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Pittsfield Car Crash Knocks Radio Stations Off Air| 04:00PM / Monday, November 04, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A police pursuit that ended in a crash reportedly cut power temporarily to four local radio stations on Monday and set the car on fire. The suspect in the pursuit, Anthony Winters, 27, of Pittsfield, was charged with numerous motor vehicle offenses as well as assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (motor vehicle.) Live 95.9-FM and 1420-AM went off the air around 9:30 a.m., according to their Facebook posts. "Due to an emergency and technical difficulties, we are currently off-air. Engineers are working as quickly as possible to get the station back up and running. Thank you for your patience," 95.9 0 Comments
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Pittsfield BOH Condemns Two HomesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:25PM / Monday, November 04, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two more Pittsfield homes have been condemned.
The Board of Health voted Wednesday to condemn 86 John St. and 224 Fourth St. It came with a pang of sadness about demolishing homes during a housing crisis and a conversation about prevention.
"I would think many years ago this property had flowers in front of it," Chair Roberta Elliott said about the John Street home. "It was not like this."
Another member said it feels like capital punishment to the properties.
Both homes have no owner or heir who wants to take responsibility for them. The city has 43 open condemnation orders — about 20 residential.
"The condemnation can be as
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Mass Wildland Fires Spiked in October| 08:03AM / Monday, November 04, 2024 | |
STOW, Mass. — The National Weather Service issued another Red Flag warning for all of Massachusetts, continuing a weather trend that has contributed to an unprecedented spike in outdoor fires across the state. In Massachusetts, an average of 15 wildland fires are reported each October. This year, the month’s total capped at about 200 – an increase of about 1,200 percent over the average, and higher than the monthly numbers usually seen in the traditional early spring brush fire season. Of these fires, 100 were reported over the last seven days, and preliminary information indicates that all of them started with human activity. "More than a quarter of this
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Dalton Officials Sign Off on Bardin Land SaleBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:18AM / Monday, November 04, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — After navigating regulations that complicated the town's attempts to sell the Bardin property, the town is nearly rid of it. During last week's Select Board meeting, members signed the property's deed to Thomas and Esther Balardini for $150,000. This is the only offer for the property the state Department of Agricultural Resources received. The 148 acres of land, which consist of three parcels, came into the town's possession in 2016 in a taking for delinquent taxes. The town first placed a lien against the property in 2009. Town meeting voted in 2022 in favor of selling the land rather than leasing 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Finishes Unbeaten Season in Youth Football JuniorsBy Leland Barnes, iBerkshires.com Sports
06:24PM / Sunday, November 03, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD , Mass. — Messiah Grandson and Cashius Bartlett-Mood led the Pittsfield juniors to a 26-8 win over Dalton in the Berkshire County Youth Football League Championship Game on Saturday at Berkshire Community College. Pittsfield previously played Dalton earlier in the season, earning a 28-0 win. Going into the rematch, Pittsfield had not lost a game this fall. As for Dalton they held their only loss in the season to Pittsfield. Dalton’s game plan all day was run heavy, only passing the ball once all game. Pittsfield threw more but had touchdown passes of 50 yards and 38 yards were brought back by penalties. The first half was all 0 Comments
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Lee Seniors Win County Youth Football League TitleBy Leland Barnes, iBerkshires.com Sports
06:03PM / Sunday, November 03, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Lee Seniors Saturday won back-to-back Berkshire County Youth Football League championships with consecutive undefeated seasons. Lee, who has been unbeaten since 2022, continued its reign of dominance with an 8-0 win over Pittsfield at Berkshire Community College. Lee’s Bryce Hoff went 59 yards for a rushing touchdown in the first quarter, and it ended up the only score in the contest. Pittsfield, who had only lost one game in their season to Lee, early looked to find revenge in the championship game rematch. Lee had a really good run game for the most part, with Hoff getting most of the carries. Pittsfield made it tough 0 Comments
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Question 2: Is MCAS a Tool or Barrier? By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:49PM / Sunday, November 03, 2024 | |
 My final plea for NO on 2: 20 yrs ago when I was leading the 1st fight to preserve MCAS grad standard my mom, beloved lifetime educator, said the 1st q from students when she gave a quiz was always: "Does it count?" If it doesn't mean anything that is how kids will approach it. — Jane Swift (@janemswift) November 1, 2024 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Those who oppose the removal of MCAS as a graduation requirement fear it will stunt accountability while supporters feel it bogs students down. Voters will decide Tuesday if students must pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test to earn a high school diploma. The competency test has been 0 Comments
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Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. to host Opening Reception for 'Art of Food'| 04:31PM / Sunday, November 03, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Framework will feature a new exhibition entitled the "Art of Food", November 1 -27, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (437 North Street). "Art of Food" will exhibit paintings, mixed media, photography, and even a LEGO sculpture that fit the broad theme of "food." The exhibit is being held to benefit the Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. Thankful Food Drive running November 1 through November 30 in downtown locations to be announced. Donations of non-perishable food items collected will benefit the South Community Food Pantry and St. Joseph's Church Food Pantry. Artists have agreed to donate 10 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Announces Trash/Recycling Bin Disposal OpportunitiesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:31PM / Sunday, November 03, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Residents will have two opportunities to dispose of their old trash and recycling containers as the new toter system rolls out.
This includes a drop-off at Casella Waste Systems' transfer station, located at 500 Hubbard Ave., and a residential pickup within the next few weeks.
On Saturday, Nov. 9, residents can drop them off at the transfer station from 8 a.m. to noon. During the week of Nov. 11-15, old trash and recycling containers will be picked up curbside on the same day of scheduled collection.
"Casella will pick up any old trash and recycling containers, left at the curbside, by a separate truck and not by the trash or recycling truck," the
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Sponsors of Mass Save Grant to Support Energy Efficiency Education| 11:51AM / Sunday, November 03, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Sponsors of Mass Save announced that applications are now open for the fourth round of the Mass Save Community Education Grant, an initiative that serves to increase access to and awareness of energy efficiency programs through educational and culturally relevant opportunities for residents in Environmental Justice Communities (EJCs). This continued effort by the Sponsors aims to equitably reduce carbon footprints across communities and help the commonwealth reach its net zero goals.?? For one year, all grant applicants must participate in an annual program progress evaluation and carry out a number of activities, which include collaborating with participating Mass
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Ribbon Cut on Springside Pond as 'A Place for Everyone'By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:19AM / Sunday, November 03, 2024 | |
Parks, Open Space and Natural Resource Manager James McGrath holds up a management plan for the park that was completed before he joined the city in 2002. The pond was a critical element of the plan, he said. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For many, Springside Pond represents a time when people from all walks of life gathered in public spaces for free outdoor recreation. Its renovation is a critical moment for the park and neighborhood as a whole.
Smiles were all around on Saturday as a ribbon was cut on the pond's new boardwalk. Over the last year, a quarter-century of planning culminated as crews removed sediment, repaired the dam, and increased accessibility on the
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Three Injured in Pittsfield Halloweentime ShootingsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
10:17PM / Saturday, November 02, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Three city residents sustained gunshot wounds while in the larger downtown area this week.
The Pittsfield Police Department responded to shooting reports on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday on First Street and Pleasant Street. A person was shot during each incident but injuries were considered non-life threatening.
Two incidents on Pleasant Street are believed to be related.
These do not appear to be random acts of violence, police say, and are not a threat to the general public. There is no further information at this time.
On Oct. 30 just after 7:30 p.m., police responded to the 100 block of First Street for a party who had been shot. The
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