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With Autumn in the Air, State Fire Marshal Offers Home Heating Reminder| 04:37PM / Sunday, October 20, 2024 | |
STOW, Mass. — With crisp autumn temperatures settling in across Massachusetts, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents that home heating equipment is the leading source of carbon monoxide and the second-leading cause of residential fires. "Having your heating system serviced each year will help reduce the risk of a fire or carbon monoxide incident that puts you and your loved ones in danger," State Fire Marshal Davine said. "It will also save you money by helping you heat your home more efficiently." Massachusetts fire departments reported nearly 6,000 fires related to home heating equipment in the past five years. These fires claimed eight lives,
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Outdoor Ice Skating Will Return to PittsfieldBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
08:01AM / Sunday, October 20, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nostalgic days of public, outdoor ice skating are set to return.
Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager James McGrath revealed on Tuesday that the city plans to buy a 50-foot by 100-foot mobile ice skating rink for its parks. It aims to provide a free outdoor winter recreation activity for people of all ages.
"We've been pursuing a small project to cite an ice rink. This would be a refrigerated ice rink somewhere here in the city," he told the Parks Commission.
Public ice skating is a well-remembered part of the city's past, but global warming has stymied the ability to make ice or even enjoy it on the lakes, McGrath explained.
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Market 32 Fundraising Campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals| 08:11AM / Saturday, October 19, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Price Chopper/Market 32 is raising funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. During the month of October, customers can round up their change at the checkout, 100 percent of which will go directly to local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Price Chopper will match all donations, up to $10,000. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals helps fund life-saving treatments, innovative research, vital medical equipment, and comforting child life services at 170 children's hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. The following hospitals, local to Price Chopper and Market 32 customers, are part of the network: Bernard & Millie 0 Comments
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Berkshires, Pittsfield Highlighted in U.S. Senate DebateBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:34AM / Saturday, October 19, 2024 | |
John Deaton, an attorney, has positioned himself as a moderate Republican and easily won the three-way primary in September. SPRINGFIELD, Mass.— Berkshire County was mentioned several times during Thursday's Senate debate, hosted by New England Public Media News and GBH News Massachusetts. It was the second of two debates this week between Democrat Elizabeth Warren, the incumbent, and challenger John Deaton, a Republican. The debate was broadcast and livestreamed and can be watched here. "Massachusetts, especially at the Berkshires, is truly magical," said Warren said when speaking about noteworthy fall treescapes.
Warren and Deaton debated
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Consent Laws Void Criminal Charges in Miss Hall's CaseStaff Reports, iBerkshires
06:08PM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Criminal charges will not be filed against a former instructor at Miss Hall's School who is accused of sexually exploiting students because they were of consenting age. A Pittsfield Police investigation was opened against Matthew Rutledge, 62, this past spring after allegations surfaced that he had been taking advantage of students at the all-girls school for decades. The investigation concluded that, under state law, no criminal conduct occurred. "Massachusetts law defines the age of consent as 16. While the alleged behavior is profoundly troubling, it is not illegal," Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue said 0 Comments
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Dalton Petition Calls for Special Election for Select Board SeatBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:48PM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Voters can expect a special election to fill the vacant Select Board seat left open when Joe Diver stepped down. A citizen petition with 237 signatures from residents calling for a special election was handed in on Wednesday afternoon. Town Clerk Heather Hunt said the town clerk's office is now in the process of certifying the signatures. Robert Collins, who previously ran for a seat on the Select Board and now serves on the Planning Board, took out the petition on Oct. 2. Since then, he worked with Thomas Irwin and several other supporting town members to gather signatures. While gathering signatures, 0 Comments
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BCC to Offer Info Sessions on Free Community College | 03:05PM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Massachusetts resident without a bachelor's degree, can attend a free college information session to learn how they can attend Berkshire Community College (BCC) for free. BCC will hold three free informational sessions: Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 5-6 pm at Lee Library, 100 Main Street, Lee, MA Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 6-7 pm at North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street, North Adams Tuesday, Jan.14 from 4-5 pm at Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield To register for any of the free sessions, visit 0 Comments
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@theMarket: As Election Approaches, Markets' Volatility Should IncreaseBy Bill Schmick,
03:01PM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | |
Investors are increasingly preoccupied with the general elections, which are less than three weeks away. That focus should increase as we go down to the wire, and as it does, so will volatility. It is getting harder to ignore the election contest. The media, both mainstream and social, spews out a continuous stream of political news. I finally shut down my X account this week because of it. Although difficult, my attention remains focused on the market and not the election. This week, third-quarter earnings have kicked off, and results have been strong thus far. Of the 58 companies reporting thus far, 76 percent have beat estimates. Banks have surprised to the 0 Comments
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Resurfacing Scheduled for Willis Street Parking lot in Pittsfield | 11:12AM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Willis Street parking lot is scheduled to be resurfaced starting on Monday, Oct. 21. Parking will not be allowed in the lot while this work is underway. Work is expected to be finalized by Friday, Nov. 1. Willis Street parking lot permit holders should contact the Department of Public Utilities at (413) 499-9330 to learn more about alternate parking arrangements while this work is underway. This project is funded by the city's American Rescue Plan Act funds. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 18-23| 08:15AM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the city's street improvement work continues with the following schedule in place for Oct. 18 to Oct. 23. Oct. 18: Lowering structures on Crane Avenue from Oak Hill Road moving west, approximately 2000 feet, towards 553 Crane Avenue. Oct. 21: Milling Crane Avenue (same section as above) Oct. 22: Paving of Crane Avenue (same section as above) Oct. 23: Curb installation on Crane Avenue (same section as above) On-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please use caution when traveling on these roads. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions. 0 Comments
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Berkshires Applauded for Climate-Tech EcosystemBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:55AM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | |
MassCEC CEO Emily Reichert, left, with state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier during a tour of the William Stanley Business Park on Wednesday. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshires are seen as important partners in the statewide goal for a climate-tech corridor.
On Wednesday, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Emily Reichert visited the Berkshire Innovation Center to hear from industry stakeholders. After a roundtable with local startups, economic development officials, and other representatives, she was given a tour of the park.
MassCEC is committed to building a climate-tech corridor that touches all corners of the commonwealth, from the Berkshires to Barnstable.
"I have
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Dalton Board to Discuss Remaining ARPA FundsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:34AM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The town will be deciding how it wants to use its remainder of the American Rescue Plan Act funds before the Dec. 31 deadline. The town received $1,950,367.06 in ARPA funds between 2021 and 2022. Since then, it has allocated funds for several projects, equipment, studies, and more. This includes funds for COVID-19 tests, a fiber ring upgrade, paving, heat pumps, and more. During a Select Board meeting on Sept. 23, funding for various items was approved, including a shed for the Fitch Hoose House museum, replacing windows and doors at the town garage, a sewer pump generator, replacing rented dumpsters, office furniture and equipment replacements, and 0 Comments
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