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The Retired Investor: Teens Face Robust Summer Job MarketBy Bill Schmick,
03:19PM / Friday, June 23, 2023 | |
Summer jobs for teenagers are expected to rise this summer. Even better news, while the job openings are higher, so too are the wages young workers can command. Teens have a long history of labor market participation in America. Between World War II and the end of the 20th century, at least half of the nation's teenagers were active participants in the labor force. Back in my day, getting a summer job in high school was a status symbol, a source of spending money, and a chance to show the world what I could accomplish given the chance. Back then, summer jobs provided real-world experience and helped street kids like me develop work-related skills, especially soft 0 Comments
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BCArc Names Three New Supervisors| 12:57PM / Friday, June 23, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc has promoted Jennifer Newell to Supervisor of Developmental Disability Residential Services, Stephanie Kulzer to Supervisor of Brain Injury Residential Services, and Melissa Garwacki to Supervisor of Brain Injury Residential Services. Jennifer started working at BCArc 25 years ago as a relief staff member, and since then has held many different positions in the agency, including full-time residential staff, assistant site manager, employment trainer, site manager, and Community Based Day Services specialist, among others. In this new position, Jennifer will oversee four BCArc residences, as well as shared living 0 Comments
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BCHS Musing with Melville Program | 08:23AM / Friday, June 23, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society invites writers and creatives to participate in Musing With Melville, a new program that allows writers and creatives to spend time in Melville's study and be inspired by the same views and atmosphere that inspired "Moby-Dick" and other works. Musing With Melville sessions will have limited availability Tuesdays and Wednesdays, June through October. Cost for the program begins at $300 for one person for one hour; pricing varies based on the length of time desired and the number of people included. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing, Education Coordinator Jana Laiz at 0 Comments
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Taconic Students Highlight Importance of Good Public Bathrooms, Push for ResourcesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:43AM / Friday, June 23, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two Taconic High School students have highlighted the importance of clean, accessible public bathrooms in the city.
A letter from sophomores Nick Kerwood and Eva Matkovska was brought forward at Tuesday's Parks Commission meeting.
The students focused on public sanitation as part of a civics project for their history class after a meeting with Parks, Open Space and Natural Resource Program Manager James McGrath, analyzing the situation with Pittsfield's public restrooms and offering possible solutions.
They decided to write a letter to the commission that calls for more resources to address the issue. It was referred to the City Council and
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Thunderstorms to Close out the Week Staff Reports ,
02:29PM / Thursday, June 22, 2023 | |
With warmer temperatures and high humidity this weekend, expect some thunderstorms. Thursday, June 22 should be mostly pleasant with a high of 77. Sunshine will give way to clouds and some possible showers this afternoon, according to Accuweather. Expect similar temperatures Friday but with more clouds. A light shower can be expected in the afternoon. Showers will continue on and off throughout the night. There is a chance scattered thunderstorms. On Saturday, June 24 you can anticipate showers and a thunderstorm in the morning becoming more widespread as the day continues, according to the Weather Channel. The same can be expected Sunday so batten down the hatches. Temperatures this
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BCC Alumni Night at the Pittsfield Suns | 08:12AM / Thursday, June 22, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold an Alumni Night on Saturday, July 15 at the Pittsfield Suns game. All BCC alums receive free admission to the game, held at Wahconah Park, located at 105 Wahconah St, Pittsfield. The Suns will face the Westfield Starfires. The game kicks off at 6 pm with the National Anthem, sung by a BCC alum. There will also be a first pitch raffle. BCC alumni also receive buy one, get one free admission for the entire Suns season. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Parks Commission Approves Draft MOU for Springside Pump TrackBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:22AM / Thursday, June 22, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than a year after the approval of a bike skills facility in Springside Park, the Parks Commission has approved a draft memorandum of understanding with its purveyors.
The New England Mountain Bike Association plans to place a bicycle skills park and pump track near the north playground of the park at no cost to the city.
Since late 2021, Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resource Program Manager James McGrath and Commissioner Anthony DeMartino have been negotiating an MOU with NEMBA. The draft will go back to the organization, which can decide whether to accept or reject the terms.
"We seem to have come to an agreement on a number of issues and
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Retired Pittsfield Fire Chief Steps in for DaltonBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:48PM / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Robert Czerwinski has agreed to serve as the interim fire chief for Dalton. The retired Pittsfield fire chief started his first day on the job Tuesday and has agreed to serve for 90 days until the district can fill the permanent position. "He's very knowledgeable and I think he's a very good leader. I think he'll do us a really solid job doing some reorganization and keeping us moving forward," Fire District Chair JamesDriscoll said. Although the district does not think it will need to extend Czerwinski's contract, there is an option to do so at the end of the 90 days. "If we feel that 0 Comments
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BArT Announces Upcoming Enrollment Deadline| 10:38AM / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | |
ADAMS, Mass. – Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Charter Public School is currently accepting applications for students in grades 6 through 10 for the 2022-2023 school year. The next enrollment deadline for the 2023-2024 school year for grades 6 through 10 is Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at noon. To apply is to visit https://bartcharter.schoolmint.com/. Interested families should note that the best way to secure a seat, or a desirable waitlist spot for the 2023-2024 school year is to apply before the Aug. 3 deadline. More information on the school's enrollment and lottery process can be found at www.bartcharter.org. Interested families should contact the
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Lanesborough Returns Incumbents to OfficeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
08:36AM / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | |
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Voters returned both incumbents in the only two races on the town election ballot on Tuesday. Michael Murphy was elected to a second term on the Select Board with 172 votes; Barbara Davis-Hassan polled 142 votes and Deborah Maynard 131. Murphy said earlier on Tuesday that he was feeling "cautiously optimistic" about the election though there were good candidates running against him. He has served on the Cable Committee, the Finance Committee, as well as other panels and organizations in the community. "I would much rather be pleasantly surprised than overly disappointed," he said. For Finance Committee, 0 Comments
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BCC to Host Virtual Admissions Info Sessions | 08:09AM / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will host two free virtual information sessions: Wednesday, June 21 at 6 pm and Saturday, July 1 at 10 am. The 30-minute info sessions, presented by admissions counselors on Zoom, are designed to familiarize prospective students with the application and registration process. Registration is required. To register for a session, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/virtualinfo. Information session participants can: Ask questions about the admissions process: how to apply, register, and choose classes Learn about BCC's affordability and its financial aid options Hear 0 Comments
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Dalton Talks Zoning Bylaw Over Pub Parking LotBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
07:01PM / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — A change in signage seems to have quelled neighbors' ire over errant parking and excessive noise by Zinky's Pub patrons. Since pub owner Bill Zink purchased and installed six new "no parking" signs in the adjacent residential parking lot things have improved, Deborah Merry, who filed a complaint with the town, told the Select Board last week. The board had referred the complaint to town counsel to see if there were any legal violations that need to be addressed with the pub's liquor license. Since the signs were installed, Merry said she no longer hears or sees the patrons and the "last few weeks, it's 0 Comments
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