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Homeless Committee Hears Data on Unsheltered Pittsfield StudentsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:30PM / Tuesday, February 07, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Public Schools has around 50 homeless students this school year, with many living in shelters. Deputy Superintendent Marissa Mendoza informed the Homelessness Advisory Committee about the unsheltered school-aged population last week.
"It's important to just kind of keep in mind of who is identified as homeless, who can be considered homeless under the McKinney-Vento federal act. So any student who's sharing housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason, who may be living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of adequate accommodations or living in emergency or
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Some Snow and Ice on the Way | 12:16PM / Tuesday, February 07, 2023 | |
The US National Weather Service has released a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 7 pm Tuesday, Feb. 7, morning to 1 am Wednesday morning. Expect mixed precipitation with snow and sleet accumulation of up to one inch. Ice accumulation should be a light glaze. Precipitation will start as a mix of snow and rain, transitioning into sleet mixing with freezing rain. Precipitation will taper off into a drizzle towards midnight Tuesday. Plan for slippery road conditions Temperatures will be warmer in the 40s on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, Feb. 9, Accuweather predicts some snow without a significant accumulation. There will be a high of 0 Comments
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McCann Quarter Two Honor Roll| 10:49AM / Tuesday, February 07, 2023 | |
High Honors Abuisi, Nicholas 2023 Ames, Ian 2023 Belisle, Camryn 2023 Booth, Collin 2023 Boyer, Molly 2023 Braman, Noah 2023 Champney, Isabella 2023 Ciempa, Erin 2023 Covello, Vincenzo 2023 DeBenedetto, Noah 2023 Durocher, Cameron 2023 Gamari, Alexis 2023 Gamari, Renae 2023 Girard, Anastasia 2023 Glasier, Emily 2023 Hartwig, Josephine 2023 Hayer, Addison 2023 Kipp, George 2023 Lake, Matthew 2023 LaSalle, Julia 2023 Lennon, Keira 2023 Liang, Ivan 2023 Livsey, Aaron 2023 Livsey, Joshua 2023 Loughman, Thomas 2023 Marsh, Catryna 2023 McGrath, Lucan 2023 McGrory, Daniel 2023 Medon, Ryan 2023 Meehan, Lillian 2023 Modena, Devon 2023 Moran, Cordelia 2023 Morin, Max 2023 Mroz, Lauren
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Dalton Historical Commission on Hunt for Fire District CharterBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:14AM / Tuesday, February 07, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Historical Commission has agreed to help the Fire Department search for its charter so that it can apply for grants. The department was established Feb. 25, 1884, and granted a charter that April. But Fire Chief James Peltier said he is unsure where to find this document. Although having a copy of a charter might work in some areas it is very difficult to have one when your department is one of the first in the nation, he said. "I know we don't have a copy because I've looked high and dry in our building but I don't know what they're gonna do. I've given them all the dates but they're not, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Historical Commission OKs Two Multifamily DemosBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:53AM / Tuesday, February 07, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Historical Commission on Monday approved the demolition of two multi-family properties: 18-41 Cherry St. and 42 Gilbert St. The more than 100-year-old Cherry Street property sustained serious damage from a neighboring fire that destroyed a 12-unit home last year.
From the street, the left side is clearly charred and the windows are boarded up. The subject of the fire, located on the corner of Lincoln and Cherry streets, was demolished under an emergency order from the city building inspector.
"We're looking to remove this and clean up the site," Mark Scoco said on behalf of AWC Construction, LLC.
He reported that there has been discussion
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Pittsfield Health Board Says 'No' to Chicken Permit ResponsibilitiesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:34PM / Monday, February 06, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of Health does not agree with putting chicken permitting under its purview just to reduce the cost.
For months, Councilor at Large Karen Kalinowsky and resident Melissa Corbett have been trying to move the permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals to the Health Department because of permitting costs. Keeping six chickens currently clocks in at more than $500 and the petitioners say it could be a $25 fee under the Health Department. Director of Public Health Andy Cambi and Health Board members are concerned that this new responsibility would overtax the department and do not see cost as a valid reason to make the change. This was restated on
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Senator Paul Mark Talks Legislative Priorities with NAACPBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:50PM / Monday, February 06, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — State Sen. Paul Mark joined the Berkshire NAACP's first meeting of the year last week to talk about his legislative priorities for this term.
He detailed the importance of advocacy for Western Mass, justice in the criminal legal system, and civic education among other regional and statewide issues.
"You can be the greatest speaker and you can have the best education but if you aren't able to go to the State House, get together with your colleagues, get to know them, convince them why your area matters and make sure that you heard the messages from the people you represent and that you're sharing that with your colleagues. The great speeches
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Pittsfield 2024 Annual Action Plan Input Session| 08:07AM / Monday, February 06, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development is sponsoring a public hearing and input session at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, as part of the preparation of its 2024 Annual Action Plan. The hearing will be held virtually via Zoom. A registration link can be obtained at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QZjXgjt3ScGVXSUE7j84Kg The purpose of the public hearing is to obtain public comments and suggestions on how the city's federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds should be used to improve the quality of life in the community. Those attending the public input sessions will be given the opportunity to speak 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Community Group Wants to Actualize City's PotentialBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:56AM / Monday, February 06, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Design Center is connecting the community with planning concepts in hopes of making Pittsfield a vibrant, easily accessible, pedestrian-friendly place. The group, spearheaded by "The Pittsfielder" blogger Nicholas Russo, is a non-city affiliated effort with four main goals: promote placemaking, demystify the city's transportation infrastructure, take direct action, and establish a physical location for the group.
"I really want to have a group of people in real life looking at Pittsfield and thinking about ways to make it more pedestrian/bike friendly, more inviting to be out in public spaces like how to
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FEMA Awards Over $3.5M to Mass. for COVID-19 Operating Costs| 04:04PM / Sunday, February 05, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $3.5 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the cost of steps taken to protect its staff and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $3,534,633 Public Assistance grant will reimburse MASSDOT for the cost of purchasing plexiglass sneeze guard barriers and signage, disinfection supplies, medical supplies, storage, and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, respirators, and face shields between April 2020 and March 2022. The department also contracted for services to disinfect facilities and 0 Comments
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Pittsfield School Subcommittee to Tackle Safety, Social-Emotional LearningBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:18PM / Sunday, February 05, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A school subcommittee focused on social-emotional learning and school safety will meet for the first time on Tuesday. Its creation is fueled by the prevalence of national issues such as school shootings. The panel, chaired by Dr. Vicki Smith, a local pediatrician, includes School Committee members Daniel Elias and Alison McGee. Aside from its focus on the safety of students to and from school, it will consider added physical security measures in schools as well as enhancing the complex social-emotional learning environment. "The understanding of what constitutes school safety has shifted over the years. When the Transportation and Safety 1 Comment
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Department of Public Utilities Approves Reductions to Winter Gas Supply Rates | 10:47AM / Sunday, February 05, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has approved reductions in gas supply rates for most gas customers across the Commonwealth. On average, the decreases will result in a monthly bill decrease of about 4-5 percent for a typical residential heating customer. Beginning on Feb. 1, 2023, customers served by The Berkshire Gas Company, Liberty Utilities, Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company d/b/a Unitil, Boston Gas Company d/b/a National Grid, and NSTAR Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy can expect lower winter gas supply rates, which will be reflected in the utility bills that customers receive in March. The decreases, which are 0 Comments
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