and opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities. The fundraiser supports athletes competing in the 2025 Winter World Games in Turin, Italy. 0 Comments
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County Stars Shine on Championship SaturdayiBerkshires.com Sports,
10:34PM / Saturday, February 22, 2025 | |
 Three Berkshire County high school basketball teams claimed Western Massachusetts crowns on Championship Saturday. And one area high school wrestler earned a title of his own at the Division 3 State Championships. Six area basketball teams made it to the final game of the six divisions – three boys and three girls – where county schools are classified in Western Mass. In Class B boys, both the Pittsfield Generals and Monument Mountain Spartans made it to the tournament finale in a rematch of last year’s final. This time around, Monument Mountain came out on top at the Boys and Girls Club. In Class C boys, Drury reached its final only to fall to 0 Comments
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Letter: Constitutional Crisis Letter to the Editor,
04:00PM / Friday, February 21, 2025 | |
 To the Editor:
In his inaugural speech, the president invoked America in the late 19th century when political corruption was rampant, Jim Crow laws were enacted, and disparities in income and wealth soared. Since then, the daily barrage of presidential edicts have ranged from absurdity, recklessness, vindictiveness and most concerning lawlessness. His words and actions have sown seeds of uncertainty, anxiety and fear. Presidential governance has become the politics of chaos in an attempt to grab power. MAGA/Republican legislators in the House and Senate feign their responsibilities. Blind loyalty to the president is their number one priority.
The Constitution is the law of the land, the
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@theMarket: Inflation and Tariff Fears Drive MarketsBy Bill Schmick,
02:52PM / Friday, February 21, 2025 | |
Gold continues to make new highs. Soft commodities and materials climb a wall of worry and foreign equities rise from the dead. It is all part of a market mindset that a tariff war is right around the corner. As April draws near, President Trump continues to reiterate that he is planning to levy tariffs on America's trading partners. Investors are worried. Given Trump's predilection toward hyperbole, the markets are unsure whether to take his statements at face value. He has used threats to get what he wants on so many occasions that April could come and go without any tariffs at all. What to do? The move higher in some commodities is largely a tariff hedge that the 0 Comments
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ZBA OKs Signage for Pittsfield's New HotelBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:43PM / Friday, February 21, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With approved signage, the Holiday Inn Express on South Street is one step closer to opening.
On Wednesday, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted the exemptions that adjust area calculation methods and increase the overall signage. Owned by the Desai family, the $13 million facility will have a 20-foot tall sign by the road and a graphic on the building.
The nearly 2-acre property is set back about 250 feet from South Street and elevated about 30 feet. A newly constructed 77-room hotel was built in a similar location to its predecessor, which was demolished.
"I can see the need for a bigger sign, given how far setback the building is and that people are
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KB Accounting Names Timothy Brelsford as Director of Operations| 11:36AM / Friday, February 21, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. Mass. — KB Accounting has appointed Timothy (Tim) Brelsford as its new Director of Operations, the company announced on February 3, 2025. Brelsford brings over 30 years of experience in human services and operations, with expertise in streamlining processes and implementing strategic solutions. "As we continue to expand our services and enhance operational efficiency, the addition of Tim to our leadership team is a significant milestone," said CEO Katie Brelsford. "His proven track record in operational excellence and strategic planning will undoubtedly strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional value to our clients." In his new role,
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