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Pittsfield Board Sees Potential Creative District Design GuidelinesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:07AM / Friday, April 07, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two years ago the city adopted a Downtown Creative District for the North Street corridor. Now, planners would like to define what that means aesthetically.
On Tuesday, the Community Development Board got a first look at the proposed design guidelines and a parking table for the district. The board aims to provide clarity in the design process for developments or renovations within bounds.
"I thought the document was really thorough and ultimately is going to achieve that objective that we set out to achieve," board member Gary Levante said.
"Which is provide more transparency and more clarity to developers and others that are looking to
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The Retired Investor: Money TalksBy Bill Schmick,
06:05PM / Thursday, April 06, 2023 | |
 Times are changing and, with them, many of the values Americans have held close and dear for generations. Money has become increasingly important, while traditional concepts such as patriotism, children, and religion are taking a backseat. A new poll I read over this weekend set me back on my heels. When asked about their values, 43 percent of Americans polled say money as a value is very important to them; more important in fact than traditional values such as having children, community involvement, religion, or patriotism. The survey, conducted by a non-partisan research organization at the University of Chicago called NORC, and the conservative, Fox-owned, Wall Street 0 Comments
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Count Shows Increasing Homelessness in PittsfieldBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:36PM / Thursday, April 06, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city had more than 200 homeless individuals in January, a number that has increased steadily for two years.
On Wednesday, the Homelessness Advisory Committee was presented with data from the point-in-time (PIT) count, which is a count of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January.
There were at least 221 homeless people on Jan. 25: 180 in shelters, 31 unsheltered, and 10 who were couch surfing or in other temporary shelters.
"It's obviously concerning," Director of Community Development Justine Dodds said.
"We all know on the ground level that the numbers are increasing but I
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Molari Expands Team | 11:48AM / Thursday, April 06, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — MOLARI Employment and HealthCare Services announced the additon of Kristen McNeice and Michelle Neales to its team. As a result of increasing demand for MOLARI's services, Kristen McNeice has joined the MOLARI team as a Healthcare Supervisor. Kristen will be responsible for ensuring that elderly clients receive the assistance they need to maintain their independence and stay in their own homes. Michelle Neales has joined the MOLARI team as an Administrative Coordinator. Michelle is often the first point of contact for applicants, screening them and scheduling interviews for the Employment Services and HealthCare teams. Michelle's 0 Comments
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Mayor Tyer Appoints Interim Chief of PoliceStaff Reports ,
11:10AM / Thursday, April 06, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Linda Tyer announced the appointment of Thomas C. Dawley, II as the Interim Chief of Police for the Pittsfield Police Department (PPD). "I am so honored that Captain Dawley accepted this interim appointment and I am confident that he will successfully lead the Pittsfield Police Department through its transition," said Mayor Tyer. Dawley has served as a member of the PPD since November of 2002 and currently serves as the Detective Bureau Captain. He earned a Master's in Criminal Justice from Boston University, and his Bachelor's Degree from Western New England College. Dawley's interim assignment will formally begin 0 Comments
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BCC to Hold Wellness Day | 08:15AM / Thursday, April 06, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold Wellness Day on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22 from 10 am – 2 pm at the Paterson Field House on the main campus, located at 1350 West Street in Pittsfield. The event is hosted by BCC's Physical Therapist Assistant program. Kicking off Wellness Day at 10 am are a 5K run, 1-mile walk and a kids' race, along with chair massages (for a nominal fee) and educational booths promoting self-care and care for your loved ones. To register through Berkshire Running Center for the run, walk or kids' race, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/wellness. Registration for the 5K is $25 by April 20 or $30 0 Comments
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Parks Commission Endorses Wahconah Park DesignerBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:05AM / Thursday, April 06, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Parks Commission has endorsed a designer for Wahconah Park's revitalization.
During a special meeting on Wednesday, the panel voted to hire S3 Design Inc. of Braintree for the restoration or rebuild of Pittsfield's historic baseball park. The owner's project manager will now negotiate a scope of work and price proposal before a contract is signed.
A subcommittee tasked with designer selection unanimously voted to recommend the firm last week after a request for proposals generated four responses.
"They stood out significantly from the others in a couple of ways," Commissioner Anthony DeMartino said.
He said the firm gave an
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Dalton Historical Commission Wants a Home for Its CollectionBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:46PM / Wednesday, April 05, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Historical Commission wants to find a location to display its artifacts and documents for the community. The commission has a wide range of items that it has obtained over the years, including sports memorabilia, a World War 1 uniform, government documents, pictures, and more. Chair Deborah Kovacs said Select Board Chair Joe Diver had recommended the commissioners consider displaying some of its pieces at the schools. The commissioners liked that idea because it would provide students with the opportunity to learn about their town's history. But some were concerned about the items' safety. If the school 0 Comments
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Managing Director Appointed at Interprint | 01:36PM / Wednesday, April 05, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Interprint announced that Manoj Vengalil has been appointed as a Managing Director at its Pittsfield location. "I'm proud and honored for this opportunity and look forward to build on Roland's long history of innovation and success in our factory and synergies with our suppliers," said Vengalil. He succeeds Roland Morin, who will continue to lead Interprint's factory expansion project until his retirement at the end of 2023. Managing Director Bill Hines, Jr. becomes speaker of the company's management team. Vengalil has served Interprint in several roles since joining the company in 2003, most 0 Comments
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Pittsfield School Committee Digs Into FY24 BudgetBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:34PM / Wednesday, April 05, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The superintendent last week defended the need for a co-principal at Morningside Community School at a cost of $105,000. Superintendent Joseph Curtis told the School Committee at public hearing on the $78 million budget that the last time there was a co-principal at the elementary school, it was himself. The need to reinstate it came out of a near-dire staffing situation. "This model really developed out of a series of circumstances that happened last summer. So Principal Monica Zanin resigned and moved to another position of leadership in our county and then we immediately posted for the position of principal. We had two viable candidates for 0 Comments
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Lanesborough to Re-establish Public Safety Building CommitteeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:40AM / Wednesday, April 05, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After the town rejected a nearly $6 million police and EMS building proposal, the Select Board is preparing to start at square one in solving its problem of insufficient accommodations.
On Tuesday, the panel voted to push the application deadline for a reinstated public safety building committee out for one week.
Town Administrator Gina Dario reported that almost all of the standing members have resigned from the committee. Voting members included Chair Kristen Tool, William Cook, Bill Mahon, Glen Storie, and William Calderwood. Dario believes that Tool remains.
"We're going to start from ground zero is where we're going to start with the
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BCC Trustees OK Water Quality Monitoring Certificate ProgramBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:50PM / Tuesday, April 04, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College will offer a new certification for environmentalists interested in water quality.
Last week, the Board of Trustees approved a request for a new 11-credit Water Quality Monitoring certificate program. Bruce Winn, associate professor of environmental and life sciences, said the Berkshire Environmental Action Team, the Housatonic Valley Association, and the Hoosac River Watershed Association came to the college asking for training in monitoring and assessing surface water and outfalls in the county. This is what started the idea for a formal certificate program.
"We've provided the training for them on the equipment and on the
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