| North Adams School Committee Takes Slow Roll on Greylock Closure
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee delayed discussion Tuesday on closing Greylock School until more information could be provided by the administration.
The Finance & Facilities subcommittee is recommending closing the deteriorating building that is set to be replaced by a new school in |
| MCLA Receives American Institute of Physics Grant
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced it has received $110,351 from the American Institute of Physics (AIP) Foundation through its TEAM-UP Together Expanding Expertise, Championing Excellence & Leadership (TUT EXCEL) program.
Over the next two years, this funding will advance |
 | School Subcommittee Recommends Closure of Greylock School
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The schools' Facilities and Finance subcommittee is recommending that Greylock School close at the end of this school year.
School officials say a number of factors are being considered in accelerating the closing — declining enrollment, the building's physical condition and, not least of |
 | SVMC's Wellness Connection: Feb. 2
February 2, 2024
ExpressCare v. The Emergency Department
SVMC's new patient waiting area in the Kendall Emergency Department opened in October 2023
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Medical emergencies come in all shapes and sizes. While it’s not always easy to figure out if an injury or illness warrants a trip to the emergency room, the key to making the right choice for care is understanding the difference between the severity of health issues that are treated by a same-day clinic versus in the Emergency Department.
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Vacation Tips from SVMC's Travel Clinic Expert
Nothing can derail a well-planned vacation quite like an illness. Marie George, MD, FIDSA, who runs a travel clinic through SVMC’s Department of Infectious Disease, shares her top tips for staying healthy abroad.
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The Heartbreaking Cost of Solitude
According to The Journal of the American Heart Association, loneliness correlates to a nearly 30% increase in the risk of heart disease—the same as smoking. Read More
In the Know on Diabetes Medication
While new medications may make it possible to live life insulin-free, Carolyn Goodwin, FNP-BC, CDE, informs us of the risks and realities that make them not right for everyone. Read More
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| Berkshire Family YMCA Announces Search for New Chief Executive Officer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Family YMCA announced the commencement of a national search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
This executive search is conducted in partnership with the YMCA of the USA.
According to a press release, the YMCA is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to |
| City Woman Wins Hometown Holidays Gift Basket
Jonathan Secor had some help in pulling the winning ticket.
Congrats to Janet O'Neill of North Adams who won the big Hometown Holidays gift basket on Thursday. O'Neill won some $1,300 worth of gift certificates and merchandise.
The drawing could be entered by spending $50 downtown |
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