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Berkshire Conservation District Healthy Soils| 04:10PM / Saturday, May 13, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Conservation District announced the receipt of grant funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), Division of Conservation Services, Healthy Soils Program to increase the use of no-till seeding methods along with soil testing by farmers throughout western Massachusetts. The District purchased an Esch 12' no-till seeder which they have been renting to area farmers since 2019. With this funding, the District is now able to waive the per-acre fee as well as the cost of soil testing. Applicants agree to a multi-year agreement involving annual soil testing and no-till 0 Comments
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EPA Reminds New Englanders to Use Air Quality Alerts for Smog Season| 11:54AM / Saturday, May 13, 2023 | |
BOSTON — With the onset of warmer weather, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urges New Englanders to be aware of the increased risk of ground-level ozone and fine particle air pollution (often referred to as smog, when combined), and to take health precautions when smog levels are predicted to be high. EPA and the New England States continue to offer free resources for the public to monitor the latest air quality forecasts. "The New England States have made great strides in reducing air emissions, but ozone air pollution continues to be a significant public health issue in our communities," said EPA New England Regional Administrator David W. 0 Comments
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Turtles Must be Left in the Wild| 09:19AM / Saturday, May 13, 2023 | |
 MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says keeping native turtles as pets is prohibited because it can harm the turtle and pose threats to wild turtle populations. "Capturing a wild turtle and keeping it as a pet, even if only for a short time, is detrimental to that individual turtle and also to Vermont's turtle populations as a whole," said Vermont Fish and Wildlife herpetologist Luke Groff. "Releasing captured turtles back into the wild comes with risks as well." Groff said the risks include introducing diseases or disrupting the genetics of wild populations. "Adult turtles often have 0 Comments
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Brien Center Talk Highlights Mental Health Effects of COVIDBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:25AM / Saturday, May 13, 2023 | |
Brien Center CEO Christine MacBeth stands in front of posters highlighting the center's history. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The COVID-19 pandemic had immediate and lasting effects on mental health and on providers.
During a community conversation titled "The Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health and How to Manage Moving Forward," professionals from the Brien Center highlighted ways to heal from the stress and trauma of a global pandemic. The organization provides a wide array of services ranging from behavioral health and emergency services to family mental health and substances abuse disorders. It works with community programs and offers personal
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BCHS Pub Crawl | 04:13PM / Friday, May 12, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society will present a pub crawl through historic downtown Pittsfield on Saturday, May 13, beginning at 4 pm at Patrick's Pub. The event, which is presented in partnership with Berkshire Mountain Distillers, will explore various aspects of downtown Pittsfield history paired with themed cocktails and craft beer served at downtown pubs. Learn about the famous "Fighting Parson," a Revolutionary War prison, the once-prominent Union Station, and much more. Participating establishments are Patrick's Pub, Thistle and Mirth, Hot Plate Brewing Co., Berkshire Palate, and Methuselah Bar and Lounge. The 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Stocks Playing a Game of InchesBy Bill Schmick,
03:24PM / Friday, May 12, 2023 | |
Bears and bulls are battling for supremacy, which is keeping stocks moving in a tight range. The question is which way will the markets break? On the plus side, inflation does appear to be falling, or at least not going higher. Both the Consumer Price Index and the Producer Price Index came in as expected for April. Investors interpreted the data as a bit of a positive in the fight to control inflation. The trend is definitely down compared to last year's numbers. Bears, on the other hand, were encouraged by the rising fears of a default on the nation's debt in less than three weeks. In addition, the ongoing regional bank contagion is alive and well. Pacific West Bank, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Hydrant Flushing Week 4| 01:24PM / Friday, May 12, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Monday, May 15 marks the final week for the flushing of the City of Pittsfield's water system. Water mains throughout the city will be flushed through hydrants to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday each week between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The upcoming flushing for this week may be expected to affect the following areas: Cascade and Churchill streets. West Street from Fort Hill Avenue west including Meadow Ridge Drive, Lillybrook Road, and Westbrook Terrace. Although flushing may cause localized discolored water and reduced service pressure conditions in and around 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Carnival, Spring Fling, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:39PM / Friday, May 12, 2023 | |
 Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events including a carnival, Spring Fling, musical performances, and more. Editor's Pick
Author Ana Reyes is in Pittsfield this week to talk about and sign copies of her Pittsfield-set novel 'House in the Pines.' It's a Pittsfield Thriller Author Ana Reyes is in Pittsfield this week to talk about and sign copies of her Pittsfield-set novel "House in the Pines." Join her and WAMC's "The Roundtable" host Joe Donahue at the Colonial Theatre at 1 p.m. on Saturday for "A Conversation with Author Ana Reyes." Get a behind the scenes look at the inspiration, writing
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Pittsfield Community Television to Host Eatza Pizza Fundraiser| 08:21AM / Friday, May 12, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Television is holding "Eatza Pizza" at Berkshire Hills Country Club on Thursday, May 18 at 6 pm featuring nine pizza restaurants in the Berkshires. The event will be a fundraiser for the non-profit television station and sister radio station 89.7 WTBR-FM. The event will feature pizza from Anna's Pizza, Dalton HD Pizza, Dewey's Public House, KJ Nosh Catering, the Locker Room, Papa Joe's, Papa John's, PortaVia, and Zucco's Family Restaurant. The event will also have music and a 360-video booth. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite pizza in several different 0 Comments
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Youth Run for Free in Upcoming Races| 08:10AM / Friday, May 12, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — MountainOne, Berkshire Community College, Berkshire Health Systems and the Berkshire Running Foundation are offering three free running events in which the youth in the Berkshires can participate for free. The upcoming MountainOne Women's Community 5K Races, The MountainOne Mo Mile and the BHS July 4th 5K Road Race will all have free running events for the local youth in Berkshire County. "The collective agreement amongst all our race partners was that we want to make our events family and wallet friendly for our participants. The focus on improving the health and wellness of our community starts with the family. Hoping this will 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Cable Committee Looks to Ascertainment ProcessBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:48AM / Friday, May 12, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With an attorney hired and Spectrum contract negotiations set to begin in the fall, the Cable Advisory Committee wants to start the ascertainment process quickly.
Last week, the panel heard a draft timeline from attorney William Solomon, who was chosen to represent the city in its cable contract renewal. Pittsfield's 10-year contract ends in September 2024 and it is recommended that the negotiations take place over 12 months.
To secure an agreement that meets the needs of the wider community, public input will be gathered from various sectors throughout the summer and fall, including focus group meetings with the schools and city department
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The Retired Investor: Retiring Boomers Keep Job Gains BuoyantBy Bill Schmick,
04:37PM / Thursday, May 11, 2023 | |
The U.S. Federal Reserve Bank has been battling inflation for well over a year. A key variable in their efforts has been to slow the economy enough to reduce employment. The opposite is happening, thanks to the Baby Boomers. Historically, the Fed has used interest rates successfully to manipulate employment. Their use harkens back to a theory John Maynard Keynes espoused in his 1936 treatise, "The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money." Keynes argued that there exists an inverse relationship between unemployment and inflation and that governments should manipulate fiscal and economic policy to ensure a balance between the two. So far, it is not working too well 0 Comments
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