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North Berkshire Neighborlies Recognize Good Works in the CommunityBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
12:13PM / Sunday, November 20, 2022 | |
State Rep. John Barrett III and NBCC Executive Director Amber Besaw. See more photos here. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — More than 130 groups and individuals were recognized on Wednesday night for there good works in the community. They ranged from volunteering at the Adams Visitors Center, to providing free legal advice to seniors, to offering baked goods and warm welcomes, to providing social and emotional support to new parents, to cultivating butterfly gardens, to helping neighbors with chores and to keeping the community and schools safe. The Neighborlies, an award celebration sponsored by Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, was held at the Church 0 Comments
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MCLA Men's Basketball Gets Second Win| 08:21AM / Sunday, November 20, 2022 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Mamadou Diallo scored 14 points and grabbed 15 rebounds Saturday to lead the MCLA men's basketball team to a 78-65 win over Clarks Summit. Jayden Mills scored 13, and Reece Racette finished with 11 points and eight rebounds. MCLA (2-4) travels to play Elms College on Monday. 0 Comments
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North Adams, Pittsfield Receive Recycling Grants | 10:00AM / Saturday, November 19, 2022 | |
BOSTON — To mark America Recycles Day, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced $4.2 million in grant funding to 270 municipalities and regional solid waste districts across the Commonwealth including Pittsfield and North Adams. "One of the most effective measures we can take to reduce the waste stream in communities across the Commonwealth is to support and encourage recycling, diversion, and reuse of waste materials," said outgoing Governor Charlie Baker. "With this funding, we are ensuring that local officials, residents and small business owners can adopt practices that protect our environment and preserve Massachusetts' natural 0 Comments
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North Adams Finance Committee Goes to Bat for BusinessBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:03AM / Friday, November 18, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Finance Committee on Thursday voted to recommend a property tax split of 1.715, bucking the mayor's request to go to the maximum on the commercial side. Mayor Jennifer Macksey and Assessor Jessica Lincourt had advised a shift of 1.75 at last week's tax classification hearing, saying this would be an opportune year to relieve some of the burden on residents. The City Council, however, wasn't convinced this was the right move especially after years of trying to reduce the "absurdly high" gap between residential and commercial rates. The proposed residential rate would be $17.46 and the commercial rate $38.35 18 Comments
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'Be a Santa to a Senior' Returns for Holiday SeasonBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:19PM / Thursday, November 17, 2022 | |
'Be a Santa' trees are located in all three Stop & Shop stores in North Adams and Pittsfield, as well as Wild Oats in Williamstown and the Plant Connector in North Adams. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The "Be a Santa to a Senior" program has returned to Berkshire County, giving residents a chance to provide a customized gift to an older adult who could use some holiday cheer.
Last week, trees went up in five retail locations with ornaments that have a name and wish list on them. To be a Santa, shoppers can return an unwrapped gift to the location with the ornament attached.
Ornaments will be available until Dec. 5 so that the presents can be
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Weekend Outlook: Cider Pressing, Concerts, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:22PM / Thursday, November 17, 2022 | |
 Berkshire County and the surrounding areas will be hosting a variety of events this cold weekend before Thanksgiving, including plays, concerts, and more. That includes lots of craft fairs and bazaars; see the full list here. 'Performance of Exit, Pursued by a Bear' Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield Berkshire Community College stages a performance of "Exit, Pursued by a Bear" by Lauren Gunderson this weekend. Through the direction of Joseph Sicotte, the audience will watch as Nan attempts to teach her abusive husband Kyle a lesson with the help of her friend Simon and Sweetheart, a stripper. Nan forces Kyle to watch as 0 Comments
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Finalists selected for Lever's Western Massachusetts Health Technology Challenge| 11:37AM / Thursday, November 17, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Finalists have been selected for Lever's Western Mass Health Technology Challenge, open to health technology startups in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. Five teams will work with Lever to advance their cleantech businesses over the next several months. The finalists will then compete for a total of $75,000 in grants to be awarded at the pitch finale at the Institute for Applied Life Sciences at UMass Amherst on March 3. The challenge is funded in part by the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, an economic development investment agency dedicated to supporting the growth and development of the life sciences in 0 Comments
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SVHC Introduces Healthy Holiday Challenge| 10:57AM / Thursday, November 17, 2022 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — Richer meals, shorter days, late nights celebrating with friends, and cookies, so many cookies… The holidays can be a tricky time to maintain our healthy routines. That's why Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) is launching the 8-week Healthy Holiday Challenge. "We were looking for a fun way to engage the community about making healthier choices this holiday season," said Pam Duchene, PhD, APRN, chief nursing officer and vice president of Patient Care Services. "Our staff came together with some great challenges that we think people will truly enjoy." Every Friday from Nov. 25 to Jan 13, SVHC will release a video 0 Comments
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MCLA: New Art Lab Installation 'Puff'| 10:12AM / Wednesday, November 16, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— A new window installation is on display now through Dec. 9 at Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Art Lab in North Adams by artist Lorenzo Baker. The installation "Puff" coincides with Baker's virtual exhibition and year-long collaboration with MCLA titled "February: An Exploration into Black History," which transverses representations of Black History and technology. According to a press release, the installation "Puff" draws inspiration from the first Anthology of African American Literature, "Les Cenelles: Choix de poésies indigènes." Published in 1845, the 0 Comments
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SVMC Hosts Online Cooking Class| 08:45AM / Wednesday, November 16, 2022 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — We know that including plant-based meals into our diet supports our health, but actually incorporating those healthy recipes into our routine can seem difficult, especially during the holidays. That's why Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) has invited its experts to show those interested in cancer prevention how to increase the enjoyment of healthy plant-based meals for the holidays and beyond. The event is called Healthy Holiday Recipes for Cancer Prevention and Support. It is scheduled for 6 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, via Zoom online meeting software. It is free and open to all. SVMC Executive Chef Laura LaCroix will 0 Comments
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Louison House Planning Youth Housing on Bracewell AvenueBy Brian Rhodes, iBerkshires Staff
02:00PM / Tuesday, November 15, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Housing support center Louison House hopes to turn 111 to 113 Bracewell Avenue into six apartments for unaccompanied youth. According to plans presented to the Planning Board Monday, the building, currently split into two units, would be converted into five studio-style apartments with a bathroom and kitchen and one two-bedroom apartment. The interior of the building will be redesigned, including replacing electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life safety systems, to accommodate the new layout. "That would fit the need for a lot of our younger folk who just need a small space, but they need permanent housing," said Kathy Keeser,
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nbCC to Host the Annual Neighborlies| 10:45AM / Tuesday, November 15, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC) will host the Neighborlies, an annual community recognition celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 5:00 to 7:00p.m. at the MCLA Church Street Center in North Adams. This event is free and open to the public. Snacks and light refreshments will be available. According to a press release, throughout the year, nbCC's Northern Berkshire Neighbors welcomes residents to consider people of all ages who have performed acts of kindness or made a positive difference in their lives, in their neighborhoods or in their community. Anyone may recognize individuals or groups in one or more of the following 0 Comments
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