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Thunderstorms to Close out the Week Staff Reports ,
02:29PM / Thursday, June 22, 2023 | |
With warmer temperatures and high humidity this weekend, expect some thunderstorms. Thursday, June 22 should be mostly pleasant with a high of 77. Sunshine will give way to clouds and some possible showers this afternoon, according to Accuweather. Expect similar temperatures Friday but with more clouds. A light shower can be expected in the afternoon. Showers will continue on and off throughout the night. There is a chance scattered thunderstorms. On Saturday, June 24 you can anticipate showers and a thunderstorm in the morning becoming more widespread as the day continues, according to the Weather Channel. The same can be expected Sunday so batten down the hatches. Temperatures this
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BCC Alumni Night at the Pittsfield Suns | 08:12AM / Thursday, June 22, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold an Alumni Night on Saturday, July 15 at the Pittsfield Suns game. All BCC alums receive free admission to the game, held at Wahconah Park, located at 105 Wahconah St, Pittsfield. The Suns will face the Westfield Starfires. The game kicks off at 6 pm with the National Anthem, sung by a BCC alum. There will also be a first pitch raffle. BCC alumni also receive buy one, get one free admission for the entire Suns season. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Parks Commission Approves Draft MOU for Springside Pump TrackBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:22AM / Thursday, June 22, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than a year after the approval of a bike skills facility in Springside Park, the Parks Commission has approved a draft memorandum of understanding with its purveyors.
The New England Mountain Bike Association plans to place a bicycle skills park and pump track near the north playground of the park at no cost to the city.
Since late 2021, Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resource Program Manager James McGrath and Commissioner Anthony DeMartino have been negotiating an MOU with NEMBA. The draft will go back to the organization, which can decide whether to accept or reject the terms.
"We seem to have come to an agreement on a number of issues and
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Retired Pittsfield Fire Chief Steps in for DaltonBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:48PM / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Robert Czerwinski has agreed to serve as the interim fire chief for Dalton. The retired Pittsfield fire chief started his first day on the job Tuesday and has agreed to serve for 90 days until the district can fill the permanent position. "He's very knowledgeable and I think he's a very good leader. I think he'll do us a really solid job doing some reorganization and keeping us moving forward," Fire District Chair JamesDriscoll said. Although the district does not think it will need to extend Czerwinski's contract, there is an option to do so at the end of the 90 days. "If we feel that 0 Comments
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BArT Announces Upcoming Enrollment Deadline| 10:38AM / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | |
ADAMS, Mass. – Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Charter Public School is currently accepting applications for students in grades 6 through 10 for the 2022-2023 school year. The next enrollment deadline for the 2023-2024 school year for grades 6 through 10 is Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at noon. To apply is to visit https://bartcharter.schoolmint.com/. Interested families should note that the best way to secure a seat, or a desirable waitlist spot for the 2023-2024 school year is to apply before the Aug. 3 deadline. More information on the school's enrollment and lottery process can be found at www.bartcharter.org. Interested families should contact the
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Lanesborough Returns Incumbents to OfficeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
08:36AM / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | |
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Voters returned both incumbents in the only two races on the town election ballot on Tuesday. Michael Murphy was elected to a second term on the Select Board with 172 votes; Barbara Davis-Hassan polled 142 votes and Deborah Maynard 131. Murphy said earlier on Tuesday that he was feeling "cautiously optimistic" about the election though there were good candidates running against him. He has served on the Cable Committee, the Finance Committee, as well as other panels and organizations in the community. "I would much rather be pleasantly surprised than overly disappointed," he said. For Finance Committee, 0 Comments
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BCC to Host Virtual Admissions Info Sessions | 08:09AM / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will host two free virtual information sessions: Wednesday, June 21 at 6 pm and Saturday, July 1 at 10 am. The 30-minute info sessions, presented by admissions counselors on Zoom, are designed to familiarize prospective students with the application and registration process. Registration is required. To register for a session, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/virtualinfo. Information session participants can: Ask questions about the admissions process: how to apply, register, and choose classes Learn about BCC's affordability and its financial aid options Hear 0 Comments
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Dalton Talks Zoning Bylaw Over Pub Parking LotBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
07:01PM / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — A change in signage seems to have quelled neighbors' ire over errant parking and excessive noise by Zinky's Pub patrons. Since pub owner Bill Zink purchased and installed six new "no parking" signs in the adjacent residential parking lot things have improved, Deborah Merry, who filed a complaint with the town, told the Select Board last week. The board had referred the complaint to town counsel to see if there were any legal violations that need to be addressed with the pub's liquor license. Since the signs were installed, Merry said she no longer hears or sees the patrons and the "last few weeks, it's 0 Comments
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Crosby Academy Students Read Poems on North Street| 03:23PM / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — At Hotel on North on Friday, June 23 at noon, nine Crosby Educational Academy fifth- graders will celebrate their graduation with a poetry reading of original work and the unveiling of 60 poetry tree tags on North Street. "Writing poetry has been such an empowering experience for our students. It gives them confidence in their academics and lets them know, Yes, I am smart, yes I can do this," said Tracy Kelleher, Dean of Students of Crosby Academy. Over the past school year, Crosby Educational Academy fourth and fifth graders wrote poetry every week as part of The Mastheads' poetry-in-schools program, Fireside, which provides 0 Comments
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County Youth Soccer League Wraps Up Spring SeasonCommunity submission,
02:47PM / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | |
LENOX, Mass. -- Three Berkshire County Youth Soccer League teams have qualified for the Massachusettts Tournament of Champions this weekend in Lancaster. Two girls teams and one boys team are advancing to the state tourney based on their performance throughout the spring: the 7th- and 8th-grade Lenox Gold girls, the 5th- and 6th-grade North Adams Breakers girls and the 5th- and 6th-grade Williamstown Vipers boys. The BCYSL held its season-ending tournament on Saturday at Lenox Memorial Middle and High School, with championships decided in seven different groups. Winners included: Boys 5/6 B-Cup - Williamstown 1, Lenox 1 (Williamstown wins on penalty kicks). Girls 0 Comments
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Closure of Holmes Road bridge While Repairs Are Underway| 10:57AM / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will begin repair on the Holmes Road bridge starting on June 23, 2023. During this work, the Holmes Road bridge, between 650 and 677 Holmes Road, will be closed. No thru traffic will be allowed. The city recommends that drivers seek alternate routes. Traffic traveling southbound on Holmes Road will be detoured towards Pomeroy Avenue, Crofut Street and then to Route 7/20. Traffic traveling northbound should utilize Route 7/20. While this project is underway, construction work will occur Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The project is slated to be complete by Aug 25 pending no 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Educators Push for Stricter Phone PolicyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:36AM / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | |
The use of Yondr pockets came up during the discussion. These pockets use a lock similar to inventory tags on clothing items. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Staff in the public schools say phone use is out of control and they want a policy to address it. Educators cited issues with excessive phone use disrupting education, social and emotional health, and safety during last Wednesday's School Committee meeting. Chair William Cameron agreed that it is an urgent issue and is placing it on the next meeting agenda.
United Educators of Pittsfield President and Herberg Middle School teacher Melissa Campbell said mobile phones are a constant distraction for those who carry
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