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McCann School Committee Gives Superintendent Positive EvaluationBy Brian Rhodes, iBerkshires Staff
05:06AM / Monday, November 14, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The McCann School Committee gave Superintendent James Brosnan high marks in his bi-annual evaluation, commending him for his efforts for the district over the last two years. The committee's evaluation graded Brosnan's performance from the start of July 2020 to the end of June 2022. The grading considered two goals Brosnan set for himself, as well as four standards: instructional leadership, management and operations, family and community, and professional culture. In addition to the numerical evaluations, the committee members provided written comments with each section. "Noteworthy evidence and data demonstrates that
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North Adams Swears in Four New FirefightersStaff Reports,
05:02AM / Monday, November 14, 2022 | |
Morgan Goodell, a Clarksburg firefighter, is the first woman to join the North Adams department. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Fire Department last week welcomed its newest firefighters, including its first woman. Morgan Goodell, Michael Jordan, Mitchell Maselli and Ranen Rothman were sworn in at Tuesday's City Council meeting. They recently graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program, all earning certifications in Firefighter 1 and 2. Mayor Jennifer Macksey asked that they would always have a concern for others and have the strength to bear whatever burdens placed upon 16 Comments
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DiGennaro Leads MCLA Women to Home WinMCLA Sports Information,
09:24PM / Sunday, November 13, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- MCLA senior Brooke DiGennaro erupted for 16 second quarter points on her way to a game high 23 to help MCLA defeat Maine Presque Isle 66-58 this afternoon at the Amsler Campus Center. The win marked the first home victory for the Trailblazers in nearly three years and moved MCLA to 2-1 on the season. The Owls (1-2) jumped out early in this one taking an 8-1 lead that forced an MCLA timeout just more than two minutes into the game. That lead extended to as many as nine and the visitors took a 21-13 lead into the second quarter. With 6:45 remaining in the half, and UMPI leading 23-15, Drury graduate DiGennaro and MCLA flipped the script in just two 0 Comments
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North Adams Runners, Walkers Remember SPC DeMarsicoBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
01:36PM / Sunday, November 13, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— Nearly 60 runners and walkers lined up on Eagle Street to participate in the returning Up Front for DeMar 5k Run and 1 Mile Walk Sunday. "We are so grateful that people came back out to remember Michael and make sure his name is never forgotten," event organizer Eileen Sullivan said to the runners and walkers gathered at the Veterans Memorial before the race. "Remember him, tell his story, remember the soldiers that are still out there, because there are so many." This annual event raises funds for the SPC Michael R DeMarsico II Scholarship Fund and honors DeMarsico who was killed in action on Aug. 16, 2012, while serving in 0 Comments
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Elms Fells MCLA Women| 07:00PM / Saturday, November 12, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The visiting Elms College women's basketball team outscored MCLA 9-2 over the final minute as the Blazers pulled away from the hosts for a hard fought 68-58 win in non conference action. With the win, Elms improves to 2-0 on the early season. MCLA evens its mark at 1-1. Elms (2-0) placed three players in double figures. Kayla Jackson was outstanding as she collected a team best 18 points and a game-high 16 boards. Rahmia Johnston matched her 18 points as she drilled four three pointers on the afternoon. Mikayler Patch added 14 points in the win. Zaylee Ramos scored a game high 20 points for MCLA (1-1). She added eight rebounds and three 0 Comments
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North Adams, Pittsfield Observes Veterans DayBy Tammy Daniels & Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:54PM / Friday, November 11, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Residents in North Adams and Pittsfield gathered at memorials under cloudy skies on Friday to commemorate Veterans Day. Originally established to mark the end of the "war to end all wars" on Nov. 11, 1918, at 11 a.m., the day has come to symbolize the service of all the nation's veterans. There are about 19 million veterans, many of whom still serve as first-responders, teachers, and health-care workers, said Louis Brault, past commander of the state American Legion, Navy veteran, retired major of the Army National Guard and chairman of the American Legion Riders. "Veterans are a unique group represented by men and women 0 Comments
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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 0 Comments
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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 0 Comments
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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 0 Comments
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Hoosac Valley Elementary School in Need of MaintenanceBy 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 0 Comments
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