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Berkshire Museum Trustees Vote to End Art Sales, Begin Building Repairs| 04:06PM / Tuesday, November 27, 2018 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Museum officials have voted to suspend further sales of the museum's art collection and to begin repairs on the century-old building. A total of 22 works were sold in two tranchments, raising $53.25 million through public bidding and private sales. "We are moving forward having secured the future of this museum for generations to come," said Elizabeth McGraw, president of the Berkshire Museum Board of Trustees. "Our work ahead is focused on making this museum ever more interesting, inspiring and engaging to the broad community in the region it serves and consistent with our unchanged mission." The 0 Comments
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Daly Resigns as Berkshire Bank CEOStaff Reports,
09:30AM / Tuesday, November 27, 2018 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Michael Daly has resigned as CEO of Berkshire Bank. Berkshire Hills Bancorp announced on Monday that Daly has stepped down effective immediately and President Richard Marotta will take over as chief executive officer. Marotta was also appointed as a member of the board of directors. Sean Gary will take over as bank president. "Mike's commitment to the Bank, our customers and our communities has been instrumental in Berkshire's success. We thank him for his focus on creating the strong franchise we have today," said William J. Ryan, chairman the board of directors, in a statement released on Monday that did not give a 1 Comment
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Tuesday Weather Report: Drive Safely Out There!| 07:20AM / Tuesday, November 27, 2018 | |
 It started as rain for most of us Monday night, and now it's snow for all of us Tuesday morning. And it's not going to stop anytime soon. Who's dreaming of a white December? A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 1 p.m. Tuesday in Northern Berkshire County; the snow already falling caused the immediate closure of schools in Savoy and Florida - and the last-minute switch from a two-hour delay to a full snow day for BART, Clarksburg, North Adams, Central Berkshire and Adams-Cheshire and Stamford, Vt. You can find the running list here. When all is said and done, most of us should see snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches in most places, with of course more falling in the
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Shine Wire Named One of State's Manufacturers of the YearBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
02:23AM / Tuesday, November 27, 2018 | |
Greg Shine of Shine Wire Products, second from right, at the 3rd annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony at the State House. ADAMS, Mass. — The Legislature's Manufacturing Caucus recently named Shine Wire a Massachusetts Manufacturer of the Year. Company President Greg Shine said Shine Wire was one of 50 companies in the state to receive the award last month at the State House. The electronic contract manufacturer specializes in cable assemblies, wire harnessing, and electro-mechanical assemblies for use in testing, engineering, medical, aeronautics, military and Homeland Security. "It is a humbling award," Shine said. "It 4 Comments
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Eight Graduate From McCann Practical Nursing ProgramBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
01:12AM / Tuesday, November 27, 2018 | |
Susan Watson is retiring after six years leading the program. See more photos from Monday's ceremony here. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Monday night was bittersweet for the McCann Technical School community with the celebration of the latest class of nursing graduates also saying goodbye to the woman who has led the program for six years. The eight students from the Licensed Practical Nursing Program bid goodbye to the school and to retiring Program Coordinator Susan Watson during the pinning ceremony. "Throughout the year, all of you have reaffirmed why I love teaching, and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your enthusiasm and have many memorable moments," Watson said.
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Berkshires Beat: Berkshire Humane Society Offering '100 Cats for Christmas' Program| 10:27PM / Monday, November 26, 2018 | |
 100 Cats for Christmas For the sixth year, Berkshire Humane Society has received a grant from the Massachusetts Animal Coalition’s license plate program, which will support BHS’s 100 Cats for Christmas initiative during the month of December. 100 Cats for Christmas is the shelter’s largest and most successful low-cost spay/neuter effort for kittens and cats in the Berkshires and surrounding area. Without the support of MAC’s license plate program, this invaluable service would not be possible. In the last six years, 100 Cats for Christmas has exceeded its goal of spaying and neutering 100 cats. To participate, qualifying residents of Berkshire County must visit one
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Clarksburg Raises Water District RatesBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
06:22PM / Monday, November 26, 2018 | |
 CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Homeowners in the Briggsville Water District will be seeing their annual bills more than double in just 18 months. The Select Board, acting as the water commissioners, voted on Nov. 14 to increase the yearly rate by $120 effective Jan. 1, 2019. The new rate beginning for 2019 will be $450. Bills are paid quarterly. "It's something that I think is important," said Chairman Ronald Boucher. "What's in front of this board, what needs to be done for the Briggsville Water District, I think that raising the rate is appropriate." The Select Board in July 2017 raised the rate from $200 to $300, and increased it again by 0 Comments
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Coalition Introduces Idea of 'Trauma-Informed' CommunityBy Rebecca Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
03:09PM / Monday, November 26, 2018 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — There's usually a lot of talking at Northern Berkshire Community Coalition monthly forums. At the most recent forum, however, there was more listening. The group of about 60 guests -- meeting for the first time in The Green's new space at 85 Main St. -- gathered on Friday, Nov. 16, to watch "Resilience," James Redford's film that chronicles the birth of a new movement among pediatricians, therapists and educators who are using cutting-edge brain science to develop trauma-informed communities. The film lays out the science behind a biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood that can trigger stress hormones that in turn
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McCann Tech Hoop Shoot to Benefit Santa Fund| 02:40PM / Monday, November 26, 2018 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The McCann Tech basketball team will host its second annual Hoop Shoot on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school. The free throw competition is open to boys and girls in grades 3 through 8 with three age group divisions. The entry fee is $5 per child with all proceeds going to the Northern Berkshire Santa Fund. The winners will be recognized at midcourt before a McCann Tech varsity game and receive a trophy. 0 Comments
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Biz Briefs: Pine Cobble School, Northshire Bookstore to Host Book Fair| 12:13PM / Monday, November 26, 2018 | |
 By the book Pine Cobble School and Northshire Bookstore will host their second annual collaborative book fair on the Pine Cobble campus from Nov. 28-30 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 5:30 p.m. daily. The fair is open to the community.
This event includes a specially curated selection of books for all ages. Books are thoughtfully chosen by Cynthia Quinones, Pine Cobble's literature ambassador, and the Northshire staff. Northshire Bookstore has won national awards for their quality selection and service.
Books will be sorted into categories, with selections for very young children, picture books, early chapter books, middle grade books, young adult, adult fiction, and a few
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North Adams' Commercial Tax Rate Likely to Break $40Staff Reports, iBerkshires.com
02:39AM / Monday, November 26, 2018 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Mayor Thomas Bernard is recommending the City Council reverse last year's shift in the commercial rate in an effort keep the residential rate from rising higher. The council will vote on the tax classification for fiscal 2019 on Tuesday. Should the council approve, the commercial, industrial and personal property shift will go from 1.71 back to 1.73, where it had been for several years. The rate was shifted more toward the residential side last year to prevent CIP taxes from exceeding $40 per $1,000 valuation. If approved, the CIP rate would rise from $39.85 to $42.10 per $1,000 valuation. Four communities, all in Western 3 Comments
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Rural Policy Advisory Commission Plans Dec. 6 Meeting in PittsfieldBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
01:32AM / Monday, November 26, 2018 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The commonwealth's rural towns have older populations, smaller tax bases and poorer infrastructure than the rest of Massachusetts. They also have greater numbers than a lot of people realize. According to one definition of "rural," i.e. communities with population density of less than 500 people per square mile, nearly half of all Massachusetts municipalities are rural — including all but two, North Adams and Pittsfield, in Berkshire County. In 2015, an act of the Legislature created the commonwealth's Rural Policy Advisory Commission, which began formal study of the problems facing low-density towns in June of this 0 Comments
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