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The Retired Investor: Halloween Spending Expected to Hit a RecordBy Bill Schmick,
02:56PM / Thursday, October 26, 2023 | |
Spending on candy, costumes, decorations, and parties is rising. The expected amount Americans plan to spend on Halloween is $12.2 billion in 2023, according to the National Retail Federation NRF). That beats last year's record of $10.6 billion. More Americans than ever are celebrating with 79 percent of people participating, which is greater than last year and exceeds pre-pandemic levels as well. In addition, 76 percent of adult American pet owners plan to put their pets in costumes, according to a PetSmart national survey. The average amount consumers will pay to celebrate the holiday is $108.24 versus $102.74 last year. Candy is still at the top of the agenda for 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Business UAT to be Highlighted on National Television| 11:11AM / Thursday, October 26, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Tyer announced that United Aircraft Technologies, Inc. (UAT), a Pittsfield business, will be featured on Veteran's Playbook on Destination America. In the fall of 2020, the City of Pittsfield provided UAT with $300,000 in Economic Development Funds to help relocate to Pittsfield, create new jobs, testing equipment and software and to develop a new internship program. "I am so thrilled to see the success UAT continues to achieve as they grow their operations, adding more jobs to our local economy," said Mayor Linda M. Tyer. "UAT sets an example for other veterans looking to explore entrepreneurship as part of their next chapter 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Historical Explores History of Broadhall | 08:00AM / Thursday, October 26, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On November 2, Berkshire County Historical Society Executive Director Lesley Herzberg and Board President Cynthia Farr Brown will discuss the history of Broadhall, the home of Sarah Morewood, currently known as the Country Club of Pittsfield. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at the Country Club of Pittsfield. The talk will include a tour of the building followed by refreshments and drinks. Use the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org to purchase tickets; $30 BCHS and Country Club of Pittsfield members, $35 non-members. This event is sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union and the Massachusetts Cultural 0 Comments
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Pittsfield to collect Toys for Tots| 08:00AM / Thursday, October 26, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, in collaboration with the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office, is collecting brand new, unwrapped toys for children between the ages of newborn to 14 years old as part of the 2023 Toys for Tots program. All toys are provided to children who live in Berkshire County. Gift Guidelines: • New/unwrapped toys • No toys with choking hazards for infants/toddlers • No toys replicating weapons • No gift cards A donation box is available at the Mayor's Office located in City Hall at 70 Allen Street. Donations will be collected until Monday, Dec. 4. For questions, please contact Malia 0 Comments
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Dalton Trucking Business Requests More HoursBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:16AM / Thursday, October 26, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Residents and community members from surrounding areas filled the Callahan Meeting Room at the Town Hall last Wednesday to discuss the future of Ray Robert Excavation & Trucking. The excavation and trucking company has requested a new special permit to improve clarity and extend its operating and crushing hours. The board approved a 90-day extension for Robert's current special permit so that the work surrounding the new special permit request does not interfere with the excavation and trucking company's current operations. Robert's current special permit allows his business to continue the manufacturing use as 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Talk Visions For LeadershipBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:33PM / Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Voters got a look at mayoral candidates John Krol and Peter Marchetti's plans for the corner office during a forum hosted by the Berkshire NAACP on Monday. Moderator Will Singleton delivered questions on finances, management, and business to a packed crowd at Conte Community School.
Krol, a former city councilor, feels that Pittsfield is in desperate need of change.
"I am committed to Pittsfield Massachusetts," he said. "What we've been hearing as we are knocking on doors for many, many months — thousands of doors — is that people feel underrepresented and overtaxed. We feel as though we're not getting the services
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PCTV and iBerkshires to Host Pittsfield Debates| 07:52AM / Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Television, in partnership with iBerkshires.com, will present televised debates featuring candidates for the Pittsfield municipal election, in all contested races over two nights next week. The debates will begin on Monday, Oct. 30 at Berkshire Community College in the K-111 auditorium beginning at 5:00 p.m. The first debate will feature Ward 2 candidates Brittany Bandani and Alexander Blumin. The Ward 3 debate will begin at 6:15 p.m. with candidates Matthew Wrinn and Bill Tyer. At 7:00 p.m., the seven at-large city council candidates will face off in a 90-minute debate. The candidates for the at-large race are 0 Comments
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Dalton Talks Fund for Occupants of Condemned HousesBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:13AM / Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board approved exploring the development of a program that aids residents facing condemnation during its meeting on Monday. Town Manager Thomas Hutcheson will be collaborating with Health Agent Agnes Witkowski and the Board of Health to discuss the details and requirements of the endeavor. Select Board Chair Joseph Diver presented the idea to the board after reading of the circumstances surrounding the Board of Health's decision to condemn, vacate and secure 96 Anthony Road. The action that the Board of Health took is all reasonable, Diver said, but it begs the question whether there is more the town can do to help 0 Comments
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Dalton Select Board Express Concerns for Firefighter Saftey By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
04:10PM / Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board will be discussing the safety of the town's firefighters during a future meeting. Concerns were raised during the board's meeting last week by Chair Joseph Diver. Diver claimed that he had spoken to both former and current members of the Fire Department who expressed safety concerns when responding to situations. "I would like to begin the process of how we as a Select Board, as town management, address those concerns when we don't oversee the fire department," Diver said. "... I've asked both to go public with a concern but as they've been presented to me, it's a concern 0 Comments
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Candidate Statement: Krol Strongly Supports Ending MCAS as Graduation Requirement | 03:46PM / Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayoral candidate John Krol has unequivocally called for ending the practice of using the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) as a mandatory requirement for graduation. "How draconian is it that we are using this test as a requirement to graduate here in Massachusetts. We all know people and have heard the examples of kids and adults alike who simply 'don't test well.' It's time to end this practice and join so many other states around the country that examine our students with a more authentic and suitable assessment for success in acquiring scholarly skills. Keeping a diploma from a child because they didn't score 0 Comments
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Pittsfield: Temporary traffic restrictions on North Street| 01:22PM / Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Due to underground utility work conducted by Eversource, temporary traffic restrictions will be in place on North Street, at the Linden Street/Maplewood Avenue intersection, beginning on Thursday, Oct. 26. This work is expected to continue over the next several weeks. While this work is underway, the city encourages drivers to seek alternate routes and follow the designated signs. Traffic travelling on North Street, northbound, will be restricted from turning left onto Linden Street. Traffic will be allowed to travel through the intersection to continue north and will be able to turn right onto Maplewood Avenue. Traffic travelling on North 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Talk Safety, Policing at NAACP DebateBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:41PM / Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | |
The debate covered a range of topics, including public safety. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayoral candidates Peter Marchetti and John Krol expanded on some of their plans for the city during a forum Monday hosted by the Berkshire NAACP.
With about two weeks left until the general election, the candidates debated the management of schools, economic development, finances, and more to a packed crowd at Conte Community School. Much conversation revolved around public safety and policing in the downtown and beyond. This has been a widely debated topic in the wake of the state's police reform, the exacerbation of mental illness during the pandemic, and the fatal police shooting
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