Brittany Polito

Pittsfield

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Pittsfield Bureau Chief for @iBerkshires

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State Launches Workforce Innovation Tour at Interprint

1 week ago | iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito |Sabrina Damms

iBerkshires Staff05:38AM / Tuesday, April 15, 2025Print Story | Email Story Secretary of Labor Lauren Jones starts her statewide jobs tour at Interprint in Pittsfield on Monday. The colors in the signage were inspired by the Eras Tour. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development kicked off its "revolutionary" workforce tour at Interprint and learned some about decor printing.
Pittsfield School Committee Mulls Lukewarm FY26 Budget

1 week ago | iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito |Tammy Daniels

iBerkshires Staff05:41AM / Monday, April 14, 2025Print Story | Email Story PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There isn't much to be said about the district's "as good as it gets" budget for fiscal year 2026. Officials are just glad that people won't lose their jobs. "I'm going to say something that I know is going to get me in trouble later, but I think this is as good as it gets," Mayor Peter Marchetti said.
Pittsfield Announces 79th Annual Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt

1 week ago | iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito

07:58AM / Monday, April 14, 2025Print Story | Email Story PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program announces the 79th Annual Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt scheduled for Saturday, April 19, at The Common. The event starts at 10 a.m. and will feature balloon twisting with Bowie the Clown, face painting from Magic Brushes of BTC Family Entertainment, as well as a special appearance by Mr. Bunny.
Shoes at Pittsfield City Hall Signify Monthly Child Abuse Cases

1 week ago | iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito

iBerkshires Staff12:51PM / Monday, April 14, 2025Print Story | Email Story Mayor Peter Marchetti speaks at the event hosted by Child Care of the Berkshires and the Children's Trust. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Fifty-six pairs of sneakers placed on the steps of City Hall signified the number of child abuse cases Berkshire County sees in one month. Child Care of the Berkshires and the Children's Trust stressed the importance of prevention programs with this visual on Friday.
Dalton Health Board Orders Dust-Abatement Plan for Concrete Site

1 week ago | iberkshires.com | Sabrina Damms |Brittany Polito

iBerkshires Staff05:36PM / Monday, April 14, 2025Print Story | Email Story Residents protest on Wednesday ahead of a Board of Health meeting. DALTON, Mass. — Residents urged for quicker action to address the dust and particulates affecting their neighborhood allegedly from Berkshire Concrete's dig site. During Wednesday's meeting, the Board of Health voted to send a letter to the company requiring a comprehensive plan by April 25.
District Attorney to Host Workshop on Organized Retail Crime and Financial Fraud

2 weeks ago | iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito

10:37AM / Friday, April 11, 2025Print Story | Email Story PITTSFIELD, Mass. On Monday, April 14, the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, in partnership with the New England State Police Information Network, will host a workshop addressing organized retail crime and financial fraud. At the workshop, speakers will discuss organized retail crime, financial crime, organized retail crime legislation, and current frauds effecting Berkshire County businesses and banks.
Habitat For Humanity Modular Homes Coming to Robbins Ave.

2 weeks ago | iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito

iBerkshires Staff 05:33AM / Friday, April 11, 2025Print Story | Email Story The homes will be available for residents earning between 55 and 65 percent of the area median income. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The first of two below-market modular homes arrived on the West Side on Thursday, and both are expected to be move-in ready this summer. The other is expected next week. Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity is building two below-market condominiums at 112 Robbins Ave.
Baby Animals Festival Back at Hancock Shaker Village

2 weeks ago | iberkshires.com | Breanna N. Steele |Brittany Polito

iBerkshires Staff 05:33AM / Friday, April 11, 2025 The homes will be available for residents earning between 55 and 65 percent of the area median income. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The first of two below-market modular homes arrived on the West Side on Thursday, and both are expected to be move-in ready this summer. The other is expected next week. Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity is building two below-market condominiums at 112 Robbins Ave.
Street Improvement Project to Begin in Pittsfield

2 weeks ago | iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito

08:17AM / Friday, April 11, 2025Print Story | Email Story PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield has announced the commencement of a street improvement project beginning Monday, April 14. From April 14 to April 18, the city's contractor will be lowering structures and milling the following roads: Joseph Drive, Backman Avenue, Jason Street (from Friar Drive to West Street), Orlando Avenue, and Ridge Avenue.
Pittsfield Talks Hazard Mitigation

2 weeks ago | iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito

iBerkshires Staff05:17AM / Thursday, April 10, 2025Print Story | Email Story PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's updated Hazard Mitigation Plan is headed towards final review. On Monday, community members and public officials mulled disaster preparedness at the Ralph J. Froio Senior Center. Pittsfield's 2019 plan is due for an update so the city stays eligible for grant funding and, of course, prepared.