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Dalton Fills Vacant Town Planner PositionBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:13AM / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — After a long search and salary revision, the town has filled the vacant town planner position. The post has been vacant since last October and town meeting voted to increase its salary by 11.26 percent to $58,335 when it failed to attract candidates. The Select Board during its meeting last week approved the appointment of the new Janko Tomasic, who is expected to start on July 10. Tomasic has lived in Western Massachusetts for most of his life and earned his master's degree from the University of Massachusetts' Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning. One thing that stood out in 0 Comments
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Residents Ask for Preservation of Wahconah Park's Hometown FeelBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:14PM / Monday, June 19, 2023 | |
Parks Commissioner Simon Muil thinks the park should retain its 'rough around the edges' appeal. PITTSFIELD, Mass.— When it comes to the redesign of Wahconah Park, residents would like to see the historic baseball facility's charm and hometown feel preserved.
Last week, the public spoke about their wishes for the park during a hearing with the project team.
Parks Commissioner Simon Muil said he is not much of a baseball fan but loves going to Wahconah Park because it "feels how a baseball game should." He pointed out that it feels very Americana and is "a little rough around the edges," and asked that the new facility keeps the
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Berkshire Pediatric Dentistry Welcomes New Dentist| 03:44PM / Monday, June 19, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Pediatric Dentistry announced that Logan Wilson will be joining our practice beginning July 10. After growing up in Lanesborough and receiving his undergraduate degree at Northeastern University in Boston, Logan graduated with his dental degree from the University of New England in Portland, Maine, and then went on to complete his residency in pediatric dentistry at NYU Langone Health in Providence, RI. 0 Comments
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Juneteenth Message: 'Let's Be We the People'iBerkshires.com Staff,
05:50AM / Monday, June 19, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County residents this weekend gathered to recognize the nation's shameful past, celebrate the accomplishments of present-day artists and scholars and commit to the struggle to build a better future. Juneteenth festivals were held in North Adams on Saturday and Pittsfield on Sunday, giving attendees an opportunity to think about the continuing legacy of slavery in America while marking June 19, 1865, when enslavement officially came to an end for Black residents of Texas, the last state to see emancipation take place. North Adams' inaugural Juneteenth event, "I Am Afro: A Street Fair for All the People," was organized 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council OKs TIF for Bousquet SportBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:35PM / Sunday, June 18, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council last week approved a 10-year tax increment financing agreement for Bousquet Sport that will relieve about $215,000 in real estate taxes — but not without pushback.
"I think it's wrong that we are giving tax breaks to the rich and we are sitting there emptying the pockets— and as that gentleman that spoke at the open mic, he's a middle-class resident and it is hurting his family," Kalinowsky said in reference a homeowner that said his bills are making it hard to survive in the city.
"What is it doing to our low-income people? I'm sorry. I'm disgusted with this council, I'm disgusted with this budget,
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Mild Drought Conditions Declared in Berkshire County | 04:00PM / Sunday, June 18, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared a Level 1-Mild Drought in the Western and Cape Cod Regions of Massachusetts following more than two months of below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures. A Level 1-Mild Drought, as outlined in the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, warrants detailed monitoring of drought conditions, close coordination among state and federal agencies, and technical outreach and assistance to the affected municipalities. All other regions of the state – Connecticut River Valley, Central, Northeast, Southeast, and Islands regions – remain in Level 0-Normal conditions. During 0 Comments
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Teacher of the Month: Breanna SumyBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:24PM / Sunday, June 18, 2023 | |
Breanna Sumy, third from right, with her fourth-grade classroom. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Morningside Community School fourth-grade teacher Breanna Sumy was selected as the April's Teacher of the Month. The Teacher of the Month series runs for the next 11 months in partnership with Berkshire Community College. Sumy has always known that she wanted to work with children and was inspired by her own teachers. Their example influenced her to become an educator herself so that she could have a similar influence on the children in her classroom. Sumy has fond memories from her time at Morningside as a pupil and has returned to her alma mater to 0 Comments
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Governor Announces Creation of Community Climate Bank| 12:45PM / Sunday, June 18, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey announced the launch of the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank, the nation's first green bank dedicated to affordable housing. This initiative, seeded with $50 million in state funds from the Department of Environmental Protection, is designed to maximize investment in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector. "The Massachusetts Community Climate Bank will be our financial engine for moving forward on our climate goals, relieving the pressure of high housing costs, and creating good jobs and healthier communities," said Governor Maura Healey. "This first-of-its kind initiative 0 Comments
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MassRMV Announces Standard Driver's Licenses Regardless of Immigration Status| 04:12PM / Saturday, June 17, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced plans to implement the Work and Family Mobility Act (WFMA), effective on July 1. Under the new law, eligible Massachusetts residents can apply to obtain a Standard (Class D or M) driver's license, regardless of immigration status, as the WFMA removes the requirement that residents provide immigration status proof. "The Work and Family Mobility Act is a benefit for public safety, for our economy, and for our immigrant residents who should be able to drive to work, school, or the grocery store without fear. We are grateful to the advocates, legislators and public safety leaders who have
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Eversource Ready for 2023 Hurricane Season| 11:33AM / Saturday, June 17, 2023 | |
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — As the 2023 hurricane season begins, Eversource is reminding customers about the importance of preparing and planning for major storms. The changing climate is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather, and the energy company works year-round to strengthen the grid through upgrades, maintenance, and proactive vegetation management to enhance reliability for customers. Atlantic hurricane season lasts through November, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a near-normal season with up to 17 storms having winds above 39 mph and possibly nine of those storms becoming hurricanes. "We 0 Comments
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Governor Re-Nominates Member of Massachusetts Parole Board | 08:15AM / Saturday, June 17, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey announced that she is re-nominating Dr. Charlene Bonner to the Massachusetts Parole Board. Dr. Bonner has served on the board since 2011 and will be entering her fourth term. The Parole Board is an agency within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and is the decisional authority over parole granting and parole supervision. Members are appointed by the Governor to serve five-year terms with the advice and consent of the Governor's Council. "Dr. Bonner's background in psychology makes her uniquely attuned to many of the needs of individuals within our criminal justice system, including mental health and 0 Comments
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Fitch-Hoose House Museum Opens in DaltonBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:01AM / Saturday, June 17, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The historic Fitch-Hoose House Museum, on 6 Gulf Road, is open for the season every Saturday from 1 until 3 p.m. through September. Admission is free. The house was built in 1846 and is the last remaining home of Dalton's early Black residential neighborhood. The 177-year-old two-story house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is believed to have been active on the Underground Railroad. Items found during an archeological dig conducted by the University of Massachusetts are on display along with art made by George Hoose, who died in 1977 at age 80. Hoose also painted the "Indian Head" painting on Gulf 0 Comments
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