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KB Accounting Names Timothy Brelsford as Director of Operations| 11:36AM / Friday, February 21, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. Mass. — KB Accounting has appointed Timothy (Tim) Brelsford as its new Director of Operations, the company announced on February 3, 2025. Brelsford brings over 30 years of experience in human services and operations, with expertise in streamlining processes and implementing strategic solutions. "As we continue to expand our services and enhance operational efficiency, the addition of Tim to our leadership team is a significant milestone," said CEO Katie Brelsford. "His proven track record in operational excellence and strategic planning will undoubtedly strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional value to our clients." In his new role,
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Volunteers Say Springside Park Has Gotten CleanerBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Friday, February 21, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Volunteers say Springside Park has generally gotten cleaner over the years.
On Tuesday, the Parks Commission approved the Springside Park Conservancy and the Friends of Springside Park's annual cleanups on April 19 and Sept. 20. Longtime members Bernard Mack and Esther Anderson gave a positive report about the park's upkeep.
"The park has been getting cleaner and cleaner every year, which is very exciting to see that people are taking more interest in keeping it that way," Mack said.
"And a lot of other things have been happening at the park, which we're happy about as well, improvements and such."
He reported that 25 years ago,
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Hancock Shaker Village 'The Big Chill' Celebrated Berkshire WinterBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:22PM / Thursday, February 20, 2025 | |
Children have fun in the snow at Hancock Shaker Village. More photos. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hancock Shaker Village's "The Big Chill" event turned out to be chillier and snowier than expected. The event is to celebrate all things New England in the winter, said Caroline Holland, the Village's executive director and CEO. Photos from the event here. It featured maple tree tapping, blacksmithing and woodworking demonstrations, live music, a fire pit, sledding and snow activities, live music, and more. However, the two-day event was cut short as snow and sleet covered the region. Although it became a one-day event, the 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Are Federal Asset Sales a Solution to Debt Problem?By Bill Schmick,
04:16PM / Thursday, February 20, 2025 | |
At last count, the federal government owns 28 percent of the total land in the U.S., and under the surface of that real estate lies a wealth of oil, gas, and coal. Does selling off federal assets make sense in this era of downsizing government? President Donald Trump plans to shrink the federal government through firing, hiring freezes, and layoffs. The only personnel spared are those in military enforcement, national security, and public safety. Everything else is fair game. Earlier this month, regional managers at the General Services Administration (GSA) received memos from headquarters directing them to terminate the leases on approximately 7,500 federal offices across the 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Fireworks and Mindful WalksBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:32PM / Thursday, February 20, 2025 | |
 There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including festivals, fireworks, winter activities, and more. Editor's Pick Fireworks The Common, Pittsfield Time: Saturday 6 p.m. Fireworks will mark the end of the annual 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival. The viewing area is in the parking lot on First Street between Eagle and Fenn Street. No spectators will be permitted inside the Common during the show. More information here. Multiple Days The 14th Annual 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival Throughout Pittsfield Feb. 13 through 23 The 10x10 Festival will conclude this weekend. The festival 0 Comments
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Greylock Federal Promotes Kellogg Street Branch Manager| 11:33AM / Thursday, February 20, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Shirley Crandall Petithory to branch manager of its Kellogg Street branch in Pittsfield. "I am very excited about Shirley's promotion to manager of the Kellogg Street branch," said Senior Vice President, Retail Services Robert Sims. "She's been the branch manager at our location in Lanesborough for a few years and is now moving to one of our largest branches. Under her leadership, Lanesborough and the team there have flourished. They have exceptional member satisfaction scores and have grown significantly. Shirley is well regarded by both her colleagues and our 0 Comments
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Pittsfield to Consider Speeding Cameras By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:37AM / Thursday, February 20, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Will Pittsfield have speeding cameras in 2026? That is to be decided. Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren would like the city to consider traffic cameras for speeding enforcement. The City Council referred his petition to Mayor Peter Marchetti last week. "Obviously, the mayor's got to consider it, consider whether it's something we are willing to do, something that we are willing to pay for," he said. Warren suggested the use of speed safety cameras to deal with the city's almost "epidemic" speeding problems.
"Safety dictates that we expand our arsenal in the fight for speed mitigation in order to foster safe streets,"
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Berkshire County Historical: 'In The Service of America' Lecture| 03:25PM / Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society will present the lecture In the Service of America: Berkshire's Black Soldiers and Veterans of the Revolution, by historian Cynthia Farr Brown. The free event takes place on Feb. 26. The lecture will look at some of the stories of the Black men from the Berkshires who served in the Continental Army and as minutemen and militia during the American Revolution, as well as what happened to veterans living in the Berkshires after the war was over. Historical records reveal the stories of lesser-known Revolutionary War veterans from Berkshire County, including Frank Duncan, Bacchus Boardman, and 0 Comments
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Residents Oppose Battery Energy Storage in Southeast PittsfieldBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:40PM / Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Fifteen community members attended last week's Conservation Commission meeting to speak against a proposed battery energy storage system on Williams Street.
A Stonehenge Road resident called it an "accident waiting to happen" and said, "None of us want 60 Teslas parked in that goddamn spot." Fires, flooding, and noise interruptions are collective concerns. More than 170 people in the southeast Pittsfield neighborhood signed a petition against it.
On Thursday, the commission continued a notice of intent application from Brattle Brook LLC to construct a storage system, or BESS, at 734 Williams St., behind the Pittsfield Cooperative
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Berkshire United Way Seeks Volunteer Grant Reviewers| 10:33AM / Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire United Way (BUW) is seeking volunteers to assist in its two-year funding cycle grant review process. Volunteers will participate in up to 25 hours of training, individual evaluations, and group meetings to make funding recommendations. These recommendations will be presented to the BUW Community Impact Committee and Board for final approval, with funding disbursed starting in mid-July. BUW will host three training sessions for volunteer reviewers in March. Interested individuals can register and find more information at www.berkshireunitedway.org/funding-application. Concurrently, BUW is accepting applications 0 Comments
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BCC Offers Virtual Advanced Beginner Computer Training Course | 08:07AM / Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Workforce Department is offering a virtual advanced beginner computer training course starting Monday, Feb. 24 and concluding Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. The course will be taught in English, with Spanish language support. Ten grant-funded scholarships are available for eligible students. To register, email workforce@berkshirecc.edu or call (413) 236-2115. Designed for those looking to expand upon basic computer skills, the course provides an in-depth exploration of core Microsoft Office applications, enabling 0 Comments
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Lanesborough Select Board Votes to Expand Tow ListBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:16AM / Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | |
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Select Board members want to even the playing field for towing.
In a 2-1 vote with Chair Michael Murphy in opposition, the board last week voted to allow businesses outside of Lanesborough to be on the towing list. Current towers will work with the town on a formal policy, as there is currently not one.
"Frankly, I think it's premature," Murphy said about the motion made by Select Board member Deborah Maynard.
Two years ago, Police Chief Robert Derksen was contacted by a local tow agency that wanted to be put on the rotation. He brought a sample policy to the board in March 2023 and returned with the same one at Monday's meeting.
"I
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