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BCC Hosts Martin Luther King National Day of Service By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
08:15PM / Monday, January 16, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield community united Monday at Berkshire Community College (BCC) to reflect on the life and message of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday marked the first in-person Martin Luther King National Day of Service BCC has had since the pandemic, marking a return of an event that allowed residents to give back and feel connected to the community. Although a day of service is great, NAACP President Dennis Powell said the best way to make an impact is to volunteer all year long. "I encourage all of us present to commit to a year of service. That's what community is all about. We shouldn't just come together for one day," Powell
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Veteran Spotlight: John Harding Jr. By Wayne Soares, Special to iBerkshires
05:06PM / Sunday, January 15, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — John Harding Jr. served his country with bravery and distinction as a corporal in the Marine Corps from 1963 to 1966 and in the Vietnam War. Harding said he enjoyed his basic training at Camp Geiger, Marine Corps Base Lejeune. "Boot camp was probably one of the best times for me ... had no idea what it was like to be a Marine and most people in my platoon were out of shape, I was in good shape," he said. "My commander was tough but a good guy. I excelled and made PFC [private first class]. I was proud as hell." Harding's first assignment was with the grunts at Camp Pendleton in California. "I was 1 Comment
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National Grid Approved for Phase III Electric Vehicle Proposal| 04:25PM / Sunday, January 15, 2023 | |
WALTHAM, Mass. —The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities recently approved National Grid's Phase III Electric Vehicle (EV) proposal, the largest and most comprehensive EV program ever filed by the company, supporting the Commonwealth's goals of achieving net zero emissions, accelerating transportation electrification throughout Massachusetts, and providing customers with more charging options. This approval is among the first of its kind in the Northeast and will provide extensive EV infrastructure (Make Ready) through incentives and programs for residential, fleet, public, and workplace customers. "With this approval, we aim to enable up to 17 Comments
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Governor Appoints Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development | 10:40AM / Sunday, January 15, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll announced that they will appoint Lauren Jones to be Secretary of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Jones is currently the Executive Vice President of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, and previously held roles with the City of Boston under Mayor Marty Walsh and in the Labor and Workforce Development Office under Governor Deval Patrick. "Massachusetts is facing a serious workforce shortage, and it's negatively impacting our workers, employers and economic competitiveness," said Governor Healey. "Lauren Jones has a proven track record of 0 Comments
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FEMA Awards $4M to MassDOT for Winter Storm Costs| 08:03AM / Sunday, January 15, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $4 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for some of the costs of plowing and sanding roads after Winter Storm Kenan in January 2022. MassDOT will receive a total of $4,041,370 in federal funding through FEMA's Public Assistance grant program to reimburse it for the costs of snow plowing and sanding roads after the January 28-29 "bomb cyclone" produced blizzard conditions in some parts of New England. Kenan caused record or near record snowfall in four counties in Massachusetts. This created an immediate threat to the 7 Comments
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Pittsfield Disability Commission Supports PCTV’s Accessibility EffortsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:50PM / Saturday, January 14, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Disability Commission is aiding Pittsfield Community Television's effort to make its programming more accessible with closed captions on city meetings. On Thursday, the panel voted to use $1,850 of its parking violation funds to support 500 hours of closed captioning on PCTV. This will cover roughly a year of boards, commissions, and committees. The CityLink channel is currently captioned through a pilot program and, in the future, the local broadcasters would like to expand it to all PCTV channels. "This has been discussed multiple times in the past but the cost was exorbitant," Chair Cathy Carchedi 0 Comments
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BCC to Offer Suicide Prevention Training | 04:20PM / Saturday, January 14, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In recognition of the growing rate of suicide among college students, Berkshire Community College (BCC) will offer students, faculty and staff the opportunity to enroll in a free online course to learn how to recognize the signs of suicidal ideation and how to take action. As an incentive, students who successfully complete the course by June 1, 2023 will receive a $100 stipend through a statewide mental health grant. According to the American College Health Association (ACHA), the suicide rate among young adults ages 15–24 has tripled since the 1950s. Suicide is currently the second most common cause of death among college 0 Comments
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Small Business Administration Offers Veteran Certification Program| 11:40AM / Saturday, January 14, 2023 | |
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration began accepting applications through the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program as part of the Biden-Harris administration's commitment to expanding access to resources for Veterans and other underserved populations. The improvements in the customer experience for Veteran entrepreneurs and business owners made by VetCert will build upon the $25 billion in government contract spending with service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses in fiscal 2021. "The SBA's new Veteran small business certification program is designed with our commitment to
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1Berkshire's Berkshire Leadership Program Accepting Applications | 09:34AM / Saturday, January 14, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire's Berkshire Leadership Program (BLP) announced that the 2023 applications are open. "The Berkshire Leadership Program is one of the most comprehensive ways to learn about the community and a great opportunity for additional professional development," stated Christine Hoyt, 1Berkshire Director of Member Services and BLP Coordinator. The Berkshire Leadership Program seeks, prepares, involves, and sustains individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to and competent in addressing community challenges and improving the quality of life in the Berkshires. More than 600 community-minded individuals have 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Animal Control Commission Deems Two Dogs 'Dangerous' By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:17PM / Friday, January 13, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Room 203 of City Hall was packed with more than 20 people on Tuesday for a Animal Control Commission public hearing on two dog attacks: one that killed a cat and one that killed a teacup Yorkshire terrier. Euthanization was kept off the table for both dogs but they were ordered to be muzzled and leashed. There were supporters for both Violet, the 4-year-old teacup Yorkie who died, and her attacker, a 5-year-old mixed breed named Phoebe, who was deemed dangerous. The altercation between the two dogs occurred on Nov. 10, 2022, underneath the fence that separates their owners' homes on Plymouth Street. Violet had escaped from her home and Phoebe was
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Dalton Board OKs ARPA Funds for Sewer Project EngineeringBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
02:59PM / Friday, January 13, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board voted to transfer $36,000 in ARPA funds on Monday night to supplement the $50,000 that it already has appropriated for the Dalton Division Road Sewer Project. The cost of engineering is estimated is approximately $37,000 based on the projected project cost. A typical engineering fee is 10 percent of the cost of the project. The original cost estimate did not include construction oversight only bidding services so the new cost is $85,750. Town Manager Tom Hutcheson was originally going to go before the board to inform them that a total of $92,500 would be needed but, since posting the agenda, the amount had come down by about 0 Comments
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Wahconah Senior Wildrick Recipient of Superintendent's Award| 12:28PM / Friday, January 13, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — Lucas Wildrick is this school year's recipient of the Superintendent's Award for Academic Excellence. Wildrick, a senior at Wahconah Regional High School, was presented with the award at the Nov. 9 Central Berkshire Regional School Committee meeting by Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis. The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents award is given to the student who has distinguished themselves by maintaining high academic standings and leadership endeavors. Wildrick, the son of Rachel and Stephen Wildrick of Dalton, has participated in several groups at Wahconah High including the Youth Advisory Board, the Rotary Club, Best 0 Comments
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