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Berkshires Heading Into a Deep Freeze| 04:06PM / Thursday, February 02, 2023 | |
Enjoy the "warmer" weather while it lasts because towards the end of the week temperatures will be in the single digits in the Berkshires. Thursday will be the nicest day of the week with partly sunny skies and a high of 36. Overnight into Friday, there is a chance of some snow flurries. Accuweather predicts little to no accumulation. The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., is predicting snow squalls, gusty winds, and plummeting temperatures expected late Thursday night into the wee hours for Northern Berkshire and Southern Vermont. The NWS has set a wind chill warning from Friday, Feb. 3, starting at 1 a.m. through Saturday at 1 p.m. Expect 0 Comments
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MCLA Green Living Seminar Presents 'Doughnut Economics'| 03:27PM / Thursday, February 02, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Della Duncan, economist, Host of the "Upstream Podcast," and Co-Founder of the California Doughnut Economics Coalition, will give a talk titled "Doughnut Economics" at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121. The presenter will attend via zoom. As part of MCLA's Green Living Seminar series, this event is free and open to the public. About Della Duncan According to a press release, Della Z Duncan is an economist who offers consulting to organizations contributing to equitable and sustainable economic systems change, facilitates 0 Comments
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State Fire Marshal: Keep Warm, Keep Safe During Cold Snap| 01:44PM / Thursday, February 02, 2023 | |
STOW, Mass. — With bitter cold temperatures heading our way this weekend, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey is reminding residents to "Keep Warm, Keep Safe" and avoid fire and carbon monoxide (CO) hazards while heating their homes. "Home heating equipment is the second-leading cause of residential fires and the main source of carbon monoxide at home," Ostroskey said. "Working smoke and CO alarms are your first line of defense against these hazards. With furnaces, fireplaces, and space heaters working overtime this weekend, be sure they're installed on every floor of your home and test them to be sure you and your family are 0 Comments
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Funding Secured for North Adams Flood Chute Study| 01:26PM / Thursday, February 02, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The federal government has committed to funding half the $3 million needed for a feasibility study of the city's 70-year-old flood control chutes. The city of North Adams and the Hoosac River Revival, which has been working to transform parts of the deteriorating concrete chutes, made the announcement in a press release on Thursday. The study would be undertaken by the Army Corps of Engineers, which constructed the flood control system to contain the Hoosic River. "I look forward to working with the Corps and community stakeholders to plan for a modern flood control system that will protect the community from floods and enhance the 0 Comments
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BArT Educator Named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction| 12:10PM / Thursday, February 02, 2023 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. — Alex Chautin, an English Language Arts teacher at Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Chautin was nominated by a student for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the profession, said a press release. Each year student members of NSHSS are invited to nominate the educator who has made the most significant contribution to their academic career for the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction award. "Dedicated educators who exhibit a commitment to excellence deserve 0 Comments
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BHS Alters Days and Hours for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics| 08:00AM / Thursday, February 02, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In the wake of a significant reduction in demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, Berkshire Health Systems has adjusted its availability for its vaccine centers in Pittsfield and North Adams. Effective on Monday, Feb. 6, COVID vaccination will be available only two days per week in Pittsfield and one day per week in North Adams for adults, and a Pediatric vaccine clinic will be held on a Friday once each month in Pittsfield. The altered days and hours of operation for the vaccine centers is as follows: Pittsfield Vaccine & Testing Center, 505 East St.: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am to 4 pm, accepting appointments and walk-ins. North Adams 0 Comments
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Macksey Wants 'Teeth' in Taxi OrdinanceBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:44AM / Thursday, February 02, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The mayor is asking for an updated taxi ordinance with clarity — and some teeth. This is prompted in part by violations made by a local cab company in which police were hamstrung in their ability to enforce city ordinance. The City Council at a special meeting on Wednesday put OTT taxi on notice with a warning further infractions could mean suspension or revocation of their license to operate. "We don't have anywhere that gives anyone — even under the non-criminal disposition — an ability to give them a fine," Mayor Jennifer Macksey said on Wednesday. "We're not going out looking for people just to 1 Comment
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MCLA Men's, Women's Basketball Win| 10:40PM / Wednesday, February 01, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Zaylee Ramos scored 21 points Wednesday to lead the MCLA women's basketball team to a 66-53 win over Fitchburg State as the Trailblazers earned their first MASCAC win of the season. Hailey Peabody had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds for MCLA (4-6, 1-7), which goes to Framingham State next Wednesday. Men's Basketball NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- JoJo Garcia scored 14 points to lead MCLA to a 66-64 win over Fitchburg State. Drury graduate Reece Racette had nine rebounds, four steals and three assists to go with six points for the Trailblazers. MCLA (7-11, 3-5) goes to Albany College of Pharmacy on Saturday. 0 Comments
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Sage City Symphony Presents Free Winter Concert| 04:33PM / Wednesday, February 01, 2023 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — On Sunday, Feb. 5, at 4:00 p.m. Sage City Symphony will present a Winter Concert at Greenwall Auditorium in the VAPA Building at Bennington College. Admission is free and open to all. The program will feature Symphony No. 39 in E? Major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Concerto for Oboe d'Amore in A Major by J. S. Bach, with soloist Lyndon Moors; and Divertimento for String Orchestra by Béla Bartók. Covid Protocols: All current and evolving guidelines issued by the CDC, the State of Vermont, and Bennington College will be followed. Face masks and social distancing may be required ("pod" seating 0 Comments
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Bromley's 'Mom's Day Off' Cancer Fundraiser Set for March | 01:28PM / Wednesday, February 01, 2023 | |
 BENNINGTON, Mass. — On Friday, March 3, Bromley Mountain Ski Resort will hold their 20th Annual "Mom's Day Off" fundraiser. Moms ski or ride for just $25 when they show the ticket seller a snapshot of their kid or kids (including honorary moms and pet moms). Regular lift tickets cost $89. Once again, this year's event will benefit women's breast cancer care at the Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center in Bennington, part of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC). The Cancer Center will receive the entire $25 lift ticket cost as a donation. The Wild Boar Tavern will also be donating half of all food sales on March 3. Swing in to warm up with a hot 0 Comments
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North Adams Youth Basketball to Unveil Mural at Armory on SaturdayBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
11:58AM / Wednesday, February 01, 2023 | |
North Adams Youth Basketball is adding some prominent youth sports supporters to the walls of the Armory. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Anyone who has attended a basketball game at the Armory knows that the facility's limited spectator areas can get crowded pretty fast. But a handful of outstanding fans now have a permanent seat to watch the action. On Saturday at noon, North Adams Youth Basketball League will unveil a mural it commissioned to adorn the walls surrounding the court at the Ashland Street venue. NAYBL board member Mark Moulton has been wanting to fill the walls of the gym with art to dress up the space. Originally, he was thinking in terms of 0 Comments
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North Adams Taxi Put on ProbationBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:47AM / Wednesday, February 01, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday issued a stern warning and 30 days of probation to a local taxi company. The vote came after nearly an hour of debate over suspending the license of OTT taxi. "Again, I will reiterate, if you're back here again, it will be my recommendation, and I think my councilors will probably follow along at that point, because they'll feel like they've been slapped in the face," said President Lisa Blackmer. "So it won't be a three- or five-day suspension. It will be a 20 or 30 day." OTT, or On Time Taxi, was before the council last week over complaints of unlicensed and underage 0 Comments
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