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West Nile Has Pittsfield Health Officials Pushing for SprayingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:45AM / Thursday, August 03, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With river flooding and the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitos, the Board of Health is asking that the city resumes adulticide spraying.
Berkshire County Mosquito Control Superintendent Chris Horton feels that it is urgent to resume spraying to prevent human infection and that there was a "disconnect" between the health officials and the city.
Two years ago, the City Council voted to opt out against the BOH’s recommendation.
"I think it’s very important to break that disconnect and talk with our City Council members and address any concerns," Director of Public Health Andy Cambi said. The board will send its
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Dalton Police Welcome New K9 to the Force By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:30AM / Thursday, August 03, 2023 | |
Xander, a Dutch shepherd, is trained in search and drug detection. DALTON, Mass. — The Police Department recently welcomed its newest addition to the force — K9 Xander. The department was awarded an $8,000 grant from the Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog to cover the cost of the dog and his training. The 20-month-old Dutch shepherd was acquire for approximately $1,000 from Shallow Creek Kennels, located in Sharpesville, Pa. Shallow Creek Kennels obtained Xander from a breeder in Budapest, Hungary. After looking at around 15 dogs, Sgt. James Duryea settled on Xander because of his nature. Many of the dogs that he saw were very driven but 0 Comments
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Berkshires Highlighted as USDA Disaster Declaration County| 01:10PM / Wednesday, August 02, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Richard Neal, and Congressman Jim McGovern are raising awareness of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s designation of seven Massachusetts counties as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by excessive rain and flooding from July 9 through July 16, 2023. "Massachusetts farmers should know that their government has their backs. We're grateful to Secretary Vilsack and the Biden Administration for expanding options for farms to get help after so many of them were devastated by heavy rain and flooding this month," said Governor 0 Comments
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Eleanor Sonsini Shelter Hoping to Buy Time with Community SupportBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:02PM / Wednesday, August 02, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Time. That is what the manager of the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter is asking for.
On Friday, the shelter's board of directors announced on social media that the facility on Crane Avenue will be closing, citing financial constraints and insufficient space.
Soon after, shelter manager Noelle Howland created a GoFundMe page that has since garnered more than $25,000 of its $30,000 goal. Her goal is to buy time and move toward securing a better building.
"Either I buy us time or, hopefully, we will get a good chunk of change and we can stay open and eventually just get out of here," she said.
In 2018, the city pulled its contract to take stray
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BCC Fall Semester Starts Sept. 5| 08:11AM / Wednesday, August 02, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) begins its fall semester Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. A variety of learning options are offered, including in-person, online and hybrid. Prospective students may register any time online, or by walking in without an appointment to the One Stop Center. There, applications are processed for instant acceptance to the College. Financial aid assistance is also available. Newly offered this fall is an associate in science degree in Natural & Physical Sciences, which offers pathways in biology, biotechnology, chemistry and physics. Also new to BCC is an associate in science degree in mechatronics, a field that 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Licensing Board Pulls Used-Car Dealer's LicenseBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:31AM / Wednesday, August 02, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A used-car dealership has been shut down because of alleged misconduct.
On Monday, the Licensing Board unanimously revoked the dealer's license for Wheels and Deals Automotive on East Street after hearing over an hour of testimony about unethical — and possibly illegal — business operations from police, the Registry of Motor Vehicles and customers.
Manager Breana ONeil attributed it to a former employee, Devon Fitts. Last year, Fitts' dealership D&K Affordable Motors surrendered its license after being accused of forgery for the second time.
Chair Thomas Campoli said the situation has been disgraceful in terms of what happened to people
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Free Kids' Paint and Sip and Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Pittsfield| 04:00PM / Tuesday, August 01, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will host a Free Kids' Paint & Sip and Scavenger Hunt on Friday, Aug. 4, from 5 to 7 pm. It will take place in the outdoor seating area next to Hot Harry's and in front of the Marketplace Cafe (37 & 53 North Street). This free animal-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials, instruction, snacks, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The Free Kids' Scavenger Hunt for art will be held from 5 to 8 pm on 0 Comments
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Licensing Board Approves Keno, Later Hours for Pittsfield EateriesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:39PM / Tuesday, August 01, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An old name will soon open in the former Tahiti Takeout on Wahconah Street.
On Monday, the Licensing Board approved a Keno license for Hudpuckers and the owner reported that they plan to open in about a month. The name is a nod to Bobby Hudpuckers, a popular eatery that closed more than 10 years ago.
"Formerly, Tahiti Takeout was one of the most popular Keno spots in Berkshire County so we’ve got to have Keno, we’ve got to bring it back," manager Justin Martin said.
"So that's that's a goal to try and kind of revitalize the Keno there and hopefully we can make it bigger, if not what it was before."
Martin has
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Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Awarded MassDevelopment Grant | 10:26AM / Tuesday, August 01, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. was awarded a $65,000 grant from MassDevelopment to fund three projects in the city. Projects include: "The Lab" at the Boys & Girls Club of The Berkshires, the Pittsfield Community Design Center ("Urban Room"), and Let it Shine! A Celebration of Public Art: Mural and Music Festival on Saturday, September 9. In July 2023, MassDevelopment awarded $500,000 in grants to nine organizations, including Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., for public-facing projects in Gateway Cities that support arts-and culture-based economic development and neighborhood revitalization, such as public art, arts programming and 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Launches Applications for Citizens Academy| 08:25AM / Tuesday, August 01, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Applications are now being accepted for the City of Pittsfield's Citizens Academy, which will begin in late August. The Citizens Academy, a 12-week program, is designed to help community members understand the operations of local government. Participants will gain awareness on the various functions of city departments within municipal government, tour designated locations, and engage in breakout activities. Attendees also will learn more about service opportunities available within local government. "We have seen continuous growth of this academy with 75 community members who have participated to date," said Catherine VanBramer, Director 0 Comments
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Dalton Police Department Receives Medication Disposal GrantBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:06AM / Tuesday, August 01, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board accepted a Medication Education and Disposal grant for the Police Department during its meeting last month. The grant in the amount of $1,300 will help cover the cost of collecting and disposing of unwanted household medicine. The department has had the unwanted medication dropbox for many years, Police Chief Deanna Strout said in an interview. Following the closing of Casella's incinerator, like many departments in the surrounding areas, Dalton struggled to find a way to dispose of these medications. "We're getting overwhelmed with the amount that we have because we have nowhere to 0 Comments
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Thunder, ACS Swat Reach 12-Year-Old County FinalBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
08:56PM / Monday, July 31, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass. -- Avery Lane and Gianna Witek Monday combined on a two-hitter to send the Greylock Thunder Black to the championship game of the Berkshire County Fast Pitch Softball League 12-and-under division. The Thunder beat Dalton, 8-1, at Chamberlain Park to earn a date against Adams-Cheshire-Savoy Swat, an 18-17 winner over the Berkshire Force Black on Monday in Adams. The Thunder and ACS will play on Tuesady at 5:45 at Albert Reid Field for the county's summer championship. Monday's semi-final in Dalton was dominated by pitching. Dalton's Kaylee Prew struck out 12 in a losing cause. Lane and Witek struck out 16 between them in the 0 Comments
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