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Pittsfield to Unveil New Vietnam War Mural | 03:37PM / Saturday, August 26, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new mural remembering the county's servicemen killed in action in Vietnam, "Lest We Forget 1961-1975," will be unveiled on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. This event had been postponed from July 7 because of engineering requirements. The unveiling is being done by the city of Pittsfield in partnership with Vietnam Veterans of America James E. Callahan Berkshire County Chapter 65. The mural was painted by Ghi Sign Co. off Canaan, Conn., on the north side of the Intertek Building located at 50 Pearl St. and references the original from 1991. It was certified by Hill-Engineers Architects Planners Inc. The original 0 Comments
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Dalton Public Library Searching for New DirectorBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:07PM / Saturday, August 26, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The public library started the search for a new director during its meeting on Wednesday night. Library director Robert DiFazio's last day was Friday, Aug. 25. He gave notice four weeks ago. Although DiFazio said loved working at the library, when a position at Wahconah Regional High School's library opened he jumped at the opportunity because the schedule better aligns with his personal life. "I live right in town, you know, less than half a mile away. So, I'm definitely going to be a regular library user," DiFazio said. "...[Kim Gwilt] has been a great assistant director for years and I definitely 0 Comments
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@themarket: Markets in a Topping ProcessBy Bill Schmick,
10:37AM / Saturday, August 26, 2023 | |
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that he was "prepared to raise rates further" at the Jackson Hole Symposium this week. Investors who were hoping to hear a more dovish outlook were disappointed. The market walked away with an understanding that interest rates had two paths forward. The best case was flat for a longer period, or higher if inflation persists. About last year's address, Powell said "The message is the same: It is the Fed's job to bring inflation down to our 2 percent goal, and we will do so." Beyond Friday's event, it was a slow week with little volume and plenty of volatility. Second-quarter corporate earnings in the retail 0 Comments
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Third Round of Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Program Open| 08:00AM / Saturday, August 26, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Executive Office of Economic Development announced the opening of the third round of the Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant Program, which will provide a total of $15 million in grant funds to develop, strengthen, and invest in community-led efforts to bring positive outcomes to communities that face historically disproportionate challenges to economic growth. "The Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant Program provides important resources to organizations to advance projects that help their neighborhoods and residents thrive,” said Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao. “We are pleased to open this grant round 0 Comments
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Wahconah Park Committee Focuses on Grandstand Over TurfBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:29AM / Saturday, August 26, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Deliberations about artificial turf versus natural grass at Wahconah Park will go on the back burner for now as efforts are focused on the grandstand.
Chair Earl Persip III said the Wahconah Park Restoration Committee got lost in "turf talk" for too long when it was not ready for the conversation.
"I think we let it get a little out of control," he said at Thursday's meeting.
"If you remember, our task was to come up with a grandstand replacement or renovation plan. It really didn't speak of the field. I am glad we did have that conversation but I think the natural grass versus a turf field is a phase two part of this overall
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The Retired Investor: Automobile Becoming a Luxury ItemBy Bill Schmick,
04:14PM / Friday, August 25, 2023 | |
Henry Ford must be rolling over in his grave. His vision of making an automobile that would be accessible to all Americans was embraced by the car industry for decades. That era has come to an end. The demise of the reasonably-priced auto is happening before our eyes. The last car with an average price of less than $20,000, the Mitsubishi Mirage, a compact, is being discontinued. It joins models such as the Honda Fit, Chevrolet Spark, and Volkswagen Beetle in the graveyard of small, affordable cars. Over the last few years, Americans for the most part have forsaken "small" for "big" vehicles like the SUV, pickups, and crossovers. For every Mirage sale in 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project Week of Aug. 28| 08:21AM / Friday, August 25, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following road work is planned to take place starting Monday, Aug. 28: Monday, Aug. 28-Wednesday, Aug. 30: Raising structures on California Avenue, Maryland Avenue, Lakeway Drive and Allendale Road Thursday, Aug. 31: Curbing installation on California Avenue Thursday, Aug. 31 & Friday, September 1: Loam and seed on Tamarack Road, Cloverdale Street, Lucia Drive and Quirico Drive This work will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. and is subject to change based on weather or other unexpected circumstances. On-street parking is prohibited between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Please use caution when traveling on these 0 Comments
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Lanesborough Public Safety Committee May Offer Three Facility ProposalsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:14AM / Friday, August 25, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Based on public feedback, the Public Safety Building Committee is looking to offer residents three possible scenarios for a new facility.
These include just a police station, a combined police and emergency medical services complex, and a complete facility with police, EMS, and the Fire Department.
Chair Mark Siegars has doubts about the addition of the Fire Department into the proposals, as the town rejected a $6 million police and EMS proposal earlier this year and adding fire would significantly increase the cost, but residents have expressed an interest in it.
He pointed to other Berkshire County communities such as Williamstown, which is building a
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Dalton Historical Continues Navigating Reissue of 'Down Memory Lane'By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
10:10AM / Thursday, August 24, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass.—The Historical Commission is still navigating how to reissue the book "Down Memory Lane." The book is a compilation of weekly columns by the Rev. Franklin L. "Cap" Couch that appeared in the now defunct Dalton News Record from 1972 to 1977. In 2006 the publisher, the nonprofit Berkshire Family History Association, compiled the columns from newspaper so the commission is unsure if it can republish it. The book that Commissioner Bonnie Eastwood has does not have a copyright page. The project would improve the accessibility of the book so that interested buyers can purchase it because finding a copy is 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Man Found Guilty of Gun Charges| 08:07AM / Thursday, August 24, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, Jason McFadden, 43 of Pittsfield, was found guilty in Berkshire Superior Court of multiple gun charges. These charges include: Illegal Possession of a Large Capacity Weapon (1 Count) Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (3 Counts) Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm during the Commission of a Felony (1 Count) Illegal Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device (1 Count) Improper Storage of a Firearm (3 Counts) Illegal Ownership of a Firearm (3 Counts) Possession of cocaine with the Intent to Distribute (1 Count) Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm during the Commission of a Felony 0 Comments
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Pittsfield School Committee Accepts New Cell Phone RegulationsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:19AM / Thursday, August 24, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The district will soon use a tiered cell phone policy that grants more freedom as grades progress.
Last week, the School Committee accepted a cell phone response plan after administrators were tasked with reviewing Pittsfield Public School's policy on the devices. It will go into play for the new school year that starts next week.
Superintendent Joseph Curtis agreed to return in about a month with an update on the implementation and include updates in his monthly report.
"Teachers and educators have seen an increase in students distracted by phones in the classroom," Deputy Superintendent Marisa Mendoza said.
"And so, in partnership
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Giardina and Bressett Pulls Away Late in Giorgi League Title GameBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
09:54PM / Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Given a choice between the big city and bragging rights, Keiland Cross had no trouble making up his mind. "Honestly, I had another championship game tonight [in Boston], and I chose to come to this one instead of the other one becuase I just wanted to beat these guys one more time," Cross said on Wednesday. Mission accomplished, as his Giardina and Bresett PC squad defeated Team DB, 78-60, in the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League A Division title game at the Armory. "I definitely made the right choice," Cross said. Hayden Bird led a balanced Giardina and Bresett offense with 24 points. Brandon Davis scored 16, and Seth 0 Comments
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