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SteepleCats Snap SkidBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
10:35PM / Friday, June 23, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- For the first time since opening night, the North Adams SteepleCats Friday ended a baseball game on the right side of the scoreboard. Julien Hernandez struck out nine hitters in five innings, and four North Adams pitchers combined to scatter eight hits in a 5-3 win over the division-leading Valley Blue Sox in New England Collegiate Baseball League action at Joe Wolfe Field. Nathan Lincoln went 3-for-3 and Kyle Hannon doubled twice for the SteepleCats (2-12), who snapped a 12-game losing streak. Even though it had not won since June 7 -- at home, against the Blue Sox -- North Adams has been in games more often than not. Six of its 12 losses 0 Comments
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SteepleCats Fall in 10| 09:23AM / Friday, June 23, 2023 | |
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. -- Parker Rowland went 3-for-3 with a home run and a pair of RBIs Thursday to lead Ocean State to a 7-6 win over the North Adams SteepleCats. Drew Holderbach drove in the winning run with a single in the bottom of the 10th inning to hand North Adams its 12th straight loss. Samuel Tackett went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBIs, and Sam Sherman doubled for the SteepleCats. North Adams (1-12) hosts the Valley Blue Sox on Friday night. 0 Comments
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MCLA Junior Appointed to Advisory Council for the Advancement of Representation in Education| 08:16AM / Friday, June 23, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—MCLA junior, Taylor Hope '24, has been appointed to the Advisory Council for the Advancement of Representation in Education ahead of the Supreme Court's pending decision on the legality of race-based higher education admissions. On June 14 Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler announced the formation of the Advisory Council to expand access to college and career readiness tools for current Massachusetts students. Hope is studying Political Science and Sociology at MCLA, serves on the Student Affairs Committee for the Board of Trustees, and is the President of 0 Comments
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North Adams Hangar Renovation Likely to Begin This Month By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
04:38PM / Thursday, June 22, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Stantec engineer Peter Enzien told the Airport Commission that building materials needed for the Northeast hangar renovation should be delivered this week. Enzien said Tuesday that work can begin once the contractor has everything. "They are still waiting on materials to arrive on site before they can remobilize," he said. The city purchased the dilapidated hangar with hopes of restoring it, but the pandemic has delayed the project with material shortages and rising costs. This anticipated start date is now June 26. Enzien said structural work should take about six weeks. Once the building is watertight, 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Fairs, Concerts, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
03:14PM / Thursday, June 22, 2023 | |
 There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires on Thursday and this weekend including fairs, parties, live music and more. *Do you want your market or event included in the outlook? Email info@iberkshires.com. Editor's picks We have two events worth checking out in North County this weekend — party with Pride on Friday night and then chill Saturday afternoon at the Adams Street Fair! North Adams Pride Night Celebration Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Time: 5 to 9:30 p.m. The third annual Pride Night is being held in the Mass MoCA Courtyard with music, talks, art, drag performances and dancing. Food and 0 Comments
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Thunderstorms to Close out the Week Staff Reports ,
02:29PM / Thursday, June 22, 2023 | |
With warmer temperatures and high humidity this weekend, expect some thunderstorms. Thursday, June 22 should be mostly pleasant with a high of 77. Sunshine will give way to clouds and some possible showers this afternoon, according to Accuweather. Expect similar temperatures Friday but with more clouds. A light shower can be expected in the afternoon. Showers will continue on and off throughout the night. There is a chance scattered thunderstorms. On Saturday, June 24 you can anticipate showers and a thunderstorm in the morning becoming more widespread as the day continues, according to the Weather Channel. The same can be expected Sunday so batten down the hatches. Temperatures this
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MCLA Receives $1M from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services | 02:27PM / Thursday, June 22, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—The Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) has awarded the Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts (MCLA) $1M to fund the College's new Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) program. The grant will support the first two years of the program by supplementing its curriculum development and funding the cost of a simulation lab coordinator; nursing journals, textbooks, and testing software; and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) fees. MCLA's BSN program received approval from the Board of Registration in Nursing in January 2023 and approval from the Board of Higher Education in March 2023. The 0 Comments
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Stratton, OPI Win Barn-Burner in Giorgi League| 08:39AM / Thursday, June 22, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Hunter Stratton scored 33 points Wednesday to lead OPI to a 107-101 win over Northern Berkshire Sports Academy in the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League. Stratton also collected nine rebounds in the A Division win. Scott McGuire scored 25 points, and Isaiah Powell just missed a double-double with 24 points and nine boards. Kyle Callanan added 18 points in the win. For NBSA, Chris Brown tied for game-high honors with 33 points. Khalil Paul and Connor Hanavan scored 23 and 22, respectively, and Phil Sullivan added 10 points. In Wednesday's opener, Tank Roberson scored 31 points to lead Cold Hearts to a 97-78 win over 0 Comments
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SteepleCats Fall at Holyoke| 09:51PM / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | |
HOLYOKE, Mass. -- Matthew D. Garcia went 3-for-5 with a double and a pair of RBIs Wednesday to lead the Valley Blue Sox to a 7-2 win over the North Adams SteepleCats. Three Holyoke pitchers combined on a three-hitter. Graham Jeffries allowed no hits and no runs in four innings of work. North Adams (1-11) goes to Ocean State on Thursday. 0 Comments
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Dalton Finance Approves Interdepartmental TransfersBy Sabrina Damms,
05:26PM / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Finance Committee approved various interdepartmental transfers during its meeting last Wednesday. It approved a transfer of $4,000 from the reserve fund to the Landfill Closure Monitoring account. The original quote for the well repair did not include the cost of prevailing wages that the town is required to pay. The engineer believed that the scope of the project did not require prevailing wage but after consulting town counsel, confirmed that it applies for well construction. "They had supplied us with a quote in good faith and that was fine with me. And then this prevailing wage issue came up so this is 0 Comments
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BArT Announces Upcoming Enrollment Deadline| 10:38AM / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | |
ADAMS, Mass. – Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Charter Public School is currently accepting applications for students in grades 6 through 10 for the 2022-2023 school year. The next enrollment deadline for the 2023-2024 school year for grades 6 through 10 is Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at noon. To apply is to visit https://bartcharter.schoolmint.com/. Interested families should note that the best way to secure a seat, or a desirable waitlist spot for the 2023-2024 school year is to apply before the Aug. 3 deadline. More information on the school's enrollment and lottery process can be found at www.bartcharter.org. Interested families should contact the
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North Adams School Building Committee Nixes New Brayton OptionBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:40AM / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — One option for the proposed school project is now off the table. The School Building Committee on Tuesday voted to eliminate the idea of a new building for Brayton Elementary School. It also discussed the process for deciding the grade structure for the project. The committee had been presented with four building options back in April: an addition/renovation or new build at Brayton or Greylock. "We are interested in focusing the options down to three, which we then can develop further and receive more detailed cost estimates relative to those options prior to selecting the preferred option," said Jesse Saylor of TSKP 0 Comments
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