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Volunteers Replant Vandalized Eagle Street ParkBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
12:06PM / Friday, August 10, 2018 | |
Raised beds and planters hold flowers at the Eagle Street park. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Tuesday night the pocket park on Eagle Street was vandalized. By Friday morning, the newly expanded space was beginning to rebloom with flowers and greenery. "Honestly, it really gives you more faith in humanity when the community comes together around something like that," said City Councilor Benjamin Lamb, one of the drivers behind the rejuvenation of Eagle Street, on Thursday afternoon. "They may not have been involved in the space but now suddenly they are taking ownership." The park is one of the key features of the NAMAzing Eagle Street 2 Comments
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New Advisor Takes Over North Adams Edward Jones Branch Office| 11:47AM / Friday, August 10, 2018 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Robert Adams has been named to take over the local Edward Jones office, located at 71 Main St.
"We're very proud to have Rob represent us in North Adams," said Jim Weddle, the firm's managing partner. "The people of this community have grown to rely on our firm for their investment needs, and I am confident Rob will continue our outstanding tradition by providing one-on-one service to our clients."
Patricia Kolis is serving the branch office as branch office administrator.
Adams said he is enthusiastic about taking over the branch office and is looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.
"I joined this firm because I was
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Review: 'West Side Story' at Barrington Stage: Wow!By Nancy Salz, Guest Column
11:00AM / Friday, August 10, 2018 | |
Robert La Fosse choreographed 'West Side Story' at Barrington Stage. Surely you know the song "Maria" from "West Side Story: "Maria, the most beautiful sound I ever heard, Maria. I've just met a girl named Maria ..." It has been recorded by Johnny Mathis, Dave Brubeck, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras, to name just a few.
But you will never know the profound emotion in that song until you hear it sung by Tony, the character for whom it was written. And if the Tony happens to be young and a superb singer – as he is in the current, breathtaking Barrington Stage revival – only then can you appreciate the wonder and amazement of young, first
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Drury Boys Win Giorgi League TitleBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
08:57PM / Thursday, August 09, 2018 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Officially, the road to Curry Hicks Cage starts in November when high school basketball season practices begin. Realistically, it is a process. “That’s what everybody else sees: when we come back in November for tryouts,” Drury rising senior Reece Racette said after his team Thursday won the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League title. “This group right here is a special group. I think we’ve got guys who love the game, and that’s why we had them out here playing in the summer. “For us, it doesn’t stop. Everybody moves on to their [fall] season, but we’ve got a group that wants to get all the way 0 Comments
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Lever Demo Day Celebrates Entrepreneurship By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
06:48PM / Thursday, August 09, 2018 | |
Jack Wadsworth, a Williams alum and owner of Porches, speaks about how 'lonely' he and his wife felt when they first began investing in North Adams. They don't feel that way anymore. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — From musical education to tiny houses, Thursday's Lever Demo Day was a celebration of the region's entrepreneurial spirit. The daylong event held at Greylock Works was an opportunity for local startups to display their visions and progress — and for the finale of the North Adams Arts Enterprise Challenge that saw the prize go to Eric Schimelpfenig of Fabber. Launched back in April, the challenge offered $25,000 in startup funds 2 Comments
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The Independent Investor: Should You Pay Down Your Mortgage?By Bill Schmick,
04:16PM / Thursday, August 09, 2018 | |
 The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017, together with rising interest rates have changed the calculus in determining whether to pay down your mortgage or let it ride. Let's examine the pros and cons. Over the last 10 years, as interest rates fell to almost zero, it made total sense to pay off your high-interest mortgage. At the very least, one could re-finance and save on monthly payments. This was especially true if your mortgage was in the last stages of a 30- or 15-year life. At that point, the interest portion of the payment, (which is tax deductible) was minimal, while the principal payments represented the lion's share of the monthly bill. For those with new mortgages, 0 Comments
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Year-Long BHS Diabetes Prevention Program Seeking Participants| 01:26PM / Thursday, August 09, 2018 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Diabetes Education Program at Berkshire Health Systems is launching a year-long intensive program to help participants to prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. Space for this program is limited, and successful applicants will be accepted through a risk-assessment questionnaire. The program begins in September. The classes are being held in Pittsfield, with 16 weekly sessions over six months, followed by six monthly sessions held for the remaining six months. It is open to those 18 and older, with priority given to applicants who have a weight loss need of 20 pounds or more and with a diagnosis of pre-diabetes. To be eligible, applicants must be willing to
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BMC Prostate Cancer Support Group to Feature Speaker on Nutrition| 01:21PM / Thursday, August 09, 2018 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Prostate Cancer Support Group at Berkshire Medical Center will feature a guest speaker in September discussing Nutritional Concerns and Dietary Strategies for Prostate Cancer patients. The group will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the HEAL room at the BMC Cancer Center, Hillcrest Campus of BMC, 165 Tor Court, Pittsfield. Michelle Garvie, an oncology dietitian, will talk about nutritional situations involving prostate cancer care, dietary management of symptoms from treatment, and an overview of a healthy diet during survivorship. The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, call BMC Care Navigation at
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Celtics Clinch First Place in Giorgi League| 10:24AM / Thursday, August 09, 2018 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Jeric Taylor scored 13 points, and Keith Czubrty had a double-double Wednesday as the Celtics clinched first place in their division in the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League with a 60-39 win over Central Radio. Czubrty scored 12 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the win. Pat Kennedy and Travis Rice each scored 10 for Central Radio. In Wednesday's other game, Outlook Builders/Pizza House rolled to a 75-13 win over Sunday Hoops. Brendan Krodana scored 19, and Clayton Palmer and Mark Ruffin each had 15 for Outlook. Palmer also had 14 boards in the win. Bob Malloy had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds for Sunday 0 Comments
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Tanglewood Presents Powerhouse ProgramsBy Stephen Dankner, Guest Column
02:18PM / Wednesday, August 08, 2018 | |
Andris Nelson leads a program Friday night on 'Why Music Matters.' This week, Tanglewood continues its high energy 2018 classical season with a powerhouse pair of programs performed by the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra (TMCO) and the Boston Pops, with guest artists the TMC vocal Fellows and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI) Young Artists Chorus.
The "heavy hitters" are John Williams' "Film Night" - always an audience favorite event and a high point of each year's Tanglewood offerings - led by Mr. Williams and Boston Symphony maestro Andris Nelsons. Conductor Stefan Asbury directs a TMCO instrumental chamber ensemble accompanying
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Old and New Favorites in Coming UpBy Grace Lichtenstein, Guest Column
01:30PM / Wednesday, August 08, 2018 | |
Jerry Noble and Friends are playing at Sevenars on Sunday, Aug. 12. There are both old and new favorites on the horizon for this second week of August. Get ready for a revival of "She Loves Me," "The Wedding Singer," Melissa Manchester and Air Supply, plus a jazz afternoon at Sevenars. Here is a wide range of styles for pop lovers: Sevenars Jerry Noble and Friends, specifically jazz clarinetist Bob Sparkman, headline the show at this Worthington venue on Sunday, Aug. 12, at 4 p.m. Jerry is a pianist, composer and guitarist who for 20 years has teamed on jazz collaborations with Bob. At this performance, they will play their favorites and as a special treat, they will
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CHP Gets Support for 'Reach Out & Read' Initiative| 01:04PM / Wednesday, August 08, 2018 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Health Programs has participated in the nationwide program "Reach Out & Read" for more than 15 years.
CHP is committed to supporting families in the Berkshires and beyond by keeping its Reach Out & Read program alive and well. A new study in Pediatrics featuring Reach Out & Read proves that the benefits of this model extend beyond literacy and help set children up for success.
The Reach Out & Read program has been supported in part by a $1,500 grant from the South Berkshire County Fund of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, received in May 2018. With this money, CHP can buy between 500 and 600 books; last year, CHP
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