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New England Public Media Names Senior Director of Development| 11:01AM / Friday, July 19, 2024 | |
 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — With more than 20 years of experience working in public service in Western Massachusetts, Tracy Trial joins New England Public Media as senior director of development. She brings a high level of expertise in major gifts, planned giving, and strategic development to NEPM. "The common thread through Tracy's career has been service," said NEPM President Matt Abramovitz. "Whether working as a fundraiser or a teacher, she has demonstrated a lifelong passion for making our community stronger. I am thrilled to have her bring her smarts, vision, and commitment to NEPM." Trial is a collaborative-minded leader who has 0 Comments
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Warren Tours Soldier On's Mansfield Community, Talks HousingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
10:46AM / Friday, July 19, 2024 | |
Mayor Peter Marchetti says housing has been a topic in his administration as he and Sen. Warren visited Soldier On. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren ended her visit to Pittsfield on Thursday on the scenic grounds of Soldier On's housing developments where more 50 former service members are supported with the tools they need to thrive. She had earlier spoken with Volunteers in Medicine and held a roundtable with local entrepreneurs of the Berkshire Black Economic Council. The 39-unit Gordon H. Mansfield Veterans Community has served 95 veterans since 2010 and the 14-unit Katie Doherty Veterans Village has served 20 in four 0 Comments
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Berkshire Workforce Board Elects New Board Officers| 08:49AM / Friday, July 19, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. MassHire's Berkshire Workforce Board recapped successes of FY24, honored individuals and elected Board Officers for FY25 during its annual Board Meeting. The Board of Directors of the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board (BWB) convened virtually at the BWB Annual Board Meeting on June 6, 2024, to discuss workforce strategies and reflect on the successes of the past year. Elected Board Officers for FY25: President/Chairperson: David Moresi, Moresi & Associates Vice President: Michael Taylor, City of Pittsfield Vice President: Christopher Smith, Hillcrest Educational Centers Treasurer: James Brosnan, Northern Berkshire Vocational School 0 Comments
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Warren Talks Small-Business Investment with Pittsfield EntrepreneursBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:29AM / Friday, July 19, 2024 | |
Sen. Warren says small business is the backbone of the country with Mayor Peter Marchetti and BBEC President and Executive Director A.J. Enchill. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Black Economic Council's work to support and attract new small businesses to the gateway city got boost with $455,000 secured by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in last year's appropriations package. The state's senior senator was in the city on Thursday to talk small business opportunities and local health care, and met with four small-business owners who have received assistance, advice and promotion through the council's programs before joining another roundtable at Soldier 0 Comments
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Park Vandalism Has Pittsfield Looking to Enhance EnforcementBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:26AM / Friday, July 19, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Following significant wintertime vandalism of park facilities, the city is looking at a streamlined process for barring those who cannot follow rules and regulations.
On Tuesday, the Parks Commission designated James McGrath, park, open space, and natural resource program manager, as the point person when police want to enact a "No Trespass" order on an individual.
"There are times when it's important to look at enforcement of our rules and regulations and there are times when enforcement alone doesn't seem to be working," he said.
"Those are times when the police often think maybe we should effectively ban someone from
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PIttsfield Little Leaguers Advance in Section 1 TournamentBy Leland Barnes, iBerkshires.com Sports
10:33PM / Thursday, July 18, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD , Mass. — Sawyer Layne went 2-for-2 with multiple RBIs to lead Pittsfield past Athol/Orange, 17-1, in the Little League Section 1 Tournament on Thursday. Pittsfield stayed in the winner's bracket of the double-elimination tournament and will host Westfield on Friday evening. Athol came out the gate scoring first against Pittsfield with a series of singles followed by a rbi single by Harry Doody. Between the bat and the arm of Pittsfield's Weston Wigglesworth, he made an impact, knocking out a home run in the second inning to put Pittsfield up, 10-1, as well as pitching a single inning, striking out four. “He's truly our best 0 Comments
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Sen. Warren Visits Pittsfield, Speaks on State of NationBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:08PM / Thursday, July 18, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren traveled to Pittsfield on Thursday to delivery nearly $1 million in federal funding and speak about health care and economic development. She sat down with Volunteers in Medicine, the Berkshire Black Economic Council, and Soldier On to hear issues that challenge Berkshire County's gateway city — and beyond — the most. "It is the honor of a lifetime to be the senator from the commonwealth of Massachusetts and I am grateful for the people who sent me down to Washington to fight and this is a part of what they have me fight for and that's money, resources, to be able to get back into 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Tax-Deferred Savings Accounts Set for ChangesBy Bill Schmick,
04:16PM / Thursday, July 18, 2024 | |
Starting Sept. 23, there is good news for savers who want a fair shake when looking for investment advice. Let's hope that the new Department of Labor rules are here to stay. If the DOLs are enacted, more professionals than ever before will be required to act as fiduciaries when clients pay them for investment advice on Individual Retirement Accounts IRA). This will add another level of protection to an instrument that for many represents a lifetime of retirement savings. What, you might ask, is a fiduciary? It is someone responsible for managing money or property for someone, who must put that client's interests ahead of their own. Such a person (or organization) is 0 Comments
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Taconic Principal Tapped for Pittsfield's Deputy SuperintendentBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:09PM / Thursday, July 18, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee has tapped Taconic High's principal as the interim deputy superintendent.
Matthew Bishop was voted into the temporary position on Monday during a special meeting of the School Committee. But this may not be the end of his nearly 12-year tenure as a principal.
"I initially didn't apply when [the job posting] came out because I have some things left to do at Taconic, I feel like, and I feel like I want to see that transition through," Bishop said.
He was excited when the opportunity presented itself and could see himself staying in an administrative role if it goes well, explaining "I am going to kind of wait and
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Berkshire Humane Waives Dog Adoption Fees Through Sunday| 01:23PM / Thursday, July 18, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Humane Society has waived adoption fees of dogs who are at least one year old from Monday through Sunday this week. The promotion, called "Mass-Saves," is the first event of a statewide coalition led by MSPCA-Angell. Other shelters in the coalition funded by Best Friends Animal Society include Worcester Animal Rescue League, Boston Animal Control, Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center and Dakin Humane Society. The shelters will work together to improve and save lives of animals. "Shelters throughout the country are experiencing an influx of dogs who are not being adopted right away, taxing the 0 Comments
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Wahconah High Senior Renovating School's Gazebo By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:32PM / Thursday, July 18, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Wahconah Regional High School senior Logan Kunde will be renovating the school's gazebo. The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee approved the initiative during its meeting in June. Kunde decided to renovate the high school's gazebo for his Eagle Scout Service Project. Planning and developing a service project is the fifth requirement of the Eagle Scouts, highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts. The project is a significant milestone in a Scout's journey as it represents their dedication to leadership and service, which are two of the most important values a scout embodies, Kunde said. For 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Starbucks Closed TemporarilyBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:39PM / Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | |
A sign outside the coffee shop assures customers the closure is only temporary. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Your alarm goes off, you get ready, and you leave for school, work, or whatever your appointment a little bit early to get a cup of coffee to start your day, only to find that the Pittsfield Starbucks, located at 555 Hubbard Ave., is closed. The sign has been removed, and the drive-through is blocked, but Starbucks coffee addicts need not worry — this closure is only temporary. The coffee shop closed its doors temporarily on July 7 to undergo a standard renovation with the chain's new Siren System, a Starbucks spokesperson 0 Comments
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