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Small Business Association Encourages Shopping Small| 04:00PM / Thursday, November 23, 2023 | |
WASHINGTON?— Small Business Association Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden's Cabinet for America's 33 million small businesses, is encouraging the nation to shop, dine, and entertain at local small businesses on Nov. 25 in celebration of Small Business Saturday and throughout the holiday season. Small Business Saturday is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. "Small businesses are the heart and soul of our neighborhoods, powering local economies and strengthening communities," said Administrator Guzman. "The SBA encourages 0 Comments
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What should you do with 'side gig' money?Submitted by Edward Jones,
12:15PM / Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | |
 As you know, the gig economy has been booming over the past several years. If you're thinking of using your skills to take on a side gig, what should you do with the money you'll make? There's no one right answer for everyone, and the decisions you make should be based on your individual situation. And of course, you may simply need the extra income to support your lifestyle and pay the bills. But if you already have your cash flow in good shape, and you have some freedom with your gig money, consider these suggestions: Contribute more to your IRA. If you couldn't afford to contribute the maximum amount to your IRA, you may find it easier to do so when you 0 Comments
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Zebra Mussel eDNA Detection in Onota Lake| 11:30AM / Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Zebra mussel eDNA has been detected at Onota Lake by the Commonwealth's Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). This discovery was made as part of regular monitoring of the lake for these types of invasive species. This detection only impacts boating operations at the lake and has no impact to other recreational uses of the lake. Zebra mussels are invasive freshwater mollusks that present a variety of ecological, recreational, and economic concerns. In 2009, zebra mussels were detected in Laurel Lake and its outflow in the Housatonic River in Lee/Lenox. Since that time, the City of Pittsfield has actively worked with DCR to 0 Comments
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MCLA Men's Hockey Gets Home Win| 09:24AM / Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Landry Laird made 32 saves Tuesday to backstop the MCLA men's hockey team to a 5-1 win over Western New England. Sean Schifferl, Luke Rhoss and Addam Brunner each had a goal and an assist for the Trailblazers (2-4-1), who go to Rutland, Vt., to play Castleton State on Friday. Women's Hockey HARRISVILLE, R.I. -- Grace Wiggett scored early in the third period to give Nicholls a 2-1 win over MCLA. Abby Pomajba scored a power play goal for the Trailblazers (2-7) who travel to play New England College on Dec. 1. 0 Comments
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Snow, Sleet, Ice in the Forecast| 05:08PM / Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | |
The North Berkshires and Southern Vermont could see some snow overnight but probably not enough to take a sleigh to grandmother's house. A winter weather advisory has been issued through 10 a.m. on Wednesday by the National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., for North Berkshire and the Vermont counties of Bennington and Windham. Snow will move in later Tuesday evening and mix with sleet and freezing rain prior to midnight. The snow, sleet and freezing rain will change to plain rain during the late-night hours and diminish prior to noontime on Wednesday. The forecast is for gusts of up to 40 mph and 2 to 5 inches of snow, with the higher accumulations in 0 Comments
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Berkshire Food Project Serves Up Thanksgiving DinnerBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | |
First Congregational Church of Williamstown donated 60 pies. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — It was Thanksgiving on Monday at the Berkshire Food Project. The free lunch program has for three decades made a point of ensuring anyone can get a turkey dinner with all trimmings — albeit a few days before the holiday. "It's wonderful," said Arnold Hynes, sitting with friends in the dining room at First Congregational Church. "We're regulars here at every meal. It's really wonderful." His friend Jim said it was "the first time I've had Thanksgiving in 2 1/2 years, I truly appreciate it." He's had a 0 Comments
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MCLA Hosts Celebration of Life for Steve Green | 04:42PM / Monday, November 20, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA and the Green Family will host a celebration of life for professor Stephen A. "Steve" Green at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, in MCLA's Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium and via Zoom. Green, a community leader, passed away in September. Green accomplished a 36-year career at the former North Adams State College (now MCLA). Steve served as a sociology professor, department chair, and vice president of academic affairs. According to a press release, his passion for non-traditional students stemmed from his own educational struggles, making him a cherished mentor, friend, and advocate. Outside academia, 0 Comments
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NBCC's Neighborlies Adds Steve Green Neighbor of the Year AwardBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:53AM / Monday, November 20, 2023 | |
Mayor Jennifer Macksey declared Wednesday as NBCC Neighborly Award Day. See more photos here. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — More than 100 people and organizations were recognized for acts of kindness and community — large and small — at Wednesday's Neighborlies Awards. They delivered snacks to first responders, organized local events, planted trees, mentored teens, shoveled walks, invested in historic buildings, raised funds for charities, fed the hungry and went above and beyond in their jobs to serve their communities. This year saw the presentation of a new honor by the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition: the Stephen Green Neighbor of the 0 Comments
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MCLA Women's Basketball Tops Lesley| 08:24AM / Sunday, November 19, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Kristie Zator scored 29 points Saturday to lead the MCLA women's basketball team to a 65-51 over Lesley. Hailey Peabody had a double-double with 18 points and 19 rebounds for MCLA (1-3), which goes to SUNY-Cobleskill on Monday. Men's Basketball AMHERST, Mass. -- Will Scherer scored 10 points and grabbed 22 rebounds to lead Amherst to a 66-42 win over MCLA. JoJo Garcia came off the bench to score a team-high 12 for MCLA (3-2), which goes to Williams on Tuesday. Women's Hockey WORCESTER, Mass. -- Cassidhe Wizniak scored a pair of goals to lead Worcester State to a 6-3 win over MCLA. Alexander Bednar scored a power-play goal 0 Comments
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Stamford Burglary Suspect Caught on Video| 08:46PM / Saturday, November 18, 2023 | |
An image of the suspect taken from security footage. STAMFORD, Vt. — State Police are seeking information on a theft from Stamford School early Friday. An individual wearing all black, a winter hat and facemask took off with a small safe containing money from the main office. The entrance set off an alarm and troopers arrived shortly after midnight on Friday morning. They found an unlocked window with the screen pushed up; no one was in the building when they entered. The school building on Main Road also contains the town offices and town library. Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to contact Trooper Kyle Stevens at 0 Comments
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Plant Connector Pop-up Opens in Pittsfield By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
11:15AM / Saturday, November 18, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — North County business owners Emilee Yawn and Bonnie Marks brought their community-loving plant shop, Plant Connector, to Central County. The pop-up shop, located at 64 North St., will be open until Dec. 31. The pop-up shop will replicate the much-loved North County store with an assortment of plants, home decor, and events. Yawn said the Plant Connector, which opened on Eagle Street in North Adams in 2020, is all about connecting people with plants and each other. "So, the Plant Connector is just about connecting people to each other and to the world around them," she said. In 2022 the shop outgrew 0 Comments
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North Adams Council Passes Taxi OrdinanceBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
07:09AM / Saturday, November 18, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council passed the long-awaited taxi to a second reading on Tuesday. The council made short work of a number of lingering items on the agenda through postponement and wrapped up in just under 45 minutes. The creation of a hospital overlay district was approved with little discussion. The council had had a joint public hearing with the Planning Board on Monday and the planners immediately voted to recommend its passage to the council The Public Safety Committee has been reviewing the taxi ordinance at the behest of the mayor and Police Department after a hearing on violations pointed to the city's limitations in 0 Comments
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