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Long-Awaited Restoration of Springside Pond Coming SoonBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:35AM / Friday, May 19, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After more than 20 years of anticipation, Springside Pond is going to be restored. The Parks Commission on Tuesday approved updated site plans for the rehabilitation and restoration of the once-landmark body of water. Plans include sediment removal, dam repair, an elevated boardwalk, and a paved path for accessibility. Depending on federal permitting, construction is estimated to begin next summer and will take about three months to complete. "Really since year 2000, the city has been thinking about the restoration of Springside Pond," Park, Open Space, and Natural Resource Program Manager James McGrath 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Food Prices May Be Moderating in Some CasesBy Bill Schmick,
04:44PM / Thursday, May 18, 2023 | |
 For more than a year, consumers have been contending with higher food prices. The latest read of April's Consumer Price Index, however, gave some hope that relief may be around the corner. Headline inflation rose 0.4 percent last month but a look under the hood revealed that the "food at home index" declined. This was the second month in a row that prices for fruit, vegetables, meat, and eggs among other items, fell. That may be so, but I certainly am not seeing those price declines in my shopping bill. Let's take eggs for example. You may remember that in December 2022, we were paying as much as $5.46 on average for a dozen eggs. The culprit behind those 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Markets, Competitions, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:12PM / Thursday, May 18, 2023 | |
 Berkshire county is hosting a variety of events this weekend including markets, competitions, and more.
Winterpills plays at the Dream Away this Saturday. Editor’s Pick: Third Thursday Pittsfield Common, East Street Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Third Thursday returns on the Common. This month's theme is youth and the evening will include entertainment on the mainstage and activities, food and vendors. The presenting sponsor is General Dynamics Mission Systems, which will be offering an interactive plant a seed experiment. The festivities will also include balloon animal creations, live musical performances, and more. More information 0 Comments
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Berkshire Art Center Announces Faculty Art Show| 12:09PM / Thursday, May 18, 2023 | |
 STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Art Center (formerly IS183 Art School) announced its Faculty Art Show will be opening on Friday, May 19, from 5-7pm in the Stairwell Gallery at Citizens' Hall in Stockbridge. Twenty-three faculty artists, working in a variety of mediums including collage, ceramics, drawing, fiber art, mixed media, painting, photography and more, were invited to participate in this exhibition, which showcases their talent and celebrates the art they have created while teaching with Berkshire Art Center, in both its Stockbridge and Pittsfield studios. Participating artists in this show include Karen Arp-Sandel, Donna Bernstein, Lorimer Burns, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield: Wild Acres Fishing Derby| 11:13AM / Thursday, May 18, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield Conservation Commission, in partnership with Lyon Aviation, has announced that they will sponsor a free Fishing Derby for youth 14 and under on Saturday, May 20 at the Wild Acres Conservation Area. The event will be held rain or shine. Volunteer support will be provided by the Onota Fishing Club to assist with dressing fish, providing fishing tips and techniques, baiting, etc. The derby will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until 12:30 p.m. Trophies will be awarded to those who catch the largest fish (length & weight); trophies will be awarded at 12:00 p.m. Bait will be provided. The first 100 children will 0 Comments
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2024 Budget Day 1: Pittsfield Council OKs 9 Department BudgetsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:33AM / Thursday, May 18, 2023 | |
Ward 2 Councilor Charles Kronick objects to budget on Wednesday and voted against all but three department budgets. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council preliminarily approved nine departmental budgets on Wednesday, the first day of hearings for fiscal year 2024. Budget Day 2 Ward 2 Councilor Charles Kronick made failed attempts to reduce multiple line items and voted against all but three departments: the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program, Veterans Services, and City Solicitor. "The budget for Pittsfield has totally ignored the shift in our population and the ability of our tax base," he said while taking the podium during open 0 Comments
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Dalton Police Department Reminds Teens to Drive SafeBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:37PM / Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Police and Fire Departments set up a mock staged accident on the lawn of Wahconah Regional High School on Wednesday morning to remind students to celebrate safely and the dangers of impaired driving. The goal of the staging was to make the high schoolers think about the consequences of driving while impaired. The mock car was provided by Sayers' Auto Wrecking of Lanesborough. "They never think it'll happen to them until it happens to them. So, sometimes just putting it out there ahead of the season with graduation, and parties, and prom," Police Chief Deanna Strout said. With graduation and prom season 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Man Pleads Guilty to Assault and Battery, Burning A Vehicle| 10:58AM / Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Monday, May 15 Eric S. Lefavour, age 39 of Pittsfield, pleaded guilty to 8 charges including violating an abuse prevention order; breaking and entering in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony; burning a motor vehicle; and assault and battery to intimidate a victim. Lefavour was sentenced by Judge Flannery to 3 years in the House of Corrections and 3 years probation. The defendant was held as a danger in the district court, he was held as a danger in the Superior Court and continued to be held as a danger until trial against his request for release. On April 6, 2022, the first victim of the crime had Lefavour's vehicle 0 Comments
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Women of Color Giving Circle Annual Graduates Recognition Event | 08:17AM / Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Women of Color Giving Circle of the Berkshires, in collaboration with the NAACP – Berkshire County Branch, St. John's Masonic Lodge No. 10, will host the 21st annual Graduates Recognition Event at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at Berkshire Community College, 1350 West. St., Pittsfield. The event will be held in the Connector building. The event, which is free and open to the public, recognizes Berkshire County high school graduates of African descent. Each student will receive a financial gift toward their academic pursuits. Pittsfield Mayor Linda Tyer, Sen. Paul Marks, Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier, and Ellen Kennedy, 0 Comments
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Missing Pittsfield Man's Remains Found Staff Reports ,
08:10AM / Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Police found human remains in the Morning Drive area that were identified as 69-year-old Lee Walter Meisenheimer who had been missing since July 2022. Officers responded to the Morningview Drive area on Sunday at approximately 6:25 p.m. A resident there called after the discovery of apparent human remains and clothing in a wooded area behind a yard. Responding officers confirmed the presence of human remains and contacted personnel from the State Medical Examiner's Office. A subsequent autopsy positively identified the remains as Meisenheimer, and extended family members were notified. At this time there is no evidence to suggest foul play, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Community Development Supports Chicken OrdinanceBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:22AM / Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Affordable chicken permitting is reaching its final stretch. On Tuesday, the Community Development Board unanimously supported a zoning amendment to permit six fowl through a $25 license. It takes the process out of the Zoning Board of Appeals' purview, which cost more than $500, and requires a license similar to that of a dog. Resident Melissa Corbett has been working on this initiative with Councilor at Large Karen Kalinowsky for almost a year. "The City Council, specifically the Ordinance and Rules committee has done a lot of work trying to find the best solution to the problem of cost for how much it costs to keep chickens
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Plans Expected for New Wahconah Park in August Following Community InputBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:12PM / Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | |
Members of the project team hear from community members at the park on Monday. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nostalgic, practical, and functional. These are planners' hopes for the future of Wahconah Park. The park's restoration committee had its kick-off meeting with S3 Design Inc. on Monday. The firm, which was chosen in April, aims to deliver a plan at the end of August after a summer of gathering input. Principal architect Salvatore Canciello explained that there will be three more workshops scheduled through June and July. There was also a suggestion to solicit input online. "In the next workshop, we will have a community session with 0 Comments
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