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Central Berkshire Shifts How it Addresses Student OffensesBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:18AM / Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Central Berkshire Regional School District is shifting the way it addresses student offenses. It will focus on restorative practices and away from exclusionary action, Assistant Superintendent Michael Henault told the School Committee at its last meeting. The implementation of a more consistent code of conduct was recommended to the district following an equity audit so that there are more accountable interventions and expectations. "We want everybody to feel like they're being treated fairly in all circumstances and this specifically is around discipline," Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis said. The document focuses on 0 Comments
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Marchetti, Krol Move on to November Election in PittsfieldBy Brittany Polito & Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
08:56PM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
John Krol, with his wife, Cara, is hoping to demonstrate the differences between he and his opponent over the coming weeks. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Tuesday's preliminary election has narrowed the mayoral field to Peter Marchetti and John Krol. And in Ward 2, Brittany Bandani and Alexander Blumin will face off and Ward 7 incumbent Anthony Maffuccio will be challenged by Rhonda Serre. It took less than 15 minutes after the polls closed for Pittsfield Community Television to air the unofficial results. Marchetti, the current council president, polled 2,248 votes to Krol's 1,807. Left out was Karen Kalinowsky, who earned about 15 percent of 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Having Quiet Preliminary Election DayBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:09PM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
The polling station at Morningside Community School ready for voters. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is having a quiet and smooth preliminary election day.
About halfway through polling, mayoral candidates Peter Marchetti, Karen Kalinowsky and John Krol were feeling hopeful while holding signs in front of Providence Court, the polling location for Ward 3A.
The three candidates have been traveling the city to connect with voters of all wards and precincts.
Kalinowsky cited the rainy weather earlier Tuesday that had since subsided and encouraged people to go out and vote.
"Some of the people that are holding signs for me say that some areas have been steady,"
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Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association Earns Patient Satisfaction Award | 02:00PM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a "Superior Performer" for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20 percent of all eligible SHP clients for the 2022 calendar year. The annual SHPBest award program was created to acknowledge home health agencies that consistently provide high quality service to their patients. The 2022 award recipients were determined by reviewing and ranking the overall satisfaction score for more than 3,200 home health providers. With the largest HHCAHPS benchmark in the nation, SHP is in a unique position to identify and 0 Comments
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Pittsfield School Officials OK Paraprofessional ContractBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
11:59AM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An agreement has been reached between the district and unionized paraprofessional workers that ceases the use of a staffing agency to fill vacancies, increases pay, and withdraws litigation.
The School Committee last week approved a settlement agreement with the Pittsfield Federation of School Employees Local 1315 paraprofessional unit. While the vote was taken in open session, it was discussed during executive session.
"Last year, the Pittsfield Public Schools was unable to fill vacancies in some cases for students with special needs or classrooms, serving students with special needs, and in an effort to comply fully with the students' IEPs, the
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Pittsfield Businesses Receive MassDevelopment FundsStaff Reports ,
11:09AM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
BOSTON — MassDevelopment has awarded $2,230,052 in grants to advance the rehabilitation of 22 properties in Gateway Cities across Massachusetts that will have significant economic impacts on commercial corridor revitalization goals. In Pittsfield, Marie's North Street Eatery & Gallery, Remedy & Culture LLC, Roots & Dreams and Mustard Seeds Inc, and Methuselah Bar and Lounge received grants. "For generations, Gateway Cities have been welcoming places to live, start a business, and build community," said Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao, who serves as chair of MassDevelopment's Board of Directors. "MassDevelopment's 0 Comments
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Sunday 5K Kicks Off Busy Autumn for Berkshire Running FoundationCommunity submission,
09:37AM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire Running Foundation has announced its next four events for 2023. A locally-based nonprofit organization, Berkshire Running foundation was established earlier this year to advance and support the positive impact running events have in the neighborhoods in which we live. Sponsored by Spectrum Health, The FIR 5K will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m. at the Crane Avenue entrance to the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Sunday’s 5K Walk/Run is to benefit the Berkshire Running Foundation's FIR (Fitness In Recovery) program. This 3.1-mile event encourages the community to come out and support the continuing efforts being made by the 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Police Make Two Firearm Arrests | 08:19AM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Sunday, Sept. 17, just after 3:00pm, patrol officers with the Pittsfield Police Department (PPD) responded to 65 Columbus Avenue for a reported assault involving a firearm. According to a police report, investigating officers spoke with the victim who reported that he had been threatened by a man with a handgun. As a result of the ensuing investigation, officers arrested 59 year old Pittsfield resident Michael Barnes and charged him with one count of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, to wit Handgun. Officers recovered a loaded Walther .380 handgun. Later that same evening just after 5:00pm, PPD patrol officers were dispatched to Cumberland Farms 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Holds Preliminary Election TuesdayBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:39AM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Voters will trim the mayoral, Ward 2 and Ward 7 races with a preliminary election today, Tuesday. Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. for all wards and precincts. Find your polling station here. Each of the three contested positions will be narrowed down to two candidates in preparation for the general election on Nov. 7.
Peter Marchetti, Karen Kalinowsky and John Krol are running to replace Mayor Linda Tyer, who is not seeking re-election.
Marchetti and Kalinowsky both hold at-large seats on the City Council; Marchetti is the current president. Krol formerly represented Ward 6 on the council.
Marchetti has served the city in various capacities for
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Dalton ADA Explores Replacing Town Hall LiftBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:06PM / Monday, September 18, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The Americans with Disabilities Act Committee is exploring how to replace the stair lift in Town Hall. The town's current lift, located in the police station, is not always functional, ADA coordinator Alyssa Maschino told the committee last week. The committee intended on applying for a Municipal Americans with Disabilities Act Improvement grant to cover the cost of the replacement. However, the project was delayed because the current lift servicer, Garaventa Lift, informed the town that the new weight limit went from 400 pounds to to 650 pounds. With the new weight limit requirement, the town needs to determine if the 0 Comments
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Springside Park Conservancy Hosts Community Day| 12:19PM / Monday, September 18, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Springside Park Conservancy will present a day of "family fun and outdoor stewardship" on Sept. 23, 2023, in celebration of the organization's 10th anniversary. In the morning, Conservancy partners will join the annual fall park clean up held by the Friends of Springside Park. Volunteers will check in at the North Playground beginning at 9. Gloves, bags, and instructions for litter clean up will be provided. In the afternoon, more than a dozen organizations will present an outdoor fair of guided hiking, bike rides, kids crafts, outdoor activities, demonstrations, face-painting and more on the Springside House 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Firefighters Save Dogs From W. Housatonic St. BlazeStaff Reports ,
11:31AM / Monday, September 18, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Monday Sept. 18 at 8:22 a.m. the Pittsfield Fire Department responded to 565 West Housatonic St for multiple callers reporting a building fire. Upon arrival Engine 1 observed heavy smoke pushing out of eves around the entire single story bungalow style residence. An initial report received from a caller was the occupants were not home, but two dogs were inside the building. E-1 stretched a hose line to the front door and made entry into the building. E-3 supplied E-1 with a water supply, shutting down both east and westbound lanes of Rt. 20. The Police Department was called upon initial dispatch anticipating this so traffic 0 Comments
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