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Astronaut Suni Williams Meets With Boston Students at State House| 01:00PM / Sunday, May 18, 2025 | |
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey hosted a meet-and-greet Thursday at the State House with astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams and local students. Williams, a retired Navy officer, is from Needham. She is the first woman to fly on a flight test of an orbital spacecraft during the 2024 Boeing Crew Flight Test and recently returned from nine months on board the International Space Station after technical problems stretched out the planned eight-day mission. She was joined by students from Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, British International School of Boston Middle School, Boys and Girls Club of Boston students and members of the Science Club for Girls. The 0 Comments
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MCLA Graduation Highlights Love, Kindness, JusticeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:28PM / Saturday, May 17, 2025 | |
MCLA James Birge awaits the graduates' traditional walk through the college's gates on the way to commencement. See more photos here. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA's Class of 2025 was reminded to move forward with love, kindness, and pursuing what is just.
"I grew up wanting to be like my grandmother. When my grandmother was alive, she always talked about us living in the end times, but somehow her acceptance that we were living in the world's last movement made her capacity for kindness even higher. It made her want to be better at love," said keynote speaker Kiese Laymon, an award-winning author and Rice University professor.
"She understood
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Early Morning North Adams Apartment Fire Forces Families to FleeBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
04:34AM / Saturday, May 17, 2025 | |
River Street was shut down from Houghton to Harris. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A structure fire in the middle of the night Saturday forced at least three families from their homes on River Street. The blaze was reported shortly before 2:30 a.m. at 313 River St., but was in the back apartment facing Loftus Street of a multi-unit building at 307-309 River. "Crews made a pretty good, swift attack, knocked it down right away. Obviously, it had a little bit of a jump on us," said Fire Chief Brent Lefebvre. "Some windows were popped up and doors were open when we got here, so that just kind of feeds the fire a little bit." The fire 0 Comments
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'Poetry in Motion' Event to Celebrate Hoosic River Watershed| 03:49PM / Friday, May 16, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— A poetry event titled "Poetry in Motion," celebrating the Hoosic River Watershed, will take place on Thursday, May 22, at 4:30 p.m. Participants will meet at the Natural Bridge State Park parking area, outside the gate. The event will involve a walk from the Hudson Brook - North Branch confluence, where attendees can find inspiration for poetry. Writing prompts will be provided. There will be an opportunity for participants to share their poems, phrases, or other creative expressions inspired by the rivers. The program is scheduled to last for 1.5 hours. This workshop is free and open to the public, supported by a grant from the Cultural Council of
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Clarksburg School Cuts $39K More Out of Budget By Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
03:31PM / Friday, May 16, 2025 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The school budget for fiscal 2026 has been reduced by another $39,000, bringing the percentage increase down to 3.98 percent. At the same time, the tuition proposed for prekindergarten was lifted. The budget approved by the Finance Committee and Select Board at Wednesday's joint meeting with the School Committee has a bottom line of $3,085,643, a $118,233 increase over this year. The School Committee opened up five school-choice slots in first grade, which will offset the loss of an estimated $30,000 in preschool tuition. The school is anticipating $187,000 in school choice and budgeted more conservatively at $180,000. "At the last 0 Comments
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Impact of DEI on Berkshire Economic Development Topic of Forum| 12:45PM / Friday, May 16, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alexandra Eberhardt and North Adams City Councilor Andrew Fitch, a business owner, will participate in a panel discussion on Wednesday, May 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Heart's Pace Teahouse on Eagle Street. The panel is part of the Berkshire LGBTQ+ Business, Professional & Community Leaders Networking Event. The discussion will focus on how the Berkshire region's ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is attracting new businesses, leaders, economic development, and innovation. The speakers will also address the potential acceleration of this trend due to
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DCR Invests More Than $500K in North Adams Skating Rink| 11:19AM / Thursday, May 15, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced an investment of more than $500,000 to replace the roof at the Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rink in North Adams. "When I began serving as Mayor of North Adams in January 2022, one of my first actions was to work with DCR to ensure long-term stability of this important community and regional asset," said Mayor Jennifer A. Macksey. "Fortunately, one of our biggest concerns with the rink is being addressed. I couldn't be happier with our partnership with DCR. Commissioner Arrigo and DCR staff have provided much-needed assistance to make sure this 0 Comments
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North Adams Softball League Honors Founding MemberCommunity submission,
10:17AM / Thursday, May 15, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Pat Torchia Softball League recently honored longtime member Carol Boucher. Boucher has been part of the slow-pitch league since its start 50 years ago. The last original member of the league, Boucher was given the "Carol Boucher Heart of the League Award" by her fellow athletes. 0 Comments
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Cosplay Workshop Offered at North Adams Public Library| 08:07AM / Thursday, May 15, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Library will host a cosplay workshop with Eldritch Arts, costume and prop makers, on Wednesday, May 21, at 6:00 p.m. The free workshop will teach participants beginner-friendly and inexpensive methods for creating cosplay items using foam-based materials. These techniques are suitable for making elf ears, wing-shaped ears, masquerade masks, goblin masks, and horns. Participants will be able to take their creations home. The workshop will be held in the 3rd-floor community room and is open to individuals aged 13 and up. All materials will be provided. Spaces are limited, and registration is required. To register, Adult Services
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Pittsfield Interviews Prospective Interim SuperintendentsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:10PM / Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | |
The School Committee is expected to make a decision on Wednesday. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee is set to appoint an interim superintendent at Wednesday's regular meeting.
They have a choice between three candidates: Roland Joyal Jr., Latifah Phillips, and Robert Putnam. Outgoing Superintendent Joseph Curtis will step down from his position on July 1 after 30 years with the district. Mary Jane Rickson, superintendent of the Granby Public Schools, withdrew from consideration shortly after her name was announced. During 70-minute interviews on Wednesday and Thursday at Reid Middle School, the three finalists were asked to detail how they would approach the
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McCann Preparing for MSBA Roof, Windows ProjectBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
04:25PM / Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — McCann Technical School is preparing for a major overhaul of its 30-year-old roof and 60-year-old single-pane windows and will be shifting the school calendar to accommodate the project. The vocational school was invited into the Massachusetts School Building Authority's accelerated repair program last fall. Superintendent James Brosnan told the School Committee on Thursday that 16 designers and engineers from Gale Associates spent three days in the school during April vacation assessing the project. "We did roof cuts, we did masonry cuts. We did all the examinations," he said. "We had sent them a tremendous 0 Comments
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Renee's Diner to be Featured on America's Best RestaurantsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:27AM / Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | |
Renee's opened in 2009 and offers indoor and outdoor dining (in good weather) with a wide range of breakfast and lunch offerings. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A local diner has been selected as one of America's best restaurants and a camera crew will be rolling in at the end of May. Renee's Diner at 780 Massachusetts Ave. will be featured on "America's Best Restaurants Roadshow," a national media and marketing company that spotlights independent eateries. "We're nervous, but excited to get the acknowledgement and notoriety that we feel like Renee's Diner has really built," owner, Renee Tessier said. 0 Comments
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