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Dalton Water Board Eyes EMS Regionalization StudyBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:25AM / Monday, October 07, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Water Commissioners will consider participating in a Central Berkshire and the Hill Towns Emergency Medical Services regionalization study during a future meeting. During last week's meeting, resident Thomas Irwin presented the board with an opportunity to participate in an EMS regionalization study, which would be fully funded by the state and would not commit the district to any future changes, he said. The study would provide information and be a "very helpful guide" to the future of EMS services. "There's a push statewide to support regionalization of EMS services because it's not financially 0 Comments
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Governor Announces Firefighter Safety Grant Opportunity| 11:50AM / Sunday, October 06, 2024 | |
STOW, Mass.—The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that up to $5 million in grant funding is available to support the purchase of firefighter turnout gear, fire suppression equipment, and related items through the FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program. The competitive grant program, which is administered by the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security and the Department of Fire Services, reimburses local fire departments for the purchase of qualifying safety equipment. Departments of every city, town, fire district, and eligible state authority may apply for a grant. Maximum funding amounts are based on the size of the population the department 0 Comments
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MassDOT Launches Latest Statewide Travel Study| 08:02AM / Sunday, October 06, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) recently launched the latest Massachusetts Travel Study, the first comprehensive statewide data collection project in over 10 years. If invited to participate, residents across the Commonwealth will have the opportunity to share information about their travel behavior and help inform the future of transportation planning and service delivery. Households across the state will be randomly selected to participate in the study. If chosen, household members will be able to complete a short travel diary and questionnaire that asks about various trip purposes, and travel modes taken. Once complete, every
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Berkshire Family YMCA Recognized By Mass Save | 04:23PM / Saturday, October 05, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— In recognition of Energy Efficiency Day, the Sponsors of Mass Save announced Berkshire Family YMCA has been recognized as a 2024 Mass Save Climate Leader for their outstanding energy-efficient upgrades. This recognition was granted to 19 Massachusetts organizations that have demonstrated long-term commitments to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions with the support and incentives the Mass Save program offers. Berkshire Family YMCA completed the following projects: Fully replaced their steam boiler load with an extensive VRF heat pump system. Completed several other large-scale projects, as well as other 0 Comments
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Pontoosuc Under Public Health Advisory| 04:47PM / Friday, October 04, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A blue-green algae bloom was confirmed on Friday at Pontoosuc Lake that may present harmful health effects for users of the lake. The city has issued a health advisory as recommended by the state Department of Public Health for both people and pets. • Do not swim. • Do not swallow water. • Keep animals away. • Rinse off after contact with water. Warning signs are being posted around the lake. Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, occur naturally in lakes and ponds throughout Massachusetts. These microscopic organisms are components of the aquatic food chain. In ordinary circumstances, cyanobacteria 0 Comments
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@theMarket: A Week to RememberBy Bill Schmick,
03:02PM / Friday, October 04, 2024 | |
It was a week to remember in financial markets. Hurricane Helene, the longshoreman strike, Iran's ballistic missile attack against Israel, American drones shot down by Houthi rebels, and a massive gain in U.S. jobs — welcome to October. All the above happened in just the first week of the month. The stock market has hung in there through all of it. However, the events of the week have given heartburn to investors and traders alike. The massive flooding and rising death toll in Florida and North Carolina were tragic but also negative for overall future growth and employment. The price tag is estimated to be above $34 billion. Insurance stocks did not suffer simply 0 Comments
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General Election Information and Deadlines| 11:18AM / Friday, October 04, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, for the office of President and Vice President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor's Councillor, State Senator, State Representative, Register of Deeds and Clerk of Courts. In addition, there are five questions that will appear on the ballot. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early/absentee ballots are not expected to be available until the week of Oct. 7, 2024. The Registrar of Voters Office will mail out any requested ballots once they are received. Saturday, Oct. 26, is the deadline to register to vote or to make changes to voter registration. To be eligible to
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Nominations Open for BCC's 40 Under Forty Awards | 08:04AM / Friday, October 04, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces nominations are now open for the annual 40 Under Forty awards, which will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025. To make a nomination, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/40underforty. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Nov. 6, 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 0 Comments
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Markey Applauds Pittsfield's Economic Development EffortsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:30AM / Friday, October 04, 2024 | |
U.S. Sen. Edward Markey was in the Berkshires on Thursday to visit the county's two cities. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is impressed by the city's effort to spark economic development in the downtown and beyond. He spoke with officials and stakeholders Thursday at Dottie's Coffee Lounge and browsed a couple of North Street businesses. After visiting Carr Hardware and Dolc'e Rose Beauty Supply, he ended the downtown visit with an ice cream cone from Empire Pizza.
"It's pretty clear to me that the businesses are feeling a clear uptick in their opportunities, their economic outlook for the future," said Markey, who had made a
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The Retired Investor: Economic Storm Clouds Could Be Just Around the CornerBy Bill Schmick,
04:17PM / Thursday, October 03, 2024 | |
The U.S. economy continues to grow, fueled by generous fiscal spending in an election year, robust corporate earnings, and a consumer willing to keep spending. The Federal Reserve Bank's loosening of monetary policy last month also promises to boost growth. That dovetails with my expectations, at least in the short term. I expect economic growth will continue to show decent numbers when the third-quarter GDP data is released. At the same time, we should see additional modest progress in reducing inflation. September's CPI inflation data, however, could mark the low for this inflation cycle, in my opinion. That is certainly not the consensus view. Wall Street is 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Man in Critical Condition After Stabbing| 02:22PM / Thursday, October 03, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Pittsfield man was in critical condition after sustaining at least one stab wound in a Tuesday night incident. Around 10:18 p.m. on Oct. 1, police responded to the area of Kent Avenue for a reported stabbing.
"The subsequent investigation revealed that a 30-year-old Pittsfield resident had sustained at least one stab wound and he was transported to Berkshire Medical Center for treatment," according to police.
"The victim's wound was considered life-threatening; he is still hospitalized and his last known condition was critical."
Investigators do not believe this was a random attack, and there is no known risk to the general
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Thankful 5K Expanding in Ninth YearCommunity submission,
10:48AM / Thursday, October 03, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Berkshire Running Foundation is eager to kick off the fundraising efforts surrounding the 9th annual MountainOne Thankful 5K to be held on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28 at 9 a.m. at Berkshire Community College. This year the Thankful 5K expands to include walkers, virtual participants and a new training program for the community. The annual event is a fundraiser hosted by the Foundation to raise much needed funds for the South Community Food Pantry and the local Fuel Assistance Fund. The first 500 participants who register for the event receive a Thankful hat, with all the proceeds going to the designated causes. More than 400 0 Comments
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