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Pittsfield School Committee Updates Social Media Policy By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:03AM / Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The school district updated its staff use of social media and personal cell phones policy. "We've had full cooperation with the teachers bargaining unit leadership, the [Pittsfield Educational Administrators Association,] that is the administrators, and the federation," School Committee Chair William Cameron said. "I think everyone in a leadership position in those organizations recognizes the potential for serious problems, unless the expectations of this policy are implemented." The school unions are the PEAA, United Educators of Pittsfield and Pittsfield Federation of School 0 Comments
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Allendale Pines Expansion to Bring More Affordable HomesBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:27AM / Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Allendale Pines expansion will bring more affordable homes to the community. The expansion is located at 395 Cheshire Road, bordering the Ashuwillticook Trail, and will include 22 manufactured homes. The project cost is $1.4 million and is not too far from the current mobile home community at 245 Cheshire Road. The homes will start as low as $179,900. Residents will pay owner Teton Management Corp. a lot fee of $550, which will include water and sewer. Residents will be responsible for electric and gas. "I do feel strongly that we are delivering a product, and indeed it is attainable and affordable housing that I just feel there 0 Comments
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Governor Healey Unveils Art Exhibition by Berkshire Artists| 12:59PM / Monday, August 18, 2025 | |
Sarah Sutro's 'Blue Web' on display outside the governor's office. BOSTON — A temporary art installation outside the governor's office on Beacon Hill features three Berkshires artists. Gov. Maura Healey unveiled the exhibit this month in partnership with Mass Cultural Council. It includes works in photography, paintings and digital prints. The artists are Adam Brown of Lenox, Sarah Sutro of North Adams and Shelsy Rodriguez of Pittsfield. Their works will be displayed in the reception area of the governor's office through Sept. 12. "Western Mass has an incredible legacy of arts and culture, and these artists remind us of the 0 Comments
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MountainOne Participates in Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity's Women Build| 11:01AM / Monday, August 18, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — An all-female team of Mountaineers from MountainOne supported Women Build, a volunteer initiative led by Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity. The program empowers women to take an active role in construction while advancing the mission of affordable housing in the Berkshires. MountainOne sponsored the event and contributed a hands-on team effort in Pittsfield, where two new condominium units are taking shape. The all-women crew from MountainOne included Julie Rider, Shannon Dozier, Stacy Roman, Debra Bishop, Brenda Petell, Heidi Gingras, Jeanne Zatorski, Jennifer Smith, Samantha Leskovitz, and Renae Gamari. Together, the group helped 0 Comments
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County's Baseball Umpires Recognize Standout Student-AthletesCommunity submission,
10:15AM / Monday, August 18, 2025 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. -- The Berkshire County Baseball Umpire Association Sunday presented three scholarships to area high school student-athletes. Pittsfield High's Jack Abel, McCann Tech's Brodie Hayden and Wahconah's James Rabuse each recieved a $1,000 scholarship at the conclusion of the BCBUA's 10th annual golf tournament to raise funds for the award. Forest Park Country Club was the site of the tournament and awards banquet. Wahconah rising senior Rabuse received the association's Rich Pothier Most Valuable Player Award. Recent graduates Abel and Hayden were recognized with the Ray Pearson Sportsmanship Award and Tom Reilly 10th Player Award, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 18-22| 08:28AM / Monday, August 18, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The following street improvements are scheduled from August 18-22: Crack sealing is scheduled for the following locations: Highland Avenue Lincoln Street Vin Hebert Boulevard East Street (from First Street to Fourth Street) Appleton Avenue Dawes Avenue Elm Street Howard Street Pomeroy Avenue Williams Street This work will also continue into the week of Aug. 25. The schedule and locations are subject to change based upon weather. On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. West Street project update Underground utility work, including drainage relocation and 0 Comments
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Businesses Request $700K in Pittsfield Economic Development FundsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:27AM / Monday, August 18, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A total of $700,000 in Pittsfield Economic Development Fund monies has been requested to bring a new business to the city and expand a longtime one.
On Tuesday, the City Council referred $200,000 and $500,000 requests for Pittsfield Economic Funds, the GE funds, to the Community and Economic Development subcommittee.
A half-million dollars would help Jain Americas Inc. expand Chicopee operations to Pittsfield, and $200,000 would support a design and manufacturing studio for Elegant Stitches.
Jain Americas is purchasing a more than 150,000-square-foot facility at 10 Conte Drive to expand its building product offerings. The company
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Dalton Holds Community Sessions on Public Safety Building By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:07PM / Sunday, August 17, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Since last August, public officials said the basement of the Town Hall is inadequate to house its police station, and now the town will demonstrate why through several community outreach initiatives.
QR Code to Public Safety Facility Survey. More information at the bottom of the article. From tours of the deteriorating precinct, information sessions with the Public Safety Facility Committee, the development of a Facebook page, to a survey, the town is engaging the community to keep them informed of the situation and develop a solution. During numerous meetings, Police Chief Deanna Strout demonstrated the decaying condition of the 0 Comments
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Burlington Store Debuts in Pittsfield on FridayBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:50PM / Sunday, August 17, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The new Burlington store will open in Berkshire Crossing later this week.
During the morning ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 22, the store will present a $5,000 donation to teachers at Craneville Elementary for much-needed back-to-school supplies. Following the grand opening, the first 100 shoppers over the age of 18 will receive a $10 Bonus Card on Friday and Saturday.
The discount retailer touts discounts of up to 60 percent off brand-name merchandise and regular new arrivals.
News came that a new retail store was coming to the city earlier this year when the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a sign exemption for Burlington
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Governor Signs Chapter 90 Bill| 10:16AM / Sunday, August 17, 2025 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey today signed into law a new Chapter 90 bill, delivering $300 million in critical transportation and infrastructure funding to every city and town across Massachusetts. The bill will strengthen local roads, reduce congestion, and ensure safe, reliable travel across the state. In addition to an increase of Chapter 90 funding to an all-time high of $300 million, the bill includes authorization for additional capital infrastructure investments through MassDOT that will improve the quality of the state's roads, bridges and culverts and help address congestion hotspots and driving safety. "Through this Chapter 90 0 Comments
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MassWildlife: Bear Aware Camping| 08:12AM / Sunday, August 17, 2025 | |
Are you planning a camping trip in Massachusetts? If so, you are camping in bear country. Massachusetts is home to at least 4,500 black bears. They are commonly found in western and central Massachusetts and the population is growing and moving eastward. Black bears will visit RV parks and campgrounds during the camping season in search of food. If they find food, bears will return more often and can become a danger to people. Your actions while camping have a direct impact on bear behavior. Do your part to keep your campsite clean and keep bears wild. Here are 5 easy ways you can be "bear aware" and prevent bear problems when camping. Never feed bears and other
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Pittsfield's Plant Connector Closes But Familiar Face RemainsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:05PM / Saturday, August 16, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Plant Connector is closing down its Pittsfield storefront but the space's future is still green. Anastasia Drayton opened her pop-up Foraged and Found there last November and will be taking over the location. Taking inspiration from the Plant Connector's owners Emilee Yawn and Bonnie Marks, she will opening her own plant business in the space with an artsy twist. Store posted to its Facebook on Aug. 4 that it would not be operating at 46 West St. anymore and would concentrate on the North Adams shop. "It was a really hard decision to make, because we really have built a beautiful community in 0 Comments
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