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Lanesborough Sets Single Tax Rate, Bills to IncreaseBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:56AM / Friday, November 15, 2024 | |
LANESBOROUGH, Mass.— The average homeowner's tax bill for fiscal year 2025 will rise about $360.
On Monday, the Select Board adopted a single tax rate of $16.73 per $1,000 valuation. The rate is a 28-cent decrease from the previous year but the average single-family home valued at $345,786 will see a tax bill increase of $362, totaling $5,785. The average commercial property (estimated at $535,317) will see a $23 increase, paying nearly $9,000 in property taxes annually.
Last year, the same single-family home valued at about $318,800 saw a $107 increase on its bill.
"When people get their tax bills, please remember that you voted for this a town meeting," Select
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Bershire Carousel Offered to City of PittsfieldBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:28AM / Friday, November 15, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Carousel currently sits frozen in time as it waits for riders. Will operations resume under city ownership?
Councilors will soon decide.
On Tuesday, the City Council referred a conveyance and donation of property at 50 Center St. to the finance subcommittee. This is the location of the shuttered Berkshire Carousel, placed there almost a decade ago after years of volunteers handcrafting the horses.
James Shulman and his wife, Jackie, started the effort as a gift back to his hometown. The Shulmans live in Ohio.
While it opened to enthusiastic fans in 2016, it has not operated since 2018 after leadership and funding fell apart. A gift
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Health, Environmental Officials: Pittsfield GE Landfills Don't Pose RiskStaff Reports, iBerkshires
05:29PM / Thursday, November 14, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Residents continue to express concerns about PCB exposure from the former General Electric campus but health and environmental experts say there is no risk.
Last week, the council subcommittee on public health and safety received an annual update from the Environmental Protection Agency, state Department of Environmental Protection, and the state Department of Public Health on the capped landfills on Hill 78 and Building 71 that abut Allendale School.
"In summary, for the OPCAs, GE is conducting the long-term monitoring and maintenance program as required by the consent decree in GE's final report program overseen by federal EPA and Mass DEP with
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The Retired Investor: Jailhouse StocksBy Bill Schmick,
04:40PM / Thursday, November 14, 2024 | |
Investors appear to be "dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock" ever since the election of President-elect Donald Trump. Private prison stocks have roared back to life as the deportation of immigrants becomes a reality. Day One, according to the Trump team, the new administration will launch its promised plan to deport millions of illegal immigrants. Criticisms that the cost of such an endeavor would bankrupt the country have gone largely unheeded. Trump has responded that he has "no choice" and "no price tag" when it comes to what the media terms as the largest deportation in U.S. history. Wall Street believes that the appointment of hardliner 0 Comments
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Superior Court Briefs: Nov. 14| 02:04PM / Thursday, November 14, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Cesar Lagunas, age 51, was found guilty of Rape and Intimidation of a Witness on Nov. 13 in Berkshire Superior Court.
According to the District Attorney's Office, on April 15, 2019, Lagunas raped a person and then threatened them with blackmail if they reported the rape.
"The survivor demonstrated immense strength and resilience throughout this process. I am thankful for the jury's decision and appreciate their service," District Attorney Shugrue said.
Mid-way through the trial, Lagunas, formerly of Pittsfield, fled to Mexico; however, Judge Agostini determined that the trial could continue. A warrant has been issued for Cesar 0 Comments
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Early Educators Learn Power of Play at MAAEYC ConferenceBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:37PM / Thursday, November 14, 2024 | |
Association President Cheryl Hovey and board members Gregg Millien and Kim Bennett at Taconic High School. This is the second year the conference has been held in Berkshire County. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than 200 early childhood professionals gathered at Taconic High School on Monday for the Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children conference.
This is the second year it was held in Berkshire County though attendees were from throughout Western Mass. At one point, they were reminded of the power of play when the auditorium erupted into a rock-paper-scissors tournament.
Association President Cheryl Hovey said while the events of last week's
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Pittsfield Outdoor Fire Ban In Effect Until Further Notice| 10:32AM / Thursday, November 14, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As drought conditions spread across Massachusetts and the wildfire risk continues to grow, the City of Pittsfield is prohibiting any outdoor fires at least until further notice.
"Historically low rainfall, bright and breezy weather, and bone-dry fuel sources mean that any outdoor fire will quickly grow out of control," said Fire Chief Thomas Sammons. "Please use caution and common sense and refrain from any outdoor activity that could spark a fire."
Burning yard waste is already prohibited across Massachusetts through Jan. 15 and year-round in some communities under 310 CMR 7.07, the Open Burning regulation. This order additionally 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Announces Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Pavement Repair| 08:04AM / Thursday, November 14, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Please be advised that a section of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail north of Crane Avenue will be closed for pavement repair on Thursday, Nov. 14 and Friday, Nov. 15. There will be no access to the trail from the Crane Ave trailhead while this work is underway. While the trailhead will remain open at the Mall Road, there will be no southerly access to Crane Avenue. The Merrill Road section of the trail will remain open. 0 Comments
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Dalton Select Board Delays Special Election Decision By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:49AM / Thursday, November 14, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board on Tuesday voted to delay any action on setting a special election to fill its vacant seat until the town confirms that proper legal procedures were followed. The board was shown a citizen petition with 237 signatures from residents calling for a special election and an election timeline created by Town Clerk Heather Hunt based on office activity levels. Hunt recommended having the special election no earlier than Jan. 27, Town Manager Thomas Hutcheson said. Hunt was not present during the meeting. An election should not be scheduled too early in January because the office will be busy with the census and dog license 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Veteran Turns 102By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:15PM / Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | |
Mayor Marchetti presents Salatino with a proclamation recognizing his service and contribution to the community. Salatino will turn 102 on Nov. 27. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city resident and veteran was recognized this week as he closes in on his 102 birthday this month.
On Tuesday, Anthony "Tony" Salatino Jr. was honored during the City Council meeting for this impressive milestone. He was born on Nov. 27, 1922, in Polia, Calabria, Italy, and came to Pittsfield in 1937 with his older brother to join their father.
"I am very honored to be here tonight," he said to a room full of community members, friends, and family before they erupted into
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Berkshire County Historical Society To Collect Oral Histories | 03:58PM / Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society concludes its year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the publication of Herman Melville's "Billy Budd, Sailor" with two events that honor the journey that led to the novel's discovery. "Billy Budd, Sailor" was discovered and published by Herman Melville's granddaughter, Eleanor, who shared a special relationship with her grandfather. On Nov. 16 and Dec. 7 BCHS will record and archive stories of grandparents and grandchildren. Together with partners from the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College and the Berkshire Athenaeum, 0 Comments
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BMC Names COO| 03:31PM / Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that Tejas Gandhi has been named Chief Operating Officer of Berkshire Medical Center. Gandhi will begin his new leadership role at BMC on Nov. 18. "As the region's community teaching hospital and center for higher level clinical care, Berkshire Medical Center is a key contributor to the health and wellbeing of our community." said Darlene Rodowicz, president and CEO of BHS. "Tejas was the ideal candidate for this role, as he brings with him not only a depth of healthcare leadership experience and a forward-thinking approach, but also the deep commitment to building 0 Comments
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