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Senate Hopeful Gomez Stresses Security at Lenco ArmoredBy Andy McKeever,
08:06PM / Tuesday, May 21, 2013 | |
 Gomez addressing dozens of supporters at Lenco in Pittsfield. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With a backdrop of Lenco-made armored vehicles, U.S. Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez make the case Tuesday that he is a stronger voice for homeland security than his opponent. The Cohasset Republican is campaigning for the special election to replace the seat vacated by John Kerry. He is up against Democrat Edward Markey, a U.S. House member representing the 5th Massachusetts District.
Gomez held a rally Tuesday at Lenco and cited reauthorization of the Patriot Act, the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and two resolutions honoring the victims of 9/11 as bills he
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Stamford Students Present Skate Park Ideas to AlcombrightBy John Durkan, iBerkshires Staff
10:49AM / Tuesday, May 21, 2013 | |
 Mayor Richard Alcombright spoke with Stamford Elementary School pupils about a proposed skate park on Monday afternoon. STAMFORD, Vt. — Nicholas Fahey's seventh- and eighth-grade class at Stamford Elementary School made their case for what would be the best skate park in North Adams to Mayor Richard Alcombright on Monday afternoon. The nine pupils split into three groups to argue for three of the locations — Noel Field, Holden Street and Houghton Street in the Massachusetts city. They discussed various points, including safety, location, price and the Holden Street group even advocated for a green park. "First it wouldn't cost as much, secondly it would 0 Comments
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Brayton, Terry A La Berry Present Anti-Bullying Song, VideoBy John Durkan, iBerkshires Staff
03:51AM / Tuesday, May 21, 2013 | |
 Terry A La Berry sings with Rosey Dzierga's kindergarten and first-grade after-school class. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Rosey Dzierga's kindergarten and first-grade after-school pupils shared their anti-bullying message through song with Lenox musician Terry "A La Berry" Hall to community members and families on Monday afternoon at Brayton Elementary School. "They worked really hard... I think they deserve this recognition," Dzierga said. The Mindfull program focuses on positive thinking and respecting others. Hall visited Dziegra's summer program last year where he sang the song "One People" with the pupils. That experience went so 3 Comments
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North Adams Begins $36.6M Budget Review By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
11:25PM / Monday, May 20, 2013 | |
 Finance Committee Chairman Alan Marden takes a question at Monday's Finance Committee meeting. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Finance Committee began its review of the city's fiscal 2014 budget on Monday night, reviewing line items in the Department of Public Services and City Hall.
The preliminary budget presented at last week's City Council meeting is $36,612,003, up about $333,000 over this year.
"This budget is increased by less than one percent, actually .92," Mayor Richard Alcombright told Finance Committee members Chairman Alan Marden, Lisa Blackmer and David Bond. "And we hope to have that at or below .75."
The mayor said the budget includes a
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State Democratic Chairman Rallies Berkshire VotersBy Andy McKeever,
03:22PM / Monday, May 20, 2013 | |
 State Democratic Committee Chairman John Walsh rallied Berkshire Democrats on Sunday. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — John Walsh delivered a dose of adrenaline to Berkshire Democrats on Sunday as the party ramps up campaigning for Edward Markey.
The chairman of the state Democratic Committee was the main speaker at a ceremony opening the regional Democratic office on North Street. Walsh was joined by state Rep. Paul Mark and state Sen. Benjamin Downing in giving rally speeches.
Walsh asked local Democratic leaders to forget about their other responsibilities for the next month and focus on the campaign because the U.S. Senate seat, he said, is too important to lose.
"I
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Senate Candidate Gomez to Visit Pittsfield Letters to the Editor,
01:51PM / Monday, May 20, 2013 | |
 What are you doing next Tuesday? Do you have time to do something for your country? Gabriel Gomez, a former Navy SEAL, needs your support in his bid to become our next U.S. senator. Please join me in welcoming Gomez back to the Berkshires on Tuesday, May 21, from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. at Lenco Armored Vehicles, 10 Betnr Industrial Drive in Pittsfield.
The stakes are high and the choice is clear in the special U.S. Senate election scheduled for June 25. Gabriel Gomez is a political newcomer, a family man, and a first-generation American who believes in the American Dream. His opponent, Congressmen Ed Markey, is a career politician who has sided with flag burners and job killers over a 40-year
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MCLA Graduates Handed Keys to Open Future DoorsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
09:45PM / Saturday, May 18, 2013 | |
Senior Class President Elizabeth Mullen leads the graduates through the gates; MCLA trustees Chairman Tyler Fairbank honors Diane Patrick. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The graduates of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts were handed the keys to a multitude of doors on Saturday, along with some encouragement to "squeeze the bottom of an ant" should the need arise.
Commencement speaker Diane Patrick, wife of Gov. Deval Patrick, said MCLA was special place to her because of the efforts of its President Mary Grant, faculty and trustees in championing a liberal arts education for students from across a diverse spectrum.
"This one recognizes that a degree that
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County First Responders Honored For 'Saves'By Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
03:38AM / Saturday, May 18, 2013 | |
 Lawrence Brothers, in the middle, helped present the awards to the first responders who saved his life. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hospice Care of the Berkshires security guard Lawrence Brothers almost died on Aug. 28, 2012. But thanks to a few well-trained co-workers and local first responders, he is doing just fine.
Brothers suffered a cardiac arrest at work. Emergency services were called and police, fire and Action Ambulance personnel were rushing to respond but in the meantime, five Hospice staff members initiated CPR and mouth-to-mouth. They alternated compression and ventilation to keep blood flowing until the first responders arrived.
Police and firefighters soon arrived
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Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Expansion Discussed at ForumBy John Durkan, iBerkshires Staff
05:01PM / Friday, May 17, 2013 | |
 The five-person panel consisted of state Rep. Gailanne Cariddi, Douglas Plachcinski of the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, Town Administrator Jonathan Butler, Mayor Richard Alcombright and Lauren Stevens of the Hoosic River Watershed Association. ADAMS, Mass. — A five-person panel discussed the successes so far and the challenges on extending the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail to Hodges Cross Road in North Adams at the Adams Visitors Center on Thursday evening. The plans are still moving forward, with the approximately $1.9 million extension to Lime Street expected to be completed by mid-2014. North Adams Mayor Richard Alcombright is already looking beyond that 0 Comments
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