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Pittsfield's Tavern at The A Will Seek New OperatorsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:29PM / Wednesday, December 04, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Tavern at The A is again looking for a new operator with a hopeful opening in the spring. First, it must be able to transfer the liquor license.
On the agenda for last week's Licensing Board meeting was a conversation with Steve Cobb, president of the General Electric Athletic Golf Course board of directors. The Crane Avenue restaurant is on the golf course's property.
Attorney Bill Martin said there is a "really bad relationship" with the holder of The A's liquor license — with owners struggling to even get in contact. A few years ago, the former tenants went out of business and now, he said the GEAA is facing a worse
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Family Storytelling at the Berkshire Athenaeum| 10:40AM / Wednesday, December 04, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, is hosting an opportunity to record one or more family stories on Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grandparents, elders, parents, and children are invited to share family stories, which will be recorded and archived. Participants will receive a copy of the recording to keep. Herman Melville's novella "Billy Budd" was discovered and published by his granddaughter, Eleanor. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of "Billy Budd's" publication, the Berkshire County Historical Society and Berkshire Athenaeum are hosting this oral history event, 0 Comments
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BRTA Awarded Grant to Expand Service Area| 08:01AM / Wednesday, December 04, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) with the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) and Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA) were awarded a $1,577,607 Regional Transit Authority(RTA) grant to facilitate connections between the PVTA and FRTA service areas. The grant will support commuter service between Pittsfield and Northampton, service between North Adams and Greenfield, and increased frequency on current service between Greenfield and Northampton, announced the Healey-Driscoll Administration in a press release Tuesday. "Residents across our state rely on Regional Transit Authorities to get to work, school, the grocery 0 Comments
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Dalton and Fire District Set Tax Rates for FY25By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:08AM / Wednesday, December 04, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board voted to maintain a single tax rate, as it has done historically, during its meeting on Monday night. This means all types of properties within the town, whether residential, commercial, or industrial, will be taxed at the same rate. The town's tax rate for fiscal year 2025 is projected to be $16.47 per $1,000 property value, which is a decrease of 54 cents from last year's rate of $17.01. The average tax bill for a single-family residence in Dalton would be about $5,561.06 for an average value of $337,648. Residential properties continue to represent most of the total value in town, at approximately 86 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Takes 'Big Step' With Supportive HousingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:49PM / Tuesday, December 03, 2024 | |
Housing Secretary Ed Augustus says supportive services are critical to moving people into permanent housing. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Those experiencing homelessness often need more than four walls and a roof.
On Tuesday, Hearthway Inc. hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for 37 new units of supportive housing, 28 on vacant land on West Housatonic Street and nine at Zion Lutheran Church on First Street.
"Today is a good day. It's a day we celebrate our community's commitment and responsibility to our neighbors, especially those who are unhoused, living in shelter, or outside," President and CEO Eileen Peltier said.
"Today, Pittsfield is taking a big
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Seeing Rainbows Awarded Outdoor Recreation Grant| 04:00PM / Tuesday, December 03, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Seeing Rainbows, founded just before the beginning of Pride Month 2024, has been awarded a $10,000 grant, from the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation. The grant is in response to the agency's call for grant applications to support Inclusive and Accessible events. "With this grant, we're able to retain and grow our team of trans and nonbinary hiking facilitators to sustainably hold space for trans community in our outdoor spaces. By compensating trans facilitators for their time, we are signaling the inherent value of this labor in defending our community, during a particularly challenging time," said co-founder and 0 Comments
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Senator Mark December Staff Office Hours| 10:41AM / Tuesday, December 03, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in December. 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, Dec. 3 and Tuesday, Dec. 17th from 9 a.m. to noon. Town Hall, 8 Park St., Adams. Dalton: Monday, Dec. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Senior Center, 40 Field St., Dalton. Great Barrington: Monday, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. 0 Comments
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BCC Announces Workforce and Community Education Workshops | 08:17AM / Tuesday, December 03, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Workforce and Community Education department continues to expand its, affordable personal enrichment and professional development workshops and courses, announcing new offerings for the spring 2025 semester. "Our Workforce and Community Education department is constantly creating and growing partnerships in the Berkshires. Local employers know they can count on us for training the workforce in a multitude of career areas, and we welcome the community to partake in our many workshops and classes," said Linda Morelli, Workshop Manager, Workforce and Community Education. "We're excited to 0 Comments
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Lanesborough to Mall Owners: Pay Your TaxesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:32AM / Tuesday, December 03, 2024 | |
 LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board would like to see movement on the Berkshire Mall — markedly the payment of taxes.
Earlier this month, the Lanesborough Fire and Water District filed a suit for more than $105,000 in back taxes and interest. JMJ Holdings, which purchased the mall last year, owes about $211,000 to the town.
The owners say they are plagued by the costs of stabilizing a rundown property that should not have gotten to its current state and cite "inhibitive" taxation from the Baker Hill Road District. Principal Jay Jones envisions the town taxes paid by February 2025, though he told the Select Board last Monday that it could be
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Dalton Green Committee Selects Climate Action LogoBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:53PM / Monday, December 02, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The Green Committee voted to select Ashlyn Roch's submission for its Climate Action Plan logo during its November meeting. The town's CAP consultant Blue Strike, will have its graphic designer covert the drawing into a usable logo for the town. The committee is developing a climate action plan with Blue Strike to achieve net-zero by 2050 by seeking strategies to decrease the town's dependence on fossil fuels for homes, businesses, municipal facilities, and vehicles. It received 24 logo submissions from Wahconah Regional High School students. "The response was phenomenal," committee member Laurie 0 Comments
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Hancock Shaker Village Radiant Nights| 12:20PM / Monday, December 02, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hancock Shaker Village is back with its multisensory holiday experience with the opening of Radiant Nights on Dec. 7. The "We are thrilled to once again partner with artist Joe Wheaton to create Radiant Nights. The Village serves as a unique canvas for Joe's limitless creativity and he delivers the most stunning video projections and audio experiences that illuminate several historic buildings, including the iconic Round Stone Barn. The element of whimsical surprise is always part of the experience as our guests stroll through the Village and soak up the immersive and festive energy. This has become a unique winter holiday tradition and we look 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Announces North Pole Calling Program| 07:49AM / Monday, December 02, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program will be conducting the 43rd annual North Pole Calling Program on Wednesday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 12 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Sign up forms will be sent home with Pittsfield students in Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 by Nov. 22, 2024. Fillable forms, that can be saved and emailed, are available through a link on the City website at North Pole Calling Program cityofpittsfield.org). Hard copy forms are also available at the CityClerk's Office in Room 103 at City Hall, 70 Allen Street, as well as in the Department of Community Development, 0 Comments
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