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Northern Berkshires Could See Over a Foot of Snow Staff Reports ,
02:55PM / Wednesday, December 14, 2022 | |
The U.S. The National Weather Service has declared a snow emergency in effect from 4 pm Thursday, Dec. 15, to Saturday, Dec. 17, at 10 am, in Northern Berkshire County and in Bennington and Western Windham Counties in Vermont. The U.S. The National Weather Service predicts heavy snow with an accumulation of up to 12 to 18 inches in the Northern Berkshires and the higher elevations of the Green Mountains. Travel could be difficult to impossible. Accuweather only predicts between 4-8 inches of snow falling in the Northern Berkshires, with the bulk of the snowfall happening overnight Thursday and throughout Friday. Greylock Snow Day concurs that there is the 0 Comments
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McCann Receives Skills Capital Grant For HVAC Training Program | 11:08AM / Wednesday, December 14, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — McCann Technical High School received a $3,110,000 grant to construct a 5,580 square-foot HVAC building to provide training to an estimated 100 students each year. Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Education Secretary James Peyser, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, and Labor Secretary Rosalin Acosta visited Essex North Shore Technical High School today to announce the awards. "We created the Skills Capital Grants to ensure young people and adults in every region of the Commonwealth could learn and gain skills on the most up-to-date technologies and equipment so they would be well-prepared for 1 Comment
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North Adams Moving Police Station to Berkshire PlazaBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:08AM / Wednesday, December 14, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Police Department will be moving into the old Juvenile Court almost two years after touting it as a potential station replacement. Mayor Jennifer Macksey informed the City Council on Tuesday night that she had signed an agreement with Scarafoni & Associates, owner of the Berkshire Plaza, to relocate the police force temporarily to the building off Main Street. "We are hopeful to have the team moved in February or March. We're still working on a plan of how or if we can move our dispatch services," she said. "The overall lease is for two years with the ability to do an extension. Realistically we'll probably be 20 Comments
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North Adams Man Charged for Attempted Sex With ChildStaff Reports ,
10:47AM / Tuesday, December 13, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A city man has been arrested by the FBI on charges related to enticing a minor. James Macko, 23, was arrested Friday and charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor and attempting to transfer obscene material to a minor. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office of Northern District of New York, the criminal complaint alleges that between Nov. 16, 2022, and Dec. 9, 2022, Macko texted another person in Albany, N.Y. In these messages, Macko expressed interest in engaging in sexual conduct with an 11-year-old child. Macko and the other person discussed plans in which Macko would meet them at a prearranged location in 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Fire Departments Awarded Grants Staff Reports ,
02:50PM / Monday, December 12, 2022 | |
STOW—The Baker-Polito Administration announced $5 million in grant awards to 308 fire departments from the FY23 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. In Berkshire County Adams, Dalton, Great Barrington, Lanesborough, Lee, Lenox, New Ashford, New Marlborough, North Adams, Peru, Pittsfield, Richmond, Sheffield, Stockbridge, and Williamstown all received grants. "We ask so much of our firefighters, and no matter how dangerous or difficult the situation, they always do whatever it takes to help," said Governor Charlie Baker. "This program is an opportunity to make sure they are properly protected every time they answer a call for help." The 1 Comment
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Sunny Skies, Cool Temperatures this WeekStaff Reports ,
12:24PM / Monday, December 12, 2022 | |
After what feels like the first serious snowfall of the season, expect a cooler week with possibly some snow later on as temperatures increase. Today, Monday, Dec 12, expect temperatures in the low 30s with partly cloudy skies, predicts Accuweather. Monday overnight will be cold with a low of 9 degrees. Same thing Tuesday and Wednesday: partly sunny skies with temperatures in the low 30s. It won't be as cold overnight with a low of 18 Tuesday and a low of 20 on Wednesday, reports Accuweather. Things will warm up on Thursday, Dec. 15. Expect a high of 42 with partly sunny skies. On Friday, there will be a chance of snowfall. The temperature will be in the low 0 Comments
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Jack's Hot Dog Stand Addresses Hot Dog Taste Change Staff Reports ,
10:31AM / Monday, December 12, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Jack's hot dogs do taste different but, don't worry, the Levanos family is working on it. Owners Jeff and Joe Levanos took to social media Monday morning to address a particularly worrying concern in North County - Jack's hot dogs just taste a little off. "We here at Jack's have obviously noticed this as well and have been working for weeks with our distributor to find out what the issue is," they wrote. The Eagle Street hot dog stand has been working with their distributor to figure out exactly what the problem is. Like many things, it appears to be a supply issue. "What we are being told is 5 Comments
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SVHC Weekly Health Update: Dec. 9| 08:28AM / Monday, December 12, 2022 | |
 December 9, 2022 #3 in SVHC's 8-Week Healthy Holiday Challenge Physical Therapist Caitlyn Boyd shares the third challenge in SVHC's 8-Week Healthy Holiday Challenge. Get a fresh goal every Friday through January 13, and share your progress on social media with
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Veteran Spotlight: Marine Lance Cpl. Gene GavazziBy Wayne Soares, Special to iBerkshires
04:13PM / Sunday, December 11, 2022 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. — Gene Gavazzi served his country in the Marine Corps and Marine Reserves from 1983 to 1989. Born in Adams, he graduated from Hoosac Valley High School then went the college route for a couple of years. When riding home one day, he saw a Marine recruiting billboard – "Maybe, You Can Be One Of Us." It struck a chord with the 22-year-old and he was hooked. "I'll never forget when Staff Sgt. Edward Lodge showed up on my doorstep," Gavazzi said. "Wow, he was all spit and polish in his Marine uniform! Such an impressive sight. He said, 'I know you can be one of us.' He met my girlfriend Laurie at 10 Comments
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McCann Senior Christopher Sunn Wins Superintendents AwardBy Brian Rhodes, iBerkshires Staff
01:21PM / Sunday, December 11, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — McCann Technical School student Christopher Sunn has received a certificate of academic excellence from the Mass Association of School Superintendents. Sunn, a senior in the school's Computer Aided Design program, is a straight-A student with a 4.4 GPA. When he graduates, Sunn plans to attend UMass Amherst, where he will study engineering. Superintendent James Brosnan presented Sunn and his family with the award at the school committee meeting on Thursday. "It's our most enjoyable and most exciting evening at our December meeting, where we are able to recognize McCann student that has been selected to receive the Massachusetts
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National Grid Recommends Home Preparations Ahead of Winter| 12:14PM / Sunday, December 11, 2022 | |
WALTHAM, MA — With colder weather and storm season approaching, including the likelihood of rain and strong winds later today, National Grid is encouraging customers to proactively prepare their homes and businesses for the weeks and months ahead. "As we head into the late fall and begin winter, the chance for inclement weather to potentially impact our customers in Massachusetts is greatly increased," said Tanya Moniz-Witten, Vice President of New England Electric Operations. "Ahead of storm season, we recommend all our customers make sure they are prepared in case of outages in their area. National Grid takes steps throughout the year to make our system more 1 Comment
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MCLA Women Fall to WentworthiBerkshires.com Sports,
10:53PM / Saturday, December 10, 2022 | |
BOSTON -- The MCLA women's basketball team Saturday concluded its first semester schedule with a 52-32 loss to Wentworth Institute of Technology. Wentworth (3-5) jumped out to an early 11-2 lead just four minutes into the game, but the MCLA defense would buckle down and hold the Leopards scoreless for nearly the next nine minutes of play. Unfortunately for the Trailblazers (3-8), points proved tough to come by and Wentworth would outscore the visitors 17-5 in the second quarter and take a 28-13 lead into halftime. Maddy Foster led Wentworth with 22 points and 11 rebounds. MCLA was led by Zaylee Ramos with 13 points and Kristie Zator with 11 points. MCLA is off until 0 Comments
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