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Candidate Statement: Krol Strongly Supports Ending MCAS as Graduation Requirement | 03:46PM / Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayoral candidate John Krol has unequivocally called for ending the practice of using the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) as a mandatory requirement for graduation. "How draconian is it that we are using this test as a requirement to graduate here in Massachusetts. We all know people and have heard the examples of kids and adults alike who simply 'don't test well.' It's time to end this practice and join so many other states around the country that examine our students with a more authentic and suitable assessment for success in acquiring scholarly skills. Keeping a diploma from a child because they didn't score 0 Comments
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Pittsfield: Temporary traffic restrictions on North Street| 01:22PM / Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Due to underground utility work conducted by Eversource, temporary traffic restrictions will be in place on North Street, at the Linden Street/Maplewood Avenue intersection, beginning on Thursday, Oct. 26. This work is expected to continue over the next several weeks. While this work is underway, the city encourages drivers to seek alternate routes and follow the designated signs. Traffic travelling on North Street, northbound, will be restricted from turning left onto Linden Street. Traffic will be allowed to travel through the intersection to continue north and will be able to turn right onto Maplewood Avenue. Traffic travelling on North 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Talk Safety, Policing at NAACP DebateBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:41PM / Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | |
The debate covered a range of topics, including public safety. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayoral candidates Peter Marchetti and John Krol expanded on some of their plans for the city during a forum Monday hosted by the Berkshire NAACP.
With about two weeks left until the general election, the candidates debated the management of schools, economic development, finances, and more to a packed crowd at Conte Community School. Much conversation revolved around public safety and policing in the downtown and beyond. This has been a widely debated topic in the wake of the state's police reform, the exacerbation of mental illness during the pandemic, and the fatal police shooting
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Berkshire County Historical Society Forest Bathing| 08:00AM / Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Join certified guide Kathleen Schoenberg for forest bathing. Start your Sunday with a one-hour guided, stroll on the nature trail at Arrowhead on Sunday, Oct. 29, beginning at 11 am. The walk will be less than a mile and includes several breaks for meditation and mindful activities. Tickets are available at berkshirehistory.org: $25 for Berkshire County Historical Society members, and $30 for non-members. This event is sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. According to a press release, A forest bathing session is a two-hour, guided program designed to encourage 0 Comments
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RSVP Recognizes Volunteers with Annual LuncheonBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:14AM / Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | |
In 2022, the 268 RSVP volunteers collectively donated 32,701 hours of their time to the community. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program held its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on Friday afternoon at Country Club of Pittsfield to honor volunteers and staff who helped make an impact to the community. RSVP provides individuals 55 and older who live in Berkshire County the opportunity to use their time and skills to make a difference in the community while meeting new people RSVP Director Lisa Torrey took the podium to commend the work the programs volunteers and staff have done this past year. "They are the unsung 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Housing Development Seeks Local, State IncentivesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:47PM / Monday, October 23, 2023 | |
There is a proposal to turn the office building at 100 Wendell (seen via Google Maps) into 28 units of mixed-income housing. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Linda Tyer is requesting an amendment to the Housing Development Zone and a 10-year tax increment exemption for a proposed housing development on Wendell Avenue.
786 Holdings LLC wants to convert a commercial building at 100 Wendell Ave. into 28 units of mixed-income rental. The "Pointe" will contain six units of affordable rental housing and 22 units of market-rate rental housing. The $3.8 million redevelopment would bring the assessed value of the property from about $517,000 to more than $1.8
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Hancock Shaker Village Appoints Director and CEOStaff Reports ,
02:07PM / Monday, October 23, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of Trustees of Hancock Shaker Village announced that Carrie Holland has been appointed Director and CEO, following a 2- 2-month term as Interim Director. Prior to serving as Interim Director, Holland served on the board of Hancock Shaker Village since 2020 and most recently served as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. "We are thrilled Carrie has agreed to stay on as the Director for the next couple of years to continue providing leadership for the operation of the Village as well as shepherding the plans for the new Visitor Center from the current design development phase to completion," said Bob Plotz, Chairman of the 0 Comments
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Guild of Berkshire Artists Exhibit for Berkshire Humane SocietyBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:17PM / Monday, October 23, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Humane Society is showcasing and selling work by local artists to help raise funds. The Guild of Berkshire Artists has collaborated with the animal shelter to showcase and sell work created by local artists ranging in mediums including photography, abstract, oils, acrylics, watercolors, and more. "We hope to make art part of everybody's life, to create joy, to encourage people to experiment to explore different mediums, different ways of looking at the world," artist and former guild president Karen Carmean said. "The variety of human existence — we're inspired by nature, animals and wildlife. Some 0 Comments
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Hot Plate Brewery Witchy Wednesday Salon | 08:02AM / Monday, October 23, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Building on their monthly Wednesday Night Salon series, Hot Plate Brewing Co. is making this month's salon a little spooky. They are partnering with local businesses, performers, and artisans to showcase talent that exists in Downtown Pittsfield. The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25 inside their taproom located at 1 School Street. Hot Plate started their Salon series as a nod to female intellectuals throughout history. Originating in France in the seventeenth and eighteenth century, women invited a variety of artists, thinkers, and performers into their homes to help educate women who were often excluded from academic 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project Week of Oct. 23| 08:00AM / Monday, October 23, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the following road work is planned to take place starting Monday, Oct. 23: Monday, Oct.23: First-course paving on Hillcrest Avenue, Barker Road and Taylor Street Tuesday, Oct.24: Curbing installation on Howe Road Wednesday, Oct. 25: Finish paving on Kenilworth Street, Hillcrest Avenue and Barker Road Thursday, Oct.26: Loam and seed on Howe Road Friday, Oct. 27: Finish paving on Howe Road and Rose Terrace On-street parking is prohibited between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. This work is subject to change based on weather conditions. Use caution when traveling on these roads. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Community Development Board Continues to Study Battery Storage ProposalBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:59AM / Monday, October 23, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Community Development Board last Tuesday got a deeper look at the city's proposal for a battery energy storage zoning amendment.
This would allow Pittsfield to embrace greener energy sources while protecting the interests of residents.
"They are basically just an energy system that uses batteries to store and distribute energy in the form of electricity," City Planner Jacinta Williams explained.
"We are kind of familiar with them already. We have seen them and have probably encountered in solar power installations, smart homes, and even our electric vehicles if we have them but at the most basic level battery energy storage systems may
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Greylock Branch Designated 'Juntos Avanzamos'By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:00AM / Monday, October 23, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There was music and celebration at Greylock Federal Credit Union's Kellogg St. branch on Friday as it marked a feat in diversity.
A ceremony was held for its achievement of "Juntos Avanzamos" status, a national designation for credit unions committed to serving and empowering Hispanic and immigrant consumers by helping them navigate the U.S. financial system and providing safe, affordable, and relevant financial services.
The phrase translates to "Together We Advance."
"The whole team at Greylock, including our board, is committed to a concept that we call IDEA, which stands for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility,"
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