Guest commentary: Taking the lead in protecting the environment Sep 15, 2009
Head out west to Pittsfield, and one will find a wastewater treatment plant upgrade that will address the issues of renewable energy and energy efficiencies. The plant features a combined heat and power (CHP) system that uses three 65-kW rated, skid-mounted microturbines, which are fueled by the plant s digester gas. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Old bell gets new home Sep 10, 2009
When the Pittsfield Congregational Church closed its doors, their building across from the public library was deeded to the Pittsfield First Christian Church ... Ross was an early founder of Pittsfield, and named the town after his hometown in Massachusetts. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Rocklin Pair Tied To MA Funds Theft Sep 4, 2009
Rocklin police said officials in Pittsfield, Mass. contacted them after a business there had $28,000 electronically stolen from an account, and that $9,589. (KCRA 3, CA)
Most Mass. banks are keeping bailout funds Sep 2, 2009
The three Massachusetts banks that did return the federal funds are , , and of Pittsfield. Nationwide, only 35 of the roughly 665 banks that received aid have repaid the government. (Boston Globe)
Weeklong ban lifted on outdoor water use Aug 30, 2009
Armitage, who used to live in Pittsfield, now lives in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Deputies trace tractor burglaries Aug 28, 2009
He is currently being held at Berkshire House of Corrections in Pittsfield, Mass. on unrelated charges and will be facing extradition once released. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Finding love out west Aug 18, 2009
And, they just like a governor who can find Pittsfield without a map. Patrick s precipitous decline is a bit hard to fathom. (Boston Globe)
Governor finds support, solace in Western Mass. Aug 17, 2009
PITTSFIELD - With the sun setting behind him over pristine Onota Lake, Governor Deval Patrick was answering questions about wind farms, zebra mussels, even how to get a nonprofit off the ground ... He walked the streets of North Adams, swore in a Cabinet member in Pittsfield, and announced - at a hockey rink, with about 40 children skating nearby - $40 ... When a person is trying to do his best, that s all he can do, said Brunina Bunny O Donnell, an 83-year-old Pittsfield resident. (Boston Globe)
Madoff clients from Mass. Aug 14, 2009
Madoff clients from Massachusetts - Boston. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Kingston softball update Aug 14, 2009
And lastly, congratulations to Coach Scott Sears and his U14 team in representing Massachusetts in the Babe Ruth New England Regional Tournament in Pittsfield, last weekend. They went 2-1 in pool play, which made them eligible for the final bracket Sunday. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Wilmington girl goes for the gold Aug 13, 2009
Left to right, third place winner and Pittsfield resident Lauren Farry; first place winner and Temple, Penn. resident Brandi Vallely; Maura Reilly, assistant vice president and brokerage operations manager at SBLI; and second place winner and Wilmington, resident Rachel Alatalo. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
A tough quarter for Mass. lenders Aug 12, 2009
And several banks, including Legacy Bancorp Inc. in Pittsfield, swung from a profit to a loss. It s pretty much a reflection of what s been going on throughout the country, said Eastern Bank spokesman Joe Bartolotta. (Boston Globe)
Kerrys staff to have office hours in Swampscott Aug 11, 2009
It is more important than ever that everyone from Pittsfield to Provincetown knows that assistance is available, he said. Residents, including local business owners, employees and students, are all urged to drop by if they are having problems with federal agencies or unsure whether they are eligible for federal assistance programs, grants or loans. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
MARSHFIELD STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP: Straight to the face Aug 6, 2009
Ben Downing, the bald Pittsfield Democrat known as the Benator. Downing said last Friday that Baker queried Rep. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
State House Weekly Roundup: Straight to the face Aug 3, 2009
Ben Downing, the Pittsfield Democrat known as the Benator and who is bald. Downing said Friday that Baker queried Rep. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
James Peter Duffy Jul 30, 2009
He is survived by his wife Pamela (Haley) Duffy, his son Patrick Duffy, his daughter Breanne Duffy all of Belmont, his brother Norman J. Duffy and his wife Cynthia of Lexington, his brother Robert L. Duffy and his wife Natalie of Weston, and his sister, Marie Barry, wife of the late Hon. John Barry of Pittsfield. He was also a loving brother to the late Harvey D. Duffy and his surviving wife Joan Duffy of Lexington, the late Kathleen Shirley Burke and her husband the late Edwin Burke and his... (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Zebra mussels clog Berkshire lake Jul 15, 2009
Instead of closing its ramps, Pittsfield is stationing volunteer boat monitors at two popular lakes to ensure that vessels that have been in infested waters in Connecticut and New York - and now Laurel Lake - are properly decontaminated. A lot of our boaters are transient; they go from one lake to another, said Pittsfield Harbormaster Jim McGrath. (Boston Globe)
State Police, investigating crash, seek van Jul 15, 2009
The Pittsfield Democrat has filed papers with the Federal Election Commission declaring his candidacy for the First House District three years from now. The seat is held by Representative John Olver of Amherst, a fellow Democrat. (Boston Globe)
UMass Baseball Summer Leagues Update Jul 14, 2009
Hit 2-for-5 in 9-5 setback vs. Pittsfield (7/8) ... Hit 1-for-3 with a run scored in 6-2 win vs. Pittsfield (7/10) ... Misho's Highlights For 7/6-7/12: Made a relief appearance in a 17-7 loss to Pittsfield (7/12). (Umassathletics.com)
Marlborough firm gets federal dollars to help disabled find jobs Jul 10, 2009
The other agencies are Berkshire County Arc of Pittsfield, Jewish Vocational Service of Boston, Riverside Community Care of Dedham and PRIDE Inc. of Taunton. After the start-up funding, an additional $200,000 is available to the agencies for each of the next two years, contingent upon performance and availability of money. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Logan Airport testing bird radar system Jul 10, 2009
PITTSFIELD Man gets 18 to 20 years for manslaughter A Pittsfield man whose murder conviction was overturned on appeal has been sentenced to 18 to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. A Berkshire Superior Court judge sentenced 22-year-old Tyson Benoit yesterday, a day after he pleaded guilty to the lesser charge before testimony at his second trial started. (Boston Globe)
Vintage teams relive baseball from a different era Jul 5, 2009
Teams from Connecticut, New Hampshire, Long Island, N.Y., and Chicopee, Westfield, Pittsfield, and Whately in Massachusetts also play in the league. Nearly all of the teams and leagues started as a way to promote history. (Boston Globe)
Hopkinton's Curran debuts at Mass. Open Jun 24, 2009
Matt Donovan of Pittsfield led the field yesterday with a 3-under 68. Michael Welch of Quincy, who missed the cut at the U.S. Open over the weekend, was also in the field. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Oppenheim seizes Mass. Open lead Jun 24, 2009
The only other player under par is first-round leader Matthew Donovan of Pittsfield, who followed his opening-day 68 with a 72 to stand at 2-under 140. One of the highlights of the day for Oppenheim, the 2002 Mass. (Boston Globe)
Welch's quest: To soak it all in Jun 23, 2009
Tournament leader Matt Donovan of Pittsfield, who heads into the second round two shots ahead of Benjamin Spitz after shooting a 3-under 68, knows Welch well and wasn t surprised to see his pal rush back for this tournament. He s playing for the same reason I am, Donovan said. (Boston Globe)
Talking Information Center expands offerings Jun 18, 2009
The Talking Information Center in Marshfield is taking on high unemployment in the visually impaired community by starting a job and vocational training program for visually impaired youth in Boston and Pittsfield ... We ll start in the next few months building a studio in Boston, and there s one already in Pittsfield, Kilroe said ... Kilroe said the program is beginning in Boston and Pittsfield because of the high concentrations of people. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Passero: Joining a green group Jun 18, 2009
For example, fresh air and exercise in beautiful places is a major reward for joining Massachusetts Audubon Society, which has 45 sanctuaries around the state, some are as far away in Pittsfield. Need to stay closer to home. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
EDITORIAL: Spend tolls where they are collected Jun 16, 2009
The fear is that those who pay tolls to ride the Pike or use the harbor tunnels will be paying to fill potholes and repair bridges from Pittsfield to Provincetown. Using Pike tolls as an all-purpose ATM for the state's transportation needs isn't just unfair. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Somervilles Summer Food Service program boosted by Project Bread Jun 16, 2009
Communities receiving Summer Food Service program incentive grants from Project Bread include Barnstable, Boston, Brockton, Cambridge, Cheshire, Everett, Fall River, Fitchburg, Framingham, Haverhill, Hyannis, Lawrence, Leominster, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Medford, Methuen, New Bedford, Orange, Peabody, Pittsfield, Quincy, Randolph, Revere, Salem, Somerville, Springfield, Taunton, Turner s Falls, Waltham, Wareham, Webster, Westfield, Woburn and Worcester. For a complete listing of locations, dates... (Somerville Journal, MA)
Advice & Dissent May 30, 2009
"If public transit existed," this reader wrote, "that could guarantee one could get from Great Barrington to Pittsfield or North Adams in a timely way for an 8 a.m. reporting time. (Yes, there are lots of people in Western Massachusetts who do not have cars and rely on public transport.) Unfortunately, this is not the case.". Others dismissed such complaints. (Boston Globe)
Elisabeth Endicott Weil, 64; businesswoman showed grit May 28, 2009
She had grown up in the historic Rufus Putnam House in Rutland, and after graduating from Miss Hall's School in Pittsfield in 1962, she entered Wellesley College, where she majored in child studies. "My sister always loved children and was particularly delighted when she had children and grandchildren," said her sister, Vivian Endicott Barnett of New York City. (Boston Globe)
Kerry staff to hold office hours in town Friday May 25, 2009
It is more important than ever that everyone from Pittsfield to Provincetown knows that assistance is available, said Sen. Kerry. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
McGivney/DeLeo May 23, 2009
announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan Elizabeth, to Michael Joseph DeLeo, III, son of Dr. and Mrs. Michael DeLeo, Jr., of Pittsfield. Miss McGivney is a graduate of Radnor High School, Radnor, Pa. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Keeping score around New England May 21, 2009
At the qualifier in Pittsfield, amateur John Dahrouge of Berkshire Hills Country Club felt right at home on his home course, shooting a 3-under 69 to share medalist honors with Adam Fuchs of Plainview, N.Y. Today's qualifier is at the Green Hill Municipal Golf Course in Worcester. A field of 150 professionals and amateurs will gather at Belmont Country Club June 22-24 for the Mass Open. (Boston Globe)
How can I get my brother help for depression? May 20, 2009
asked by: Asked by Iris; New Englandasked by: Asked by Dominique; Detroit, Michiganasked by: Asked by Ryan M.; Pittsfield, Massachusetts. 1. (CNN -- Health)
Enfield Police Charge Three In Vehicle Break-Ins May 18, 2009
and two women including his wife, Corona Rodgers, 36, and Carmen Pereira, 22, of Pittsfield, Mass. Police charged each of them with multiple counts of third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, sixth-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny, interfering with police and possession of burglar's tools. (FOX61, CT)
Summer events listings May 17, 2009
Barrington Stage 30 Union St., Pittsfield. (413) 236-8888, www. (Boston Globe)
Medfield artist to exhibit at Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton May 16, 2009
Featured Massachusetts artists include Lynne Allen (Boston), Michael Boroniec, Sergei Isupov (Pittsfield), Ali Cann-Clift (Chelsea), James Ellis Coleman (Natick), Patricia Delaney (Abington, born in Brockton), Nina Fletcher (Essex), Judy Haberl (Newtonville), Ken Hruby (South Boston), Silas Kopf (Northampton), Lamb-Wanucha (Medfield), David Lang (Wayland), Marga Lianko (Cambridge), Laurie Miles (Ipswich), Gwen Murphy (Acton), Marilyn Pappas (Cambridge, born in Brockton), Beverly Rippel (South... (Medfield Press, MA)
Berkshire outbid on Mass. bank acquisition May 15, 2009
The Pittsfield, Mass. -based Berkshire (Nasdaq: BHLB) had announced April 29 that it had reached an agreement to acquire (OTC: CFNA) of Worcester for about $8. (Albany Business Review, NY)
#87 LENOX, MASSACHUSETTS May 15, 2009
Skip the pricey Zinc and instead head to Brix Wine Bar in Pittsfield (40 West St.; [413] 326-9463) ... Most people think it's in Pittsfield, but it's actually (gasp, don't tell anyone) in Lenox (from 110; [413] 499-1111) ... HOT TIP The home of the Pittsfield Dukes, Wahconah Park, has hosted baseball games since it was built in 1912 and was renovated this year. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Ex-WROW host returns to Berkshires May 12, 2009
Sherman Baldwin, fired last month from WROW (AM 590), said today he has been hired to host an afternoon talk show at WBRK (AM 1340) in Pittsfield, Mass. The 3-to-6 p.m. program launches next Monday. (Albany Times Union)
Patrick's calendar shows many empty days May 12, 2009
For example, in Patrick's first 27 months as governor, he made as many official appearances (10) in Pittsfield as he did in Fall River and New Bedford, has been to Amherst as many times (six) as Waltham, and attended nearly as many events in Springfield (20) as Cambridge (22). Even tiny, western towns like Colrain, Goshen, and New Salem have had gubernatorial visits. (Boston Globe)
For the record May 12, 2009
Correction: Because of a reporting error, the identification of a building located at the intersection of Maplewood Avenue and North Street in Pittsfield was incorrect in a story on the 150th anniversary of the first Williams-Amherst baseball game in Sunday's sports section. A medical facility and an apartment building are located at the intersection. (Boston Globe)
Men's Track & Field Grabs Silver At New England Championship May 11, 2009
Sophomore Zach Gordon (Pittsfield, Mass ... Senior (Pittsfield, Mass. (Umassathletics.com)
Patrick wants $461 million from reserves to fill budget gap May 8, 2009
"The events of the last week are definitely going to change the dynamic," said Senator Benjamin B. Downing, a Pittsfield Democrat and Senate chairman of the Committee on Revenue. "When all is said and done, there will be a majority in the Senate for the sales tax.". (Boston Globe)
How can I safely wean off an antidepressant? May 6, 2009
Asked by Ryan M., Pittsfield, Massachusetts ... asked by: Asked by Ryan M.; Pittsfield, Massachusettsasked by: Nina Palmer; St. Helen, Michiganasked by: Asked by Dan; San Luis Obispo, California. (CNN -- Health)
At the old, old ballgame May 4, 2009
By , Senior writer First published in print: Monday, May 4, 2009. Feel free to argue the origins of baseball. (Albany Times Union)
1st college baseball game to be celebrated May 3, 2009
The archrivals will play today in Pittsfield to commemorate the first intercollegiate baseball game, between the two colleges in 1859. The game was played in Pittsfield because neither team would travel to the other's home field. (Boston Globe)
Corinne Conte, congressman's wife; known for her warmth May 2, 2009
Though she dined with dignitaries, cooked for ambassadors, and danced with President Lyndon B. Johnson at his inauguration, Corinne Conte was always a Pittsfield girl, unaffected and practical ... Mrs. Conte was 87 and had divided her time between California and her longtime home in Pittsfield ... "Her husband, Sil, and I worked closely together, and I always admired the extraordinary dedication of them both to the people of Western Massachusetts on countless issues, especially education and the... (Boston Globe)
Berkshire Hills Bancorp to Acquire CNB Financial Corp. Apr 30, 2009
In addition, documents filed with the SEC by Berkshire will be available, without charge, by directing a request to Ann Racine, Investor Relations, Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc., 24 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 236-3239 ... Berkshire Hills Bancorp is headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. (Primezone Releases)
Patrick trims 750 more jobs Apr 15, 2009
"I've heard more about the New York state budget than the Massachusetts House budget," said Senator Benjamin Downing, Democrat of Pittsfield and chairman of the Senate Committee on Revenue. As they formulate their spending plans, the lawmakers have also been raising campaign money, a Beacon Hill tradition at budget season. (Boston Globe)
UMass Men's Track & Field Wins Home Meet Apr 12, 2009
Sophomore Zach Gordon (Pittsfield, Mass. finished fourth with a time of 31:11. (Umassathletics.com)
Minutewomen Tennis Set For Senior Day 2009, Thursday Against Rhode Island Apr 8, 2009
An advisor from high school in Pittsfield is taught tennis by Judy and thinks highly of her so I gave it a shot. I contacted Judy and the next year I was a walk-on for the team. (Umassathletics.com)
House to debate transportation bill Apr 6, 2009
Bresett was found along with Ryan Ziemelak, 22, after police responded at 12:19 a.m. Ziemelak, also of Adams, was listed in serious condition after surgery at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. DOUGLAS Man faces assault, weapons charges A man was arrested on weapons charges last night after barricading imself in his barn for almost four hours before surrendering, police said. (Boston Globe)
Child abuse nonprofit to close Pittsfield, Brockton, and Greenfield sites Apr 1, 2009
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is planning to close its offices in Pittsfield, Brockton, and Greenfield. The organization informed its staffs from those locations last week. (Boston Globe)
Tewksbury hosts office hours for Senator John Kerry Apr 1, 2009
It is more important than ever that everyone from Pittsfield to Provincetown knows that assistance is available. Members of the community, including local business owners, employees and students, are all urged to drop by if they are having problems with federal agencies or unsure whether they are eligible for federal assistance programs, grants or loans. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Mass. cities lag U.S. in population growth Mar 29, 2009
Indeed, the metro-statistical areas of Barnstable (population 221,049) and Pittsfield (129,395) actually saw their populations shrink in 2008, while the Worcester (783,806) and Springfield (687,558) areas were relatively flat, combining to add 2,280 residents for the year, according to data released this month by the Census Bureau ... Pittsfield s population slipped 0. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
Federal stimulus to boost solar power in Mass. Mar 27, 2009
Ian Bowles, secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, said more than 50 potential projects have been identified, including the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and a waste-water treatment plant in Pittsfield. They would be built using money from several federal programs: the State Energy Program, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and the State Revolving Fund for Clean Water and Drinking Water. (Boston Globe)
With syringe... Mar 14, 2009
A Pittsfield, Massachusetts woman has been arrested after allegedly beating her wife. Police say Stephanie Lighten came home intoxicated on Tuesday and tried to use a syringe to inseminate her wife, Jennifer Lighten, with her brother's semen. (The Drudge Report)
DEP Plans for Housatonic Favored by the SubCouncil Mar 13, 2009
General Electric was required to create the fund for projects in Connecticut to offset damage to the river resulting from the release of PCBs from its Pittsfield, Mass. plant. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Mass. clients Mar 13, 2009
Madoff clients from Massachusetts - Boston. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Mass. unemployment, by city and town Mar 12, 2009
unemployment, by city and town - Boston Business Journal. for free extra services. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
3 survive helicopter crash in Lee Mar 11, 2009
The crash occurred off Tyringham Road in the town of Lee, south of Pittsfield ... All three were transported to Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Glidden said. (Boston Globe)
Guest commentary: Urgent action needed on transportation Mar 6, 2009
The income and business taxes on this growth are then distributed across the state to fix roads from Pittsfield to Provincetown. Another way for drivers to appreciate public transportation, for example, is to think of every person on the subway, bus, or commuter rail as one less automobile clogging our highways, emitting pollution, causing accidents, and making auto insurance even more expensive. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Rick Holmes: Bump in the road to transportation reform Feb 28, 2009
Will there be provisions preventing tolls collected on the Pike from being spent filling potholes from Pittsfield to Provincetown. MetroWest legislators are studying Patrick's bill closely, as they should. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
