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Bash Bish Falls State Park Closed for Construction
10:30AM / Thursday, March 14, 2024
MOUNT WASHINGTON, Mass. — The Department of Conservation and Recreation announced Thursday, March 14, that Bash Bish Falls State Park will be closed to accommodate reconstruction of the observation area.   The park is expected to reopen in June 2024.    Alternate nearby parks include Mount Everett State Reservation, Mount Washington State Forest, and Jug End State Reservation and Wildlife management Area.    

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Berkshire Farmers Markets Awarded State Grants
07:57AM / Thursday, March 14, 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is awarding over $205,000 to help farmers markets grow and expand their outreach to consumers.    MDAR is awarding funding to 23 organizations representing 31 farmers markets through the Farmers Market Sustainability Grant Program. The new program provides funding to organizations that operate farmers markets to enhance their marketing, promotion, consumer education, planning and infrastructure efforts.   In Berkshire County: The Farmers Market of Sheffield: $14,945 for the Sheffield Farmers Market and Winter Market  Roots Rising:

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Pittsfield TDI Partnership Aids Downtown Businesses, Activates Spaces
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:38AM / Thursday, March 14, 2024

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A total of $469,000 aided downtown businesses through MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative last year. 

On Tuesday, TDI Fellow Julie Copoulos outlined the three-year program's progress in bringing life to North Street and its goals for 2024.

"Recently someone said to me, 'Well, you know, mayor, we need to start getting some storefronts open,' and thanks to Julie's work, we have six or seven new downtown businesses," Mayor Peter Marchetti said.

Since 2022, Copoulos has collaborated with over 20 stakeholders in the TDI district to foster equitable investment. Efforts are focused on housing, pedestrian

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Eastern Mass Student Who Spit at PHS Player No Longer on Team
By Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
04:47PM / Wednesday, March 13, 2024
WORCESTER, Mass. — A high school basketball player who spat on a member of the Pittsfield High School squad during Monday's Division 3 State Semi-Final has been removed from his school's team as it prepares for Saturday's State Championship game.   On Wednesday afternoon, the Old Rochester Regional School District released a statement saying its investigation confirmed that the player spat on Pittsfield's Malachi Perry in the second half of ORR's Monday victory at Worcester State University.   The statement, on the letterhead of Old Rochester Superintendent Michael S. Nelson, was issued on behalf of Nelson, high school Principal Michael Devoll, Athletic

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Dalton Voters to Decide on Sidewalk Repair Options
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
02:21PM / Wednesday, March 13, 2024
DALTON, Mass. — Sidewalks have been a widely discussed topic for over a year because of the large number that need repair.   The town has been discussing repairs with residents since before the last town meeting when voters approved adding $10,000 to the budget for that purpose.     During a May town meeting, voters will vote on two warrant articles on the topic.    One proposes the purchase of a sidewalk paver for $64,000 so sidewalks can be paved or repaired for less money but is using asphalt rather than concrete.    During a meeting in February, Highway Superintendent Edward "Bud" Hall suggested that the town consider investing in

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Pittsfield Board Continues Hearing on Mobile Home Rent Increase
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:55PM / Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Ward 7 Councilor Rhonda Serre speaks on behalf of the park's tenants. DALTON, Mass. — The request for hefty rent increases to a Valentine Road mobile home park seems unlikely following the Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board meeting on Thursday night.    A number of Lake Onota Village residents attended the meeting expressing their disapproval of owner M.H. Communities request for a 29 percent, or $153 per month, rent increase over the next three years.   M.H. Communities had initially requested a 63 percent hike, or more than $200 per month, spread out over three years. However, on the morning of the board meeting, the owners updated the application to

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Online Public Input Session With BEAT
12:43PM / Wednesday, March 13, 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) has been working to survey stream crossings in Berkshire County using the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) protocol.    During Spring 2024, BEAT will offer training to anyone interested in conducting volunteer fieldwork by surveying culverts and road-stream crossings throughout the County. These surveys help determine what culverts and crossings need attention and prioritize the ones that need to be fixed sooner rather than later.    Join UMass Extension Professor Scott Jackson for this BEAT-organized online info session about the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity

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Two BCC Students Receive National Recognition
10:55AM / Wednesday, March 13, 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) students Mariangel Dus and William Garrity have received national recognition for academic excellence.    Both are members of Phi Theta Kappa, a national honor society for associate degree–seeking students.    Mariangel Dus won a spot on the 2024 All-USA Academic Team. The team, sponsored by education technology provider Cengage in collaboration with Phi Theta Kappa, recognizes students for intellectual achievement, leadership, community and campus engagement. She is one of only 20 college students named to the team and was selected from more than 2,200 nominees. Dus will receive a $5,000 scholarship and

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Suicide Prevention Group Gives Leadership Award To Berkshire President
08:00AM / Wednesday, March 13, 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) has selected Brian Berkel to receive the Leadership in Suicide Prevention Award this year.   Berkel, a retired Lieutenant with the State Police, currently serves as President of the Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention (BCSP). In his role as President, Berkel has created a bridge between BCSP and first responders, the District Attorney's office, local community mental health providers, minority organizations, and other area mental health and suicide prevention advocates.   In his role, Berkel led a group of suicide loss survivors and volunteers to form and launch a Local Outreach to

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Pittsfield Subcommittee Mulls Roadwork, Pavement Plan
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:32AM / Wednesday, March 13, 2024

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Roadwork was the topic of conversation during Monday's Public Works and Utilities subcommittee meeting.

The panel discussed a request to review the city's pavement management plan and received an update on various roadwork projects from Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales.

Councilors at Large Peter White and Earl Persip III believe that a comprehensive review of the pavement management plan is needed to ensure the effectiveness and longevity of the city's infrastructure.

"We thought it was time that there was a comprehensive review of our pavement management plan," White explained. "And having this body

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Zonta Club Honors Six Women for Their Community Contributions
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:31PM / Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The dinner was Zonta Club's second annual event and was held at Berkshire Hills Country Club. See more photos here. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Zonta Club of Berkshire County recognized six women for their contributions to the community at Friday's International Women's Day Dinner Celebration.   "We have managed to pick the six best women for contributing to the Berkshires, contributing to women and girls, and making the world a better place," Zonta District 1 Director Sandy Carroll said at Berkshire Hills Country Club.   "And so, we're so thrilled to be able to do an honor for them tonight, put them in the spotlight a little bit, and

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BCC Names Fall Dean's List Students
11:01AM / Tuesday, March 12, 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced it has named 312 students to the fall 2023 dean's list.      To be eligible for the dean's list, students must be matriculated in a certificate or degree program; complete a minimum of six traditionally graded credit hours; and achieved a 3.250 to 3.749 grade point average for an honors designation or a 3.750 to 4.000 grade point average for a high honors designation. All grades must be a C or higher.    The following 166 students qualified for high honors:     Massachusetts    Adams: Jacob Bonneville, Melissa Burdick, Erica Langnickel, Tara Quinn, Cairra Ramos,

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