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Weather Cooperates for Pittsfield 4th of July ParadeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:19PM / Thursday, July 04, 2024 | |
The parade had floats, bands and fire engines. See more photos here. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The downtown corridor was alive with red, white, and blue as thousands gathered to watch the Fourth of July parade.
Mayor Peter Marchetti pointed to the pleasant Thursday morning weather — overcast with bouts of sunshine and in the 70s. The 2024 parade, themed "Red, White, Blue and YOU," featured more than 160 units.
"It is a really nice day in Pittsfield and the weather looks like it's going to cooperate and we're ready for a parade," he said before the 10 a.m. kickoff.
It is a bittersweet day for Marchetti, as he will be stepping down as parade leader
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The Retired Investor: Tariffs Are Simply Another Form of TaxationBy Bill Schmick,
03:44PM / Thursday, July 04, 2024 | |
In this era of populism, tariffs have become as American as apple pie. Politicians are bending over backward to out-tariff their rivals. Voters are applauding the effort, and yet it is the consumer who will pay higher prices as a result. I can understand how voters might disagree, given that party politicians continue to deny the obvious. "The notion that tariffs are a tax on U.S. consumers is a lie pushed by outsources and the Chinese Communist Party," declared a spokesperson for the Republican National Committee. I am neither an outsourcer nor a Chinese Communist, but I am convinced that tariffs are a tax on all of us. When the U.S. levies a tariff on 0 Comments
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Senator Mark Announces July Staff Office Hours| 10:36AM / Thursday, July 04, 2024 | |
BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in July. 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 July 2 and Tuesday July 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Town Hall, 8 Park St., Adams. Dalton: Monday, July 1 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Senior Center, 40 Field St., Dalton. Great Barrington: Monday, July 1st and Monday, July 15th 0 Comments
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Fourth of July: The Declaration of Independence| 09:06AM / Thursday, July 04, 2024 | |
 A reminder what today is really all about: The adoption of a (literally) revolutionary document that stated the grievances of the colonists against England and their resolve to pursue a course of self-determination — without the bindings of hereditary rule.
The Unanimous Declaration
of the Thirteen United States of America
When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitle them, a decent 10 Comments
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Pittsfield Downs Dalton-Hinsdale, Advances to 10-Year-Old FinalBy Leland Barnes, iBerkshires.com Sports
10:01PM / Wednesday, July 03, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD , Mass. — Hector Reyes-Colon drove in four runs Wednesday to lead the Pittsfield 10-year-old All-Stars to their third run-rule win in pool play in the Don Gleason District 1 Little League Tournament. The victory sends Pittsfield (3-0) into the best-of-three championship series that gets underway on Saturday afternoon when Great Barrington visits Deming Park. Great Barrington (2-1) advanced with a 14-13 win over Adams-Cheshire on Wednesday. Pittsfield came into the game with an extreme amount of energy bursts against Dalton-Hinsdale (1-2). Pitchers Blake Jamula and Hector Reyes-Colon combined for five strikeouts in a three-inning no-hitter. DH did 8 Comments
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Great Barrington 10YOs Edge Adams, Earn Rematch with PittsfieldBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
09:23PM / Wednesday, July 03, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Mason Blackwell Wednesday singled to the right side with two out in the bottom of the sixth inning to drive in a pair of runs and give the Great Barrington Little League 10-year-old All-Stars a 14-13, walkoff win over Adams-Cheshire in the Don Gleason District 1 Tournament on Myron Gray Field. The victory clinched a spot for Great Barrington (2-1) in the championship round of the tournament. With a record of 2-1, GB will be the second seed in the best-of-three district final that gets under way on Saturday at Deming Park against top-seeded Pittsfield (3-0), a 15-0 winner over Dalton-Hinsdale (1-2) on Wednesday night. Blackwell’s third hit 8 Comments
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Pittsfield Historical Panels OKs Fenn St. Demo, Welcomes City PlannerBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:11PM / Wednesday, July 03, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Historical Commission welcomed the new city planner and approved the demolition of a Fenn Street home formerly owned by a well-loved volunteer.
Haddad dealerships purchased the property from Robert Presutti's family after he died in 2023 and plans to demolish it for further parking and vehicle storage.
"The idea is to renovate the Haddad Hyundai dealership building at 689 East St. and as part of that renovation, they're proposing the demolition of a two-story house that is sort of situated on a small lot that they own between two others used for the dealerships," civil engineer Bryan Siter explained.
"So this would allow
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BCC Offers Summer Campus Tours| 04:05PM / Wednesday, July 03, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Tours of Berkshire Community College (BCC) are now available on Wednesdays from 2-3 pm and on Fridays from 10-11 am. Prospective students can learn about the admissions and financial aid process, academics and student life. To register for a campus tour, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/visit. Walk-in tours are also available on Tuesdays from 9 am to 3 pm (last tour departs at 2:30 pm). Registration is not required. Simply stop by the One Stop Enrollment Center and ask for a tour. Group visits are available upon request. To learn more, email admissions@berkshirecc.edu. 8 Comments
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Common Ground Festival in Pittsfield| 07:55AM / Wednesday, July 03, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mill Town Foundation announces the inaugural Common Ground Festival that will take place on Saturday, July 6 between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Pittsfield Common at 100 First Street. Sponsored and programmed by Mill Town Foundation, this free event welcomes all ages and includes live performances, family-friendly activities, and food vendors from Berkshire County. Live performances will be presented by Kripalu, Barrington Stage Company, Tanglewood, Clara Guatta, Quarteto de Samba, The Funky Dawgz Brass Band, along with a dance circle led by Andres Ramirez and the Funk Box Dance Studio. Over 40 vendors and presenting organizations will 8 Comments
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Dalton Fire District Navigates Future Fire Station By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:38AM / Wednesday, July 03, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District is considering re-engaging the prospect of purchasing the former Dalton Garage, located at 385 Main St. The district considered purchasing the building in 2022 because the fire station, located at 20 Flansburg Ave., is too small for its needs, especially with the addition of the ambulance service. However, the prospect was not fully explored and was pushed aside. The idea was brought up again during the Fire District community meeting last week, and Thomas Irwin, a member of the town's Finance Committee, presented it to the Board of Water Commissioners during its Tuesday meeting. The board voted to start exploring 8 Comments
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Pittsfield, Dalton-Hinsdale Earn 10-Year-Old Little League WinsBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
08:09PM / Tuesday, July 02, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Pittsfield Little League 10-year-old All-Stars Tuesday jumped on top early and went on to their second run-rule win of the Don Gleason District 1 Championship at Deming Park. Myles Morrison-Gould went 2-for-2 with a double, and Sean Rozak struck out seven in 3 and a third innings on the mound to lead Pittsfield to an 11-1 win over Great Barrington that kept the tournament hosts unbeaten in pool play. With Dalton-Hinsdale’s 8-5 win over Adams-Cheshire on Tuesday night, Dalton-Hinsdale and Great Barrington are tied for second place at 1-1 heading into Wednesday’s 5:30 pool play finales: DH at Pittsfield at Deming and AC 8 Comments
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State Boosts North Street Housing Project With $4MBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:37PM / Tuesday, July 02, 2024 | |
Mayor Peter Marchetti, standing between Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, left, and Gov. Maura Healey attends the announcement of some $27 million in housing grants in Lowell. Also pictured are Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Edward Augustus, Pittsfield's Community Development Director Justine Dodds and Lou Allegrone, principal at Allegrone Companies. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A North Street housing project was awarded more than $4 million through the state's Housing Development Incentive Program.
Mayor Peter Marchetti and Community Development Director Justine Dodds traveled to Lowell on Tuesday for the announcement of $27 million in HDIP awards — $4,099,686 going to
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