Berkshire Career Fair

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Chamber of Commerce is seeking exhibitors for the 2009 Berkshire Career Fair on Thursday, April 9 at Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Last year, more than 60 companies are participated, offering an array of job opportunities from entry level to high-level management positions.

"We have a lot of quality employers returning to the Career Fair again this year allowing job-seekers to see what employment opportunities are available to them here in the region. We are looking forward to another great Career Fair," commented Christine Hoyt, Director of Programs & Events for the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce.

Career Fair exhibitors can choose between a six-foot or an eight-foot table, both come with table skirting. Prices for Berkshire Chamber members are $99 for the six-foot table or $125 for the eight-foot table. Non-members prices are $150 for a six-foot table or $180 for the eight-foot table. For more information or to reserve a spot, please contact Christine Hoyt at (413) 499-4000 extension 26 or choyt@berkshirechamber.com.

The Berkshire Career Fair is open to the general public and hours are 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes.

The 2009 Berkshire Career Fair is sponsored by Berkshire County Regional Employment Board, BerkshireWorks, and The Berkshire Eagle and is presented by the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce.
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Former Harry's Supermarket Under Construction for Restaurant

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Construction is underway to transform the former Harry's Supermarket into a restaurant

Late last month, the Conservation Commission greenlit some tree pruning on the property. New windows and a new door can be seen in the front of the building. 

"It's a substantial renovation that's currently underway here," Brent White of White Engineering said, speaking on behalf of the applicant and owner, Huajie Zhu. 

A fire gutted the longtime Wahconah Street supermarket in 2023, and the following year, Zhu purchased the property for $460,000 two years ago to build a restaurant with hibachi in the existing footprint of the more than 100-year-old building. 

White explained that the project has been ongoing for over a year, and the Community Development Board granted the property a waiver to reduce the minimum required number of parking spaces so that additional spaces aren't needed.  

He noted that, looking at the site plan, there is very little room to do so. A mirror will be installed near the sharp turn on Bel Air Avenue to alleviate traffic concerns. 

Pruning will be done on trees in the southeast corner of the existing paved parking lot, as a number of branches are hanging over. The new owners also intend to patch, sealcoat, and re-stripe the parking lot. 

A fire tore through the building less than an hour after the supermarket closed for the day three years ago. An automatic sprinkler system is required for the new use. 

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