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Start Time Changed for Pittsfield July 4 5K| 02:13PM / Sunday, June 30, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Berkshire Health Systems 4th of July 5K start time has been moved to 9 a.m., the Berkshire Running Center announced on social media on Saturday. The organizer of the annual road race said that the time was changed by half an hour in order to accommodate parade road closures. On Sunday morning, the center said that 904 runners were signed up for the 5-kilometer race through downtown Pittsfield, including runners from five different countries and 22 states. This is the 37th running of the holiday 5K, which will use the same course as Pittsfield's annual Independence Day parade. Runners will start the course on Wahconah Street adjacent 0 Comments
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Berkshire Force Drops Regional Final, Grabs World Series BidBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
01:11PM / Sunday, June 30, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Berkshire Force 12-and-under travel softball team Sunday rallied for five runs in the top of the sixth inning but could not eclipse the Stamford, Conn., Stars in a 14-8 game to decide the championship of the Babe Ruth New England Regional. Stamford took advantage of eight Force errors and pulled away late with five runs in the fourth inning and two more in the fifth to secure the regional title. Both teams qualified for the July’s Babe Ruth World Series, though. The Stars previously qualified for the national tournament with a tourney win in Londonderry, N.H., in May, leaving one open bid for this weekend’s tournament at the 0 Comments
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'Bei Tempi' Wants to Bring Good Times to Pittsfield's West SideBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:16PM / Sunday, June 30, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Owners of the former Crossroads Cafe want to bring "Bei Tempi" to the West Side with a new restaurant.
"The new name is Bei Tempi, which means ‘good times' in Italian," Elizabeth Zucco told the Licensing Board on Monday. "Bring a little Italian to the West Side."
The Onota Street establishment was granted an annual weekday entertainment license owners Elizabeth and Richard Zucco reported that food will be returned. The interior will also see some changes to be more suitable for dining.
"We're going to be bringing back the food that was there for many years," she said.
"So there's going to be
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Berkshire Force 12Us Make Final Day of New England RegionalBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
06:27PM / Saturday, June 29, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Olivia Archambault threw three innings of no-hit ball Saturday to lead the Berkshire Force 12Us to a 13-3 win in a must-win game at the Babe Ruth Softball New England Regional. The victory, Berkshire’s second of the day, keeps the Force alive to take another crack at the Stamford, Conn., Stars on Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Doyle Complex on Benedict Road. Archambault, Lilly Pudelko and Tori Blanchard had two hits apiece in Saturday’s elimination game against Windham, N.H., which the Force ended in the bottom of the fourth inning via the run rule. “We had to play a third game for the day,” Force coach Mike Lodowski 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Post 68 Juniors Blank West SpringfieldBy Leland Barnes, iBerkshires.com Sports
06:25PM / Saturday, June 29, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD , Mass. — A strong second inning Saturday secured Pittsfield Post 68’s fourth consecutive win and its fifth mercy rule win of the season behind Jason Codey’s dominant mound appearance. Codey recorded seven strikeouts while only allowing four hits in the American Legion Juniors Division 10-0 win over West Springfield Post 207 at Deming Park. Matthew Egan led Post 68’s offense, going 2-for-3 with three RBIs. Weather may have played a factor in the matchup, leading to a few mistakes. Post 68 committed three errors. Post 207 catcher Jayden Diaz allowed nine stolen bases. Codey, Egan, Jesse Thompson and Gavin O'Donnell 0 Comments
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Latina314 Grateful for Grants, Collaborative Work| 04:20PM / Saturday, June 29, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Latinas413, an organization dedicated to empowering and representing Latina women, extends heartfelt appreciation to Milltown Capital for supporting the Earth & Fire Initiative, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation for Arts & Culture programs, & reaching a third year of sponsorship from Lee Bank Foundation for the bilingual Mentoring Program. "These grants will enable us to continue making a positive difference in the lives of countless Latina individuals, helping them unlock their full potential and pursue their dreams," Board Chair Liliana Atanacio said. Latinas413 collaborates with a number of local organizations 0 Comments
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Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Sees Expansion, Evolution in New OfficeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:20PM / Saturday, June 29, 2024 | |
Rebecca Brien is enjoying her spacious new office; her old one was so cramped there was barely room for visitors to sit. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield Inc. has moved its offices to a larger space in the heart of downtown, making way for expansion and evolution.
Managing Director Rebecca Brien has dreamed about this space's possibilities since she first walked in. The former home of Jan Perry Realty gives DPI space for membership-strengthening classes, seminars, informational sessions, and gatherings.
At 431 North St., it is also sandwiched between a myriad of downtown activity.
"The minute it even was proposed I started manifesting it,"
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MassDOT: Public Comment Period for Capital Investment Plan| 08:43AM / Saturday, June 29, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the public comment period for the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2029 five-year Capital Investment Plan (CIP) will be held from Thursday, June 20, through Wednesday, July 10, 2024. This five-year plan includes approximately $16.5 billion in planned transportation investments. The CIP guides how the Healey-Driscoll administration prioritizes and funds local and statewide transportation projects and determines funding for infrastructure, including railroad and transit projects, accessibility upgrades, roadway and bridge improvements, municipal projects, and investments for Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs).
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Pittsfield Schools Assign Placeholder for $200K Budget CutBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:17AM / Saturday, June 29, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The school district found a $200,000 cost savings in computer replacements to accommodate the City Council's budget cut.
The School Committee approved an $82,685,277 revised school budget on Wednesday with savings that are "essentially a placeholder." Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Kristen Behnke explained that the amount allotted for hiring may exceed salary totals and could go toward the reduction.
The budget for instructional computer replacements is now $100,000.
"As we bring those staff on board, what we'd like to do is take a look at those. It's possible that we may find some savings in that area and
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Berkshire Force Bounces Back at New England RegionaliBerkshires.com Sports,
09:53PM / Friday, June 28, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Kaylana Altman went 2-for-3 with a home run Friday to lead the Berkshire Force 12-and-under softball team to a 12-4 win over Windham, N.H., at the Babe Ruth New England Regional. Altman drove in a pair of runs for the Force, which bounced back from a morning loss to even its record at 1-1 in the tournament going into Saturday's bracket play. Olivia Archembault went the distance in the circle on Friday evening, striking out nine and allowing just three earned runs. She also helped her cause by going 2-for-3 with a pair of triples and a pair of RBIs at the plate. Beth Morton doubled and drove in three runs. Addison Farkas, Gianna 0 Comments
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Burega Leads Post 68 Seniors Past East SpringfieldBy Leland Barnes, iBerkshires.com Sports
09:46PM / Friday, June 28, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD , Mass. — Pittsfield Post 68 defeated East Springfield Post 420 with a complete game shutout from Matthew Burega at Buddy Pellerin Field on Friday. Burega threw the full 7 innings in the 5-0 win. Burega finished with two strikeouts while allowing four walks and two hits. “It was electric out there,” Burega said. East Springfield used three pitchers, including a great performance by Hamilton Wray, who struck out the side in the fifth. In the first inning, Post 68 had all the momentum, scori,ng two runs off two singles and three walks. Camden Zerbato scored the first run of the game. In the first two innings, Burega 0 Comments
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Teacher of the Month: Elaine HunterBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:34PM / Friday, June 28, 2024 | |
Elaine Hunter's preK classroom is inclusive and she tries to create a safe and welcoming environment for the children. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Egremont Elementary School prekindergarten inclusive classroom teacher Elaine Hunter has been selected as the June Teacher of the Month. The Teacher of the Month series, which is in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will run for the next 12 months and features distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here. When Hunter thinks about why she loves teaching, she is drawn to a quote from the song "Ordinary Days" by American singer JJ Heller, 0 Comments
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