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Pittsfield Commissioner Responds to Outrage Over Public WaysBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:10AM / Sunday, September 24, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Following outrage from City Councilors about the condition of public ways, Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales has responded with planning for improved maintenance. The overgrown aesthetic is attributed to issues with contracted work, being short-staffed, and weather struggles.
"I acknowledge the concerns raised regarding the current state of our downtown streetscape, which has seen areas becoming overgrown, unsightly, full of weeds. Historically, relying on contractors for this kind of maintenance has not yielded the best results," Morales wrote in response to a petition requesting that downtown center medians and flower
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Healey Appoints Three to Board of Higher Education| 04:00PM / Saturday, September 23, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Gov. Maura T. Healey appointed Harneen Chernow, Danielle Allen and Christina Royal to serve on the Board of the Department of Higher Education. Healey also reappointed Chris Gabrieli as chair. "Equity is at the center of our administration. I'm proud to be appointing members of the Board of Higher Education who share this commitment and will work to expand access to affordable, high quality higher education for every student," said Healey. "Massachusetts has long been a leader in higher education, and I'm confident that under the leadership of Chair Gabrieli and the other board members, we will continue to lengthen our lead and 0 Comments
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Painting Donated to Historic Fitch-Hoose HouseBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:25PM / Saturday, September 23, 2023 | |
George Hoose's Indian head paintings are thought to be modeled on in-law Samuel Caesar, who claimed to be of native descent and wore a headdress. DALTON, Mass. — A painting by George Hoose was donated to the Fitch-Hoose House museum last week. George Hoose died in 1977 at age 80. He was a prolific painter and was known for the "Indian Head" painting on Gulf Road that has long since been painted over and weathered away. The donated painting is believed similar to that lost artwork. "[The painting] is just one more wonderful piece that helps us be more connected with the Hoose family. It's very exciting," Historical 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Donates $1,000 to Goodwill| 12:18PM / Saturday, September 23, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank recently made a $1,000 donation to Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont's Soar for Success program. The Soar for Success program focuses on job training in custodial skills, customer service, employability skills guidance for individuals preparing for job interviews, and provides interview and work attire. Founded in 1902 by Dr. Edgar James Helms, Goodwill is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities reach their full vocational potential. Goodwill sells donated clothes and other household items at a discounted price to aid in funding training and educational 0 Comments
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Governor Names Director of Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation| 08:00AM / Saturday, September 23, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper announced the appointment of Paul Jahnige as the first Director of the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR). The EEA established the Office in December 2022 to elevate and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts and the associated benefits to the economy, health, environment, and quality of life. Jahnige will work alongside state agencies, including the Department of Fish and Game (DFG), the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the Massachusetts Marketing Partnership (MMP), and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT). He starts on 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Fed's 'Higher for Longer' Message DisappointsBy Bill Schmick,
04:50PM / Friday, September 22, 2023 | |
The financial markets were expecting a lot of good news out of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting this week. Investors were betting that not only would the Fed pause, but possibly announce an end of interest rate hikes altogether. Some even expected a timetable for future rate cuts that would be sooner than later. The market was right on the pause in interest rate hikes. The U.S. central bank decided not to hike the Fed funds rate but that was about the extent of the good news. In his Q&A session after the meeting, Chair Jerome Powell reiterated his message that further rate hikes were still on the table, but they would proceed "carefully." They have already 0 Comments
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Pittsfield to Unveil Plaque for Buddy Pellerin Ballfield By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:49PM / Friday, September 22, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A commemorative plaque will officially designate the Clapp Park ballfield for former coach George "Buddy" Pellerin.
The name change was approved about seven years ago after Pellerin passed away at the age of 77. The plaque's set be unveiled at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. "Chairman [Cliff] Nilan has been involved with this effort to site a permanent plaque at the Buddy Pellerin Field which is of course the main baseball field and Clapp Park where Buddy Pellerin coached and played for many, many years," Park, Open Space and Natural Resource Program Manager James McGrath explained to the Parks Commission on Monday.
"And this
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City of Pittsfield Announces Community Bike Ride| 03:17PM / Friday, September 22, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program announces a Fall Foliage Community Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 14 on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Participants are asked to arrive by 9:45 a.m. at the Crane Avenue parking lot. The bike ride will start at 10 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 at the Crane Avenue parking lot. During the stop at Whitney's Farm Market, there will be donuts, cider and other fall items 0 Comments
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Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System: Sept. 25 to Oct. 3| 10:56AM / Friday, September 22, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Monday, Sept. 25 marks the start of phase three for the fall flushing schedule of the City of Pittsfield's water system. Water mains throughout the city will be flushed through hydrants over the next several weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday each week, except holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. This phase of flushing is expected to occur between Sept. 25 through Oct. 3. For Tuesday, Sept. 26 only, there also will be early morning flushing activity from 3-6 a.m. The impacted area includes South Street/East Housatonic intersection to Charles and 0 Comments
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BCC to Host the First Berkshire County Second Chances Job and Resource Fair | 08:00AM / Friday, September 22, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC), in collaboration with the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction, 2nd Street, and MassHire Berkshire Career Center, will hold a Second Chances Job and Resource Fair. They fair will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 4-7 pm at BCC's Paterson Field House, located at 1350 West Street in Pittsfield. ? The job fair is free and open to the public. Formerly incarcerated individuals, including those who may have been justice involved and/or who have a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) file, are particularly encouraged to attend.?More information is available 0 Comments
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Dalton Library Upgrading Internet, Replacing Return Bin By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:42AM / Friday, September 22, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The library trustees earlier this week voted for faster, better and more stable internet for patrons by upgrading its plan and its routers. The library's primary provider Crocker, through CW Mars (the Central and Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing consortium), will have the the new routers hooked up by Oct. 1. "The internet is an important service for the library," Treasurer Max Ehrlich said. Interim Library Director Kimberly Gwilt informed the trustees that the library has been having ongoing issues with its internet, especially since it updated its computers in the spring. She reached out to 0 Comments
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Berkshire United Way Launches 2023 Campaign with $2.1M GoalBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:15AM / Friday, September 22, 2023 | |
Beverly Gans is recognized with the Employee Campaign Coordinator Award by board Chair Laurie Gallagher. Gans, a 59-year employee of the Pittsfield Public Schools, has championed BUW during her 39 years at Taconic High School. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire United Way aims to surpass last year's fundraising with a $2.1 million goal to support quality-of-life improvements for county residents.
"What is clear is that we live in a place with tremendous advantages, just look outside at this glorious morning, but also deep needs," President and CEO Thomas Bernard said at the organization's 2023 campaign kickoff breakfast on Wednesday.
"The data tells us
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