News and events in Pittsfield, Mass.
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Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Hosts Lecture 04:00PM / Friday, July 01, 2022 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires welcomes Ruth Bass on Thursday, July 7, at 10:45 a.m. She will draw on her perspective as a longtime journalist, editor, and novelist to examine the timely issues linking the rise of hate crimes with the burning of books, and explore the role of social media in stoking dissent within our own culture. This free program will be presented in person as part of the Federation’s Connecting with Community Series presented at Knesset Israel, located at 16 Colt Road in Pittsfield. Following the event there will be a kosher hot lunch. Lunch is a $3 suggested donation for adults over 60 years of age or $7 for 0 Comments Read More >> |
Berkshire Historical Society Seeking Public Input 12:00PM / Friday, July 01, 2022 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society (BCHS) is asking the community to participate in an online survey to help shape its strategic plan. "The world has changed a lot over the past few years, and now is a good time to look at what BCHS is doing, what our community's needs are, and how we can move forward to best meet those needs," said Executive Director Lesley Herzberg. The brief, anonymous survey is available on the BCHS website at https://berkshirehistory.org/2022-community-survey/; a link to the survey can also be requested by writing melville@berkshirehistory.org. Those participating in the survey will be entered into a 0 Comments Read More >> |
Lifeguards on Duty at Onota Lake beginning July 107:54AM / Friday, July 01, 2022 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program announced that lifeguards from the Berkshire Family YMCA will be on duty at Onota Lake, the public beach within Burbank Park, beginning Friday, July 1. On Monday, July 4, lifeguards will be on duty from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. However, the schedule for beach supervision will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays through Aug.14. Burbank Park is located at 500 Lakeway Drive. For more information, please call Becky Manship, Recreation & Special Events Coordinator at 499-9371. 0 Comments Read More >> |
Local, State Officials Promote Forward Bill at Berkshire Innovation CenterBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 04:55AM / Friday, July 01, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Local and state officials are urging the passage of the Future Opportunities for Resiliency, Workforce, and Revitalized Downtowns, or FORWaRD, bill that is expected to bring nearly $12 million to the city. "It is essential and urgent that the Forward Act is passed so that we can get going on the shovel-ready projects that we have right in front of us," Mayor Linda Tyer said during a promotional event at the Berkshire Innovation Center on Thursday with state Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Michael Kennealy. The Baker-Polito administration filed the $3.5 billion act in April of last year to support the state's recovery from the COVID-19
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The Retired Investor: Streaming Comes of AgeBy Bill Schmick, 04:12PM / Thursday, June 30, 2022 | | There are roughly 817,000 unique and different programs available via streaming services in the U.S. The median streaming household pays for three to four such subscriptions costing between $20 and $30 per month. Most consumers claim the choices are overwhelming and cumulatively expensive, so why don't they plan to do anything about it? Those were the findings of a Nielson report titled "State of Play" published in April 2022 that analyzed the state of streaming entertainment in America. The number of programs (movies, series, specials, etc.) has increased by 26.5 percent since the beginning of 2020. The amount of content that we couch potatoes have consumed has 0 Comments Read More >> |
Commissioner Transition Announced at DCR04:00PM / Thursday, June 30, 2022 | | BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Beth Card announced the departure of Department of Conservation and Recreation Acting Commissioner Stephanie Cooper and the appointment of Doug Rice, former General Counsel at DCR and currently Director of Procurement for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) as the incoming Commissioner. "Acting Commissioner Cooper has been a vital asset steering the Department of Conservation and Recreation, she demonstrated her commitment to the agency's mission, its staff, and the state parks system every day. I am very grateful for her service, " said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Beth Card. "I 0 Comments Read More >> |
Weekend Outlook: 4th of July EventsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff 12:48PM / Thursday, June 30, 2022 | | Festivities marking the nation's 245th birthday will be held around the Berkshires. Planning a trip to Boston? See MassDOT's traffic information. Pittsfield Indepen-Dance with Boxxa Vine Friday, July 1, 5-8 p.m., Persip Park Pittsfield kicks off its 4th of July festivities on Friday at 5 p.m. with a dance in Persip Park, located at 175 North St. Pittsfield-based drag queen and costume creator Boxxa Vine will be DJing the event which will include giveaways, performances, music, and more. More information here. Pittsfield Parade Car Show Sunday, July 3, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. McKay Street Parking Lot Antique cars, hot 0 Comments Read More >> |
BHS Providing COVD-19 Vaccine for Infants and Toddlers08:00AM / Thursday, June 30, 2022 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With the recent approval by the CDC of COVID-19 vaccination for children under the age of 5, Berkshire Health Systems has scheduled vaccine clinics for that population, while continuing to provide the vaccine for all other ages. On Saturday, July 2, the BHS Testing and Vaccine Center in Pittsfield will hold its monthly COVID vaccine clinic for children 5 to 11, running from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. On the following Saturday, July 9th, the Testing and Vaccine Center will provide vaccine for children under age 5 from 8:30 am to 12 noon. Each successive month, beginning Saturday, Aug. 6, BHS will have pediatric vaccine clinics in Pittsfield on the first 0 Comments Read More >> |
Goodwill Makes Promotions 07:58AM / Thursday, June 30, 2022 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont announced the promotions of Karen Harrington to director of retail operations, northern territory, and Mary Killeen to the position of director of finance. Harrington is the manager of Goodwill's retail store in Bennington, Vermont, a position she has held since 2015. She oversees operations at Goodwill's store in North Adams and Rutland and is a member of the team working on the July reopening of Goodwill's flagship store in Pittsfield. Prior to joining Goodwill, she was employed at the Bennington Museum for 22 years, including 16 years as administrative assistant to the executive 0 Comments Read More >> |
Tyer Announces Final Round of ARPA Community AwardsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 04:18AM / Thursday, June 30, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Linda Tyer has announced the last of the city's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) community awards to 19 organizations totaling $2.9 million. "When Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act, it emphasized the importance of investing in post-pandemic recovery, especially for people who had been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic," Tyer explained at a press conference in the council chambers on Wednesday. "Even in our community forums, we heard over and over again that there are Pittsfield residents of all ages who were negatively affected by COVID-19. So in this way, Congress and the community are aligned in their mission and
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Pittsfield's Allendale Pines Plans Further ExpansionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 05:14PM / Wednesday, June 29, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Allendale Pines plans to expand the mobile home park with more than 20 additional lots. This addition will separate the parks into AP South and the new AP North. The Mobile Home Rent Control Board on Monday OK'd the plan contingent on approval from the Conservation Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. "In summary, this project would provide 21 additional financially attainable lots and homes for Pittsfield," Attorney Jeffrey Scrimo said on behalf of owner Eagle Allendale. "This would be an expansion of the existing Allendale Pines community, but it was served by a separate entrance and separate utilities." Lot rent is proposed to
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Pittsfield Man Who Threatened Police With Crossbow Found Guilty05:00PM / Wednesday, June 29, 2022 | | PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Judge William Rota found Timothy Tatro, 40, of Pittsfield, guilty of single counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and violating an abuse prevention order and sentenced Tatro to serve a total of five years of incarceration. On Wednesday, Judge Rota sentenced Tatro to serve two and a half years at the Berkshire County House of Correction on the assault with a dangerous weapon and two and a half years on the violation of an abuse prevention order afterward. On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Cheshire Police and Massachusetts State Police attempted to serve Tatro a restraining order at a Pine Valley Trailer Park address. After attempting to enter, 0 Comments Read More >> |
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