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Northern Berkshire YMCA Relocates Summer Program to MCLA | 07:58AM / Friday, June 28, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— This summer MCLA will host the Northern Berkshire YMCA Camp Abenaki as a community partner of the organization's new "Northern Berkshire Y Without Walls" concept. Camp Abenaki will utilize the Church Street Center Social Hall during July and August with indoor and outdoor activities as well as field trips for swimming and exploration throughout the local communities. "We really appreciate all that MCLA is doing for us," said Christian Bianchi, CEO and executive director of the Berkshire Family YMCA "We came to the conclusion that not only was MCLA the best site option for us, but it is exactly where we wanted to be 0 Comments
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Keene Comes Back to Beat SteepleCats| 10:41PM / Thursday, June 27, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The Keene, N.H., Swamp Bats Thursday overcame an early 5-0 deficit to earn a 10-9 win over the North Adams SteepleCats at Joe Wolfe Field. Warren Holzemer went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs for North Adams. Elijah Lambros also homered in the loss. North Adams (7-10) goes to Danbury, Conn., on Saturday. 0 Comments
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Greylock Thunder Falls to Columbia County, N.Y.| 09:32PM / Thursday, June 27, 2024 | |
ADAMS, Mass. – Lydia Gaudreau went 1-for-2 and scored a run Thursday for the Greylock Thunder 14-and-under travel softball squad in an 8-1 loss to the Columbia County Reds. Alana Olmedo doubled for the Thunder, which also got a hit from Kenadi Arnhold. Avery Lane and Marlee Arnhold split time in the circle for Greylock, combining to strike out seven. The Thunder (0-5) goes to Schenectady, N.Y., on Saturday for a weekend tournament. 0 Comments
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No Paws Left Behind to Operate at North Adams Animal Shelter| 03:56PM / Thursday, June 27, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The nonprofit No Paws Left Behind animal shelter will operate out of the city's municipal shelter on Hodges Cross Road. Police Officer Matthew Reynolds, the city's animal control officer, will still be using the shelter for strays, and shelter staff will assist with care for animals while in holding. Animal control was shifted to an officer in next year's police budget after the resignation of Animal Control Officer Carrie Loholdt. No Paws Left Behind is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs and cats from the area. "We are excited to open our doors and welcome the community to join us in our mission to provide hope and 0 Comments
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Fall Foliage Parade Theme Announced| 10:44AM / Thursday, June 27, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — 1Berkshire announced that the 68th Annual Fall Foliage Parade's theme will be "Berk du Soleil - The Greatest Show in North Berkshire." According to a press release: Whether you're a lover of the surreal, a seeker of the incredible, or simply a dreamer at heart, come and witness the breathtaking feats of our talented parade participants. The Parade Committee encourages children of all ages to embrace their artistic wonder and creativity to participate in this year's parade. Don your most whimsical attire and join us for a day of wonder! There are a variety of ways to get involved including, but not limited 0 Comments
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Lambros Powers SteepleCats in Road WiniBerkshires.com Sports,
10:19PM / Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | |
SANFORD, Maine -- Elijah Lambros went 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs and a double Wednesday to lead the North Adams SteepleCats to a 9-5 win over the Sanford Mainers. Taconic High graduate Nick Guachione doubled and David McCann hit a game-winning grand slam in the top of the ninth for the SteepleCats. Joseph Sabbath earned the win on the mound with two innings of one-run relief. North Adams (7-9) is home on Thursday against Keene, N.H. 0 Comments
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MSBA Board Shifts Greylock School Project into Funding PhaseBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
12:35PM / Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The $65 million Greylock Elementary School project has moved another step forward with the Massachusetts School Building Authority's vote to enter into a funding agreement. The MSBA Board of Directors, meeting remotely on Wednesday morning, unanimously authorized the executive director to enter into budget and funding agreements for facilities grants totaling $177,280,778 for North Adams, Agawam and Berkley. The estimated cost for a new Greylock School is $65,362,859 with a maximum grant estimated at $41,557,218. This final figure was voted by the School Building Committee last week. This agreement is dependent on the local 0 Comments
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North Adams Council Passes Years-Long Ordinance Project By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:47AM / Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — It took years but the City Council on Tuesday night was successful in removing fees and fines from the city code and packaging them in a single appended document. The ordinance changes also included updating fees, some of which have not changed in years, were varied within the city code or out of line with state laws. Finance Committee Chair Keith Bona had described it previously as one of the biggest ordinance projects undertaken in years and one that pulled in officials across departments and required new language to comply with long-changed state laws. "The papers that are in front of you tonight have been through 0 Comments
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Planned Electrical Interruptions Set in North Adams| 07:45PM / Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Certain areas of the downtown will have power interruptions overnight Tuesday so National Grid crews can work on the electrical system. According to the utility, the interruptions will occur for approximately 8 hours, beginning at 10 p.m. on Tuesday until approximately 6 a.m. on Wednesday. "We regret any inconvenience this may cause and recognize our customers are spending more time at home, but this work is necessary for the company to continue to deliver safe and reliable service to you and your neighbors," stated an announcement by National Grid. The streets affected include: American Legion Drive from 0 to 0 Comments
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What to know before 'reversing' your retirementSubmitted by Edward Jones,
12:24PM / Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | |
 If you've retired, you may have thought you closed the book on one chapter of your life. But what happens if you need to "reverse" your retirement? Due to higher inflation and rising interest rates, many retirees are taking out more money from their retirement accounts than they had originally anticipated. As a result, some are headed back to the workforce. If you're thinking of joining them, you'll need to consider some factors that may affect your finances. First, if you've been taking Social Security, be aware that you could lose some of your benefits if you earn over a certain level, at least until you reach your full retirement age, which is 0 Comments
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Grand Slam Highlights Home Win for SteepleCats| 10:55AM / Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Nathan Voss hit a third-inning grand slam on Monday to lead the North Adams SteepleCats to a 6-3 win over the Upper Valley Nighthawks at Joe Wolfe Field. Jake Kulikowski went 3-for-4 with a triple, and Luke Mistone went 2-for-3 for North Adams. J.D. Greeley earned the win on the mound with two innings of scoreless relief. The SteepleCats used five pitchers in the win. North Adams (6-8) host Bristol, Conn., on Tuesday. 0 Comments
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Garceau Earns All-America Honors at UMass BostoniBerkshires.com Sports,
06:08AM / Monday, June 24, 2024 | |
 Wahconah Regional High School graduate and UMass Boston sophomore Aryianna Garceau earned all-America honors in the 100-meter hurdles at May's NCAA Division III Championships. Garceau took sixth in the finals with a time of 14.05 seconds after qualifying for the finals with a time of 13.97, which broke a 35-year school record. In earning all-America honors, Garceau became the 20th Beacon to achieve that honor and the first since 2018. Earlier in May, Garceau was named to the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Association's all-Region team. Garceau was second in the 100 hurdles at the Division III New England Championships and helped UMass Boston to a 0 Comments
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