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Mass Humanities Application To Host a Douglass Reading in 2025| 04:13PM / Thursday, December 19, 2024 | |
 NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — Mass Humanities, the Commonwealth's leading funder of humanities programs, has opened the application window for its signature Reading Frederick Douglass Together (RFDT) program. Applications open on Dec. 16, and the first submission deadline is Jan. 3, 2025. Going into its 16th year, the RFDT program provides $2,000 grants to local communities to host a public reading of the orator's noted speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Applications are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the year. In 2024, a total of 60 communities throughout the commonwealth hosted readings. Nonprofits, cultural centers, 0 Comments
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Elizabeth Freeman Center Relocates | 02:06PM / Thursday, December 19, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elizabeth Freeman Center (EFC) has moved its main office from 43 Francis Ave. to 66 Allen St. in the center of Pittsfield. Its satellite offices at 168 Main St. in Great Barrington and 61 Main St. in North Adams will continue to operate as normal. This move addresses challenges posed by the current office, which no longer has the capacity to address the growing needs of survivors and the community. After months of searching for solutions, Elizabeth Freeman center completed the purchase of the building, made possible by a mortgage from Lee Bank, on August 19th, 2024. "We are thrilled to take this step forward in our mission to serve 0 Comments
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'An Abomination': Parents, Residents React to PHS Staff ScandalBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:39AM / Thursday, December 19, 2024 | |
Parent Jackie Ricci says she is furious that the school has 'been endangered by unqualified and improperly trained administrators.' PITTSFIELD, Mass.— "Disgusting," an "abomination," and warranting a "clean house."
This is what angry community members said after two Pittsfield High School staff were put on administrative leave in the last week, one for federal drug charges and the other for an investigation by the Department of Children and Families.
Superintendent Joseph Curtis addressed claims that the district was aware of illegal activity at the school, asserting "I am embarrassed and I am livid."
"When I started
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PHS Student Files Suit Against Teacher, School DistrictStaff Reports,
05:27AM / Thursday, December 19, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Adding to the Pittsfield High School's woes is a lawsuit filed in federal court accusing officials failing to intervene in a teacher's sexual harassment of a student. The school last week put two of its administrators on leave because of external investigations: Dean of Students Lavante Wiggins was arrested and arraigned by federal authorities on drug trafficking charges and the other is the subject of an investigation by the state Department of Children and Families. The lawsuit, first reported by The Berkshire Eagle, was filed in September in U.S. District Court in Springfield. A PHS student has accused retired English 0 Comments
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1Berkshire Announces USDA Funded Winter 2025 Technical Assistance Offerings| 04:00PM / Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire, thanks in part to funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announced its upcoming slate of technical assistance offerings through the Berkshire Economic Recovery Program (BERP). Through its series of cohorts spanning nearly four years, the Berkshire Economic Recovery Program Technical Assistance series has been able to support more than 200 businesses through targeted training and focused convenings and quantified by over $2,500,000 in funding collectively accessed by businesses through their participation. Going into the Winter of 2025, the program will continue on with three upcoming cohorts. These cohorts 0 Comments
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BRTA Looking for 50-Year Customers to Celebrate their Loyalty| 11:08AM / Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is marking its 50th anniversary this year with an initiative to honor riders who have utilized the BRTA throughout its history. BRTA is inviting riders who have been using its services since the beginning to be featured in the organization's upcoming annual report. Selected riders will also receive a token of appreciation from the BRTA. Riders interested in sharing their stories or being considered for the feature are encouraged to contact Sarah Vallieres at sarah.vallieres@berkshirerta.com or 413-499-2782, Ext. 2862. 0 Comments
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BCC Offers Free EMT Basic Training Course | 08:06AM / Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — The Workforce & Community Education Program at Berkshire Community College (BCC) presents an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) basic training course from Jan. 23 through April 26, 2025. Two class times will be available on Mondays and Wednesdays, either noon-4 p.m. or 6-10 p.m., plus every other Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuition is grant-funded for eligible applicants. One hundred percent attendance is required for this training course. Instructor Christine Isca offers face-to-face instruction at County Ambulance, located at 175 Wahconah Street in Pittsfield. Space is limited, and pre-registration is 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Licensing Board Greenlights Nissan DealershipBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:18AM / Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nissan of Pittsfield will operate under new ownership as "Bella Nissan of Pittsfield" after a problematic past.
On Monday, the Licensing Board approved a 2024 Class 1 auto dealer license for the 25 West Housatonic St. business. New owners Javier Columbie and Benjamin Farber want to turn the dealership around after it was investigated for failing to pay off the loans on trade-ins, among other complaints.
Bella Nissan of Pittsfield will have to pay a renewal fee for 2025, but the company wanted to prevent the business from "going dark" in the interim. During the meeting, the former license owned by Team Nissan Inc., which expires on Dec. 31,
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Wahconah Senior Presented 2024 Superintendents Award| 05:32PM / Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — Wahconah Regional High School senior Logan Kunde has been presented with the Superintendents' Award. Central Berkshire Regional Superintendent of Schools Leslie Blake-Davis made the award at last week's School Committee meeting. Kunde earned the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents' Certificate of Academic Excellence Award for achieving high academic standing at Wahconah. "I am so very proud of Logan's achievements and it is an honor to present him with this award," said Blake-Davis, adding he has consistently demonstrated high academic performance, as exemplified by his grade average of 0 Comments
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South Community Food Pantry Holiday Gift Card Fundraiser | 03:45PM / Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The South Community Food Pantry announced its Holiday Gift Card Fundraiser, a campaign to provide local families in need with gift cards to a local grocery store this holiday season. The pantry will be closed for several days during the holiday weeks to allow volunteers to enjoy time with their loved ones, and these gift cards will ensure that families have access to food during this time. Thanks to the Gilson Family Foundation, all donations to the Holiday Gift Card Fundraiser will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000. This means that every donation will have double the impact in helping the pantry reach its goal. "We are 0 Comments
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BCC Spring Semester Starts Jan. 21 | 10:31AM / Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) begins its spring semester Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2023. A variety of learning options is offered, including in-person, online and hybrid. Fully online options are now available for associate degrees and certificates in business, medical coding and liberal arts. Thanks to funding from the Commonwealth, community college tuition is free for most students who do not hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Some students are also eligible for free books and supplies. Prospective students may apply online at www.berkshirecc.edu/apply or visit the OneStop Enrollment Center, where admissions advisors are on hand to help with
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EPA Extends Deadline for Evaluating PCB Reduction Proposals at GE/Housatonic Site| 08:07AM / Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the extension of the deadline to evaluate proposals received for the Reducing Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Concentrations and/or Toxicity in Soil and Sediment at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site Challenge due to the number of proposals submitted. A total of 98 solutions were received from 40 countries, including the United States, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Jamaica, France, Belgium, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Russia, Czechia, Switzerland, Egypt, Israel, Greece, Spain, Morocco, Romania, Bulgaria, Nigeria, Algeria, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Oman, Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, India, 0 Comments
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