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Resurfacing Scheduled for Willis Street Parking lot in Pittsfield | 11:12AM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Willis Street parking lot is scheduled to be resurfaced starting on Monday, Oct. 21. Parking will not be allowed in the lot while this work is underway. Work is expected to be finalized by Friday, Nov. 1. Willis Street parking lot permit holders should contact the Department of Public Utilities at (413) 499-9330 to learn more about alternate parking arrangements while this work is underway. This project is funded by the city's American Rescue Plan Act funds. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 18-23| 08:15AM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the city's street improvement work continues with the following schedule in place for Oct. 18 to Oct. 23. Oct. 18: Lowering structures on Crane Avenue from Oak Hill Road moving west, approximately 2000 feet, towards 553 Crane Avenue. Oct. 21: Milling Crane Avenue (same section as above) Oct. 22: Paving of Crane Avenue (same section as above) Oct. 23: Curb installation on Crane Avenue (same section as above) On-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please use caution when traveling on these roads. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions. 0 Comments
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Berkshires Applauded for Climate-Tech EcosystemBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:55AM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | |
MassCEC CEO Emily Reichert, left, with state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier during a tour of the William Stanley Business Park on Wednesday. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshires are seen as important partners in the statewide goal for a climate-tech corridor.
On Wednesday, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Emily Reichert visited the Berkshire Innovation Center to hear from industry stakeholders. After a roundtable with local startups, economic development officials, and other representatives, she was given a tour of the park.
MassCEC is committed to building a climate-tech corridor that touches all corners of the commonwealth, from the Berkshires to Barnstable.
"I have
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Dalton Board to Discuss Remaining ARPA FundsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:34AM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The town will be deciding how it wants to use its remainder of the American Rescue Plan Act funds before the Dec. 31 deadline. The town received $1,950,367.06 in ARPA funds between 2021 and 2022. Since then, it has allocated funds for several projects, equipment, studies, and more. This includes funds for COVID-19 tests, a fiber ring upgrade, paving, heat pumps, and more. During a Select Board meeting on Sept. 23, funding for various items was approved, including a shed for the Fitch Hoose House museum, replacing windows and doors at the town garage, a sewer pump generator, replacing rented dumpsters, office furniture and equipment replacements, and 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Politics and Crypto, the New BedfellowsBy Bill Schmick,
04:27PM / Thursday, October 17, 2024 | |
There was a time when the upstart scruffy purveyors of cryptocurrencies were a mere stepchild of the financial community. Those days are gone as the crypto industry becomes a growing force in influencing election outcomes nationally. In 2024, the crypto industry has accounted for about half of all corporate contributions to political action committees, according to consumer advocacy group, Public Citizen. The donations are being funneled into congressional candidates of both parties and the candidate for president who is deemed to be friendly to the cryptocurrency space. That is a big leap from the historical practice of industries that side with one political party over 0 Comments
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Springside Rehabilitation Awarded Grant | 02:23PM / Thursday, October 17, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center recieved a $234,500 workforce development grant. The grant will provide Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center with funds to provide training and placement services to prepare 40 un/underemployed participants for CNA positions. They will partner with Craneville Place Skilled Nursing Home & Rehabilitation and Springside Skilled Nursing Home and Rehabilitation. The grant is part of $4.2 million in workforce development grant funding for nine initiatives across Massachusetts, representing partnerships with employers, training providers, and regional collaborators to train, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Springside Pump Track Planners Want More SupportBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:43AM / Thursday, October 17, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Planners for the proposed Springside pump track have presented lower-cost designs and are asking for more help from the city.
While maintaining its support, the Parks Commission emphasized that the project was brought to them in 2020 as a donation. Still, they are willing to up the collaboration.
"We've supported this and if you're asking us to take the initiative to drive it forward, that's different than where we were," Commissioner Anthony DeMartino said, adding that the initiative started strong and has since then faded.
Alison McGee, president of the Berkshire Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association, said she did not have
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8th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference| 08:29AM / Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 8th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference takes place at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Keynote Speaker this year will be noted Botanist, Jerry Jenkins. For information on the event see: https://www.berkshirecc.edu/news-events/bnhc.php The event is open to the public, and typically attended by around 150 to 180 people. There is a large marketplace of natural history books, and other items of interest. Tables are also available for information regarding any natural history-related organizations or sellers of goods. The speaking slots are being organized by Professor Tom 0 Comments
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Leftover CPA Funds Restoring More Pittsfield PlaquesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:39PM / Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | |
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial plaque has weathering and grout deterioration and the ground plaque is not sitting flat. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Additional downtown historic markers will be restored thanks to leftover Community Preservation Act funds.
The Community Preservation Committee last approved an extension of funds granted to the Parks Commission in 2021 for the restoration of 14 plaques in the downtown. In 2021, the project was awarded $14,000 in CPA funds and has only spent $10,000.
Now, the idea is to restore two Park Square plaques with the remaining funds: The Old Town Hall marker and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
"There's a couple of plaques that have
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Dropping Temps, Boiler Repairs Close PHSBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:17PM / Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—Just days before the school gets a temporary boiler, Pittsfield High will be closed for two days due to dropping temperatures causing discomfort inside the building.
Around noon on Tuesday, Superintendent Joseph Curtis announced that the school would have to close on Wednesday, Oct.16, and Thursday, Oct. 17 due to uncomfortable indoor temperatures.
State inspectors cannot look at the new temporary boiler until Thursday. The school is amid a heating system replacement, as the former boilers exceeded their useful life.
"As you are aware, Pittsfield High School is in the process of having a new boiler installed. In the meantime, a temporary boiler has
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Winterization Begins at Pittsfield Parks| 10:52AM / Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With the fall season underway and cooler temperatures expected, the City of Pittsfield's Building Maintenance Department has begun the annual process of winterization at parks throughout the city. The process includes both water and power shut-off at park facilities, which also includes splash pads, bathrooms and water sprinklers, through the fall and winter seasons. Deming Park, Belanger Youth Athletic Facility, and Doyle Softball Complex currently have athletic programs underway and will be winterized in late October. For more information about the winterization process at city park facilities, please call Building Maintenance at 0 Comments
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Elder Services Marks 50 Years of Service to Aging PopulationBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:42PM / Monday, October 14, 2024 | |
Executive Director Chris McLaughlin reflects on the agency's growth over the past half century. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elder Services of Berkshire County has assisted the aging local population for 50 years, growing exponentially from its roots with three employees on Wendell Avenue.
Hundreds gathered at the Country Club of Pittsfield on Friday for the agency's annual meeting. "We have been very busy since the last time we got together and we have a lot to celebrate ... For 50 years, Elder Services has been providing services to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers throughout Berkshire County," Executive Director Chris McLaughlin
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