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SteepleCats Split Pair at HomeiBerkshires.com Sports,
08:46PM / Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The North Adams SteepleCats Wednesday split a double-header with the Upper Valley Nighthawks at Joe Wolfe Field. In the opener, Wilfrido Valenzuela scattered five hits and allowed just one earned run in five innings to earn the win on the mound. Jeremy Lea doubled, and John Marti drove in a pair of runs a 3-1 win. Michael Kluska doubled in a five-hit SteepleCats attack in the nightcap. Jordan Yoder and Noah Niznik split time on the mound for North Adams in the 3-0 loss. North Adams (3-4-2) is home against Vermont on Friday. 0 Comments
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BCC Offers Admissions Info Sessions| 04:34PM / Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | |
 PITTSFIELD, MA — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will offer two free Virtual General Information Sessions in the month of July 2021: Wednesday, July 7 at 5 pm and Thursday, July 15 at 12 pm. The 30-minute info sessions, presented by admissions counselors on Zoom, are designed to familiarize prospective students with the application and registration process. Virtual General Information Session participants can: Ask questions about the admissions process: how to apply, register, and choose classes Learn about BCC's affordability and its financial aid options Hear from staff about quality programs and student support services Discover how classes will 0 Comments
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SVMC Earns 'A' Rating from Leapfrog| 08:28AM / Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), part of Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), earned an 'A' for hospital safety from the Leapfrog Group. The national distinction recognizes SVMC's achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. "Safety is always at the forefront of our minds. This recognition is a reflection on the diligent professionals we have working in patients' best interests," said Thomas A. Dee, SVHC's president and CEO. "Our team of outstanding physicians, nurses, and support staff fulfill our mission to provide exceptional care and comfort each day. We're 0 Comments
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Tourists Resort's Plans for Former Mass Ave Church ApprovedBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
12:48AM / Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | |
This illustration shows the parking and trails behind the former church building on Massachusetts Avenue. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Planning Board signed off on amended plans for the former Our Lady of Incarnation Church on Monday, coming weeks after the City Council approved a zoning change for the adjacent property and months after the plans were first presented. The Blackinton Partners LLC — made up of various limited liability companies related to the Tourists resort — purchased what was originally the Father Matthew Total Abstinence Society building at 1288 Massachusetts Ave. several years ago to turn it into a restaurant and, when that fell through, had 0 Comments
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Special Response Team Alerted for Reported Home InvasionStaff Reports,
09:22PM / Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | |
Law enforcement enters the apartment. Photos by Maya Giron. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Police say the report of a possible home invasion prompted the activation of the Berkshire Special Response Team on Tuesday. According to Police Chief Jason Wood, North Adams Police received a report about 3:14 p.m. that an individual with a firearm had entered an apartment at 376 Union St. through a window. "The caller reported the subject was armed with a firearm, threatening to harm her. The caller reported to dispatch that she had left the residence for her safety," Wood said in a statement released shortly before 9 p.m. "The caller believed the subject was 0 Comments
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Abbott Memorial Says Goodbye to Longtime Principal By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
04:46PM / Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | |
Principal Heidi Dugal with fellow principals Rowe's William Knittle and Clarksburg's Tara Barnes, and leaving with gifts from the Abbott Memorial School community at left. Dugal is retiring after 13 years as principal and nearly 15 years as a teacher at the Florida school before that.
FLORIDA, Mass. — The Gabriel Abbott Memorial School community said goodbye to longtime Principal Heidi Dugal with a special bench to commemorate her years of service to the school. "Heidi is an amazing educator and school leader who has made a positive impact on countless young lives both in and out of school," said Northern 0 Comments
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Vaccinated Residents Can Win a 'VaxMillion'Staff Reports,
01:17PM / Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | |
 BOSTON – If avoiding a deadly disease isn't enough of a reason to be vaccinated, state officials are sweetning the jab with a chance to win $1 million. The Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway is for residents who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated residents 18 and older will have the opportunity to enter to win one of five $1 million cash prizes. Fully vaccinated residents between 12 and 17 years of age may enter for the chance to win one of five $300,000 scholarship grants. "The commonwealth leads the nation in vaccinating our residents, with almost four million people fully vaccinated, and our goal remains ensuring everyone that wants a 0 Comments
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SVMC Updated Visitation Policy| 12:22PM / Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — Beginning Tuesday, June 15th, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), part of Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), is updating its visitation policy for hospital visitors and medical practice patients as well as expanding its visiting hours. The change follows an announcement by Vermont Governor Phil Scott today that discontinued COVID-related restrictions now that the state has reached a vaccination rate of 80 percent of eligible people. "This is a big step closer to providing care in the ways that we are used to and that we prefer," said Pamela Duchene, chief nursing officer and vice president of Patient Care Services. "No 0 Comments
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Father's Day GiftsSubmitted by Edward Jones,
09:25AM / Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | |
 If you're a dad, you may be in line to get some nice gifts on Father's Day. But your greatest gift may be your ability to help your children. One way of doing that is to get them started in the world of investing – and making a few investments on their behalf. Here are three possibilities: 529 plan – If you invest in a 529 education savings plan, your earnings can grow federally tax-free, provided the money is used for qualified educational expenses. (Withdrawals not used for these expenses will generally incur taxes and penalties on investment earnings.) If you invest in your own state's 529 plan, you might receive some state tax benefits, too, 0 Comments
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BCC 'One Stop' Construction Underway as Welcome Center Takes Shape| 08:01AM / Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) aims to streamline its admissions and enrollment process with its One Stop Student Success project, currently under construction on campus as part of a $5.5 million grant provided by Governor Baker's Capital Investment Plan for public higher education. The overarching goal of this project is to make it easier for anyone who wants to access higher education to be able to do so with ease. One of the most important parts of the One Stop project is the Welcome Center, located in the former dining hall in the Susan B. Anthony (SBA) building. The Welcome Center will be the gateway into newly consolidated offices 0 Comments
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North Adams School Committee OKs Funds for School Study, Passes BudgetBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:03AM / Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee on Monday authorized the use of $300,000 from the school choice account to fund a feasibility study for Brayton School. The expenditure is contingent on the city being accepted in the feasibility phase of a school project. The vote was required for that consideration along with an approval of the City Council last week to submit a statement of interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Both votes were necessary for the submission of materials by the June 25 deadline. The school district is currently in the eligibility phase of the process, having been accepted in Dec. 19, 2019, to explore the possibility of 0 Comments
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Berkshire Rescue Team Seeks Donations for VehicleBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:01AM / Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Mountain Search and Rescue Team is aiming to raise $14,000 for a utility terrain rescue vehicle that is vital to their operations. BMSAR is one of only two volunteer search and rescue teams in Massachusetts that are attached to the State Police Special Emergency Response Team, which is of "high value" for the organization. It serves all of Western Massachusettes and sometimes assist in other parts of the commonwealth. In order to respond to missing persons in the most efficient way, the team needs a vehicle that can handle rough terrain. "We don't have a UTV vehicle ourselves, we can rely on the 0 Comments
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