|
| News and events in Pittsfield, Mass.
|
Pittsfield Eying Chicken Keeping OrdinanceBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:18PM / Friday, September 23, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Ordinances and Rules Subcommittee is looking at a process to make the keeping of chickens more affordable. The councilors heard a petition on Monday from Councilor at Large Karen Kalinowsky requesting to amend the city ordinance for keeping chickens. City Solicitor Stephen Pagnotta and Director of Community Development Justine Dodds were asked to weigh in. Resident Melissa Corbett contacted Kalinowsky and proposed a permitting process for the raising of six chickens that goes through the Board of Health instead of the Zoning Board of Appeals and has an initial fee of $25. The current application fee, legal announcement fee, and 2 Comments
Read More >> |
Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Concerts, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:42PM / Friday, September 23, 2022 | |
 Berkshire County has a variety of events this weekend including festivals, car shows, concerts, and more. Lenox Apple Squeeze Downtown Lenox Lenox Apple Squeeze returns this Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 until 5 p.m. throughout downtown Lenox. This free event will feature live music, magic, kids carnival with hayrides, and more. Complete line up of events and locations found here. Freshgrass Festival 2022 Mass MoCA, North Adams The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art will be hosting its annual Fresh Grass Festival this weekend from Friday through Sunday. Thousands are expected to be in the 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Fall Seniors Golf Tour Tees Off at Berkshire HillsCommunity submission,
11:39AM / Friday, September 23, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Ralph Distoli and Bob Linn had the low gross score at Berkshire Hills Country Club in the inaugural Berkshire County Fall Seniors Golf event. The pair carded a 62 on their home course to edge runners-up Matt Ortega and George Candelet, who finished at 65. The event on Wednesday was the first of a five-week series for golfers 50 and up to raise funds to support Berkshire County Junior Golf. Each year, the organization awards scholarships to young golfers to support junior memberships at their home club. Dastoli and Linn won for gross score in the Blue Division, one of two groups based on the combined ages of the pairs. In the Green Division, 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Hancock Shaker Village Announces Plans to Reimagine Visitor CenterBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:19AM / Friday, September 23, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hancock Shaker Village is embarking on a journey to reimagine its visitor center. New Executive Director and CEO Nathaniel Silver and his predecessor, Jennifer Trainer Thompson, announced Thursday that TSKP x IKD Architects — based in Boston and San Francisco — has been hired for the task.
Silver said the firm will work with the museum on a master plan and make the center "transformative for the visitor experience."
"It will allow us to give visitors the kind of introduction and backgrounds that they need and that they deserve," he explained. "And will allow us to enhance our unparalleled collection that we have
0 Comments
Read More >> |
The Retired Investor: The Dishwasher DebatesBy Bill Schmick,
04:12PM / Thursday, September 22, 2022 | |
 In most new homes there is a litany of appliances that buyers almost automatically purchase, one of which is the dishwasher. While ovens, refrigerators, washers, and dryers are used almost daily, the dishwasher is among the least-used appliances in American homes. The global dishwasher market is well over $7 billion and projected to grow by 7.5 percent to $10 billion by 2025. Much of that future growth is due to smaller-sized food service organizations. This list includes companies, businesses, institutions, and organizations that prepare meals and serve them to consumers and other customers. Of course, restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, and catering businesses are included in this 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Pittsfield Community Members Celebrate the Dog Park's Anniversary By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
04:49AM / Thursday, September 22, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass — Dog enthusiasts, volunteers, and Parks and Recreation employees gathered at the Pittsfield Dog Park on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate it being open for one year.
Dogs play off leash in the gated area. The dog park ensures dogs can exercise and socialize safely. The gated area has two sections: one side is for dogs that weigh less than 30 pounds and the other is for large dogs. The fenced area for off-leash dogs features a grassy layout for pooches to roam, a walking path, benches, complimentary waste bags, and even a dog-sized water fountain. Over the past year, the park has grown in popularity with many visitors praising it and 15 Comments
Read More >> |
Pittsfield Community Development Board OKs Permanent Supportive Housing ProjectBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:25PM / Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Tuesday's Community Development Board meeting was busier than usual due to a proposal that aims to address one of the city's most prominent challenges. The board unanimously passed a special permit request from Berkshire Housing Development Corp. to build a three-story, 28-unit building at 107-111 West Housatonic St. for homeless individuals.
It is designated as permanent supportive housing, which combines affordable housing and support services to build independent living skills and connect people with health, treatment, and employment resources.
"I think the important thing to know about this project is that it is part of a comprehensive
18 Comments
Read More >> |
Pittsfield Council Subcommittee Supports Two New PositionsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
11:54AM / Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Ordinances and Rules Subcommittee on Monday approved the classification of social worker and emergency co-responder positions within the city. The unanimous vote comes after an uptick in homelessness and mental health distress and the police killing of Miguel Estrella in March.
One social worker will work with the Health Department and the other with the Police Department. The social workers' pay will range from about $68,100 to $88,500 and the emergency co-responders' will be paid about $52,800 to $68,900.
Though he supported the positions, Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren pointed out that some residents have called for alternatives to
0 Comments
Read More >> |
The Great British Walkoff: Koperniak Scores Game-Winner as Team GB AdvancesiBerkshires.com Sports,
08:12PM / Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | |
 REGENSBURG, Germany -- Hoosac Valley graduate Matt Koperniak Tuesday scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the 10th as Great Britain came from behind to beat Spain, 10-9, and advance from a qualifying tournament to play in March's World Baseball Classic. Koperniak, a native of London, was the "ghost runner," starting the 10th inning on second base. After a failed bunt attempt, Great Britain's Justin Wylie reached on a fielder's choice. Koperniak was called out at third, but after a British challenge, the umpires ruled he was safe. With runners at the corners and one out, Alex Crosby hit a sacrifice fly to left to drive in Koperniak 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Pittsfield Teenager Facing Drug Trafficking, Firearms Charges| 06:29PM / Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police have arrested a teenager on firearms and drug charges. According to Detective Sgt. Jeffrey Arena, police were informed on Monday that the 17-year-old juvenile was in possession of a firearm and a warrant was issued for his arrest. When he was arrested shortly afterward, police say he had a loaded handgun, a "substantial amount" of cocaine and a "large quantity" of cash. The suspect, whose name is not being released because he is a juvenile, is facing the following charges: • Carrying a loaded firearm without a license • Possession of ammunition without a firearm identification 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Residents Air Grievances on Deming Park ImprovementsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:35PM / Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | |
Parks manager James McGrath explains the reasoning behind the design for the new parking lot and one-way entrance and exit. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city and other stakeholders say parking is a long-standing issue at Deming Park and want to address it with a larger, one-way parking lot. Abutters are skeptical. Around 15 residents attended a public hearing for the proposed improvements to the park on Monday at Sacred Heart Church. It was facilitated by the Parks Commission and Ward 3 Councilor Kevin Sherman after a request from residents.
"We're here tonight because we're sort of pausing this effort to make certain that folks like you all have an opportunity to
15 Comments
Read More >> |
Pittsfield Cultural Council Celebrates 2022 AwardeesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
10:37AM / Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Cultural Council awarded grants to 31 projects ranging from $200 to $2,013 in 2022.
Its 2023 allocation of $48,500 is more than $7,000 higher than the previous year and the awardees will be voted on in November. The application period for 2023 opened on Sept. 1 and ends just before midnight on Oct. 17.
"With funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Pittsfield Cultural Council provides grants to help underwrite projects, programs, and events in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences," council Chair Marilyn Gerhard said at a reception last week at Zucchinis Restaurant that honored the 2022
0 Comments
Read More >> |
|
|
MEMBER SIGN IN
