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Canadian Wildfires Cause Air Quality Advisory in Berkshire County | 08:11AM / Friday, June 30, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Due to smoke from Canadian wildfires that continue to influence the area, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has posted an air quality alert effective until 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2023, in five counties in western and central Massachusetts. Smoke is expected to impact air quality tomorrow in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, and Worcester counties. Air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung disease, such as asthma, older adults, children, teenagers, and people who are active outdoors. People with either lung disease or heart disease are at 0 Comments
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Pittsfield School Administrators Tasked With Cell Phone Intervention PlanBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:37AM / Friday, June 30, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — While the district has a straightforward cell phone policy, it has never had a set of uniform practices throughout the schools. The School Committee would like to change that.
On Wednesday the committee requested that Superintendent Joseph Curtis review the existing policy and bring it back in August with added regulations.
Chair William Cameron, who motioned for the request, said he is not looking to change the rule because it is clear. In Pittsfield Public Schools, devices are to be turned off and not used during the instructional day or a school-sponsored activity or program.
Cameron would like supporting regulations for more effective enforcement before the
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Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade Names Wynn as Grand MarshalBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:20AM / Friday, June 30, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Fourth of July Parade is just days away from marching down North Street in front of thousands of paradegoers from around the region. The Pittsfield Parade Committee has selected retiring Police Chief Michael Wynn as this year's grand marshal. Every year, the independent committee tries to bring new things to the event, Chairman Peter Marchetti said. It made a concerted effort this year to work with other organizations like Downtown Pittsfield Inc. to expand the Independence Day activities throughout the Fourth of July week. From June 30 until July 9, residents can celebrate Independence Day with events 0 Comments
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Museum Set to Open in Lee, Seeks VolunteersCommunity submission,
06:37AM / Thursday, June 29, 2023 | |
 LEE, Mass. -- The Baseball in the Berkshires Museum will open its summer 2023 exhibit at the Lee Premium Outlets on Thursday, July 6. Visitors will have a chance to learn about stories rooted in baseball diamonds and corn fields from Sheffield to North Adams. "With summers short and winters long, we find that the history of Berkshire County baseball is not only rich with numerous major and minor league players but also many recreational players," museum director Larry Moore said. "These athletes’ dreams are fulfilled on the numerous local diamonds. Additionally, there are many famous players with connections to the Berkshires. Griffey, Maddox, Ruth, 0 Comments
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Lanesborough Re-Hires Designer for Police/EMS ProposalBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:33AM / Thursday, June 29, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The town has entered into another designer agreement with Jacunski Humes Architects LLC for a second go at a public safety building proposal.
On Monday, the Select Board approved a $16,000 contract with the firm that began on June 22. This includes $10,000 for architectural services and $6,000 for a new cost estimate and budget worksheet.
Select Board members Timothy Sorrell and Michael Murphy passed the item without discussion. Chair John Goerlach was absent.
"This was presented by the Lanesborough Public Safety Building Committee. They were able to reach back out to Jacunski Humes about redesigns as required by the town for potential redesign
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Dalton Hosting 'Dalton Day' EventBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:29AM / Thursday, June 29, 2023 | |
Dalton Day is being dedicated to the late Donald E. Harris Jr., longtime member of the Cultural Council who died June 11. DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Cultural Council will be hosting its first "Dalton Day" event on July 15 to celebrate the town's culture and community. The event will dedicated to the late Donald E. Harris Jr., a longtime member of the council and Dalton Day organizer. Council members on Monday described the area as welcoming, diverse, artistic and sporty. It is a tight-knit community where everyone knows each other, council member Mary Ferrell said. It was only natural to incorporate all these aspects for a daylong 0 Comments
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PhoneBros, Team DB Earn Giorgi League Wins| 11:19PM / Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Dave Wellington scored 31 points Wednesday to lead PhoneBros to a 95-90 win over Cold Hearts in the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League A Division. Julius Woods scored 30 and grabbed 14 rebounds, and Mike Taylor had a double-double with 17 poitns and 13 boards. Sean Harrigan led Cold Hearts with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Shaq Ardrey and Tank Roberson added 23 and 17 points, respectively. And Lavante Wiggins scored 12 points and collected 10 rebounds in the loss. Team DB won Wednesday's nightcap, beating Battle of the Future, 82-67. Tay Sandifer led the way in the win with 21 points. Lay Brown and Deonte Sandifer scored 16 0 Comments
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Kronick's Charter Objections Cause Unrest in Pittsfield Council ChambersBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:22PM / Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ward 2 Councilor Charles Kronick's charter objections once again caused unrest in Council Chambers.
On Tuesday, Kronick made charter objection motions against waiving a Finance Committee review for three time-sensitive orders: to transfer and appropriate $620,000 from free cash to the Department of Public Services for snow and ice removal, to transfer $75,000 from retained sewer earnings to the Department of Public Utilities Wastewater Division for sludge handling, and to transfer and appropriate $850,000 from free cash to the Police Department for scheduled overtime.
President Peter Marchetti pleaded for him to reconsider the motions, as these costs will
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Dottie's Nearing Final Permits for Expansion into Former MissionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:19PM / Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Dottie's Coffee Lounge is getting its ducks in a row to expand into the former Mission Bar and Tapas and create a nighttime spot, Dorothy's. The board approved a sidewalk cafe license, the transfer of an annual all-alcohol seven-day restaurant license, an alteration of the premise, and a pledge of license from On a Mission LLC for 438-444 North St.
The restaurant and bar is next to Dottie's and, after being awarded a building permit last week, a wall will be opened up between the two.
"I think it will be good, I'm feeling confident," owner Jessica Rufo said at Monday's Licensing Board meeting.
In April, the board approved
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Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Offers Homebuying Assistance Through Umbrella Special Purpose Program| 02:41PM / Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (The Co-op) has been approved to participate in the Lift Up Homeownership program, a Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston pilot program, designed to provide financial assistance to people of color purchasing their first home. People of color is defined as Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander borrowers. Through Lift Up Homeownership (LUH), people of color earning up to 120 percent of the area median income are eligible to receive up to $50,000 in down-payment and closing cost assistance on a first-come, first-served basis to purchase their first home in New England. 0 Comments
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BRTA Gets 'Clean Bus' Grant | 02:38PM / Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) recived a $2,212,747 grant to purchase diesel-electric hybrid buses to replace older buses and new hydraulic heavy duty vehicle repair lifts at its maintenance facility. The project will improve transit worker safety, state of good repair, and increase service reliability for riders.? The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Low- and No- Emission Program (Low-No) award of approximately $31.3 million total to four Massachusetts Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) for the purchase of hybrid-electric and battery-electric 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Babe Ruth to Host Regional ChampionshipCommunity submission,
01:27PM / Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Pittsfield Babe Ruth has been chosen to host the 2023 New England Regional Babe Ruth tournament for the 13–15-year-old age group from July 21 to 25 at Wahconah Park. Eight teams from across New England will travel to Pittsfield in July to compete in the tournament, which will include Pittsfield Babe Ruth’s 15-year-old All-Star Team. The event will have 12 games of pool play from Friday through Sunday. Bracket play begins on Monday, July 24, and the semi-finals and championship game will be played on Tuesday, July 25. Pittsfield Babe Ruth has partnered with Berkshire Bank to host the event. Many other local businesses have also 0 Comments
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