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Clark Art Screens 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'| 08:00AM / Thursday, January 11, 2024 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. —On Thursday, Jan.18, the Clark Art Institute kicks off its free five-part film series highlighting a rich group of classic films that have been recently restored to provide an exceptional viewing experience. The Clark shows "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" at 6 pm in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. According to a press release: Directed by Wallace Worsley, Universal's largest-scale silent film played a large part in making Lon Chaney a legend. It paved the way for the rest of their enduring legacy of gothic horror from the golden age of film. In "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1923; 2 hours, 13 minutes),
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Housatonic Valley Association Awarded Grant| 08:00AM / Thursday, January 11, 2024 | |
BOSTON, Mass. — The state awarded the Housatonic Valley Association $33,500 to benefit the Berkshire Clean, Cold, Connected Restoration Partnership. The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the award of $982,360 in grants to ecological restoration projects throughout Massachusetts by the Department of Fish and Game's (DFG) Division of Ecological Restoration (DER). These projects, supported through three DER programs, will strengthen community resilience to climate change, improve climate-ready infrastructure and public safety, and restore crucial habitat and water quality, among other benefits. "Ecological restoration offers transformational benefits for 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council Divided on Level-Funded Budget PetitionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Thursday, January 11, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council started this term with a divisive vote on a budget suggestion.
A petition from Councilor at Large Kathy Amuso on Tuesday requesting the presentation of a budget that is "close to level-funded" was approved 7-4 with President Peter White, Councilors at Large Alisa Costa and Earl Persip III, and Ward 7 Councilor Rhonda Serre voting in opposition.
Amuso explained that during her previous terms on the School Committee and the council, approving the budget was always the worst meeting. She is stunned by tax rate increases and wants the city to take immediate action in preparation for the fiscal 2025 budget season.
"I did 10
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Dalton Officials Talk Housing Options for Old Dalton High PropertyBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:34AM / Thursday, January 11, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass.—The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission presented possible options for affordable housing at the old Dalton High property, located in the field in next to the Senior Center, during a Select Board meeting last month. Over the last year, BRPC Community Planning Program Manager CJ Hoss has been in communication with Town Manager Thomas Hutcheson to discuss the type of projects the town can consider for the parcel. "This brief analysis rose to the top as far as trying to understand the parcel we're sitting on to the south of the parking lot, essentially what potential housing possibilities could be for this parcel," Hoss 0 Comments
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BCC Selects Project for Space Flight Experiment | 03:29PM / Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC), which was selected last year to participate in the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP)'s Mission 18, has announced its project to be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a microgravity research experiment. Entitled "The Effects of Microgravity on the Chromosomal Alignment on the Metaphase Plate in Onion Root Tip Cells," the project was researched and devised by BCC students William Garrity, Erica Langnickel and Anastasiya Bolotova. The experiment focuses on the metaphase portion of cell division. Colin Wilson, director of Berkshire Science Commons at BCC 0 Comments
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Man Pleads Guilty to North Adams Home Invasion, Assualt | 10:33AM / Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On Tuesday, Jan 9, Arthur McCowan, 35 of Springfield, pleaded guilty to three charges in Berkshire Superior Court. The Commonwealth requested 2.5 years in the House of Corrections for both counts of Assault and Battery with a Deadly Weapon and 2 years' probation on and after time served for Home Invasion. McCowan was sentenced by Judge Duncan: 2.5 years in the house of corrections for Assault and Battery with a Deadly Weapon (Knife) 2 years' probation on and after sentence for ABDW 2.5 years in House of Corrections for Assault and Battery with a Deadly Weapon (Shod Foot) 2 years' probation on and after sentence for ABDW 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council Accepts $8M in GE Rest of River FundsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:22AM / Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city now has $8 million in PCB pollution settlement funds to support economic development.
The City Council on Tuesday accepted the payment of $8,000,000 from General Electric Corp. per the Rest of River settlement agreement on the cleanup of the Housatonic River. The funds will be put into the city's Economic Development Fund which supports growing businesses in the community.
Mayor Peter Marchetti explained that the cleanup has been making its way south for years.
"Once all the communities in the Berkshires agreed, Pittsfield’s payment was $8 million along with some other items that we've accepted previously including some of the
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Berkshire Women's Commission, Legislators Discuss Regional IssuesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:53PM / Tuesday, January 09, 2024 | |
State Reps. Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Smitty Pignatelli and state Sen. Paul Mark pose with the commissioners after hearing their feedback on bills in the Legislature. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — State legislators on Monday discussed issues that hit hard for women and families in the region. State Sen. Paul Mark and state Reps. Tricia Farley-Bouvier and William "Smitty" Pignatelli were guests of the Berkshire County Commission on the Status of Women at the Berkshire Athenaeum. On the table were topics ranging from child care and housing to welcoming migrant families.
Shaitia Spruell, executive director of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, also
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UPDATE: Pittsfield Crash Sends Three to BMC with Serious InjuriesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:11PM / Tuesday, January 09, 2024 | |
 : police have released the names of the three Pittsfield men involved in Tuesday's accident. Anthony W. Nichols, 40, who was driving the truck, was transferred to Baystate Medical Center in serious condition. The other two passengers are at BMC: Gregory Prince, 54, is listed in fair condition and Robert O'Bert, 60, is in good condition. The accident remains under investigation. The council set a pole hearing for National Grid for Jan. 23. : Around 3:40 p.m., Pittsfield Police, County Ambulance, and Action Ambulance responded to the area of 241 South St. for a reported single motor vehicle crash.
A 2004 Dodge Dakota occupied by three men was
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PHS Theatre Presents 'The Dream of the Burning Boy'| 03:45PM / Tuesday, January 09, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield High School's Proteus Theatre Presents "The Dream of the Burning Boy." Showtimes are as follows: Jan 12 at 7:30 p.m. Jan 13 at 2:30 p.m. Jan 13 at 7:30 p.m. Jan 14 at 2:30 p.m. According to a press release: Performances will take place in the Pittsfield High School Black Box Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students (K-12). Tickets may be purchased at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/79678 or upon arrival. (Please note we are only able to accept cash or checks at the door. Seating is limited in the Black Box Theatre; tickets should be purchased in advance. Enter 0 Comments
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Greylock Federal Credit Union Promotes Branch Manager at West Street| 12:54PM / Tuesday, January 09, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Crystal Garneau to branch manager of its West Street branch in Pittsfield. "I am thrilled about Crystal's tenure as manager of the West Street branch," said Senior Vice President, Retail Services Robert Sims. "This is our busiest location and I couldn't think of a better person to lead the team there." In her role, Garneau oversees all activities for the West Street branch, manages the location's 15 staff, and plays an active role in business development. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, originating mortgage and home equity loans, overseeing 0 Comments
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Dalton ADA Committee Considers Playground Mats for Parks By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:18PM / Tuesday, January 09, 2024 | |
The mats are attached to the ground through pins and nubs. DALTON, Mass. — The Americans with Disabilities Act Committee is exploring adding playground mats to town parks. These mats would be laid out to provide accessible routes to playground equipment and swings. ADA coordinator Alyssa Maschino heard about these mats while attending an Advanced Community Access Monitor Training. "[The state Division of Professional Licensure Office of Public Safety and Inspections Architectural Access Board] brought this up which I thought was very clever," Maschino said. "It's like a rubber matting system, which is very 0 Comments
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