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North Adams Youth Group Making an ImpactBy Kim McMann, iBerkshires correspondent
07:20AM / Sunday, December 10, 2023 | |
Serving up hot cocoa at a tree lighting event. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — There has been a community of young people building a safe place at the First Baptist Church over the past decade. It's a place where kids can be themselves, experience no judgement and get along with others from a wide range of backgrounds. Not only do they feel part of the community there, but they also spend time doing good work for the community. "The best times in my life as a kid was being in youth group," said Leah LeFebvre, who was a member until she aged out. But found she really missed the fellowship and within a couple of years, she was back 0 Comments
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Zator Leads MCLA Women's Basketball in Road Win| 11:16PM / Saturday, December 09, 2023 | |
BOSTON -- Kristie Zator scored 16 points Saturday to lead the MCLA women's basketball team to a 41-40 win over Wentworth. Zator's lay-up with 3 minutes, 40 seconds to play gave the Trailblazers a 41-36 lead, and MCLA's defense held off Wentworth's comeback bid down the stretch. Zator led the defense with five steals. Hailey Peabody scored 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds. MCLA (2-8) hosts St. Joseph of Connecticut on Monday. Men's Basketball PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. -- SUNY Plattsburgh held off a comeback bid by MCLA to secure a 68-66 win. The Cardinals took a 68-59 lead with 3:07 remaining. The Trailblazers battled back and 0 Comments
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North Adams Menorah Symbol of Perseverance, HopeBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:53PM / Friday, December 08, 2023 | |
The menorah seen from outside City Hall. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The first "candle" on the city's menorah was lighted on Thursday night marking the beginning of the eight nights of Hanukkah. The "Festival of Lights" marks the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. There was enough oil to light the menorah for one day but it miraculously lasted eight. The holiday "celebrates light in the darkness, the persistence of hope, and the persistence of us," said Rabbi Rachel Barenblat of Congregation Beth Israel, who had arrived at City Hall after attending the menorah lighting in Williamstown. "This means a 0 Comments
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North Adams Holiday Music Tour on Chase HillBy Kim McMann,
02:00PM / Friday, December 08, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Holiday Music Tour on Sunday, Dec.10 includes a celebration of Hanukkah at The Floating Tower on Chase Hill. The entire event is free. Located at 1 Chase Hill, the property is a five-minute walk from downtown North Adams via Houghton Street From 12 -1 PM, Chanan Ben Simone will lead the musical celebration. He is a composer and vocalist of Jewish Moroccan descent known in the mainstream pop music world as Ben Simone. This performance is made possible by the free artists' residencies offered to refugees and immigrants on site. Floating Tower on Chase Hill features a giant, communal, oven called the "oyven,"
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CHP Berkshires Welcomes New Clinicians| 12:00PM / Thursday, December 07, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — CHP Berkshires has expanded its clinical team with the addition of three new providers in Pittsfield, Lee and the CHP Mobile Health team. Marina Hoag, family nurse practitioner, has joined the primary care team at CHP Neighborhood Health Center in Pittsfield. Previously a registered nurse at CHP North Adams Family Medical, she recently completed her doctorate of nursing at Elms College. She earned her B.S. in nursing at the University of Phoenix and received her associate degree in nursing at Berkshire Community College. She has previously worked at Berkshire Medical Center in the emergency department and Mcgee Substance Abuse and Center for 0 Comments
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Local Recovery Documentary to Premiere| 11:04AM / Thursday, December 07, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The public is invited to "Blueprint: Building the Foundation for Recovery," a new documentary featuring real stories of recovery in the Berkshires. The film is followed by a community conversation led by local experts including Dr. Jennifer Michaels from The Brien Center, Sarah DeJesus from BHS's Berkshire Harm Reduction, community members from the education field, emergency management, and individuals with lived experience. The two film premieres are the capstone events for the HEALing Communities Study (HCS). Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 7:00 pm at the MCLA Church Street Center in North Adams and Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7:00 pm at 0 Comments
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Three Projects Could See Revitalization Across North Adams By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:49AM / Thursday, December 07, 2023 | |
An illustration by designers Reed Hilderbrand landscape architects of the pathway of the proposed North Adams Adventure Trail bike and pedestrian path. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Representatives from three different community initiatives are collaborating to better connect to the community and improve the effects of urban revitalization. The city has three major projects in the works that would improve connectivity in the community, relieve traffic confusion and congestion, and create more recreation opportunities. Residents learned about the history, hopes, and timeline of three projects: North Adams Adventure Trail, Hoosic River Revival, and 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Taxpayers Will See Drop in Tax Rate, Increase in BillsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:33AM / Thursday, December 07, 2023 | |
the Select Board on Dec. 11 noted that there had been a calculation error caused by a $33,000 deficit in the snow & ice account not recording properly. That has changed the estimated tax rate to $15.35 per $1,000. The tax bill for an average single-family home will be $3,410, an increase of $74 over last year. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Homeowners will see the tax rate drop and their tax bills stay essentially flat for fiscal 2024. The Select Board last Wednesday voted for a single tax rate that will translate to an 0 Comments
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MCLA Women's Basketball Falls on Road| 09:55PM / Wednesday, December 06, 2023 | |
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Sarah Wisniewski scored 16 points Tuesday to lead the Johnson and Wales women's basketball team to a 55-36 win over MCLA. Kristie Zator scored 12 points, and Hailey Peabody and Zaylee Ramos each scored nine for the Trailblazers (1-8), which goes to Wentworth on Saturday. 0 Comments
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Multiple Berkshire Cultural Districts Receive Grants| 04:00PM / Wednesday, December 06, 2023 | |
GLOUCESTER, Mass. — The Mass Cultural Council announced $810,000 in new grant funding to 54 state-designated cultural districts. These districts, located in host communities in every region of the Commonwealth, will receive awards from the Fiscal Year 2024 Cultural District Investment Grant Program. The grants are intended to encourage the development and success of the cultural districts and foster local cultural preservation. Berkshire County Districts awarded $15,000: Great Barrington Cultural District Lenox Cultural District North Adams Cultural District Williamstown Cultural District As the Commonwealth's independent state arts agency, Mass 0 Comments
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Pepper Spray Deployed in Drury High Library; Student May Face Charges | 02:30PM / Wednesday, December 06, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School's upper level was temporarily evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after a student used pepper spray in the library. According to a news post on the school's website, the incident occurred during the lunch period. "The student who sprayed the substance was identified and removed from the building. The police are currently investigating the incident and the school will pursue criminal charges," according to the post. Any of the students and staff affected by the spray were given medical attention. It is not against the law to possess pepper spray for self-defense, although minors 0 Comments
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MCLA Hosts Tour, Information Session for Saint Rose Students | 10:47AM / Wednesday, December 06, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—MCLA offers support and encouragement to The College of Saint Rose students, family, and community. "We are saddened by the news of Saint Rose's closure and offer support and care for their students as they navigate their next steps," said MCLA President James F. Birge. The college announced on Friday, Dec. 24 it will close after the Spring 2024 semester. For students who may have questions about their educational options, MCLA will host a Tour and Information Session on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. Those that can't attend this date and time can email admissions@mcla.edu to schedule another time to 0 Comments
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