|
| News and events in Pittsfield, Mass.
|
Community Speaks on Pittsfield Public School's Restructuring StudyBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:20AM / Tuesday, June 06, 2023 | |
Educators focused in on Morningside's issues, including the open space classrooms. More sessions are planned in developing the master plan for the school system. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Department held the first of three public engagement meetings on last week at Morningside Community School. In March, the School Building Needs Commission accepted a bid from Drummey, Rosane, and Anderson (DRA) Architects for a restructuring study after the district re-issued a request for quotes. Pittsfield High School, Conte Community School, Crosby Elementary School and Morningside were identified as needing a significant amount of capital 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Election Checkup: Pittsfield Sees Increased Interest in School CommitteeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:21PM / Monday, June 05, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More candidates have had their signatures certified and there is now a full slate of interest in the School Committee.
Not long after the City Council averted a petition from Ward 2 Councilor Charles Kronick that imposed a 30-year age requirement to represent Pittsfield schools, two more people have taken out papers for the six-seat board: Stephanie Sabin and Dominick Carmen Sacco. According to her social media, Sabin works as a patient advocate for bariatric surgery at Berkshire Medical Center.
Kronick had proposed charter modifications that include a minimum 30-year age requirement on School Committee candidates and a one-year "cooling off" period
0 Comments
Read More >> |
BCC to Hold Annual Alumni Meeting and Dinner| 12:28PM / Monday, June 05, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold its annual alumni meeting and dinner on Tuesday, June 6, from 5-6:30 pm in the Connector. A Makerspace tour in the Science Commons, the College's creative space for STEM learning, will be held before the event from 4-5 pm. To register for the event, visit www.bcc.edu/alumnievents. The meeting will begin with welcome remarks from BCC President Ellen Kennedy, followed by board member introductions and meeting updates from Alumni Board President Melissa Myers and Director of Alumni Relations and Events Caterina Penna. Throughout the evening, BCC alumni will learn about upcoming news 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Pittsfield High School Class of 2023 Scholarships & Awards | 12:25PM / Monday, June 05, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following awards and scholarships were presented to the Pittsfield High School class of 2023. Aaron Timothy Coty Memorial Scholarship: Kellie Harrington Adams Community Bank Scholarship: Huseyin Colak, Marlene LeBeau Allendale Elementary PTO: Kiera Devine American Legion Post 68 Academic: Tessie Tierney, Thomas Mullin Angela Taylor Memorial Scholarship: Kiera Devine Anne Wetzel Memorial Scholarship: Bryan McKinney Berkshire County Arc Scholarship: Bethany Iffetayo, Randi Duquette;Kiera Devine Bianchi-Barbarotta Sportsman Scholarship: Jamie Duquette Boomerang Project Link Crew Scholarship: 0 Comments
Read More >> |
PHS Class of 2023 Remembers Support in Academic CareersBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
09:00PM / Sunday, June 04, 2023 | |
Asa Chard addresses the graduates. He was one of three class speakers for Sunday's graduation ceremonies. See more photos here. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield High's class of 2023 remembered the people who supported their journey during Sunday's commencement.
The sun came out as 151 students crossed the stage to receive diplomas, leaving their "home under the dome" for new adventures in life.
"I am truly humbled looking into the crowd and seeing all the supporters of these graduates," Principal Maggie Harrington-Esko said to the expanse of family and friends on the PHS field.
"And I would like to thank you for being our partners for the past
0 Comments
Read More >> |
Wahconah Regional High Grads Reminded to Persevere, Follow DreamsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
08:50PM / Sunday, June 04, 2023 | |
Valedictorian Lucas Wildrick reminded his peers to follow their dreams and passion, seize opportunities, and not to fear taking risks. See more photos here. DALTON, Mass.— Wahconah Regional High School graduates were reminded to follow their dreams, remain strong, and persevere during their ceremony on Sunday. Families, friends, and faculty gathered in the high school gym to honor 111 graduates to celebrate their accomplishments despite the challenges they faced. Speakers reminded the graduates that the obstacles they overcame over the last four years instilled in them strength and perseverance that will help them on their next 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Governor Announces $70K Grants to Promote Local Dairy Products| 03:54PM / Sunday, June 04, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board (MDPB), in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), announced two dairy promotion grants totaling $70,000 to fund projects that will advance the image, sale of and demand for local dairy products. These funded grant projects for the 2024 Fiscal Year include education initiatives to Massachusetts communities on the importance and nutritional benefits of dairy products. In addition, the projects will bring greater awareness to the contributions of our dairy farmers and provide more resources to our schools to support the consumption of Massachusetts dairy products. The 0 Comments
Read More >> |
BCC to Hold Virtual Info Session for Massage Therapy Program | 03:51PM / Sunday, June 04, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a virtual information session for those interested in massage therapy or who have applied to the Massage Therapy Certificate program at BCC on Thursday, June 8 from 5-6 pm. The session, held via Zoom, will include: An introduction to careers in massage therapy An overview of Massachusetts licensing requirements Requirements to enroll in the Massage Therapy Certificate Program and the matriculation process Specific program requirements and course pathway Financing a BCC education Student services and resources Questions from
0 Comments
Read More >> |
'Last of the Braves' Graduate from Taconic High SchoolBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:35PM / Sunday, June 04, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The "last of the Braves" began their journey into adulthood on Sunday.
185 students received diplomas in front of family, friends, and district and city officials.
During the Star Spangled Banner, students enthusiastically sang "O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave" and Valedictorian Benjamin Ginsberg cited the school's 2022 name change in his address.
"Today, we graduate. We graduate as the last true Braves of Taconic High School," he said.
"We have persevered through much and have shown that with determination and a goal in mind, together we can achieve great things. Don't let this fire inside you
0 Comments
Read More >> |
MassDOT Interactive Priority Trails Network Vision Map| 08:12AM / Sunday, June 04, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Trails Team (MassTrails) announced the release of a new interactive Priority Trails Network vision map for current and future shared-use path projects throughout the Commonwealth. The map provides a centralized inventory of key rail trail projects that will help support an envisioned comprehensive statewide transportation trail network. The map specifically identifies approximately 320 miles of trails that have been constructed and are in use, 24 trails that are currently under construction, and another 60 miles of proposed paths that have been funded but not yet constructed. Additionally, the map lists priority shared-use path project 0 Comments
Read More >> |
2nd Street, OLLI Series of Free Hiking Classes| 03:46PM / Saturday, June 03, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College (OLLI at BCC) invites clients of Second Street Second Chances to participate in a series of free guided hikes throughout the month of June. The hikes will take place in various locations throughout the Berkshires on Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 10:30 am to noon. Space is limited and registration is required; to register, contact Samantha Bolio-Kearns at 2nd Street, (413) 443-7220 ext. 1275. 2nd Street clients who participate in the hiking course will receive a scholarship to join OLLI at BCC for one year. Benefits of membership include free courses for each of five 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Pittsfield Finance Committee Supports Bousquet Sport TIFBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:29PM / Saturday, June 03, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A majority of the finance subcommittee feels that a $15 million renovation on the former Berkshire West will be a benefit to the city. On Thursday, the councilors supported a 10-year tax increment financing agreement for Bousquet Sport that will save Mill Town Capital about $215,000 in real estate taxes over the period, starting at 100 percent in fiscal 2025 and decreasing to 10 percent by fiscal 2034.
"What is exciting about this project and what is significant is that it will be the second piece of what we see as two significant community recreational assets that are being redeveloped and expanding to meet a growing future need for outdoor recreation and
0 Comments
Read More >> |
|
|
MEMBER SIGN IN
