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North Adams Affirms Waiver Clearing Path for Crane Building SaleBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:06AM / Wednesday, April 14, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday waived the right of first refusal on the Crane Stationery plant, clearing the way or its sale to Temescal Wellness. The request was the only substantive issue on the agenda and, although seemingly straightforward, it engendered some discussion on its reasoning and the way it was presented on the agenda. It caused some frustration for Temescal's attorney Joshua Lee Smith, who pointed out that the Planning Board had approved the cannabis cultivator's special permit and site plan the night before. "Respectfully, I would hope that the council could be able to vote tonight in favor, so we can move 0 Comments
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Police, First-Responders to Escort Evans Through North County| 04:21PM / Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city will honor native son William Evans on Wednesday evening as he is returned to Northern Berkshire for burial. Evans, a member of the U.S. Capitol Police, was killed on Friday, April 2, when a driver slammed his car into a checkpoint he was guarding at the Capitol. He will be escorted home in a procession that will travel along Route 2, turning at the Veterans Memorial to proceed down Main Street and from there along Route 8 to the Paciorek Funeral Home in Adams, which is handling the arrangements for the private funeral Mass and burial. "I know that Officer Evans and his family have deep roots in the city of North Adams and the 1 Comment
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SVMC Community Survey | 04:20PM / Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — Southern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) has released a survey and have asked community members to provide feedback The survey can be found here. According to SVMC, the online survey takes between 5 and eight minutes and will inform future programs and services. Survey respondents can enter a drawing for a $50 gift card. 0 Comments
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MCLA To Present Info Session on State Employee Tuition Waiver| 12:17PM / Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA's Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) and the Office of Student Financial Services will hold a virtual info session at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, providing overviews of DGCE's programs and sharing information about the tuition waiver available for Massachusetts state employees and their spouses. Barbara Emanuel, director of DGCE programs, will provide an overview of MCLA's Master of Business Administration, Master of Education including teacher licensure programs, bachelor's degree completion, and certificates in accounting and cyber security. Bonnie Howland, MCLA director of student 0 Comments
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Set milestones on road to financial securitySubmitted by Edward Jones,
08:47AM / Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | |
 The road to financial security, like many long journeys toward important goals, can be filled with ups and downs. The financial markets can be volatile, shaking up your short-term investment results, and illness or downsizing may temporarily disrupt your career – and your earnings. In fact, just 46 percent of adults feel financially stable, according to a survey by Morning Consult and Edward Jones. Still, there's much you can do to gain stability – and you can chart your progress by marking three important milestones: • Building a foundation – You need to base your financial stability on a strong foundation, which means you must start accumulating the 0 Comments
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Cannabis Cultivator Plans to Open in Former Crane BuildingBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:04AM / Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Temescal Wellness is planning to turn the Crane & Co. factory into a cannabis cultivation facility with about 80 jobs to start. Temescal, which has marijuana dispensaries in New Hampshire and Massachusetts including one in Pittsfield, has a purchase-and-sale agreement for the nearly 10-acre property inside Hardman Industrial Park on Curran Highway. "This is something that I think is is an opportunity for both sides really," said the company's representative, attorney Joshua Lee Smith of Bowditch & Dewey LLP. "This is a great opportunity for Temescal. This is a gem of a property. They've been searching for a property for 0 Comments
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Rain Expected in Berkshire County This Week| 02:36PM / Monday, April 12, 2021 | |
Berkshire County has moved further along into spring with April Showers expected throughout the week. Today (Monday) looks to be the wettest day of the week. In North Adams, folks can expect rain sporadically through the afternoon and evening, according to AccuWeather. Temperatures are only expected to reach 50 degrees with continued cloud coverage. It is the same deal in Pittsfield and Great Barrington, however, less rain can be expected. AccuWeather predicts some sun on Tuesday and Thursday. North Adams should see temperatures in the low to mid-60s. It is the same situation in Pittsfield and in Great Barrington, although Great Barrington can expect a high 0 Comments
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Adams Community Bank Announces Promotions| 12:52PM / Monday, April 12, 2021 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank announced five employee's recent promotions. Elena Tucker has been promoted to SVP Human Resources and Payroll Officer. Elena started at Adams Community Bank in September of 2012 as the Human Resources Manager. She was promoted to HR and Payroll Officer in 2014 before becoming VP in January 2015. Michael Gwozdz has been promoted to VP Retail Operations. Michael began his career as a Teller at South Adams Savings Bank in September of 2001. Michael brings a knowledge of banking from the variety of roles he has held, including IRA Coordinator, Sr. Operations Administrator, and Retail Operations Officer. Tess Sorrentino has been 0 Comments
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BCC Virtual Open House | 12:15PM / Monday, April 12, 2021 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold its Spring 2021 Virtual Open House on Wednesday, April 21 at 4 pm, followed by a financial aid session at 5 pm. The open house takes place during most local high schools' spring break. To register, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/openhouse or call (413) 236–1630. Prospective students will get the opportunity to meet BCC faculty and staff and learn about the admissions process from the comfort of their home. After the open house, attendees can get help filling out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, or they can explore the Fall 2021 course schedule with an academic 0 Comments
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Adams Community Bank Announces New Employees and Promotions| 09:07AM / Monday, April 12, 2021 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. — Charles P. O'Brien, President, and CEO of Adams Community Bank, announced two new employees and a recent promotion. Samantha Tanner joins as AVP, Branch Officer of the Williamstown branch. She will manage the Williamstown location and serve as the Digital Branch Manager, overseeing product profitability and deepening relationships. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Keene State College. Julie Zdon joins as Branch Officer of the Cheshire branch. Julie previously managed the Elm Street location at Berkshire Bank. Julie brings over 15 years of banking experience to the team, along with a degree from Isenberg School of Management 0 Comments
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Trustees Rename Monument Mountain Trails to Honor Indigenous PeoplesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:28AM / Monday, April 12, 2021 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — An organization known for preserving exceptional Berkshires — and beyond — destinations is taking steps toward preserving and honoring the history of indigenous peoples in the county. On Thursday, The Trustees of Reservations announced that it has officially changed the names of its two Monument Mountain trails as a result of working with indigenous descendants of the Mohican Tribe who first settled in the Southern Berkshires nearly 300 years ago. "We have worked for a long time with them, and have a relationship going pretty far back," Director of Southern Berkshires Properties Brian Cruey said in regard to the 0 Comments
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