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BCC Wraps Up First Cohort of Paraprofessional Educators Class| 02:13PM / Friday, December 13, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) recently celebrated the graduation of its first-ever cohort of Paraprofessional Educators, also known as "para educators." Six participants completed the six-week program in late November, with three already securing employment in local educational institutions and the remaining three awaiting responses to their applications. Three of the graduates successfully passed the ParaPro final exam, earning the industry-recognized ParaPro credential. "It's always exciting when a new program debuts at BCC, but it's even more exciting when that program is such a success right out of the 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Appoints In-House Solicitor, COA DirectorBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:00PM / Friday, December 13, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The City Council appointed two leadership positions on Tuesday, bringing legal services in-house and a new face to the senior center.
Following Stephen Pagnotta's retirement, the city has hired Devon Grierson as the in-house City Solicitor for legal matters. Jennifer Reynolds was also appointed as the director of the Council on Aging/Senior Center. Both will begin work in early January.
"I am proud to say that we are going to have an in-house, full-time city solicitor," Mayor Peter Marchetti said.
For the past several years, the city has been under a contract with Donovan O'Connor & Dodig LLP for city solicitor services. Over
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Hoffmann Bird Club Hosts Annual Christmas Bird Count| 10:33AM / Friday, December 13, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Hoffmann Bird Club invites residents to participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), a long-standing community science effort now in its 125th year. Organized by the National Audubon Society, the CBC documents local bird populations to support critical conservation work. Bird enthusiasts of all experience levels are encouraged to take part in one of three Berkshire County counts: Central Berkshire Count: Dec. 14 (Blizzard date: Dec. 15) North Berkshire Count: Dec. 28 South Berkshire Count: Jan. 1, 2025 Residents are also encouraged to fill their bird feeders ahead of the count to attract more birds for 0 Comments
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McCann Senior Gets Superintendent Award; Committee Hears About Co-op ProgramBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:41AM / Friday, December 13, 2024 | |
Thomas Tinney shows the School Committee presentation used for prospective employers in the cooperative work program. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Senior Camryn Moran was presented with the Superintendent's Award at the Thursday meeting of the McCann School Committee. "When we have these students for the super Attendance Award. They are a standout," said Assistant Principal Keith Daigneault. "And they're a standout because they embody, they embody all of the things that we strive for our students to be." Moran, the daughter of Jason and Olivia Moran, has a grade-point average of 4.41 and has received a grade of A-plus in each of her 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Is Mercantilism the Answer to Our Trade Imbalance?By Bill Schmick,
04:33PM / Thursday, December 12, 2024 | |
Mercantilism is often associated with Donald Trump's economic policies. Can reaching back into the past truly make America great again? That is up for debate. For those few of us familiar with the term, mercantilism was the dominant economic system in Europe from the 16th to the 18th centuries. It was a world where it was believed that global wealth was fixed and finite. To become powerful, a nation needed to acquire as much wealth as possible. Back then, a nation's wealth was measured by how much gold and silver it accumulated. If this period evokes visions of tall ships, the Spanish Main, and epic exchanges of cannon fire between Spanish galleys and English Sea 0 Comments
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Free Eagles Band Holiday Concert| 04:09PM / Thursday, December 12, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Eagles Community BandTM will perform a free concert on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3pm at the First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St. in Pittsfield. Selections include "The Eighth Candle" by Steve Reisteter, "Fireside Christmas" by Sammy Nestico, "March of the Toys" by Victor Herber, "Wassail" by R. Bashford, "On This Day Earth Shall Ring" by Gustav Holst, "Sleigh Ride" by Leroy Anderson and more! There will be a bake sale and bonus gifts available for purchase. The Eagles Band is the longest continuous performing ensemble in the Berkshires. 0 Comments
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Santa Claus to visit Greylock Federal Credit Union| 11:55AM / Thursday, December 12, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union announced a special visit from Santa Claus 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Community Empowerment Center located inside the Kellogg Street branch. Attendees do not need to be a member to attend this event, it is free and open to the public. Community members are invited to bring their children to the center for a free picture with Santa. Each guest will receive a complimentary 4x6 photo. In addition to photos with Santa, there will be treats for the kids. "This season is all about joy and we're absolutely delighted to welcome Santa back to Greylock this year to spread a little cheer," said Cindy
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BCC's Paterson Recreation Complex Welcomes Community Memberships | 10:50AM / Thursday, December 12, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. —Berkshire Community College's Paterson Recreation Complex welcomes members of the Berkshire community to join. Memberships for the public are $25 per month, $70 for three months, $125 for six months or $250 per year. Seniors (ages 60 and over), BCC alums, members of the military, first responders and non-BCC students enjoy a discounted rate of $20 per month, $55 for three months, $100 for six months or $200 per year. Day passes are available for $7. The Paterson Field House maintains a fitness center, basketball court, turf field, two grass soccer fields, three adult outdoor tennis courts, two youth tennis courts and a seasonal 0 Comments
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Lanesborough Residents Want Old Williamstown Road Barricades GoneBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:36AM / Thursday, December 12, 2024 | |
 LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Residents want the now-barricaded Old Williamstown Road reopened for pedestrian access.
Patty Barnaby, who lives on the road, started a Change.org petition that has garnered nearly 440 signatures. On Monday, she and other residents went before the Select Board, which will vote on a path forward on Dec. 30.
Barnaby explained that although the old Route 7 has been closed to vehicles for more than 40 years, pedestrians, horseback riders, bicycles, etc., use it. At the beginning of November, the state blocked it with jersey barriers.
"This is a state-owned piece of property, I am aware of that just so that is known," she clarified.
"So the
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Pittsfield Council OKs Berkshire Carousel CommitteeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:14AM / Thursday, December 12, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council has voted to create a committee that handles the Berkshire Carousel offer — but not without debate on procedural details.
Last month, a conveyance and donation of the $267,000 property owned by James Shulman came to the council. A 2025 operational model and budget put forward by the donors costs about $61,000 annually and brings in the same amount of money, with a $25,000 income from rides alone if they cost one dollar.
Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren wanted more intel before the committee's first meeting in January, specifically the condition of any state grants received for the project, a reasonable list of operations, and
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Guided Hike at Mahanna Cobble| 04:12PM / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A guided hike through Mahanna Cobble in Lenox and Pittsfield will take place on Sunday, Derc. 15, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The three-mile moderate to difficult hike will be led by Naturalist and Tamarack Hollow Director Aimee Gelinas, M.Ed. Participants will observe local flora, including trees, evergreens, and ferns, as well as signs of wildlife such as tracks. The hike is free, with donations accepted. If snow is present, attendees are advised to bring snowshoes or rent a pair for $5. This program is supported by a grant from the Lenox Cultural Council, with additional sponsorship from the Berkshire Natural Resources Council. 0 Comments
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Man Sentenced to State Prison After 2022 North Adams Drug Offense| 04:05PM / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nichols Melendez, 33 of Springfield, was sentenced in Berkshire Superior Court to seven to nine years in state prison. On Monday, Dec. 2 Melendez pleaded guilty to six charges related to drug distribution and illegal firearm possession. According to a report from the District Attorney's Office, On March 15, 2022, the North Adams Police Department executed a search warrant of 64 Charles Street, North Adams. The search was conducted based on previous investigation a suspected large-scale drug distribution involving Melendez. There were four people in the Charles Street residence during the search including Melendez and Troy Dupras. 0 Comments
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