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Pittsfield Panel Proposes Safeguards from Charter ObjectionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:24AM / Tuesday, September 03, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Charter Review Committee has made suggestions that they hope will prevent charter objections from crippling agenda items.
This especially applies to the budget process, as it caused unrest two years ago when a former councilor charter objected in the 11th hour.
"We don't want a charter objection involving the budget process at all once it's moving because any delay can throw everything off," Chair Michael McCarthy said.
The committee will propose amendments to Article 2 Section 9C, Charter Objection, to allow for discussion, require three supporters, and be prohibited when it pertains to the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal
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Pittsfield Licensing Board to Review Methuselah VideosBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:20PM / Monday, September 02, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two contrasting accounts of a May incident at Methuselah Bar and Lounge exist. The Licensing Board wants to see video footage before making a determination about alleged over-serving.
The panel continued a show cause hearing last week for the bar for the second time, hoping to review security and body camera footage at the next meeting.
"If someone downed eight drinks, I would really like to know how long and what time frame were those eight drinks consumed," board member Dennis Powell said.
Methuselah's attorney William Martin would like to focus on the future and positive changes put forward, admitting "obviously, we know we have a
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Runners Battle Mist, Mountain in Annual RaceBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
06:03AM / Monday, September 02, 2024 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. -- An eight-mile, mostly uphill climb to the the highest point in the commonwealth is enough of a challenge for any runner. For Mount Greylock Regional School senior Rafael Mellow-Bartels, Sunday brought another problem. "I think, for me, the main challenge was just running without anybody around me," Mellow-Bartels said after completing the 48th annual Mount Greylock Road Race. "It was kind of foggy for the last two miles, so I couldn't see anybody. I had my watch, so I knew how far I was, and I knew my pace. But I didn't know where anybody else was. I think that was the challenge for me." Mellow-Bartels may have to get 0 Comments
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State Primaries Are TuesdayBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:39AM / Monday, September 02, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Voters will see few contests when they head to the polls for the state primaries on Tuesday.
Berkshire voters can weigh in on a three-way race for the Republican Party nominee for senator in Congress and the 3rd Berkshire District has three Democratic candidates vying for the nomination for state representative. Voters who are enrolled in a party can only vote in that party's primary. Voters who are unenrolled may chose which party primary to they wish to vote in. Massachusetts recognizes three parties: Republican, Democratic and Libertarian. There are no primary candidates this election for the Libertarian Party.
Polls are open from 7 a.m.
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Dalton Green Develops Community Engagement InitiativesBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:21AM / Monday, September 02, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Green Committee chipped away at the development of its community engagement for its climate action plan. During Wednesday's meeting, committee members were assigned responsibilities to help plan the upcoming Oct. 13 education event, which replaced the virtual public meeting. The event aims to raise awareness about the climate action plan, gather community input for its development, and answer people's questions. This is an opportunity to engage the public and kickstart the community engagement process. The event will include a 15-minute presentation by the town's CAP consultant, Blue Strike 0 Comments
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Dalton BOH to Apply for AC Distribution ProgramBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
03:29PM / Sunday, September 01, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The town is applying for the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's AC Distribution Program and is seeking a volunteer to help install the appliance. The program is funded through the New England Rural Health Association, to assist those most vulnerable during severe heat. The program distributes small window or portable air conditioners and fans to high-risk individuals in a heat emergency who do not have access to resources to purchase the appliance to stay cool. People older than 65, young children, pregnant people and those with disabilities are more at risk of heart illnesses in high heat and humidity. "Our 0 Comments
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Market 32 Launches Drive to Support Food Pantries | 12:55PM / Sunday, September 01, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — During Hunger Action Month, from Sept. 2 – 22, Price Chopper/Market 32 is inviting guests in all its stores to support local food pantries and nourish local communities by purchasing a bag containing several PICS brand items for $10. Each bag of groceries contains items most in need by food banks and pantries, including a 16-ounce box of elbow macaroni, 16-ounce jar of peanut butter, 10.5-ounce can of chicken noodle soup, 5-ounce can of tuna, 15.5-ounce can of kidney beans, and 5-ounce can of chunk chicken. Each Price Chopper/Market 32 store team will identify and coordinate with a local food pantry in their community that will 0 Comments
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The Fairbank Group to be Honored by 1Berkshire| 08:18AM / Sunday, September 01, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire announced that The Fairbank Group has been selected to receive the 2024 Putting the Berkshires on the Map honor in recognition of the meaningful contribution they and their businesses have made to the Berkshire economy. This recognition will be presented at the 11th annual Celebrate the Berkshires event on Sept. 19 at Pittsfield Municipal Airport. "We are thrilled with the selection of The Fairbank Group as this year's Putting the Berkshires on the Map honoree. Their consistent annual impact as a primary driver of visitor activity in our region's shoulder seasons, as well as acting as a key destination in summer months, 0 Comments
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Teacher of the Month: Cindy ChevettBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:04PM / Saturday, August 31, 2024 | |
Cindy Chevett has been with Head Start her entire career. She says teaching is challenging but also very rewarding. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Head Start preschool teacher Cindy Chevett has been selected as the August Teacher of the Month. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will run for the next nine months and will feature distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here. To Chevett, the best part of being a teacher is seeing her students achieve even just the little things, such as writing the letter E or their name. "It is the best 0 Comments
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Milling and Paving Operations on Merrill Road| 03:26PM / Saturday, August 31, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will be conducting milling and paving operations on a section of Merrill Road (Route 9) in Pittsfield. The work will take place from approximately 400 feet west of the East Street and Merrill Road intersection to the intersection of Junction Road. The work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 3, and is expected to last approximately four weeks. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. One lane in each direction will be maintained throughout the project. The work will include removing the existing pavement surface, repairing and 0 Comments
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Community members, Families Attend Summer Camps at BCC| 12:16PM / Saturday, August 31, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Summer camps held on Berkshire Community College's (BCC) main campus include Barrington Stage Company's Kids Act! and TeensAct! camps; Berkshire Family YMCA Summer camp; United Soccer Group Summer Camp; Flying Cloud Institute's Young Women in Science camp; and the Berkshire collaborative STEAM Team camp. KidsAct!, a Barrington Stage Company (BSC) theatre program for students ages 7-11, focuses on building acting and communication skills through fun theatre games. TeensAct!, designed for ages 12-16, focuses on building performance skills through ensemble-based work, improvisation and individualized coaching. Students in both age 0 Comments
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Cheshire Man Pleads Guilty to B&E, Larceny | 03:51PM / Friday, August 30, 2024 | |
PITTSFEILD, Mass. — Eric Guerrin, age 37 of Cheshire, pleaded guilty in Berkshire Superior Court on Aug. 27 to four charges related to the theft of technology devices from Berkshire Health Systems. Police say Guerrin, along with a second suspect, stole technology and personal office items from a BHS facility. The total value of the items added up to approximately $22,506.56. Of the items stolen, 20 Smart Buy tech items were taken which have a total value of more than $16,600. Charges were two counts of breaking and entering in the nighttime with intent to commit felony and two counts of larceny more than $1,200. He was sentenced to concurrent 2 1/2 years in 0 Comments
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