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| Verizon won't give it's employees so much as a screwdriver to work with. Good luck with getting them to improve phone service. The work can't be done without the tools required | |
| from: dan | on: 12-21-2010 12:48PM I Agree (14) - I Disagree (0) |
| Good luck with Verizon!! they are very poor and dont give a dam about there workers or there customers. I had many many problems finally 0told them I was ending my service thier reply was sir for every one we loose we gain 3 amazing. They are to big and a very big monopoly we mean nothing to them. | |
| from: andy | on: 12-22-2010 06:21AM I Agree (12) - I Disagree (0) |
| I would like to talk to one person from Verizon that (give a dam in the head office and tell them my story)Does anyone know when the next meeting is so I can attend it. | |
| from: andy | on: 12-22-2010 06:27AM I Agree (0) - I Disagree (0) |
| The only thing a company understands is money. There should have been fines included in the agreement, fines for work not done, not done on time, or having to be done more than once. | |
| from: Huh | on: 12-22-2010 09:57AM I Agree (10) - I Disagree (0) |
| The State of Massachusetts needs to demand more from Verizon for it residents. Wired phone and DSL services are anemic for most residents in rural MA. Wire condition does make a difference, more importantly, its the distance for a Verizon depot to our homes, that's too far. Verizon should be required, by the State to build more infrastructure or lose it licensed monopoly. | |
| from: Bruce | on: 12-22-2010 01:50PM I Agree (14) - I Disagree (0) |
| Verison was forced out of Vermont. I lived in VT for several years and Verison was such a joke going up on rates several times a year,faulty lines,and poor service. They had also promised for several years to upgrade the lines so rural parts of VT could have internet and wifi. The state finally bought out Verison's rights and brought in Time Warner and another phone company. | |
| from: Sandra | on: 12-24-2010 08:38AM I Agree (0) - I Disagree (0) |
| It's good to see Verizon settled this case just two weeks after Rep. Mark's election after dragging their feet for so long. The added pressure he was bringing must have forced their hand. Now keep it up and get high-speed internet out here too! | |
| from: More pressure | on: 12-27-2010 05:36PM I Agree (9) - I Disagree (0) |
| You'll Westerners do not want Verizon's DSL. My Saugus service has been intermittent (up / down) since 04DEC10 - 29DEC10. Today I find that there are some Web sites that I can not connect with period. I suspect a larger regional problem, but they (India Tech. support) do not know or will not tell you the truth. Typically the conversation(s) begin with sorry, and they are SORRY. I know that it is Verizon's DSL connectivity issue because: www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com and Comcast customers can connect to the site in (?). The copper phone line quality here is very good, but is it good enough for DSL? | |
| from: Ken Allison | on: 12-29-2010 10:29AM I Agree (0) - I Disagree (2) |
| I live out here in Easthampton, and the ONLY high speed internet available here is through Charter Communications. After countless splitter changes, cable box and cable modem issues, I can say they are horrible. Their internet service is worse than dial up! However, at least with dial up my connection was stable. I wish we Verizon had DSL here. I would chage over immediately. | |
| from: JT | on: 06-18-2011 11:39PM I Agree (0) - I Disagree (0) |
Weekend Outlook: Mother's Day & More
Check out the events happening this weekend including fishing, plays, and more.
Editor's Pick

Wild Acres Fishing Derby
Wild Acres, Pittsfield
Time: Saturday, 8 to noon
This free fishing derby is for youth 14 and older. Catch the biggest fish to get a reward. The first 100 children will receive a free food voucher.
More information here.
Multiple Days
'Big Fish'
Taconic High School, Pittsfield
May 8, 9, 14, 15,16. Times vary at 2 and 7 p.m.
The Taconic Theater department stages "Big Fish," a musical about son who goes on an adventure to find the truth about his father's wild and unbelievable stories.
More information and tickets here.
'The Prom Musical'
Berkshire Community College
Showings Friday through Sunday
A small-town prom is getting too much attention when a student wants to bring her girlfriend as a date. A troupe of Broadway stars arrive in the conservative community out on a mission to help in this musical comedy.
More information and tickets here.

Baby Animals
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield
Time: 11 to 4, through May 10
A sure sign of spring is the arrival of baby animals at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield. See lambs, piglets, calves, chicks and kids and enjoy events and activities throughout the Village, from daily talks about the farm and the Shakers to craft demonstrations to walks along the Farm & Forest Trail.
Admission is $8 to $20, free for children 12 and younger. More information here.
Friday
Night of Dreams Fundraising Gala: Berkshire Dream Center
Berkshire Hills Country Club, Pittsfield
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
This annual gala is a major fundraiser for the nonprofit Berkshire Dream Center. Enjoy dinner, music, a silent auction, and more.
More information and tickets here.
Dead Man's Waltz
Stationery Factory, Dalton
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy classic songs from bands like The Grateful Dead with a full bar. Bring your partner and dance and sing the night away.
More information and tickets here.
Friday Karaoke
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 p.m.
More information here.
Karaoke Night
Methuselah Bar & Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 9 to midnight
Bring your friends and sing your favorite songs.
More information here.
Saturday

Mass Kids Lit Fest
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Children's author Carol Munro will do a "Springtime Storks" storytime, based on a true story of resilience and love between two migrating birds. Children will have the chance to create their own stork hand puppets and learn more about storks.
More information here.
Berkshire Carousel Opening Day
Berkshire Carousel, Pittsfield
Time: noon to 5 p.m.
The carousel on Center Street opens for the season with face painting and other activities.
More information here.
Mountain Mindfulness Yoga
Mount Greylock Visitor Center
Time: 1 to 2:15 p.m.
This free yoga class is open to all levels. Enjoy the mountain views and connect with nature.
More information here.
Rusted Chains
Zinky's Pub, Dalton
Time: 8 to 11 p.m.
Rusted Chains performs a tribute to the '90s.
More information here.
Sunday
50th Annual Mother's Day Women's 5K/Mile Walk
Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield
Time: 8 a.m.
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Weekend Outlook: Mother's Day & More
Check out the events happening this weekend including fishing, plays, and more. click for more
Clarksburg Sees Clearing Financial Skies for...
The town is entering fiscal 2027 with something like a sigh of relief from a combination of budget reductions and free cash largesse. click for more
North Adams Finance Committee Warned of Coming...
Waste treatment plan supervisor Brad Furlon warned the Finance Committee last week to expect a future 500 percent increase in sludge disposal. click for more
Clarksburg Looking to Repair School Front Entrance
The town is expected to move forward with repairs to the front entrance. The concrete pad has cracked and heaved and poses a hazard. click for more
Northern Berkshire United Way: 1960s Sees Growth,...
The fund had grown immensely over the past 25 years, raising some $1.75 million during that period. But the 1960s would see the fund grow even more in both fundraising and the agencies it supported. click for more
Companion Corner: Grey Boy at No Paws left Behind
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. click for more
