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DPW Leadership Position Supported by Pittsfield SubcommitteeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:45AM / Friday, September 27, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— City councilors support giving the Department of Public Works and Utilities lead a hand.
On Monday, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee unanimously OKed Mayor Peter Marchetti's request to add a deputy commissioner to the department to assist with Commissioner Ricardo Morales' workload.
"I am not one for fattening management roles, I'm really not, and I definitely don't want to go back to two commissioners, I think that was overkill," Ward 7 Councilor Rhonda Serre said.
"And I really like that this solution is more elegant, less burden to the taxpayers."
The position, with a salary between $89,47 and $116,021, would aim to
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Housing Secretary Applauds County's Collaborative Housing EffortsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:08PM / Thursday, September 26, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.—State leadership recognized the collaborative spirit that drives Berkshire County to address hard-hitting issues with a multi-faceted approach. On Thursday, Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus visited Pittsfield Housing Authority (PHA) and Berkshire Community Action Council's central office. His overarching observation? The collaborative spirit that surrounds nonprofit providers, state, federal, and local government. "It's not about turf, it's not about fiefdom, it's about who you're trying to serve and the difference you're trying to make with your targeted population," he said, 0 Comments
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Berkshire Athenaeum Teen Electronic Music Workshop Series| 03:43PM / Thursday, September 26, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Teens 12 to 18 years old can learn about electronic music, beat making, and music production at the library for free. The Berkshire Athenaeum are partnering with Geoffrey Carter of BeatNest who will guide youth in creating original music while growing their skills as creative individuals. The workshop series will occur for four Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2024 from 3 – 4:30 pm. Registration is required and we request that participants be able to make all four sessions as the knowledge learned will build upon each meeting. According to Geoffrey Carter: "BeatNest classes offer a way to learn music in a unique way. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Halloween Parade Returns with Hollywood ThemeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:12PM / Thursday, September 26, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The city's historic Halloween parade rises from the dead this year with a Hollywood theme.
On Monday, the Department of Community Development Recreation Program announced that the "Spooky Hollywood" parade will be held on Friday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. on Tyler Street.
Aside from the usual ghouls, goblins, and superheroes, there will be an abundance of spooky pop culture icons. Think the Sanderson Sisters from "Hocus Pocus," Michael Myers from the "Halloween" franchise, or even Casper the Friendly Ghost.
"Participants are encouraged to base their float designs, decorations, and/or costumes around their favorite Halloween
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Berkshire Community Land Trust Awarded Grant | 11:00AM / Thursday, September 26, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The state awarded Berkshire Community Land Trust a $172,500 grant to acquire a 66.75-acre CR at River Run Farm. The remaining 12.25 acres is designated as a farmstead area and includes a farmhouse and large barn. The full 79 acres will be leased through a 98-year ground lease to Off-the-Shelf Farm to pasture their mobile, pasture-grazed chicken and egg operation. The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $27.8 million in grant funding for park improvements and open space acquisitions across Massachusetts that will conserve 2,375 acres. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) awarded Parkland Acquisitions and 0 Comments
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Child-care Agency Plans Wahconah Street FacilityBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:53AM / Thursday, September 26, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Berkshire County Head Start plans to demolish a Wahconah Street building and construct an early child-care facility near the people it serves.
Last week the Historical Commission OK'd the demolition of 224 Wahconah St. The approval is contingent upon a letter of support from the owner, as the child-care agency is under contract and has not closed on the property yet.
Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Hunter McCormick explained that this is in the beginning stages of a lengthy process because federal dollars will fund the project.
"In addition to all of the proper procedures to meet all the city of Pittsfield requirements with the various
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Pittsfield Gets 100K For Digital EquityBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:39PM / Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The city has received $100,000 toward developing digital equity.
On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a $99,972 Digital Equity Implementation Grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. It will expand public Wi-Fi to Durant Park, bring wayfinding for Wi-Fi to the downtown area, and fund a digital equity ambassador to get the word out to the community.
Pittsfield is the first of 14 local communities to participate in the digital equity planning project through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute and the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission. It was selected last year.
The focus is on digital equity, inclusion, and literacy with the
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BCC to Hold Community Tag Sale | 08:05AM / Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a community tag sale of surplus inventory on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 11 am to 3 pm. The sale will take place in the North parking lot on the main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. In accordance with policies set forth by the Commonwealth, property considered no longer relevant or needed by the College may be declared surplus by the State Surplus Property Office (SSPO). Surplus property typically includes used equipment and furniture, such as desks, chairs and file cabinets. Only cash will be accepted. All items must be picked up by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the tag 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Chili's Looking for New TenantsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:18PM / Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Chili's Grill and Bar has closed up shop and is looking for a new business to carry out its lease.
Director of Northeast Operations Allen Anderson notified the Licensing Board of the intent on Monday, a month after a seemingly abrupt closure of the Berkshire Crossing location.
"It's a relatively new building. It's a great opportunity for anybody that is interested," he said during the meeting broadcasted by Pittsfield Community Television.
"I think it's a good, solid plan."
In mid-August, there were moving trucks outside the location instead of preparations for the lunch rush. It was first reported by PCTV on its
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Methuselah Slapped with Weeklong Liquor License SuspensionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Methuselah Bar and Lounge has been slapped with a weeklong liquor license suspension for the over-serving of patrons that preceded a stabbing.
The Licensing Board came to the verdict on Monday after a show-cause hearing for its annual downtown all-alcohol license was continued twice. The suspension will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
The establishment has seen consequences for numerous violations in the past including COVID-19 violations, overcrowding, violence and injury outside, and underage service. Chair Thomas Campoli said he can't pretend those didn't happen over this tenure, as it would not be fair.
"I know it's not easy to
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Hundreds Turn Out for 18th Annual Berkshire Buddy Walk By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:57PM / Monday, September 23, 2024 | |
The annual Buddy Walk is an outgrowth of the Down Syndrome Family Group which was started by local families seeking support and guidance. Berkshire County Arc provides training, support and community awareness. DALTON, Mass. — A sea of blue took over parts of Dalton on Saturday as more than 600 people marched to raise awareness for Down syndrome in the 18th annual Buddy Walk. Onlookers waved at the people decked out in light blue Buddy Walk T-shirts as they marched down Main Street and some side streets. Prior to and following the event, people gathered at Craneville Elementary School for festivities that included music, raffles, food, lawn games, 0 Comments
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BRTA Medical Transportation for Seniors in Rural Areas| 04:10PM / Monday, September 23, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) received funding from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for a new pilot service of Medical Transportation for Seniors in Rural Areas through June 30, 2025. This new medical transportation service is for seniors, 60 years+ living in the following rural areas: Florida, New Ashford, Hancock, Becket, Otis, Monterey, Alford, Mount Washington, Clarksburg, Savoy, Windsor, Washington, and Richmond. Operating hours are Monday – Saturday, 7 AM - 6 PM. Pricing is BRTA's Non-ADA base fare of $7.50 and $2.50 for each additional town of travel. 0 Comments
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