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National Grid Demonstrates Dangers of Live Wires By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:35AM / Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | |
Matt Lane, a supervisor with National Grid, explains the wiring systems firefighters might see when responding to an emergency. LENOX. Mass. — National Grid employees demonstrated the dangers of live wires on a hot dog during a safety awareness event on Monday.
When the processed meat (representing human flesh) came into contact with approximately 8,000 volts, it ignited and charred. The main message was to assume downed power lines are live, leave them alone, and report them to the utility company or 911 immediately.
"I think the biggest thing is just to teach awareness, get everybody to gain a little respect for the electricity, and to understand enough to know
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Berkshire Mall Owners Find Partner for Senior Living ProjectBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:25PM / Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | |
 LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Berkshire Mall owners are partnering with a local health-care company to bolster its plans for hundreds of senior housing units.
JMJ RE Holdings LLC has announced its collaboration with Integritus Healthcare to redevelop the shuttered mall into campus-style senior housing that includes supportive and ancillary retail space.
"They will be working with us in the planning, reimagining, and eventual operation of the senior housing facilities that we propose to amount to over 400 units across several housing types and a campus-style community," consultant Timothy Grogan, of the Housing Development Corp., told the Select Board on
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 24-29| 10:11AM / Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from Aug. 24-29: Crack sealing continues this week for the following locations: Lincoln Street Appleton Avenue Elm Street Howard Street Pomeroy Avenue Williams Street Highway Department Paving Projects: Victory Road (Aug. 26) Daytona Avenue (Aug. 27) 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. Line painting: Line painting (including the double yellow traffic lines, white traffic lines and crosswalks) is scheduled for from 0 Comments
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Berkshire United Way Receives Donation from Eversource Foundation| 07:54AM / Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Eversource Energy, a long-time supporter of United Ways across New England, has donated $17,000 to Berkshire United Way (BUW). This additional financial support will help BUW further invest in the work of its nonprofit partners and the people they serve, with a focus on school and career readiness, household stability, and mental health. "We are thankful for the generosity of the Eversource Foundation, as well as the consistent dedication of Eversource employees to volunteer their time and dollars, to help enable our important work to empower our neighbors to achieve their goals, creating a stronger Berkshires," said BUW Interim President 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Licensing Board Wants Movement on Chili's By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:29AM / Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Licensing Board wants to see movement at the former Chili's. If not, it could be forced to revoke the liquor license.
On Monday, the board continued an update from Chili's Grill and Bar on the status of its alcohol license after a year of closure. The company says there are interested buyers, and the board wants to hear more details at its October meeting.
The current lease agreement goes out to 2029, and the company, Pepper Dining Inc., is looking for another business to carry it out.
"We do have this mandate from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that says, if a licensee doesn't operate its business, or, in the
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Three Springfield Men Arrested for Motorcycle TheftStaff Reports,
03:58PM / Monday, August 25, 2025 | |
LENOX, Mass. — Three Springfield men were arrested for motorcycle theft on Pittsfield/Lenox Road early Saturday morning.
Steven Yariel Perales-Gonzalez, Izmael Morales, and Elijah Carter were charged with breaking and entering and larceny. One was released on $10,000 bail, and two were transported to the Berkshire County House of Correction for allegedly stealing four motorcycles from North Services.
Police said there were five people in a pickup truck fleeing the scene, and two are unidentified. The truck was intercepted on the highway after a failed motor stop, and all the occupants fled.
Shortly before 3 a.m., police were dispatched to an alarm at North
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month in Pittsfield| 08:48AM / Monday, August 25, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — During the month of September, residents can show their Berkshire Athenaeum library card at participating local businesses for discounts and freebies. Those in need of a library card can sign up or renew at the Berkshire Athenaeum. When doing this, patrons will also receive a raffle ticket for a $50 Downtown Pittsfield Gift Card or a free Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum membership. Participating businesses include: 413 Shirts Ayelada Berkshire Art Center Berkshire Fitness & Wellness Center Berkshire Music School Berkshire Thistle 'n Thorn Floral Garden Blossoms Florist Hot Harry's Burritos Hot Plate Brewing 0 Comments
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Problematic Pittsfield Intersection Gets Flashing Stop SignsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:01AM / Monday, August 25, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Flashing stop signs were added to the problematic Onota Street intersection as a cost-effective way to reduce crashes. The three-way stop is where Onota and Linden Streets intersect, and those traveling west on Linden Street are on an incline. The intersection is well-traveled and has two active businesses on it.
"We've all wanted it for a long time. It's good news," Ward 6 Councilor Dina Lampiasi said at last week's City Council meeting.
Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales told councilors that the upgraded signs were installed. They are similar to standard stop signs but have flashing
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Governor Initiative To Transform Commercial Spaces Into Homes| 03:34PM / Sunday, August 24, 2025 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration launched the Commercial Conversion Tax Credit Initiative (CCTCI), a new funding opportunity from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC) to help convert underused commercial buildings into residential and mixed-use housing across Massachusetts. The CCTCI seeks to address the housing shortage head-on by revitalizing vacant buildings, creating new housing in existing structures, and bringing people back to main streets and downtowns. "Massachusetts is moving faster to create reasonably-priced housing and revitalize our downtowns," said Governor Maura Healey. "This new tax 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Walmart Plans Online Order Pickup AreaBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:32PM / Sunday, August 24, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Walmart plans to enclose part of its garden center for an online grocery pickup area.
On Thursday, the Conservation Commission OK'd the project to convert about 1,550 square feet of the outdoor garden center on the left side of the building. The total disturbance area is approximately 7,000 square feet and is confined to a few feet around the building and the drive aisle directly adjacent.
The expansion will facilitate the corporation's online ordering operations. This type of shopping became popular and necessary during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"It's very low impact,” said Greg DiBona of Bohler Engineering, the firm working on
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Governor Announces Funding, Next Steps for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure| 11:13AM / Sunday, August 24, 2025 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced it will allocate $46 million through FY27 for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to support the strategic buildout of EV chargers across Massachusetts. The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council (EVICC) – a cross-government effort to develop strategies and coordinate work developing EV charging infrastructure statewide – also released its most recent biennial Assessment outlining next steps in the state's rollout of EV chargers. The MassDEP investments will help match the needs identified by the EVICC Assessment and continue to expand access to EV
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West Nile Virus Found in More Pittsfield MosquitosBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:51AM / Sunday, August 24, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is advising residents to avoid mosquito bites and seal their homes as West Nile virus isolations continue to be detected.
On Friday, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported that West Nile has been found in mosquitoes collected at two different locations: two positive samples at Allendale Pines on Cheshire Road and one on Garland Avenue.
Director of Public Health Andy Cambi reported the city is still in a moderate threshold, "which supports recommending public health measures including raising awareness among residents, reminding residents to use mosquito repellents with an EPA-registered active ingredient, and
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