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Springtime Start Set for Bel Air Dam RemovalBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:15PM / Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | |
Jennifer Doyle-Breen, project manager, explains the construction process to about 50 residents who attended the information session. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Bel Air Dam removal won't be an easy process but state officials promise it will be worth it.
About 50 people gathered at the Polish Falcon Club on Wednesday to hear details about the $20 million endeavor funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2025 and conclude at the end of 2026.
"What's about to happen with the Bel Air Dam is a big deal," state Rep. Tricia Farley Bouvier said. "It's going to be disruptive and our community is going to be better off
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State Fire Marshal: Brush Fire Warning | 10:39AM / Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | |
STOW, Mass.—With 47 active brush fires reported statewide, local and state officials are urging residents to use extra caution with any open flame or other heat source outdoors. Representatives from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, Department of Conservation & Recreation, Department of Fire Services, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, and Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts reminded residents that the ongoing weather conditions make dry leaves, dead vegetation, and other fuels extremely receptive to ignition. "The dry, sunny, breezy weather is great for recreation, but it also means that any outdoor fire will spread quickly and become very
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Pittsfield Community Bike Ride| 08:26AM / Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program, in partnership with the Berkshire Pike Path Council, announced a Community Bike Ride on Saturday, November 2 on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Participants are asked to arrive by 10:45 a.m. at the Crane Avenue parking lot. The bike ride will start at 11 a.m. Attendees are asked to bring their own bicycles and helmets are required for all riders. The route will include 4 miles, on the paved trail, to Whitney's Farm Market for a stop. The group will then travel back 4 miles, ending in the Crane Avenue parking lot. During the stop at Whitney's Farm Market, there will be 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 29| 01:21PM / Monday, October 28, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Be advised that the city’s street improvement work continues with the following schedule in place for Oct. 29 to Nov.1. Oct. 29: Milling of Curtis Terrace between Tyler St. and Springside Ave. Oct. 30: Finish milling and first course of paving of Curtis Terrace Oct. 31 and Nov. 1: Raise structures and install curbing on Curtis Terrace On-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Use caution when traveling on these roads. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions. 0 Comments
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CBRSD MCAS Data Shows Value of the Interventionist ModelBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:42AM / Monday, October 28, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Based on recent MCAS scores, the Central Berkshire Regional School District has seen growth in many areas, but work still needs to be done. Administrators explained at the last School Committee meeting that the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System scores showed students had made moderate progress toward targets. The state sets targets based on the previous year's accountability reporting. The targets are on various metrics, including English language arts, math, science, chronic absenteeism, and more. In 2024, the district met 37 percent more targets than it did in 2023, performing above the state in many areas, including 0 Comments
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Letter: Mitts Will Work for the PeopleLetter to the Editor,
06:00PM / Sunday, October 27, 2024 | |
 To the Editor:
It is a pleasure to endorse Marybeth Mitts as the next representative to the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the Third Berkshire District. As an independent candidate with an impressive public service background, I believe she will truly commit herself to working "For The People" and be responsive to the very important needs of all the constituents in our district.
Her opponent may have multiple endorsements; however, many are entrenched politicians that one cannot even get through to or receive any response from when problems that need to be addressed are brought to their attention. I know this from personal experience in highly important areas, i.e.,
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Market 32, NEWSabc Raise Money for Red Cross| 04:05PM / Sunday, October 27, 2024 | |
ALBANY, NY. — Price Chopper/Market 32 and NEWS10abc have concluded their two month-long initiative to help American Red Cross' disaster response efforts, raising $150,000 through contributions from Price Chopper/Market 32 customers and teammates along with a company match. Recognizing the challenges being faced due to weather events such as hurricanes Helene and Milton, Price Chopper/Market 32 increased its initial $10,000 match to bring the total donation to an even $150,000. "Price Chopper/Market 32 is gratified to work with NEWS10abc to heighten awareness of the devastating toll that natural disaster can levy on a community and to rally teammates and 0 Comments
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Ghouls, Goblins Turn Out for Pittsfield Halloween ParadeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:48PM / Sunday, October 27, 2024 | |
Lisa Torrey, Darin Torrey and Jen Glockner were judges for the floats this year. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ghouls, goblins, and pop culture icons lined Tyler Street on Friday night for the city's annual Halloween Parade.
The "Spooky Hollywood" theme brought characters from "Ghostbusters," the "Wizard of Oz," and slasher icons. This was the 78th Halloween parade in the city and the last one led by Special Events Coordinator Maddy Brown, who will vacate the position next month.
"It's bittersweet. I've loved my time with the city and I couldn't be more grateful to everybody here," Brown said. "This was the first big event I did
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Governor Announces New Collaboration to Support Clean Energy Workforce Training | 11:04AM / Sunday, October 27, 2024 | |
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.?— The Healey-Driscoll Administration today celebrated a new collaboration with the state's Workforce Skills Cabinet, Commonwealth Corporation Foundation and the GE Vernova Foundation, awarding $600,000 in grant funding for programs within the Career Technical Initiative (CTI) dedicated to training and preparing the clean energy workforce in Massachusetts. Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones, Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler, Economic Development Undersecretary Sarah Stanton, and Senate President Karen Spilka made this announcement with the GE Vernova Foundation at the Keefe Regional Technical 0 Comments
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Cultural Organizations Talk Impact on Berkshire CountyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:30AM / Sunday, October 27, 2024 | |
Betsy Andrus of the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, left, BRPC's Laura Brennan, Alan Paul of Barrington Stage, Pamela Tatge of Jacob's Pillow, Laurence Oberwager of Tanglewood and Downtown Pittsfield Inc.'s Rebecca Brien. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Cultural institutions are recovering from the pandemic and feel their success is interconnected.
Local professionals gathered at the Barrington Stage Company on Thursday morning for a "Networking Before 9" breakfast hosted by the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Pittsfield Inc.
Situated in the theater's Wolfson Center on North Street, they heard about the cultural sector's impact on
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Community Heroes: Hope Amandos & Gretchen DeBartoloBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:51PM / Saturday, October 26, 2024 | |
Thanksgiving Angels is taking signups during the South Community Food Pantry's hours of operation. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Thanksgiving Angels coordinators Hope Amandos and Gretchen DeBartolo have been selected as the October Community Heroes of the Month. The Community Hero of the Month series recognizes individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted their community. This month's nomination concludes the series, which is in partnership with Haddad Auto. For 13 years, hundreds of community members have banded together to ensure every family can have an authentic Thanksgiving meal with turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and 0 Comments
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Haddad Nominated as Time Dealer of the Year| 02:46PM / Saturday, October 26, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The nomination of George Haddad, dealer principal at Haddad Toyota in Pittsfield, for the 2025 Time Dealer of the Year award was announced by Time. Haddad is one of a select group of 49 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 108th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in New Orleans, La., on Jan. 25, 2025. According to a press release, the Time Dealer of the Year award is one of the automobile industry's most prestigious honors. The award recognizes the nation's most successful auto dealers who also demonstrate a long-standing commitment to community service. Haddad was chosen to represent the 0 Comments
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