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State Releases Guidelines for Childcare, Starts Allowing Family Visits to Nursing HomesBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:11PM / Wednesday, June 03, 2020 | |
 BOSTON — Child care is going to look different as facilities begin to reopen in the second phase of the commonwealth's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, but one element of elder care will start getting back to normal under guidelines released on Tuesday. Commissioner of Early Education and Care Samantha Aigner-Treworgy and Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders joined Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday at his daily press availability. Aigner-Treworgy laid out a number of the guidelines on child-care programs that were released on Monday. Sudders explained the rules that will let assisted living facilities to start allowing family members to visit 1 Comment
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Summer Celebration in Drury High Graduation PlansBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
08:40AM / Wednesday, June 03, 2020 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School graduates will be getting their diplomas via a car parade on June 11 but school officials confirmed there will be a celebration later this summer. Several other schools are holding their graduations or a celebration after July 19, the date set by the state Department of Education to allow for outside ceremonies that abide by health guidelines because of COVID-19. Last week's announcement of a car parade led to grumbling over the weekend from parents and students who had also expected a delayed graduation ceremony. Principal Timothy Callahan said he and class adviser Christopher Caproni had met with the class 0 Comments
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North Adams Schools Preparing for Dire Budget CutsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
02:47AM / Wednesday, June 03, 2020 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Department is preparing three scenarios for budget reductions in anticipation of expected cuts in state education aid because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Business Administrator Carrie Burnett presented the School Committee with 10 percent, 12.5 percent and 15 percent of across the board reductions on Tuesday night. The committee will be holding a workshop on Monday to discuss ways to meet the second and third targets. "It's based on preliminary information that we have coming from the state, as far as where our numbers might be coming from," Burnett said. "It's a very fluid situation. And we felt 2 Comments
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Nine Williams College Seniors Win Fellowships to Study at Cambridge and Oxford| 10:07AM / Tuesday, June 02, 2020 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williams College has announced the winners of the Dr. Herchel Smith Fellowship for graduate study at Cambridge University’s Emmanuel College, the Martin-Wilson Fellowship for graduate study at Worcester College at Oxford University, and the Donovan-Moody Fellowship for graduate study at Exeter College at Oxford University. The seven seniors awarded the Herchel Smith Fellowship are Tania Calle, Nicholas Goldrosen, Grace Kromm, Jake Rinaldi, Crispin Jay (CJ) Salapare, Suiyi Tang and Meklit Tesfaye. Joseph Moore was awarded the Martin-Wilson Fellowship, and Emmie Hine was awarded the Donovan-Moody Fellowship. Calle, a political science major from
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Hancock Shaker Village Opening For Baby Animals, Outdoor Spaces| 10:01AM / Tuesday, June 02, 2020 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hancock Shaker Village will hold a limited opening on Thursday, June 4, as part of Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker's Phase 1 initiative. The Village will open only its outdoor spaces — including its beloved baby animals in outdoor fenced-in areas — to the public Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This schedule will be in place at least through June, as the Village plans for a full reopening in Phase 3. Leaders of the iconic living history museum have been working for weeks on a reopening plan with new measures in place to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. Such health and safety measures include online and timed
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Sticking to Budget Can Boost Your Emergency FundSubmitted by Edward Jones,
09:22AM / Tuesday, June 02, 2020 | |
 During the coronavirus pandemic, our health concerns – for ourselves and our loved ones – have been at the top of our minds. But financial worries have been there, too, both for people whose employment has been affected and for investors anxious about the volatile financial markets. And one aspect of every individual's total financial picture has become quite clear – the importance of an emergency fund. In normal times, it's a good idea for you to keep three to six months' worth of living expenses in a liquid, low-risk account. Having an emergency fund available can help you cope with those large, unexpected costs, such as a major car repair or a costly
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DPH Changes COVID-19 Reporting; Child Care, Camp Criteria ReleasedBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
07:02PM / Monday, June 01, 2020 | |
 BOSTON — The number of confirmed COVID-19 in the state crossed the 100,000 mark and Berkshire County's jumped by 23 after several static days. The number of deaths is also expected to rise with changes in the reporting of confirmed and probable cases of the novel coronavirus, according to the Department of Public Health. In a statement at the top of the daily COVID-19 dashboard, the DPH says this change is in accordance with guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control to include probable cases in collection efforts. "This change will increase the number of cases and deaths reported in Massachusetts. Today's newly reported 0 Comments
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Baker: President's Remarks 'Incendiary,' Calls for Compassionate LeadershipBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:08PM / Monday, June 01, 2020 | |
 Scene in front of the state house at the end of the peaceful part of the boston protest. pic.twitter.com/hghEqFhxlY — miguel (@miguellpz17) June 1, 2020 BOSTON — The governor on Monday rejected the president's calls for "dominating and fighting" protestors who have engaged in violent acts, including burning and looting in downtown Boston on Sunday night. "I know I should be surprised when I hear incendiary words like this from him, but I'm not. At so many times during these past several weeks, when the country needed compassionate leadership the most. It was simply nowhere to be found," Gov. Charlie Baker said about comments the 2 Comments
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State Releases Guidelines for Opening Hotels, Restaurants in Phase 2By Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
11:44AM / Monday, June 01, 2020 | |
 BOSTON — The commonwealth Friday issued guidance for the reopening of hotels and restaurants, an event that could happen as soon as early June. Lodging establishments will be allowed to reopen to general business when Massachusetts enters Phase 2 of the reopening, provided they adhere to a stringent set of cleaning protocols outlined on Friday. Restaurants will be allowed to serve diners at outdoor tables only at the outset of Phase 2. Indoor table service will be allowed later in the phase, with restaurants making a number of accommodations, including a minimum of 6 feet between tables. "This plan was put together with input from a variety of associations, 0 Comments
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Letter: Five Stars to The SpokeLetter to the Editor,
11:00AM / Monday, June 01, 2020 | |
 To the Editor:
I have been a customer of The Spoke for years and now I want to send accolades to Paul, Heidi and Damien. Regardless of when a customer enters the store, they are treated like the most important person there. Paul and Heidi know the intricacies or every type of bike and have made great recommendations for my family and I. Damien is a cracker-jack bike mechanic he works swiftly with maximum efficiency. With or without close social contact biking is a fun sport. Do yourself a favor and head to The Spoke in Williamstown and see their offerings. Jim Holmes
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Hundreds Gather in North Adams to Protest Police Violence By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:45AM / Monday, June 01, 2020 | |
Ray Moore reads off the names. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Ray Moore says he's not just teaching his 14 children how to live, but also how to survive in a world where the color of their skin can make them a target. "My daughter is 17 years old, I've started teaching how to put her hands on the steering wheel if she's pulled over," he said. "I teach my boys how to survive if a cop pulls you over. ... "Being black is difficult in this world right now." That was made clear on Sunday afternoon as he read off a list of 100 African-Americans who have died because of police or vigilante violence, with 3 Comments
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Cultural Institutions Open Grounds, Look to Appeal to Area ResidentsBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
03:59AM / Monday, June 01, 2020 | |
The Norman Rockwell Museum is one of seven county cultural institutions that will be joining the Clark Art Institute in opening their grounds to the public. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The museum doors remain closed, but the great outdoors offer opportunities for area residents and visitors alike to connect with culture. "We really believe people are going to have a pent-up desire to be outdoors after being in the home for eight, nine, 10 weeks," Norman Rockwell Museum Director Laurie Norton Moffat said on Friday morning. "Now, with the beautiful season upon us that can be so short-lived here in the Berkshires, we know we're all eager to have some sunshine 1 Comment
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