|
| News and events in Pittsfield, Mass.
|
Pittsfield Charter Panel Hears Opposition to Charter ObjectionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:19AM / Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The newly reconvened Charter Review Committee began its work last week with a conversation about the charter objection, a motion that has delayed votes and created a stir in council chambers over the last term.
Councilor at Large Peter White presented a petition that asked "Should the charter objection be eliminated or otherwise amended?" Under the rule, if a single member present objects to the taking of the vote it is postponed until the next meeting of the city council.
White feels it is something that has been used wisely but also at times not.
"One of my issues with this and something I've heard from the public is there's no real
0 Comments
Read More >> |
Pittsfield Community Television's Fall Training Series| 04:00PM / Monday, September 25, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Television announced the start of its fourth Seasonal Training Series, marking one year since the series started, with two special media production sessions. Session 1, which begins Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6:00pm and runs for three consecutive weeks, focuses on the basics of how to be a producer and teaches anyone who wants to create their own content how to produce a television show in the studio, how to manage a production on-location, and how to start a radio program. Session 2, which begins Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6:00pm and runs for three consecutive weeks, gives novice video editors the foundations they 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Berkshires Receive National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant| 02:00PM / Monday, September 25, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — To help address the crisis, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $1 million in funding for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to address the impact of the opioid crisis on the local workforce in Berkshire County. Administered by the department's Employment and Training Administration, the National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant will support Massachusetts in its efforts to employ people in positions as recovery coaches, harm reduction specialists, peer navigators and community health workers. The funding will also provide employment and training services to eligible individuals 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Pittsfield Figure Skating Club Holds Registration Night| 10:19AM / Monday, September 25, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Pittsfield Figure Skating Club will hold its first registration night on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the Boys and Girls Club from 5 to 7 p.m. Current figure skaters and interested new members are encouraged to attend. Founded in 1977, the PFSC provides skaters of all ages and abilities the opportunity to develop their figure skating skills in a safe and healthy environment. PFSC professional coaches are U.S. Figure Skating members and provide group and private instruction. The club provides lessons in basic skating skills for people aged 3 and up, including adults, and it offers a basic skating skills class for children interested in playing hockey, 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Sept. 25| 08:11AM / Monday, September 25, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following contacted road work is planned to take place starting Monday, Sept. 25: Monday, September 25: Curbing installation on Radcliffe Avenue and finish aprons on Quirico Dr. and Lucia Dr. Monday Sept. 25 and Tuesday Sept. 26: Loam and seed Brookside Dr. & Ann Dr. Wednesday, Sept. 27: Loam and seed on Lucia Dr. Thursday, Sept. 28: Milling East Street (from Elm Street to Lyman Street) This work will begin at 4 a.m. to accommodate the morning commute. Friday, Sept. 29: Structure work on East Street In-house paving, conducted by the Department of Public Services, is scheduled as follows: Tuesday, Sept. 26: 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Collaboration Key to Housing, Hunger Solutions Say Local LeadersBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:31AM / Monday, September 25, 2023 | |
State Rep. Smitty Pignatelli convenes the housing and food security summit at Lenox Town Hall on Friday. LENOX, Mass. — Organizations and officials agree that collaboration is the key to addressing the housing crisis and food insecurity.
More than 100 stakeholders piled into Town Hall to share ideas during a summit hosted by state Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli. The event covered the renovation and maintenance of existing housing units, resources at food sites, tenant advocacy, and the development of new affordable units.
Pignatelli said housing and food insecurity are hot topics in the State House and recognized the individual needs of Berkshire
0 Comments
Read More >> |
Veteran Spotlight: Army Cpl. Robert SavinoBy Wayne Soares, Special to iBerkshires
04:43PM / Sunday, September 24, 2023 | |
 FALMOUTH, Mass. — Robert Savino served his country in the Army from 1966 to 1968, as a corporal and specialist (E-4). Growing up in upper Manhattan in New York City, he attended and graduated from what was then All Hallows Institute, a private boy's prep school. He did his basic training at Fort Riley, Kan. "We did a lot of jungle training. It was one of the first times in my life that I experienced diversification — Blacks, whites, Hispanics — but, in the end, we were all green in the same pot," he recalled. Savino was shipped to Vietnam with the 9th Infantry Division in December 1966. "We left Fort Riley by train 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Governor Announces Veterans Equality Review Board| 04:00PM / Sunday, September 24, 2023 | |
BOSTON — In a move to honor the rights and service of veterans discharged under the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) policy, Governor Maura T. Healey today swore in five members to the newly established Veterans Equality Review Board (VERB). VERB's goal is to provide an application process for certain veterans who received an "other than honorable discharge" under DADT and recommend their eligibility for state-based veteran benefits. "Today is a historic milestone for Massachusetts veterans, service members, and their families," said Governor Maura Healey. "The creation of the Veterans Equality Review Board 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Pittsfield Commissioner Responds to Outrage Over Public WaysBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:10AM / Sunday, September 24, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Following outrage from City Councilors about the condition of public ways, Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales has responded with planning for improved maintenance. The overgrown aesthetic is attributed to issues with contracted work, being short-staffed, and weather struggles.
"I acknowledge the concerns raised regarding the current state of our downtown streetscape, which has seen areas becoming overgrown, unsightly, full of weeds. Historically, relying on contractors for this kind of maintenance has not yielded the best results," Morales wrote in response to a petition requesting that downtown center medians and flower
0 Comments
Read More >> |
Healey Appoints Three to Board of Higher Education| 04:00PM / Saturday, September 23, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Gov. Maura T. Healey appointed Harneen Chernow, Danielle Allen and Christina Royal to serve on the Board of the Department of Higher Education. Healey also reappointed Chris Gabrieli as chair. "Equity is at the center of our administration. I'm proud to be appointing members of the Board of Higher Education who share this commitment and will work to expand access to affordable, high quality higher education for every student," said Healey. "Massachusetts has long been a leader in higher education, and I'm confident that under the leadership of Chair Gabrieli and the other board members, we will continue to lengthen our lead and 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Painting Donated to Historic Fitch-Hoose HouseBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:25PM / Saturday, September 23, 2023 | |
George Hoose's Indian head paintings are thought to be modeled on in-law Samuel Caesar, who claimed to be of native descent and wore a headdress. DALTON, Mass. — A painting by George Hoose was donated to the Fitch-Hoose House museum last week. George Hoose died in 1977 at age 80. He was a prolific painter and was known for the "Indian Head" painting on Gulf Road that has long since been painted over and weathered away. The donated painting is believed similar to that lost artwork. "[The painting] is just one more wonderful piece that helps us be more connected with the Hoose family. It's very exciting," Historical 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Donates $1,000 to Goodwill| 12:18PM / Saturday, September 23, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank recently made a $1,000 donation to Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont's Soar for Success program. The Soar for Success program focuses on job training in custodial skills, customer service, employability skills guidance for individuals preparing for job interviews, and provides interview and work attire. Founded in 1902 by Dr. Edgar James Helms, Goodwill is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities reach their full vocational potential. Goodwill sells donated clothes and other household items at a discounted price to aid in funding training and educational 0 Comments
Read More >> |
|
|
MEMBER SIGN IN
