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Berkshire Carousel Offer Withdrawn, Volunteers Plan Reopening
By Brittany Polito,
01:43PM / Friday, January 24, 2025

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Berkshire Carousel offer has been withdrawn, and a volunteer group plans to reopen it.

Tuesday’s City Council agenda includes withdrawing an order to accept a conveyance and donation of land at 50 Center St. (the Berkshire Carousel.) While the carousel, owned by James Shulman, opened to enthusiastic fans in 2016, it has not operated since 2018 after leadership and funding fell apart.

“On January 17, 2025, I received an email from Mr. Shulman notifying me of his withdrawal of the gift of the carousel and conveyance and donation of land at 50 Center Street,” Marchetti wrote.

“Given this set of circumstances, I no longer intend to create

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BCC Holds Pinning Ceremony for Nursing Graduates
08:00AM / Friday, January 24, 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) held a traditional pinning ceremony for 40 graduates of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program on Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Robert Boland Theatre on the main campus.     The wearing of the school pin symbolizes the right to serve others, signifying the acceptance of the responsibilities of the practice of nursing and the educational preparation of the wearer. The ceremony is a nursing school tradition dating to the turn of the twentieth century. The gold center of the pin features the college seal, including the words "To travel hopefully."      Five graduates received

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Over 70 Percent of Pittsfield Students Are in Poverty
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:00AM / Friday, January 24, 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than 70 percent of Pittsfield Public School students are living in poverty, a situation that has led to the city's inclusion in "Group 11," which provides additional resources but highlights a troubling reality.   On Wednesday, during the district's first budget workshop for fiscal year 2026 at Reid Middle School, it was announced that Pittsfield Public Schools expects a $4.4 million increase over FY25, totaling more than $68 million.   This increase comes in part due to a nearly $60 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2026 filed by Gov. Maura Healey, which includes $7.3 billion in Chapter 70 aid to school districts — an

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Pittsfield Health Board Considering Nicotine Free Generation
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:19PM / Thursday, January 23, 2025

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Thirteen Massachusetts communities have joined the "Nicotine-Free Generation." Could Pittsfield do the same?

This was the question during the Board of Health meeting earlier this month. The board will discuss a possible path forward that includes community input at its next meeting.

"Clearly, I think, as a board, there's a sentiment that this is attractive as a public health service," Dr. Jeffrey Leppo said, followed by agreement from other members.

Maureen Buzby, tobacco inspection coordinator in Melrose, presented information about the Nicotine-Free Generation movement. The policy adopted by the municipalities prohibits the sale of

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Weekend Outlook
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:01PM / Thursday, January 23, 2025
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week including a free museum day, live music, and winter activities.    Editor's Pick    Mass MoCA Free Day  Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, North Adams  Time: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.   The museum is opening its doors for free on Saturday for its annual community celebration. Attendees can visit the museum's galleries and experience its "thematic museum tours, art-making in Kidspace, workshops, and performances."    More information here.    Friday    Friday Supper Club Dorothy's Estaminet, Pittsfield  Time: 5 to 10

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Snowshoe Hike at Arrowhead
11:02AM / Thursday, January 23, 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society and Berkshire Natural Resources Council are offering guided snowshoe hikes at Herman Melville's historic Arrowhead this winter.    A hike will take place on Jan. 26, weather permitting, and are free to the public.   The first hike on Jan 26 from 10-11 AM is a family-friendly event that includes a 1-mile snowshoe trail and a scavenger hunt led by Taylor Staubach of the Berkshire Natural Resources Council. Participants will also learn about the historic site from the Berkshire County Historical Society. Snowshoes will be available for lending, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own if

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Pittsfield Named One of Nation's 'Digital Inclusion Trailblazers'
10:45AM / Thursday, January 23, 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) named the City of Pittsfield as a 2024 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer, recognizing the city's efforts to close the digital divide.    This is the second time Pittsfield is being recognized with this designation. Recognizing the array of interests and unique barriers of its community members, Pittsfield joins a record number of Digital Inclusion Trailblazers this year. NDIA awarded a total of 60 awardees representing municipal, county, and regional governments, paving the way for digitally inclusive communities across the US.   In an increasingly connected society, digital inclusion—access to

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New Peck's Road Bridge Coming Soon
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:35AM / Thursday, January 23, 2025

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new Peck's Road bridge will be installed in February after six months of closure.

On Wednesday, the city reported that progress is "well underway," with the bridge structure expected for delivery in early February and installation in the following 2-5 weeks.

"Several unexpected delays have occurred during this project due to the unplanned, sudden closure of the one lane crossing as required by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (DOT) due to observed structural failures. This necessitated significant changes to the project plans, specifications, and approach, transitioning from a phased, side-by-side installation to a single,

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Dalton February Election a Go Despite Date Error
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:12AM / Thursday, January 23, 2025
DALTON, Mass. — The only thing that can stop the February special election is a court order.    The town has heard back from its legal counsel regarding the erroneous date left on the instruction sheet for the mail-in ballots. The town's attorney confirmed that there is no problem with the election going forward, Town Manager Thomas Hutcheson said.    The mail-in ballots started going out last week, but 28 voters were surprised to find the printed instructions said to have them returned to the town clerk by Nov. 5, 2024 — information left behind from the general election in November.    The special election to decide who will fill the vacant

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Dalton Fire District Anticipating February Arrival for Ambulance
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:44PM / Wednesday, January 22, 2025
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District is anticipating the arrival of its new ambulance in February.    During a special fire district meeting in December, voters approved borrowing up to $350,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance and any related costs.    The Fire Department has two ambulances: 2019 Ford 550 and a 2016 International. It had been demonstrated during several meetings that both vehicles need to be replaced because of their deteriorating condition.    The district will be trading in both vehicles. The Ford has a trade-in value of $30,000 and the International $2,500.    The new apparatus is an F450 series, a pickup-style, two-wheel

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State Officials Suspect HPAI Outbreak Impacting Geese, Other Wildlife
10:38AM / Wednesday, January 22, 2025
PLYMOUTH, Mass. — State environmental and health officials are informing the public that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), which very rarely infects humans, is suspected to be the cause of over 60 deceased Canada geese, swans, and other birds in Plymouth.    The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) are advising the public to refrain from handling birds or other animals that are dead or appear sick.   Reporting Wild Birds: The public should report observations of sick or deceased birds if 5 or more birds are found at a single

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Berkshire County Historical Society Genealogy Workshop
08:08AM / Wednesday, January 22, 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society begins 2025 with a genealogy workshop led by Lisa Swigert.   Swigert has more than 40 years of experience in genealogical research and has been an instructor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) for four years. The six-session workshop begins on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Berkshire Athenaeum from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and continues via Zoom on five consecutive Saturdays.    Cost for the workshop is $100 for BCHS members, $125 for non-members; registration can be made by using the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org.   Swigert will cover topics from getting started and organizing your research to

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