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Pittsfield Animal Commission Votes to Put Down 2 DogsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:36AM / Friday, August 04, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Animal Control Commission voted to euthanize two Dartmouth Street dogs after a man's encounter with them required surgery.
By a majority vote, the panel decided that two pit bulls owned by Matthew Jacobs are dangerous and should be put down to prevent further incidents.
Not much is known about the dogs, as the owner did not attend the meeting, and to the commission's knowledge they do not have a record. The decision was based on the severity of the allegations.
Joseph Czop of Brighton Avenue alleged that the dogs attacked him and his coonhound Lucy after getting away from their owner and cost him thousands of dollars in medical bills. He came
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The Retired Investor: The Catch-Up TradeBy Bill Schmick,
04:10PM / Thursday, August 03, 2023 | |
The NASDAQ 100 index has carried the market for the first half of the year. Over the last few weeks, however, other areas of the markets have been coming back to life. Nimble traders might look at some of those sectors in the weeks ahead. August into September is a fairly volatile period for markets historically. We could see markets suffer bouts of profit-taking, which could give investors a chance to buy stocks in certain sectors that have lagged the markets but have the potential to outperform in the months to come. One area that is risky, but may promise higher rewards, could be the China trade. Most readers are aware of the many negative developments that have plagued the 0 Comments
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POSTPONED: BEAT Celebrates National Moth Week | 12:00PM / Thursday, August 03, 2023 | |
 This event was originally scheduled on July 29 but was postponed. The event will now be held on Aug. 5. The time and location has not changed. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Join Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT), Matthew Rymkiewicz, and Carla Rhodes for a night of mothing (i.e., using a light to attract and look for moths) on Saturday, July 29 for a hands-on experience and become a Community Scientist by contributing scientific data about moths. Every year, during the last week of July, National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths and 0 Comments
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Expect a Slightly Warmer Weekend in the BerkshiresStaff Reports ,
11:57AM / Thursday, August 03, 2023 | |
Although the mild temperatures are set to continue this weekend, temperatures should briefly break back into the 80s. Today, Thursday, Aug. 3, expect temperatures in the high 70s with mostly sunny skies, according to AccuWeather. There is the potential for thunderstorms this afternoon. On Friday, expect morning thundershowers. There is the possibility of damaging winds, flash flooding, and hail. There should be a high of 75. Saturday, Aug. 5, should be sunny with a high of 80, reports to AccuWeather. Sunday should also be nice with partial sun and temperatures in the high 70s. 0 Comments
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BCC Continues Series of Free Info Sessions | 11:05AM / Thursday, August 03, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) continues its series of special community college information sessions on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 5:30 pm and Thursday, Aug. 24 at 5:30 pm. The Aug. 15 session will be held at Berkshire South Regional Community Center, located at 15 Crissey Road in Great Barrington, and the Aug. 24 session will be held at the Adams Visitor Center, located at 3 Hoosac Street in Adams. Both sessions are free. Financial aid, admissions and advising staff will be on hand to help students enroll at BCC, potentially for free through the Commonwealth's MassReconnect program. To register for the event, visit 0 Comments
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2nd Street to Hold Clinic on Sealing Criminal Records| 08:21AM / Thursday, August 03, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 2nd Street, together with Community Legal Aid, will hold a free clinic on how to seal or expunge a criminal record on Thursday, Aug. 3 from 1-3 pm. The clinic will be held at the 2nd Street offices, located at 264 Second Street, Pittsfield. Private consultations will be available. The clinic is designed for those who have either never been found guilty of a charge or who have fulfilled the requirements of a guilty plea or verdict. Such persons often have difficulty finding or keeping housing or employment due to their Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI), which landlords and employers commonly use for background checks. Legal experts will 0 Comments
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Berkshire County DA Receives Summer Safety Funding| 08:09AM / Thursday, August 03, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Governor Maura Healey convened community partners, state public safety officials, District Attorneys, and police to discuss collaborative community partnerships that have proven impacts on public safety. During the event, Governor Healey announced that the state has invested nearly $1.5 million in federal grant funds to support violence prevention, response and community engagement efforts through the summer and fall months when violent crime is often at its peak. "The Safer Communities grant program invests in the success of strong partnerships, and underscores the importance of a team approach to the prevention, intervention and 0 Comments
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West Nile Has Pittsfield Health Officials Pushing for SprayingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:45AM / Thursday, August 03, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With river flooding and the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitos, the Board of Health is asking that the city resumes adulticide spraying.
Berkshire County Mosquito Control Superintendent Chris Horton feels that it is urgent to resume spraying to prevent human infection and that there was a "disconnect" between the health officials and the city.
Two years ago, the City Council voted to opt out against the BOH’s recommendation.
"I think it’s very important to break that disconnect and talk with our City Council members and address any concerns," Director of Public Health Andy Cambi said. The board will send its
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Dalton Police Welcome New K9 to the Force By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:30AM / Thursday, August 03, 2023 | |
Xander, a Dutch shepherd, is trained in search and drug detection. DALTON, Mass. — The Police Department recently welcomed its newest addition to the force — K9 Xander. The department was awarded an $8,000 grant from the Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog to cover the cost of the dog and his training. The 20-month-old Dutch shepherd was acquire for approximately $1,000 from Shallow Creek Kennels, located in Sharpesville, Pa. Shallow Creek Kennels obtained Xander from a breeder in Budapest, Hungary. After looking at around 15 dogs, Sgt. James Duryea settled on Xander because of his nature. Many of the dogs that he saw were very driven but 0 Comments
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Berkshires Highlighted as USDA Disaster Declaration County| 01:10PM / Wednesday, August 02, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Richard Neal, and Congressman Jim McGovern are raising awareness of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s designation of seven Massachusetts counties as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by excessive rain and flooding from July 9 through July 16, 2023. "Massachusetts farmers should know that their government has their backs. We're grateful to Secretary Vilsack and the Biden Administration for expanding options for farms to get help after so many of them were devastated by heavy rain and flooding this month," said Governor 0 Comments
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Eleanor Sonsini Shelter Hoping to Buy Time with Community SupportBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:02PM / Wednesday, August 02, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Time. That is what the manager of the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter is asking for.
On Friday, the shelter's board of directors announced on social media that the facility on Crane Avenue will be closing, citing financial constraints and insufficient space.
Soon after, shelter manager Noelle Howland created a GoFundMe page that has since garnered more than $25,000 of its $30,000 goal. Her goal is to buy time and move toward securing a better building.
"Either I buy us time or, hopefully, we will get a good chunk of change and we can stay open and eventually just get out of here," she said.
In 2018, the city pulled its contract to take stray
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BCC Fall Semester Starts Sept. 5| 08:11AM / Wednesday, August 02, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) begins its fall semester Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. A variety of learning options are offered, including in-person, online and hybrid. Prospective students may register any time online, or by walking in without an appointment to the One Stop Center. There, applications are processed for instant acceptance to the College. Financial aid assistance is also available. Newly offered this fall is an associate in science degree in Natural & Physical Sciences, which offers pathways in biology, biotechnology, chemistry and physics. Also new to BCC is an associate in science degree in mechatronics, a field that 0 Comments
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