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Weekend Outlook: Storytimes, Tribute Bands and NightwoodBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:05PM / Thursday, November 21, 2024 | |
 There are several events this weekend, including an immersive installation, live music, and book activities. See a list of upcoming bazaars, craft fairs and markets here. Editor's Pick Nightwood The Mount, Lenox Nov. 22 to Jan. 4: Weekends and Select Weekdays from 5 to 8 p.m. The grounds of Edith Wharton's home is once again decked out with lights and music to provide an immersive experience to its visitors. This year, discover a new trail that takes you deeper into the woods, plus several new encounters that explore the lifecycle of trees. Tickets are free for community partners and EBT, WIC or ConnectorCare Card holders as part of the 0 Comments
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DPAC To Perform 'Clue: On Stage'| 11:02AM / Thursday, November 21, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Drury Performing Arts Center, in collaboration with the North Adams Public Schools 21st Century Afterschool Program, announced performance dates for its production of "Clue: On Stage" adapted from the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price. According to a press release: It's a dark and stormy night, and you've been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well... dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, 0 Comments
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North Adams, Hoosic River Revival to Host Meeting About Flood Control| 08:14AM / Thursday, November 21, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A multi-year feasibility study now underway by the US Army Corps of Engineers ("Corps"), City of North Adams and Hoosic River Revival is evaluating options to modernize the Hoosic River flood risk management system in North Adams. To inform this work, the City and Hoosic River Revival are seeking public input on the kinds of access and recreation opportunities that would be most meaningful to area residents. A community workshop is planned to share information about the feasibility study progress, to show examples of placemaking, and to explore the community's interests in riverside access, recreation, culture and community gathering 0 Comments
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Greylock School Geothermal Funding Raises Concerns By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:26AM / Thursday, November 21, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — As the Greylock School project moves into Module 6 — design development — there's a nagging question related to the geothermal system. There's been concern as to whether the system will work at the site and now a second concern is if it will be funded. The first question is so far partially answered based on investigative drilling at the closed school over the last week, said Jesse Saylor of TSKP Studio. "There was the potential that we couldn't drill at all, frankly, from the stories we were hearing, but ... we had a good experience here," he told the School Building Committee on Tuesday. 0 Comments
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Ecu-Health Care Awarded Health Care Grant| 04:00PM / Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— Ecu-Health Care was one of the 19 organizations awarded grants through the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation to support health coverage enrollment efforts, perinatal health-related projects, a comprehensive health insurance survey and other special initiatives. Ecu-Health Care was awarded the grant through the Supporting Health Coverage Enrollment Efforts program, a statewide initiative to help eligible individuals secure and maintain MassHealth (Medicaid) or other insurance coverage. The funding has supported the expansion of Certified Application Counselor (CAC) capacity in the Commonwealth. CACs are trained individuals who 0 Comments
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Holiday Events and Tree Lightings 2024| 12:15PM / Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | |
 This year's holiday gatherings and annual tree lightings are being announced Here's what we have so far in events below. If we're missing any, let us know at info@iBerkshires.com. Visit our Holiday Bazaars and Craft Fairs list for holiday craft fairs and markets. Christmas Tree Lightings Adams: Tree lighting and a visit from Santa at the annual Holly Days on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Town Common. Will include wagon rides, refreshments and activities. Home Holiday Decorating Contest registration is from Nov. 25 to Dec. 6, with judging on the following weekend. Look for the link online to register. Cheshire: Annual tree lighting is Sunday, 0 Comments
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Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2024| 10:55AM / Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | |
 The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, the holidays are approaching artisans and craft enthusiasts know what that means. It's craft fair and bazaar season! This list will be updated as we get more information. Have an event to add? Email us at info@iberkshires.com. Note that some craft fairs may run two days; those extra days are in bold. Saturday, Dec. 14 Holiday Shindy The Holiday Shindy has been a shopping tradition, showcasing artisan vendors from across the region. The Shindy features the chance to meet and watch local farms and makers weave, sew, preserve, and whittle. Longtime vendors and
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Local Stop & Shop Inventory Still Low After Cyber Attack| 10:41AM / Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Shoppers have reported bare shelves at local Stop & Shops after a reported cybersecurity attack. The Boston Globe reported on Nov. 12 that Stop & Shop claims a cybersecurity issue is affecting its parent company, Ahold Delhaize. Company officials reported that there is limited inventory on certain products and they are restocking shelves as soon as item availability improves. The grocery chain's parent company Ahold Delhaize said its US outlet had to take some of their systems offline, disrupting its pharmacy and e-commerce business. Ahold Delhaize reports it is investigating the issue and is working with law 0 Comments
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North Adams Library Trustees Leery of Tapping Cariddi Money for RepairsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:38AM / Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The library trustees are leery of drawing down the Cariddi bequest to cover repairs to the belvedere on the historic Blackinton Mansion. They also want to better informed on the city's decisions regarding grants and restoration work. Chair Tara Jacobs said at Thursday's meeting she had spoken that day with Mayor Jennifer Macksey and administration officials regarding a $75,000 grant from Massachusetts Historical Commission and the timeline on the work for the library's tower. "I requested that the trustees become far more involved in this process and updated more regularly," she said. "I asked the 0 Comments
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Berkshire Grown Indoor Winter Farmers Market Season Begins| 08:00AM / Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — In Great Barrington, the first in the season of six indoor Winter Farmers Markets will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Housy Dome (Housatonic Community Center). Starting in December the five remaining indoor markets will run every third Saturday through April 19, 2025. The Housy Dome is located at 1064 Main Street in Housatonic and is included on the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority BRTA route #21. In North County, the Winter Farmers Market will take place at Greylock WORKS in North Adams on Sunday, Nov. 24 and Sunday, Dec. 22, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Berkshire Grown is once again partnering with host Greylock 0 Comments
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Passenger Rail Advocates Rally for Northern Tier ProposalBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
02:50PM / Monday, November 18, 2024 | |
Stan Vasileiadis, a Williams College student, says passenger rail is a matter of equity for students and residents. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Community, education and business leaders are promoting the Northern Tier Passenger Rail Restoration Project as a critical component for economic development — and say it's high time that Western Mass gets some of the transportation infrastructure money being spent in the eastern end of the state. "What today is all about is building support and movement momentum for this project and getting it done," said state Rep. John Barrett III on Monday, standing behind a podium with a "Bring back the 0 Comments
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Teacher of the Month: Amy MandelBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:26PM / Saturday, November 16, 2024 | |
Amy Mendel highlights superheroes in her classroom because she believes all her students are superheroes. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Prekindergarten special education teacher Amy Mandel has been selected as the November Teacher of the Month. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will run for the next six months and will feature distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here. Mandel has been a teacher for 30 years, and for the last 10 years, she has worked with students with special needs. She is a prekindergarten teacher at Brayton Elementary 0 Comments
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