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Berkshire Music School: A 20th Anniversary Cabaret Workshop| 12:03PM / Thursday, December 08, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Music School (BMS) announced Music @ The Taft presents Songs from the Heart: A 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Berkshire Music School Cabaret Workshop on Monday, December 12 at 7pm. BMS voice faculty member Sherri James Buxton brings her Broadway and New York cabaret experience to the Taft in a program of songs, stories, and anecdotes about performing before, during and after Covid. Sherri will perform with Bob Shepherd (piano), Dan Broad (bass) and guest, Paul Green (clarinet). This group, who have worked together for many years, will present an evening of music to celebrate 20 years of BMS's Cabaret Workshop. Songs 0 Comments
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The BArT Theatre Department Presents 'Something's Afoot'| 08:30AM / Thursday, December 08, 2022 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School's Theatre Department is presenting "Something's Afoot," a murder mystery, and musical comedy on Dec. 9 and 10, at 7:00 pm and Dec. 11, at 2:00 pm at the School, 1 Commercial Street. Tickets are on sale at https://somethingsafoot.brownpapertickets.com/ or may be purchased at the door. They are $10 for adults and $5 for students. According to a press release: "Ten people are stranded in an isolated English country house during a raging thunderstorm. Suddenly, one by one they're picked off by cleverly fiendish devices. As the bodies pile up in the 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Historical Commission Supports Two CPA ApplicationsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:09AM / Thursday, December 08, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Historical Commission on Monday deemed two fiscal 2023 Community Preservation Act applications as historically significant: a Fenn Street building restoration and a West Pittsfield signage project. Nonprofit organization Roots Dreams and Mustard Seeds is seeking $200,000 to support its renovation of 117 to 129 Fenn St. into a community support and educational facility.
The property includes a 19th-century home that was formerly a Union For Home Work space and a more modern, three-part storefront. The plan is to utilize two of the storefronts and the home when it is available.
A report from the Massachusetts Historical Commission indicates that
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Pittsfield Veterans Mark 81st Anniversary of Pearl Harbor AttackBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:55PM / Wednesday, December 07, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Around 50 people gathered at Veterans Memorial Park to mark the 81st anniversary of the attack on the naval base and airfield at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii that sparked the nation's entrance into World War II. "On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day we pay tribute to the souls lost over 80 years ago," Director of Veterans Services Jim Clark said.
"We salute those who responded with strength and courage in service that our nation and renew our dedication to the ideals for which they stood for."
The attack claimed the lives of more than 2,400 Americans including two Pittsfield residents: Petty Officer 3rd Class Roman Sadlowski and Army Air
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Healey and Driscoll to Hold Inauguration Celebration at TD Garden| 10:45AM / Wednesday, December 07, 2022 | |
BOSTON — Governor-elect Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor-elect Kim Driscoll announced the details of their inaugural celebration. Following the swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 5, 2023, they will hold an evening celebration at TD Garden inspired by the theme, "Moving the Ball Forward," a nod to their time as college and professional basketball players and the history made with this election. This event will mark the nation's first all-women executive team to serve a state. "This inauguration will be a celebration of teamwork, positivity and breaking barriers – and there's no better place to hold the event than at TD Garden," said 0 Comments
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BCArc Name Director of Brain Injury Services | 08:05AM / Wednesday, December 07, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Scott Barschdorf has been named the new Director of Brain Injury Services at BCArc. He will oversee the expanding BI residential program that ranges from Berkshire County to the Pioneer Valley. Barschdorf has experience working with individuals with mental health and behavioral issues, and has overseen residential programs in various roles during his 16 years in human services. He has degrees in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Westfield State University. He is a native of Berkshire County and attended Pittsfield Public Schools. 0 Comments
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BCC Spring Semester Starts Jan. 23 | 08:02AM / Wednesday, December 07, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) begins its spring semester Monday, Jan 23, 2022. A variety of learning options are offered, including in-person, online and hybrid. Prospective students may register any time online, or attend a free registration day on Saturday, January 21 from 8 am to noon. Prospective students can walk in without an appointment, apply and be instantly accepted to the College. Financial aid assistance will also be provided. "We're so excited to welcome the community to our transformed campus," said Adam Klepetar, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. "It's filled with an energized 0 Comments
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Polito Celebrates Eight Years of Community Compact ProgramBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:02AM / Wednesday, December 07, 2022 | |
 BOSTON — Local officials joined Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito on Tuesday in celebrating the Community Compact program she had spearheaded the last eight years. The program to provide technical assistance to the state's 351 municipalities on a range of governmental procedures was instituted by Gov. Charlie Baker and Polito upon taking office in 2015. "When we came into office, we wanted to signal as to former local officials, that municipalities and communities matter. And we wanted to empower you. And we did that with our very first executive actions," said Polito at the event held at the Grand Staircase at State House. "We have moved the ball 1 Comment
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Pittsfield Holiday Shindy Returns to Zion Lutheran ChurchBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:57PM / Tuesday, December 06, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Holiday Shindy returns to the Zion Lutheran Church on First Street this year with new and longtime vendors. On Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., shoppers can browse from around 40 artisans offering apparel and accessories, art, homewares, toys, stationery, body care, and food products.
The market has a common theme of sustainability. Crafters from across the region set up picturesque displays that channel holiday cheer.
"We're excited to have our second show in the common room at the Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield. It's such a warm, inviting and accessible space," co-producer Lauren Barenski said.
"And we're
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Delta-10 Tetrahydrocannabinol: Latest Research on D10 Cannabinoid| 02:22PM / Tuesday, December 06, 2022 | |
 THC has long been considered the bad boy of cannabinoids, at least in terms of legality, whereas CBD has always been the star. There are other cannabinoids besides the notorious delta-9 THC, as evidenced by the recent discovery and investigation of various cannabis derivatives. However, it is possible that delta-10 THC only appeared by accident. Like thousands of other chemical compounds, delta-10 THC is found in cannabis plants. While it hasmany chemical and physical characteristics similar to delta-8 and delta-9, there are slight but essential variations. In minimal amounts, delta-10 THC (delta-10 Tetrahydrocannabinol) is a naturally occurring substance in cannabis plants, unlike 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Police Chief Michael Wynn to Retire in JulyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:00PM / Tuesday, December 06, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. After nearly 30 years with the city, Chief Michael Wynn will retire his badge after the Fourth of July to refocus his priorities. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Mayor Linda Tyer's office with his wife and infant child present. "I had been thinking about it for a couple of years now," Wynn said. "But obviously, recent changes in my family circumstances and family life, I had some minor health concerns this summer that caused me to reflect and reprioritize, and it's time." The chief's last day of service will be July 4 after working the city's annual parade. His retirement takes effect after July 0 Comments
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REAL ID Credential Won't Be Needed Until 2025| 10:41AM / Tuesday, December 06, 2022 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is alerting the public the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the REAL ID full enforcement date from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID compliant driver's license or identification card, or another TSA-acceptable form of identification, for domestic air travel and to enter certain federal facilities. TSA publishes a list of its acceptable identification documents on its website: https://www.tsa.gov/real-id These credentials can include an RMV-issued REAL ID driving license or ID, or a
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