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Marchetti Defends Pittsfield Tax Rates in Advance of FY25 BudgetBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:38AM / Thursday, April 04, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Peter Marchetti defended the city's tax rate on Tuesday, asking residents to look at all of the figures before making a judgment.
While Pittsfield ranked the highest tax rate countywide in fiscal 2024, the average bill ranked 10th. The administration also provided data showing that there has been a 37.9 percent increase in the value of single-family homes from FY20 to FY24 and a 6.4 percent decrease in the residential tax rate during this period.
"When we continue to hear about how we're comparing to other communities and we've heard it several times that jeez, we're the highest tax bills in Berkshire County, I think using the
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Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Arrowhead Sewer ExtensionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:08PM / Wednesday, April 03, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Finance Committee on Monday supported a $650,000 borrowing under the Sewer Enterprise Fund for a connection to Herman Melville's Arrowhead.
The approximately 700-foot extension includes the installation of two deep manholes and will connect two properties to the city sewer. Construction will cost $500,000, a 20 percent contingency will cost $100,000, and the construction administration and resident engineer will cost $50,000.
"Melville's property and the museum is paramount. It's very similar to the project that we supported two years ago, increasing the wastewater in line for Bousquet so we do have a long history of supporting
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Wahconah Apollonian Players Perform 'Into the Woods' this WeekendBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:30PM / Wednesday, April 03, 2024 | |
There some 50 students who make up the cast and technical team, including 16 from Nessacus Middle School. DALTON, Mass. — Wahconah High School Apollonian Players will be performing the musical "Into the Woods" this weekend. The show will run on Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 6, at 1 and 7 p.m. in the school's auditorium. Tickets can be purchased in advance here or at the door for $14 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. The first act is 90 minutes and open to all ages but Act 2 contains adult content, such as adultery, death, murder, and other bad choices that may not be suitable for children age 10 and 0 Comments
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Berkshire United Way celebrates 100 Years of Service | 10:25AM / Wednesday, April 03, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — The board of directors and staff of Berkshire United Way invite members of the community to attend the organization's 100th anniversary celebration 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at The Colonial Theatre, 111 South St., Pittsfield. During the celebration Berkshire United Way will present the Daniel C. Dillon Helping Hands, Caring Heart Award to Mary Wheat. She has been an active volunteer and guiding light with the South Community Food Pantry for more than 20 years. She also was a founder and longtime chair of the Thanksgiving Angels meal program. The event also will feature guest speaker Dr. Frances Jones-Sneed, professor emeritus of 0 Comments
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Pittsfield and State Clash Over Causeway Project, Causing DelayBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:38AM / Wednesday, April 03, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city and the state Department of Transportation are clashing over logistics of the Dan Casey Memorial Drive reconstruction, halting its progress.
The Public Works and Utilities subcommittee on Monday heard an update on the project per the request of resident Daniel Miraglia. The often flooded area is the subject of a more than million-dollar reconstruction that includes replacing the causeway's three existing culverts.
Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales reported that the city is "in a sense kind of fighting with the state" about the design. It was supposed to go out to bid in 2022.
"We recognize the need
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Pittsfield, North Adams Support Paint Stewardship Program| 05:03PM / Tuesday, April 02, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The county's two cities are backing paint stewardship legislation currently in the Legislature. Pittsfield's City Council last week voted unanimously to support a resolution requesting the Legislature act favorably on the bill before the House Ways & Means Committee. The North Adams City Council did the same. "Pittsfield's resolution in support of paint stewardship adds to the remarkable list of valued Berkshire endorsers, including North Adams, Adams, Williamstown, Great Barrington, Dalton, Lenox, Lee, Sheffield, Stockbridge, Hinsdale, Becket, Lanesborough, Clarksburg, Otis, West Stockbridge, Egremont, Florida, Hancock, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Police Seek Info on Armed Robbery| 03:52PM / Tuesday, April 02, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are looking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent armed robbery. Lipton Mart gas station located at 320 West Housatonic St. was robbed shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, by a man brandishing a black handgun. The subject left with an undisclosed amount of cash along with a few other items. He is believed to have come from the Barker Road area and left heading north on Britton Street toward the train tracks. The suspect is described as a white male standing 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10 and wearing gray ripped jeans, black sneakers, a blue "Patriots" short-sleeve hoodie 0 Comments
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BHS Appoints Three Community Leaders to Board of Trustees| 12:30PM / Tuesday, April 02, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the election of Shaun V. Cusson, Deborah Renzi, RN, and Dr. Jeannette Smith, PhD, to the BHS Board of Trustees. "We are excited to welcome Shaun, Deb and Jeannette to the BHS Board of Trustees," said President and CEO Darlene Rodowicz. "All are recognized leaders in our community, and BHS will be lucky to benefit from their perspectives as we continue working to advance health and wellness for everyone in the region." Shaun Cusson Cusson serves as President and CEO of Hillcrest Educational Foundation, Inc. (HEF), which offers a wide range of therapeutic services for children, families and 0 Comments
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BCC to Host Q and A, Keynote Address with Law Enforcement Expert| 08:00AM / Tuesday, April 02, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Department of Safety and Security, in conjunction with the Criminal Justice Department, will host a special Q & A forum with veteran law enforcement officer Dr. John M. Weinstein on Tuesday, April 9 at 12:45 pm. Later in the evening, Dr. Weinstein will deliver a keynote speech at 5 pm. Both events, which are free and open to the public, will be held on the main campus of BCC, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. The Q&A session will be held in Melville Hall, Room 317, and the keynote address will be held in Koussevitzky Arts Center, Room 111. During the forum, Dr. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council OKs Car Wash at Former Dakota SteakhouseBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:34AM / Tuesday, April 02, 2024 | |
Matthew Maserio speaks with James Scalise of SK Design during the meeting. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After much debate and some alterations, the City Council approved a special permit for a car wash at the former Dakota Steakhouse. Lipton, Inc. plans to build a "tunnel" type 4,200 square foot facility that can wash up to 150 cars per hour. The site, located at 1035 South St., housed the well-known steakhouse until about a decade ago and was most recently occupied by Enso Bistro.
After more than 90 minutes of discussion last week, the council attached two conditions to its support: that the northern exit be a right turn only subject to approval from the Massachusetts
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Senator Mark April Office Hours| 08:00AM / Monday, April 01, 2024 | |
BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in April. Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state legislation, or to ask for assistance with issues involving any state agency. Appointments are not required. Adams: Tuesday, April 2, and Tuesday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to noon. Town Hall, 8 Park St., Adams. Dalton: Monday, April 1, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Senior Center, 40 Field St., Dalton. Great Barrington: Monday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. Town 0 Comments
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State Housing Secretary Hears of County's Housing StrugglesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:36AM / Monday, April 01, 2024 | |
Housing Secretary Edward Augustus was in Berkshire County on Friday to hear from local stakeholders about housing challenges. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Edward Augustus Jr. spoke Friday with Berkshire County stakeholders about the unique issues of the region. Following a public roundtable in Lenox in the morning, he met privately in the afternoon with city officials and representatives from local agencies including the Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority, Berkshire Housing, and 1Berkshire. "Today, we met with Secretary Augustus to talk about ways in which we can improve housing options to address the challenges in 0 Comments
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