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North Adams Regional Receives Critical Access Hospital DesignationStaff Reports,
11:10AM / Thursday, August 01, 2024 | |
BHS President and CEO Darlene Rodowicz poses in one of the new patient rooms on 2 North. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — It took nearly 14 years, a change in requirements and a decade-long coma, but North Adams Regional Hospital has finally been designated as a federally recognized Critical Access Hospital. "Re-establishing inpatient beds at the new North Adams Regional Hospital is a key component of our organization's strategy to keep health-care services and care close to home, as often as possible," said Darlene Rodowicz, president and CEO of Berkshire Health Systems in announcing the news. "We are completely committed to providing sustainable, 0 Comments
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NBSU Wraps Step Up Program With Ice Cream and GamesBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:36PM / Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | |
Many of the children, and a few adults, were sporting painted faces. CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Northern Berkshire School Union wrapped up its summer camp last Thursday with what's becoming an annual event: a school community night at Clarksburg School. That meant a bounce house, music, dunk tank and lots and lots of activities — plus ice cream and hot dogs for dinner. "Oh, it's fantastic. They do a really good job," said one Monroe parent as her daughter waited for a balloon animal. The five-week summer camp program is open to children in the school districts of Clarksburg, Florida, Monroe, Rowe and 0 Comments
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North Adams Package Store Changing Hands AgainBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
02:12PM / Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —The License Commission on Tuesday approved the transfer of a beer/wine package store license for Dave's Package Store. The license will be held by North Adams Package LLC, which will continue doing business as Dave's. Avatar Grang of North Adams, the new manager, told the commissioners that the hours and drive-up window will remain the same and that he and one other would be working in the store. Grang said he did not have experience with running an alcohol store "over here" but was cognizant of the state's liquor laws. He said he was looking to expand his interests. "I have 0 Comments
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NAPS, Greenagers Launch Program at Many Forks Farm| 10:18AM / Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND GREENAGERS, INC. LAUNCHES PROGRAM AT MANY FORKS FARM, FOSTERING YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND NAPS, Greenagers Launch Program at Many Forks Farm CLARKSBURG, Mass. This summer, Greenagers, Inc. has teamed up with Many Forks Farm and the North Adams Public Schools 21st Century Program to introduce a new program aimed at engaging students with nature while fostering leadership and environmental stewardship. At Many Forks Farm, 22 North Adams students, in grades 5 and 6, have participated in a variety of hands-on activities. Under the guidance of Sue Wells and her team, with support from Many Forks Farm's farmer Molly Comstock, participants 0 Comments
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North Adams SteepleCats Finish Year with Road Loss| 09:51PM / Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | |
DANBURY, Conn. -- Dante D'Amore went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles Tuesday to lead the Danbury Westerners to a 9-5 win over the North Adams SteepleCats in the Cats' season finale. Aedan Anderson went 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles and a pair RBIs for North Adams, which also got a double from Elijah Lambros. North Adams finishes the season with a record of 13-31. 0 Comments
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Community Hero of the Month: George Canales By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:20PM / Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | |
George Canales was gifted a rocking chair by the North End Athletic Association for his work on the baseball exchange. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — La Festa Baseball Exchange founder George Canales has been nominated as July's Community Hero of the Month. The Community Hero of the Month series recognizes individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted their community. The series is in partnership with Haddad Auto and will run for the next five months. Nominate a community hero here. To Canales, baseball is more than just a sport — it is an opportunity to instill sportsmanship and unity, and teach youngsters important 0 Comments
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Police Investigating Fatal Train Accident That Killed North Adams Man| 12:38PM / Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | |
The District Attorney's Office confirmed on Wednesday that the victim of Tuesday's fatal train accident was Douglas Hawley, 41, of North Adams. Hawley's family posted a GoFundMe on Facebook late Tuesday to raise money for funeral expenses and his two children. According to the post, Hawley "passed away unexpectedly in a freak accident" and that "everyone knows he was hit by a train crossing the tracks because he had a hearing problem never heard the train coming." Family members had been at the scene of the accident and indicated their brother had died but did not give any further information. Hawley 0 Comments
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SteepleCats Blanked in Final Home Game| 09:29AM / Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Mike Jensen and Jack Niedringhaus Monday combined on a one-hitter to lead the Valley Blue Sox to a 10-0 win over the North Adams SteepleCats in the Cats' home finale. Aedan Forde had the lone hit for North Adams. Nick Balcom took the loss on the mound despite allowing no earned runs in five innings of work. He left with a 2-0 deficit after five innings after giving up two of the five unearned runs generated by the Blue Sox. North Adams (13-30) finishes the season at Danbury, Conn., on Tuesday. 0 Comments
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MCLA Board of Trustees Adds Three New Members| 07:48AM / Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has appointed three new members to its Board of Trustees, Darlene Rodowicz, Yvonne Spicer, and Buffy Lord '98 who was voted to represent the MCLA Alumni Association. All three trustees begin their terms of service this summer. "I'm excited to welcome Dr. Spicer, Ms. Rodowicz, and Ms. Lord as our newest MCLA trustees," said MCLA President James F. Birge. "They are extremely accomplished professionals who will add a wealth of knowledge to the Board and I am grateful they agreed to join us." The three new trustees join a 0 Comments
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Bristol, Conn., Downs SteepleCats| 09:18PM / Sunday, July 28, 2024 | |
BRISTOL, Conn. -- Gavin Greger went 3-for-5 with a triple and a double Sunday to lead the Bristol Blues to an 11-5 win over the North Adams SteepleCats in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Caden Dulin went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and an RBI for North Adams. The SteepleCats (13-29) is home at Joe Wolfe Field on Monday against the Valley Blue Sox. 0 Comments
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Recurring Events in the BerkshiresBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:05PM / Sunday, July 28, 2024 | |
 The Berkshires come alive in the summer time. The area is known for its cultural venues like the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and Jacob's Pillow, but that is just a taste of what the area has to offer. Free Music Live on the Lake Onota Lake, Pittsfield Every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Growing up in the Berkshires, going to the city's Live on the Lake series has become a core memory for many. The free event paints a picture-perfect summer day: live music from local bands, swimming in the lake, lawn games, and food and ice cream from local businesses. What better way to end the day? July 31: Generation X Rock Aug. 7: Legal Tender Aug. 14: 0 Comments
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North Adams in Line for Grants to Preserve, Sustain ForestlandBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
07:23AM / Sunday, July 28, 2024 | |
Gary Gouldrup of New England Forestry Consultants points out areas for harvesting during a presentation to the Conservation Commission on Tuesday. the public walk through the woods has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m. because of rain. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city is looking at a forest management plan around Notch Reservoir to preserve its watershed, root out invasive species, promote sustainable growth and bring in some revenue. The initiative is part of Mass Audubon's Forest Climate Resilience Program in conjunction with the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts, of which the city is a member. Two demonstration 0 Comments
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