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SVMC to Close Connector Between Hospital and Medical Office Building
02:40PM / Thursday, November 10, 2022

BENNINGTON, Vt. — Patients who use the connector between the hospital and Medical Office Building will be asked to take an alternate route starting Monday, Nov.14, 2022, when the connector will be closed for construction.

Patients are encouraged to use the Canopy Entrance for all entrances and exits of the hospital. This may require that patients repark between appointments in these two buildings. The closure is a necessary part of a significant renovation and expansion of the main entrance and Emergency Department. The connector is expected to remain closed until May 2023.

"Very few patients—only those who have two appointments, one each in the hospital and medical office

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Diabetes Management Class Forming Now
02:09PM / Thursday, November 10, 2022
BENNINGTON, Vt. — Type 2 diabetes is a serious disease that causes painful and debilitating complications like nerve damage, kidney disease, heart failure, and eye problems, to name a few.    Learning more about diabetes and how to make important changes can help prevent these serious problems. The Diabetes Education department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center and the Vermont Blueprint for Health have teamed up to provide a Diabetes Self-Management Workshop starting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, virtually via Zoom.   The workshop offered to small groups by a specially trained leader. It is for people with type 2 diabetes. Classes meet once a week for 6

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Eddie Glaude Jr., Author, Commentator and Professor, Speaks at MCLA
11:04AM / Thursday, November 10, 2022
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Eddie Glaude Jr. will be joining Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts to present the 2022 Michael S. and Kitty Dukakis Public Policy Lecture.    Glaude, a New York Times best-selling author and the chair of Princeton's Department of African Studies, will be speaking about "Race & Democracy: America is Always Changing, But America Never Changes" on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Church Street Center Auditorium.     According to a press release, Glaude is an author, political commentator, public intellectual, and passionate educator who examines the complex dynamics of the American experience. His writings, including

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nbCC's 2022 Community Resource Guides Available in Spanish
08:25AM / Thursday, November 10, 2022
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Physical copies of this free community resource guide are now available in Spanish.   This past July, the 2022 Edition of the Northern Berkshire Community Resource Guide (CRG) went to print and over 17,000 copies landed in mailboxes throughout north Berkshire County. Since then the Coalition has distributed an additional 775 guides to local residents and organizations.    The guide offers contact information of local resources covering everything from food access and meal sites, education services, financial and family support, immigrant services, mental health and counseling services, in addition to dozens of others. The guide is updated digitally

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Hoosac Valley Elementary School in Need of Maintenance
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:12AM / Thursday, November 10, 2022
CHESHIRE, Mass. — Superintendent Aaron Dean informed the Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee during a meeting Tuesday night that Hoosac Valley Elementary School in Adams is in need of maintenance.   The school's brickwork, gutters, sidewalks, and water diversion were assessed to determine what maintenance needed to be done.    "And a lot of the issues that we're dealing with in that building has to do with water, and diversion of water or something to do with drainage," Dean said.    The maintenance projects would deal with the school's gutter and water diversion system. This would be funded using the district's Elementary and

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North Adams Council Pauses Tax Rate Decision
By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:56AM / Thursday, November 10, 2022

Assessor Jessica Lincourt goes over valuations at Wednesday's tax classification hearing. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council balked at putting the maximum tax burden on businesses at Wednesday's tax classification hearing.   Mayor Jennifer Macksey had recommended a 1.75 shift differential to the commercial side as a way to relieve pressure on homeowners.   The councilors, however, described the jump from last year's 1.68 to the max shift as "whiplash," especially after spending years trying to gradually shift toward residential to find some equity between the rates.   The council briefly considered setting it as 1.72 as a compromise

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Social Work Professor Clarke-Mitchell Appointed to MCLA Board
03:54PM / Wednesday, November 09, 2022
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Jean Clarke-Mitchell, assistant professor of social work at Lesley University, has been nominated to the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts'  board of trustees. She is also in her second term on the MCLA Foundation Board.    Clarke-Mitchell, a 2000 graduate of MCLA, is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) and holds a doctorate in social work from Smith College School of Social Work. She was the clinical director of the Elizabeth Freeman Center and an outpatient clinician at the Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. With more than 20 years of experience in the clinical field and more than 10 years in academia,

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St. Stans First Quarter Honor Roll
01:24PM / Wednesday, November 09, 2022
ADAMS, Mass. — Stanislaus Kostka School Quarter 1 Honor Roll for the 2022-2023 school year.   Grade 8 High Honors (93+) Elise Daly Avah DeBenedetto Danielle King Mark Kruzel Brandon Sinopoli   Honors (85-92.9) Hayden Barrett Benjamin Harris Grade 7 High Honors Kylie Krutiak Claire McGrath Abigail Meaney Anthony Trzcinski   Honors Jack Marlowe Chase Rinaldi William Shustack   Grade 6 High Honors Julia Daly Aiden Mendonca Audrey Potvin   Honors Marlene Eason Kailin Kareh

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SVMC Welcomes Michael Silverberg, DO, to SVMC OB/GYN
10:38AM / Wednesday, November 09, 2022
BENNINGTON, Vt. — Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is pleased to welcome Michael Silverberg, DO, to SVMC OB/GYN and the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Physicians.    Dr. Silverberg received his medical degree from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Einstein Medical Center in Pennsylvania.   SVMC OB/GYN offers women at every stage of life the opportunity to manage their care and understand their options. From education and prevention to diagnostics and treatment, SVMC's hospital-based OB/GYN services department includes three experienced, board-certified physicians. The

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DeMar 5k Run and 1 Mile Walk Returns Veterans Day Weekend
Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
10:30AM / Wednesday, November 09, 2022
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Up Front for DeMar 5k Run and 1 mile Walk returns after a 2-year absence, marking 10 years since SPC Michael R DeMarsico II was killed in action.   "The event gives people an opportunity to continue to have an outlet to do something for Michael, to continue his legacy and keep his story relevant," Race Organizer Eileen Sullivan said about the race that will be held on Nov. 13. "I see it more as a vessel of allowing that. Michael's friends and family continue to participate, and there are always great stories to be told. A few of Michael's soldiers have participated, and that's been amazing."   This annual event raises

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MLK Jr. Day of Service Committee Seeks Nominations for the 2023 Peacemaker Award
08:11AM / Wednesday, November 09, 2022
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Peacemaker Award is given annually to an individual or group in Northern Berkshire.    The award, which originated as part of the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, is made to persons who have contributed substantially to peace in our region. In general, the Peacemaker Award recognizes persons who have a history of working with people and/or neighborhoods and communities to provide for greater tolerance, understanding, and caring.    While the award may be made to a person or group well known in the region, those making nominations are particularly urged to consider those who have worked hard and have made contributions without

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High Turnout in Berkshires Helps Elect New Slate of Officials
By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
11:23PM / Tuesday, November 08, 2022
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The county saw a big turnout on Tuesday as voters elected a new slate of state officials, including a new governor in Maura Healey.   More locally, Democrats Paul Mark was elected to the state Senate and state Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli to another term in the State House in the new 3rd District. North Adams' own Tara Jacobs was on track to be the first Berkshire resident elected to the Governor's Council.   Jacobs had won a nail-biting primary against three Springfield-area attorneys that wasn't decided until the day after the election. On Tuesday night, she wasn't quite ready to claim victory but the numbers were

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