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Letter: Accessing Benefits From Recent Climate Legislation Letter to the Editor,
01:00PM / Thursday, March 30, 2023 | |
 To the Editor:
The Berkshire chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby and its partners are hosting a free public forum on the evening of Monday, April 3, that will highlight recently passed climate legislation and the opportunities available to local governments and their constituents. The Berkshire chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby and its partners are hosting a free public forum on the evening of Monday, April 3, 2023, at the Berkshire Innovation Center, at 45 Woodlawn Ave. in Pittsfield. The event is open to the community, and the reception with appetizers will begin at 5:30 p.m., and panelists will begin at 6:15 p.m. The panelists are Massachusetts state Sen. Paul Mark, former
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Narcan Distribution Available from County Ambulance Service| 10:51AM / Thursday, March 30, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — County Ambulance Service is a member of The HEALing Communities study in Pittsfield and is ramping up efforts to distribute Narcan (Naloxone) nasal spray through an easy pickup system of Narcan kits being provided free to residents as part of the study. "No one should die from an overdose, and naloxone is one of the most effective tools we have to save lives. But sadly, today, people with substance use disorders are overdosing and dying because Naloxone is not readily available, " said Brian K. Andrews President of County Ambulance. "We aim to create a stigma-free and safe environment for people to engage and learn about how they can protect 0 Comments
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BHS Celebrates All Healthcare Providers on National Doctors' Day| 08:22AM / Thursday, March 30, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) is celebrating National Doctors' Day with a message of appreciation to all healthcare providers across the region. National Doctors' Day, which is Thursday, March 30th, honors providers for their contributions to society and the community. "In recognition of National Doctors' Day, I want to take a moment to recognize healthcare providers across BHS and throughout Berkshire County for their dedication to their patients, the people within our community," said James Lederer, MD, BHS Chief Medical Officer/Chief Quality Officer. "We have the unique opportunity to not only address the 0 Comments
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Wahconah Park Committee Recommends DesignerBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:01AM / Thursday, March 30, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The reimagining of historic Wahconah Park is one step closer with a designer being put forth to the city.
The park's restoration committee on Wednesday recommended S3 Design Inc. for the job after the firm scored highest against two competitors. The recommendation will go to Mayor Linda Tyer and then to the Parks Commission, who will communicate the vote back to the purchasing agent so that they can ask for a scope and price proposal.
The Braintree company proposed a workshop-based process to assist the owner's project manager Skanska USA, the committee, and the city with the project. It includes a feasibility study with four phases of workshops, a
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Pittsfield Council Puts North Street Ballot Question to RestBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:26PM / Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The North Street ballot question was put to rest on Tuesday.
In a 7-2 vote, the City Council rescinded a Jan. 24 vote on Councilor at Large Karen Kalinowsky's petition to place a question on the Nov. 7 ballot that asks voters if North Street should return to a four-lane way.
Because Councilor at Large Peter White announced his intention to motion to rescind, it required a majority vote rather than a two-thirds vote, as clarified by City Solicitor Stephen Pagnotta.
Kalinowksy insisted that constituents want a say in the road configuration. She feels that the city did not properly consult the council and residents before making the change.
"I think to
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Pittsfield Rotary Auction| 02:37PM / Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Rotary Club will hold their annual auction, their largest fundraiser. The annual auction will be held at Berkshire Hills Country Club Saturday April 1 starting at 5:00 p.m. The auction starts at 6:30 p.m. This year's theme is Mardi Gras. Each year, the Pittsfield Rotary Club distributes more than $90,000 in community support raised through special events, fundraisers, and donations during the year. The club's annual food drive results in food donated to local food banks, as well as $1,000 cash donations to each of ten local food pantries and kitchens. The Club provides grants in support of activities for 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Licensing Board OKs Bowling Alley, HudpuckersBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
10:04AM / Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Licensing Board heard of two local favorites' return on Monday.
An entertainment and bowling alley license was approved for K&M Bowling, which will have a grand opening on Friday in the former Imperial Bowl on Dalton Avenue. A liquor license transfer was also approved for the former Tahiti Takeout, which relatives of the shuttered Bobby Hudpuckers plan to reopen as "Hudpuckers."
City residents Kari and Mark Mathes and other family members renovated the candlepin alley into tenpin bowling after purchasing it in November. Robert Ireland ran the lanes for 45 years before retiring.
The licenses were approved for opening hours to 11 p.m. on
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BCC to Hold 'Experience BCC' | 08:02AM / Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold Experience BCC on Wednesday, April 19 from 9 am-12 pm. Designed to introduce potential BCC students to a typical day on campus, the event is held during Berkshire County high schools' spring break, making it easy for high school students to attend. Potential BCC students have the opportunity to sit in on a classroom experience and discover how BCC offers the same high-quality education as other colleges, but for a fraction of the cost. Participants will: Meet faculty, staff and students Enjoy a free breakfast and lunch 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council OKs Springside House FundingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:13AM / Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With $1 million in funding secured, the second phase of Springside House renovations is a go.
The City Council on Tuesday accepted a $500,000 federal Save America's Treasures grant with a free cash match of $500,000 for interior renovations to the 160-year-old home.
An equal contribution from the city is a requirement of the award. Free cash was proposed for the allotment, as Pittsfield ended 2022 with a balance of around $17 million.
"When we have these historic properties, we need to make sure we're good stewards of them," Councilor at Large Peter White said.
He pointed out that construction costs are not lessening and identified this as a
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Shoplifters Pinch $37K in Merchandise from Ulta Beauty| 07:06PM / Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Four people have been charged for lifting thousands of dollars in merchandise from the Ulta Beauty store in Berkshire Crossing. Police were called to the store on Monday night by employees of the beauty products salon and arrested four people — two adults and two juveniles — who had more than $5,000 worth of products on them. Raquan Cartre, 22, and Jonneasia Welcome, 19, both of Albany, N.Y., are now wanted after failing to appear in Cental Berkshire District Court on Tuesday District Attorney Timothy Shugrue says more than $37,000 in total has been stolen in four separate incidents from Ulta Beauty just in the last 0 Comments
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Dalton Select Board Reviews Collector, Debt BudgetsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
04:47PM / Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board continued its review of the proposed fiscal 2024 budget, going over the line items for the tax collector and town debt. The tax collector's budget $122,013, up 9.41 percent largely from wage increases and software upgrades. The collector's salary is increasing from $58,481 to $61,776 and the assistant from $37,608 to $39,031, both step increases. The department is upgrading its software because the current iteration requires a restart every 30 days to reboot because it is still a disk-operating system, Tax Collector Melissa Davis said. The upgrade is going to cost a one-time fee of $5,000 in 0 Comments
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'Swatting' Call Evacuates PHS, DruryBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:25PM / Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield High School and Drury High School in North Adams were evacuated late Tuesday morning because of false threats of violence.
The incident was identified as "swatting," in which a caller attempts to generate an emergency law enforcement response on a location under false pretenses. Earlier that morning, state law enforcement partners notified the department that several communities in eastern Massachusetts had received similar calls reporting critical incidents at schools. These incidents were from either one person or multiple people using the same name. Pittsfield Police received an anonymous report at about 10:40 a.m. of an active
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