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Dalton in Stalemate Over Proposed Public Safety Facility By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:51AM / Monday, November 17, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — As conditions worsen at the police station, it seems public officials are going in circles, Police Chief Deanna Strout said. The condition of the station, located in Town Hall, has been deteriorating for the last 28 years. There have been multiple building committees and this is what happens and the project goes nowhere, Strout said during last week's Select Board meeting. People butt heads about the cost and where it should go and nothing happens, she said "We are in desperate mode now," she stressed. Earlier in the meeting she outlined the several issues with the station that have been reiterated at several 0 Comments
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Pittsfield DPW Seeks $15.2M for Wastewater PlantBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:17AM / Monday, November 17, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Department of Public Works is requesting the City Council authorize borrowing up to $15.2 million for improvements to the wastewater treatment plant.
On Thursday, the City Council referred the request to the Finance subcommittee. Funding would support a new administration and laboratory building at the plant.
"The existing Laboratory Building, initially constructed in 1938 and adapted for plant use in 1973, no
longer meets current needs," Commissioner of Public Works and Utilities Ricardo Morales wrote in a communique to the council.
"Together with inadequate administration facilities, the proposed building will
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Card and Coffee Shop Opens on Tyler StreetBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:30PM / Sunday, November 16, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—Berkshire Sports Cards and Coffee opened on Friday, providing the collector community a place to hangout and add more to their collection. The store is located at 147 Tyler Street and will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Owner, Ryan Thebeau, is no stranger to the card collector world and is excited to bring a new spot to the city. The card and coffee shop carries various Pokemon and sports related cards. "I started as a kid. I used to mow my lawn for cards and Pokemon cards [and] baseball cards," he laughed. Thebeau was raised in Pittsfield and moved to Arizona, where he 0 Comments
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MassDOT Launches Community Culvert, Unpaved Roads Grants| 04:02PM / Sunday, November 16, 2025 | |
BOSTON - The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division is announcing updates to Grant Central, a one-stop shop for MassDOT's municipal grant programs. Updates include launching two new grant programs and implementing a Fully Integrated Application (FIA), an all-in-one funding request application used for all of the MassDOT Highway Division's competitive grant programs. Municipalities may now apply for design support and up to $1,000,000 in construction funding for a single transportation project. Multiple grant programs can be used to fund a single project based on size and scope. Applications are accepted twice per year.??? "Grant
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Lack of Cable Contract Hampering Dalton Community TelevisionBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:33PM / Sunday, November 16, 2025 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — With increased community participation and an undated cable license, Dalton Community Cable Association's potential is endless. During the Cable Advisory Committee's public hearing last week, several people voiced their support for the organization they say is an integral part of the community. The station has been operating in Dalton for more than four decades, broadcasting on topics including public interest, education, local news, and local sports. The last time the town had a contract was in 1997 with Time Warner Cable, which was purchased by Spectrum in 2016. This is a long time to not have a contract and 0 Comments
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Youth Alive & ROPE: Stepping Toward the FutureBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
10:07AM / Sunday, November 16, 2025 | |
Youth Alive step, dance and drumline participants. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Every year, the nonprofits Youth Alive and the Rites of Passage and Empowerment step toward a stronger, more equitable community. This year marked Youth Alive's 30th anniversary and ROPE's 15th anniversary. It was no coincidence that the organizations celebrated it with multiple step performances during their fundraising dinner last Saturday at the Berkshire Innovation Center. "Every step that they took, we knew that they were stepping further away from oppression. They were stepping further away from social injustice," said keynote speaker the Rev. Nakeida 0 Comments
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MassWildlife: Where do turkeys gobble?| 07:21AM / Sunday, November 16, 2025 | |
Massachusetts boasts a rich variety of habitats, each region with its own unique character. Yet despite these differences, wild turkeys can be found throughout the Commonwealth. Believe it or not, that wasn't always the case—wild turkey habitat was once so scarce that turkeys disappeared from the Commonwealth in the mid-1800s. Thanks to successful restoration efforts led by MassWildlife and partners in the 1970s, wild turkeys have made a remarkable comeback and can now be found in every county except Nantucket. Wild turkeys are habitat generalists meaning they make use of forests, fields, and even developed areas. However, they do best in landscapes where there is a
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Winners of Ninth Berkshire Theatre Awards Announced| 03:43PM / Saturday, November 15, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association (BTCA) has presented the 2025 Berkshire Theatre Critics Awards, colloquially known as The Berkies, on Monday, Nov. 10, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield. This is the ninth time in ten years that these awards have been presented to honor and celebrate the excellence and diversity of theatre in the greater Berkshire region. A request for donations was delivered by host J. Peter Bergman who also presented an overview of the season and read a letter from nominee Isadora Wolfe. Members of the Board of the Association presented awards throughout the evening; they included Barbara Waldinger,
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MassDOT Announces Name A Snowplow Contest for Elementary, Middle Schools| 01:37PM / Saturday, November 15, 2025 | |
BOSTON—- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the fourth annual "Name A Snowplow" contest for statewide elementary school and middle school students in Massachusetts. The contest seeks to solicit names for 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service for the upcoming 2025/2026 winter season. The purpose of the contest is to celebrate the snow and ice season, recognize the hard work and dedication shown by public works employees and contractors, and raise awareness about the vital role they play in keeping our roads safe during winter weather events. Winning selections will be announced by Friday, Dec.19. "Winter is
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Figo's Pizzeria Serves Fresh Italian DishesBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:14PM / Saturday, November 15, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Figo's Pizzeria is offering family-style Italian dishes from scratch in the former Teddy's Pizza Restaurant. Bridget and Jacob Sweener, spouses and co-owners of Figo's, opened their new location at the end of October, aiming to create a welcoming place for the community. "We want you to be able to sit down at the bar and have a pizza and a beer, or to be able to sit here together on a date on Friday night or Saturday and have prime rib and a nice glass of wine instead of just pizza," said Jacob. Even the name suggests how they want it to be a cool place to unwind or enjoy a meal. "Figo's is a slang 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Subcommittee Backs $1M Funding for BIC, MyriasBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
10:00AM / Saturday, November 15, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Community and Economic Development subcommittee advanced a total of $1 million in requests for Pittsfield Economic Development funding for expansion at the Berkshire Innovation Center.
On Monday, councilors supported the BIC's request for $500,000 to expand and Myrias Optics Inc.'s request for $500,000 to establish the manufacturing laboratory at the BIC. Last week, it was announced that the BIC will receive a $5.2 million boost from the state for this effort.
"I think that this is the first step in opening the door to bringing a new type of industry to Pittsfield, and from there, we expand. I hear all the time 'When is
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Market 32, Price Chopper Introduce 'Double Exchange Day'| 07:59AM / Saturday, November 15, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper are inviting customers to turn their spare change into double the value, and to help keep cash transactions running smoothly. On Sunday, Nov. 16, the grocer will host a Double Exchange Day from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at all store locations. During this one-day event, a penny is worth two cents when shoppers exchange them for a Market 32 or Price Chopper gift card twice their total amount. This means $10 in pennies could earn a $20 gift card, redeemable toward future in-store purchases. To participate, guests simply bring their rolled or loose pennies to the Customer Service Desk, where the total will be counted 0 Comments
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