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Planning for Cheshire Memorial Day Parade Already UnderwayBy Brian Rhodes, iBerkshires Staff
12:50PM / Sunday, January 29, 2023 | |
 CHESHIRE, Mass. — The town is has already begun working on plans for its annual Memorial Day parade, scheduled for 1 p.m. on May 29.
The Board of Selectman voted to form a separate Memorial Day Parade Committee last year. Board Chair Michelle Francesconi gave an update on the parade at the board's meeting Tuesday, saying this year's festivities will include reading essays submitted by students of Cheshire, something returning from previous years.
"There's no limit to the amount of essays that we would accept. Any essays that don't get accepted to be read at that the event would be published in something, or at least be put up and made available," she said.
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Williamstown Resident Nominated for GrammyBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
07:25AM / Sunday, January 29, 2023 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — One week from Sunday, Matt Cusson will be walking the red carpet and waiting in the audience to hear if his name called at the 65th Grammy Awards. The Pittsfield native is nominated in the "Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella" for his work on the Bee Gees' "How Deep Is Your Love" performed by Dallas-based a cappella group Kings Return. Cusson said recently that his nomination feels surreal and he's been in awe thinking about getting the same gilded gramaphone as A-list celebrities like Beyonce, who's won 28 Grammys and is up for nine this year. "It still hasn't hit me, 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Jan. 27-29By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:18PM / Friday, January 27, 2023 | |
 Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this snowy weekend including skiing competitions, hikes, dance parties, and more. Friday, Jan. 27 Dance Party Stationery Factory, Dalton The Stationery Factory is hosting a dance party this Friday from 8 until 11 p.m. on its main stage featuring music by DJ Booty Focused Grooves. Drinks and seating are available. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased here. Saturday, Jan. 28 Winter Hike The Boulders, Dalton Berkshire Natural Resources Council will be having an informative hike on the Boulders Blue Trail this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. This 2.8-mile hike has a 0 Comments
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Adams COA, Town Seek Funds for Memorial Building BathroomsBy Brian Rhodes, iBerkshires Staff
05:12AM / Friday, January 27, 2023 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — The Council on Aging is still waiting to transition its programming from the Visitor Center to the Memorial Building and is looking to the Community Development Department for help. The COA has been waiting for additional bathroom facilities to be completed for the facility, but the council and the town have so far been unable to obtain grant or other funding for the work. COA Director Sarah Fontaine said they are working with Community Development to find funds for the bathrooms and other small improvements, including increased entrance accessibility, renovations to the former music room and fixed windows. "I had voiced my concern.
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MCLA and Habitat for Humanity Partner to Offer Free Tax Assistance | 04:00PM / Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and its Department of Business Administration are partnering with Habitat for Humanity to offer free tax preparation services to local residents in need through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. MCLA will offer in-person, drop-off, and virtual tax assistance to qualified taxpayers beginning February 6. Individuals can call Habitat for Humanity at (413) 442-3184 to schedule an appointment or drop off tax documents at the site and a certified volunteer will work to prepare the tax return. Drop-off hours occur on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-8 p.m. in MCLA's Murdock 0 Comments
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SVHC Announces DAISY Award Winner| 12:57PM / Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — Christopher Petry, RN, a nurse in the Emergency Department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), was the December recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC). "Chris is so warm and personable," said SVHC's Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President for Patient Care Services Pamela Duchene. "These exemplary qualities combined with his efficiency and professionalism make Chris a standout to his patients." One nominator wrote, "Chris made me feel valued as a person and a patient from the moment he arrived. He was the most professional and [good] humored nurse I have 0 Comments
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North Adams Movieplex Closing 'Indefinitely'| 10:38AM / Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Movieplex is closing its doors at the end of the month. The theater posted on its Facebook page that it "would be closing its doors indefinitely on Jan. 31. "We thank each & every one of our customers for the support in these challenging times." This was accompanied by the image of darkened theater added to its Facebook profile. Plaza owner First Harford Realty referred inquiries to the theater's box office and iBerkshires has asked for comment. This will the second movieplex to close in the area in the wake of the pandemic: Regal Cinemas at the Berkshire Mall permanently 24 Comments
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North Adams Taxi Service Could Face SuspensionBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:03AM / Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The police chief is asking the City Council to suspend the license for OTT Taxi over a number of violations of city ordinance. Police Chief Jason Wood told the council at a public hearing on Tuesday night that the taxi service had registered vehicles improperly, that owner John Lord was stopped with a fare and later seen driving taxis despite having a license restriction and that a 16-year-old driver had been stopped by police and found to have a suspended license. "We're not watching OTT Taxi like a hawk, but we routinely get complaints from the citizens," said the chief. "This isn't necessarily the police 8 Comments
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Adams Community Bank Promotes Nine Employees| 04:00PM / Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank (ACB) announced promotions for nine employees in its Operations Center. Becky Crouse has been promoted to Vice President BSA Officer. Becky joined the Bank 22 years ago as a teller. Throughout the years, she's earned various financial certificates and diplomas and has received multiple promotions. She is currently enrolled in the New England School for Financial Studies. Renelle Moser has been promoted to Marketing and Communication Officer. Renelle joined ACB six years ago as a Marketing Specialist and, in 2020, was promoted to Marketing Manager. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Massachusetts College of 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Braces for Another Winter Storm | 03:39PM / Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | |
Guess what? More snow The US National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Wednesday, Jan. 25, for Berkshire County. The watch is in effect from 11 am to Thursday, Jan. 26 at 4 pm. Expect heavy mixed precipitation with total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. A light ice accumulation is also possible. Snow will develop early Wednesday afternoon, becoming moderate to heavy through the evening with rates of .5 to 1 inch per hour. The snow will become a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain Wednesday night before temperatures rise above freezing and precipitation turns to rain. Wind gusts could blow as high as 35 mph. Snow Emergency 1 Comment
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Watch out for tax season scamsSubmitted by Edward Jones,
08:48AM / Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | |
 It's that time of year when we do our taxes — but it's also the same time that tax scammers go to work. What scams should you watch for — and how can you avoid being victimized? Sadly, the list of scams is pretty long, including demands for payment or requests for "additional information" pertaining to your tax refund, in which the sender asks for your Social Security number and other personal information. These scam emails can look quite official, often incorporating the IRS logo. You might also receive scam text messages containing bogus links claiming to be the IRS website or an online "tool" that can help process your refund 0 Comments
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