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Dalton Green Committee to Present Climate Action Plan Draft April 12By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:11AM / Tuesday, April 01, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Green Committee will present its draft of the Climate Action Plan on April 12 from noon to 2:30 p.m. For the past nine months, the committee has been working with the town's consultant, Blue Strike Environmental, in the development of this document. The goal of the climate action plan is to aid the town in achieving net zero by 2050 by seeking strategies to decrease the town's dependence on fossil fuels for homes, businesses, municipal facilities, and vehicles. Committee members said the CAP presentation will kick off a vital discussion on climate change within town. "This is an ongoing process, with this 0 Comments
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Gender Diverse Community Members Talk Allyship at BCC PanelBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:45PM / Monday, March 31, 2025 | |
Maayan Nuri Héd, left, Luna Celestia Mornelithe, Jackson Rodriguez and Jay Santangelo talked about their experiences and where they had found allyship and community. PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Ahead of Monday's International Transgender Day of Visibility, community members shared their experiences with gender diversity during a panel discussion at Berkshire Community College.
"Really my goal, I think, ultimately in life is to make being trans such a casual thing that it isn't even a question anymore," Jackson Rodriguez, a teaching assistant, told a packed lecture hall on Wednesday.
"It's just a way of being. I wouldn't say I've ever come
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St. Agnes' Academy Plans Information Session| 01:33PM / Monday, March 31, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — St. Agnes Academy will hold a meet-and-greet informational session at St. Charles' Parish Hall in Pittsfield on Sunday, April 6, immediately following the 9:30 a.m. Mass. The informal gathering is an opportunity for parents and guardians to learn more about the pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade Catholic school which is currently enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year. School teachers, the principal, and parents will be available to provide information and answer questions. Refreshments will be available. More information is available at 684-3143, rfleury@saintagnescc.com, or visit www.saintagnesacademy.com. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Board to Mull School Committee Pay IncreaseBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:26PM / Monday, March 31, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Should the School Committee be paid more? This conversation will pick up soon.
On Tuesday, the City Council unanimously voted to send a request from Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren and Ward 4 Councilor James Conant to the Personnel Review Board. In February, the Ordinance & Rules subcommittee recommended not to approve the request and referred it to the Charter Review Committee, which determined it should be addressed through an ordinance.
"The School Committee had never been paid until 2015. This is now 10 years later. We're having a charter review as a result of a petition of mine. Their pay needs to be adjusted before July of this year, or it
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Dalton Open Space Committee Seeking MembersBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
10:26AM / Monday, March 31, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Open Space Committee is seeking new members. The committee has four active members and is allowed a maximum of seven. Filling its vacancies would make it more efficient in managing the Pines and strengthen its efforts. The committee was established in March 2020 following the update of the open space recreation plan. Its goal is to protect the town's "treasured natural resources and parks and [maintain] the scenic beauty of the town." The estimated time commitment is one to three hours each month. The committee's goal is to promote a culture of outdoor appreciation by highlighting local attractions such as the 0 Comments
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MOLARI Hires Rory Baker as Administrative Coordinator| 08:51AM / Monday, March 31, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — MOLARI Employment and HealthCare Services has hired Rory Baker as Administrative Coordinator. In this position, Baker will serve as the initial contact for applicants, screen candidates, and schedule interviews for the company’s Employment and HealthCare divisions. Baker's background includes training as a singer and guitarist at Berklee College of Music, and experience in office administration. He will be responsible for ensuring smooth daily operations and providing support to clients and job seekers. Guin Griswold, Director of Employment Services, stated that Baker's organizational skills and demeanor make him a suitable addition to the
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BCC Seeks Support for New Athletic Lockers | 08:36AM / Monday, March 31, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — The lockers in Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Paterson Field House are in need of support and repair — and, recognizing the immediate need to replace them, BCC Athletics has created a $10,000 fund drive. The men's baseball and women's volleyball teams were recently accepted into NJCAA Division III Region 21, marking a milestone in bringing varsity sports back to the College. "Our immediate goal is to raise $10,000 to replace the failing lockers and create a functional, supportive environment for our athletes. Every dollar gets us closer, and every contribution — big or small — will make an 0 Comments
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Pittsfield School Committee Accepts MS Restructuring TimelineBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:31AM / Monday, March 31, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee has accepted a middle school restructuring plan that runs through September 2026, triggering the first public hearing next month.
Planning begins in April and includes action items for curriculum and instructional models, scheduling, staffing, transportation, physical plant needs, and community engagement. By the 2026-2027 school year, it aims to have an intermediate school serving Grades 5-6 and a middle school for seventh and eighth graders.
"We didn't ask for approval because it could change at a moment's notice," Superintendent Joseph Curtis said about the timeline at Wednesday's School Committee meeting.
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State Opens Applications for Massachusetts' First Poet Laureate | 04:00PM / Sunday, March 30, 2025 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Mass Cultural Council and Mass Humanities announced that Massachusetts is now accepting applications to fill the role of Poet Laureate of Massachusetts. In February, the Governor – surrounded by poets and cultural leaders – signed an executive order establishing the position of Poet Laureate of Massachusetts. This new, honorary position is intended to promote poetry and creative expression across the state, serve as the Governor and Lieutenant Governor's ambassador of the arts, and inspire the next generation of writers. "I was proud to sign an Executive 0 Comments
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BRTA Extending Free Rides to Non-ADA CommunitiesBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
03:24PM / Sunday, March 30, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is extending fare-free rides to non-ADA communities. BRTA Advisory Board on Thursday voted to let non-ADA communities participate in fare-free rides through June. "The advantage of fare-free is to introduce more citizens to the services," said member Douglas McNally. The request was brought up earlier this month to the finance committee, which recommended the extension. Last year, BRTA was awarded $699,733 from the state for fare-free service from Jan 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2025. The funding was provided in the fiscal year 2025 budget signed by Gov. Maura Healey in July and builds off two years of
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Eagles Community Band Hosting a Free Stage Band Concert By Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
01:09PM / Sunday, March 30, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Eagles Community Band's stage band is bringing a concert to the community on Saturday, April 5, at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church on Fenn Street. The event will feature local musician and trumpeter Jeff Stevens. "This is something new for us. We typically have our concerts on Sunday at three o'clock," said stage band director James Stakenas. The band was encouraged to bring something to Pittsfield at a time of year when it's not usually playing, hoping it gives the community something to come and enjoy that's free. Stakenas said, "Stage band just sort of roundly describes the fact that we're a 16-piece
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Fundraiser For Local Family Awaiting Heart Transplant | 10:53AM / Sunday, March 30, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Running Foundation will be hosting a fundraiser on Friday, April 4th from 4pm-10pm to help support the family of AJ Riello, son of Tony and Heidi Riello of Pittsfield. AJ is currently at Boston Children's Hospital undergoing treatment for end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy, a genetic condition that had only recently shown symptoms. AJ is now awaiting a heart transplant. The fundraiser will be open to the public in the Tavern at the Berkshire Hills Country Club, Benedict Rd in Pittsfield, MA from 4pm -10pm. The event will have raffles with prizes from local businesses, a 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction; in 0 Comments
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