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Annual Vigil Honors 56 Victims of Drunken DrivingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:10AM / Monday, December 09, 2024 | |
Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue says the memorial is to remember those whose futures were stolen 'by a single, reckless decision' by someone who drove drunk. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Fifty-six candles were lighted Sunday to honor victims of drunk drivers. The 37th annual Mothers Against Drunk Driving vigil was hosted by the Berkshire District Attorney's Office and the Massachusetts State Police. Grieving friends and family lit a candle in honor of their loved one at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
"We come together to remember and to honor the victims of drunk driving. Those whose lives were tragically taken and the families who lost loved ones due to a
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MassDOT Extends Deadline for 'Name A Snowplow' Contest| 04:00PM / Sunday, December 08, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing an extended deadline for the third annual "Name a Snowplow" contest for students in Massachusetts. The contest seeks to solicit names for 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service for the upcoming 2024/2025 winter season. Submissions will now be received through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13. The purpose of the contest is to celebrate the snow and ice season and to help recognize the hard work and dedication shown by public works employees and contractors during the winter season. Winning names will be announced on Friday, Dec. 20. Applications for the contest 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Bricktacular Weekend| 12:24PM / Sunday, December 08, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Office of Cultural Development and Bottomless Bricks have teamed up for a weekend of LEGO events featuring Dominic Forte, a Season 3 contestant on LEGO Masters with Erin Laundry. Forte gained popularity on TikTok which helped him land his spot on Season 3 of LEGO Masters. Meet Forte at multiple events in downtown and head out on a scavenger hunt to win prizes and free giveaways all weekend. Saturday Dec. 14: Meet and Greet with Forte at Bottomless Bricks from 1 to 3 pm. Here is your chance to meet Dominic Forte, also known as "Dom," a LEGO builder who gained popularity from the TV show LEGO Masters. 0 Comments
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MassWildlife: What happens to wildlife during a fire?| 11:20AM / Sunday, December 08, 2024 | |
With well over 600 wildfires occurring throughout Massachusetts this past October and November, many people are wondering about the impacts to wildlife. The answer is more complex than you might imagine. The ability of animals to survive fire depends on their mobility and on the uniformity, severity, size, and duration of the fire. Most landscapes are quite variable, with hills, valleys, and wetlands, all of which burn at different rates and intensities, leaving patches where animals can take refuge. Occasionally, individual animals may be hurt or killed by fast moving flames and heat. Yet, fire is and has been a natural part of the Massachusetts landscape and can bring a variety of 0 Comments
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Berkshire Carousel Offer Needs More Community InputBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:38AM / Sunday, December 08, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More conversation is needed before the City Council can decide to accept or reject ownership of the Berkshire Carousel.
On Tuesday, the finance subcommittee recommended that Mayor Peter Marchetti create a committee to explore the proposal. For an hour and a half, councilors and community members aired support, opposition, and concerns of uncertainty about the future of the ride.
Last month, a conveyance and donation of property at 50 Center St. was referred to the subcommittee. While the Berkshire Carousel opened to enthusiastic fans in 2016, it has not operated since 2018 after leadership and funding fell apart.
"This is about having a community
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Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity Holiday Donation Match Campaign| 07:36AM / Sunday, December 08, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity has announced a 1-to-1 matching donation campaign for the holiday season, offering donors the opportunity to double their contributions. An anonymous supporter has pledged to match all donations up to $6,000 as part of the campaign, which runs through the holiday season, starting on #GivingTuesday, Dec. 3. Donations made through the campaign's online platform (donorbox.org/home-for-the-holidays-match) will directly support Habitat for Humanity's efforts to build affordable housing in Berkshire County. "This match challenge by a longtime supporter means so much to our team, volunteers, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Lights Growing Christmas TreeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:43PM / Saturday, December 07, 2024 | |
Parks manager James McGrath and local children light the tree. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The downtown was bustling with holiday cheer as the city lit its growing Christmas tree on Friday.
The fir has shot up about a foot since being planted in Park Square last year, now standing about 10 feet tall. It will typically reach 30-50 feet tall and 15-25 feet wide when mature.
"Our community has been gathering here at this park for events for hundreds of years,” Parks, Open Space and Natural Resource Manager James McGrath said.
"Fun fact: Did you know that the very first agricultural fair ever held in America was held right here on Park Square in 1810? So Park Square
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Planet Fitness Donates 800 Pounds of Food to Combat Hunger in Western Mass| 12:52PM / Saturday, December 07, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — National Fitness Partners (NFP), a Planet Fitness franchise group operating 175 locations across 13 states, marked Giving Tuesday by donating 800 pounds of food to the Western Massachusetts Food Bank. This contribution equates to approximately 800 meals for local families facing food insecurity. The donation comes from six NFP locations in the region, supporting the Food Bank’s mission to end hunger through partnerships with farms, state and federal programs, and community organizations. In Western Massachusetts, food insecurity affects 12.1 percent of residents, including 17.3 percent of children, with Hampden, Berkshire, and Hampshire 0 Comments
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Carr Hardware Customers Raise Money for Thanksgiving Angels | 12:11PM / Saturday, December 07, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Carr Hardware customers in Lenox and Pittsfield raised $1,856.35 through a round-up campaign benefiting the Thanksgiving Angels program. The funds helped provide Thanksgiving meals for over 2,000 families in Berkshire County. During October, customers at the two store locations were encouraged to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with proceeds donated to the South Congregational Church's Thanksgiving Angels program. This initiative ensures that families in need can enjoy traditional holiday dinners. "We are incredibly grateful to our customers for their overwhelming support during this round-up campaign," said 0 Comments
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Market 32 Launches Holiday Food Drive to Aid Local Pantries| 07:56AM / Saturday, December 07, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper supermarkets have launched a holiday drive encouraging customers to purchase $10 pre-packed bags of essential food items to support local food pantries. The initiative runs through Jan. 5, with all donations benefiting pantries local to each store. Each bag contains pantry staples such as macaroni, peanut butter, soup, tuna, beans, and chicken. Customers can find the bags on display at store entrances, alongside signage identifying the recipient organizations. The drive aims to provide immediate support to individuals and families experiencing nutrition insecurity in the communities Market 32/Price Chopper 0 Comments
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Toys For Tots Bringing Holiday Cheer to Thousands of Local ChildrenBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:50AM / Saturday, December 07, 2024 | |
Volunteers were fulfilling wishes on Wednesday but coordinator Christopher Keegan says requests from local agencies will be accepted up to Christmas Eve. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Christopher Keegan has coordinated the local Toys For Tots drive for a decade and the need continues to grow.
Last year, it provided gifts to more than 5,700 Berkshire County children. This year, he anticipates that it will be "absolutely more," reaching more than 6,000 kids.
On Wednesday, the Berkshire County House of Correction's storage building looked more like Santa's workshop as volunteers sorted through mountains of toys for newborns to teenagers.
"I’ve been doing this for
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MassHire Workforce Board Thanks Pignatelli For His AdvocacyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:04PM / Friday, December 06, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board recognized outgoing State Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli for supporting workers and employers over the last two decades. Pignatelli assured the panel that he would stay involved in efforts to keep the county moving forward and pointed to several action items, including the importance of continued support in trade education and investments in technology. "I think the Berkshires have a lot of challenges going forward," he said at the virtual meeting on Thursday. "And my big fear is, if we're not careful, we don't continue to work together, that in about five years we're 0 Comments
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