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BUW CEO Presents at Climate Conference | 03:19PM / Thursday, October 19, 2023 | |
Thomas Bernard speaks at the Climate Beacon Project. BOSTON — Berkshire United Way's President and CEO Thomas Bernard spoke at the Climate Beacon Project last week. The project held its inaugural conference at the New England Aquarium over Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 10-11, as an opportunity to share ideas across sectors, establish a shared knowledge base, and celebrate proven, scalable solutions at home and around the world. Bernard took part in the "Building More Resilient Communities: Voices Across the Commonwealth" session. The discussion included experts from across the commonwealth who shared some of the most innovative 0 Comments
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North Adams Library Presents 'Ghosts and Legends' with Jeff Belanger| 11:00AM / Thursday, October 19, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Library on Wednesday, Oct.25, will present storyteller and researcher Jeff Belanger, who will explore the paranormal through a multimedia event followed by and question and answer session. The in-person event will be held at the North Adams Armory, located at 206 Ashland St., to ensure there is enough space. Register here or call Lisa at 413-662-3133, Ext. 13. According to a press release, Belanger has been exploring the weird and unexplained for more than 25 years. He's considered one of the world's foremost storytellers and researchers of lore and legends. Funded through the Friends of NAPL. 0 Comments
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UMass Amherst Stonewall Center Director to Give MCLA Lavender Lecture | 08:33AM / Thursday, October 19, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Genny Beemyn will present the 2023 MCLA Lavender Lecture at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, in MCLA's Murdock Hall, Room 218. Beemyn is the director of the UMass Amherst Stonewall Center and the coordinator of Campus Pride's Trans Policy Clearinghouse. They have published and spoken extensively on the experiences and needs of trans college students, including writing some of the first articles on the topic in the 2000s. In their talk, “The Changing Nature of Gender in the 21st Century," Beemyn will discuss how the last decade has seen a generational shift in how gender is lived and viewed. Refuting the 0 Comments
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MCLA to Host Information Session for Graduate Programs at BIC| 10:00AM / Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will host information sessions for its Graduate Programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Education (MEd) as well as the Leadership Academy on Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) in Pittsfield. A virtual session will follow on Dec. 5 at noon. Potential students will have the opportunity to meet with faculty, students, and staff to learn more about how to continue education in three of MCLA's programs that are designed to support the rising workforce needs both here in the Berkshires and beyond. The MBA program offers a broad-based, multidisciplinary 0 Comments
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North Adams School Officials Vote for New Greylock School ProjectBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:30AM / Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city will submit a new Greylock School as its preferred option to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The decision was not unexpected — the School Building Committee last week unanimously recommended the estimated $61 million project. The School Committee and the building committee on Tuesday voted aye — with several "resounding" yeses — to move forward with a new build. The other options were an addition/renovation at Greylock or a renovation at Brayton Elementary. Much of the discussion echoed reasoning from last week's School Building Committee meeting as to why a new school 0 Comments
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Brown Leads Trailblazers to Big League Win| 09:18PM / Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Lee High graduate Elizabeth Brown Tuesday keyed a pivotal league victory for the MCLA volleyball team against Framingham State. Brown finished with a match-high 12 kills and recorded a .357 hitting percentage. She also made some big plays in the decisive third set. Brown's kill capped a 6-2 run by the Trailblazers to open the third set, and she recorded two kills in a 5-1 run to end the set. Shannon O'Brien had 23 assists in the 25-19, 25-23, 25-17 win. With the win, MCLA (14-3, 3-1 MASCAC) stays in second place in the conference standings. The Trailblazers host Salem State on Saturday for Senior Day at the Amsler 0 Comments
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Start moving toward retirement securitySubmitted by Edward Jones,
12:00PM / Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | |
 It's not as well-known as Halloween, but National Retirement Security week happens every October – the third week, to be precise — and while it doesn't involve ghosts and goblins, it does deal with something even more frightening: the risk of not being able to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Through various events, this occasion highlights ideas about building retirement security. What steps can you take? Here are some suggestions: Don't underestimate your longevity. Consider this: 65-year-old men can expect to live another 20 years, while 65-year-old women can anticipate almost 22 more years, according to the Society of Actuaries. And these figures 0 Comments
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Supreme Court Expert to Give MCLA Public Policy Lecture | 03:40PM / Monday, October 16, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Supreme Court expert and scholar Amanda L. Tyler will present the 2023 Michael S. and Kitty Dukakis Public Policy Lecture at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, in MCLA's Church Street Center Auditorium. Tyler is the Shannon Cecil Turner Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. She is the author of several books, including "Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life's Work Fighting for a More Perfect Union," with the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Tyler has appeared on NPR, CNN, MSNBC, and C-SPAN, among others, and spoken at venues around the world. In her lecture, "Supreme 0 Comments
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Kane-Smalls Leads Mount Greylock to OT Win in Title Game| 03:03PM / Monday, October 16, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Noah Kane-Smalls hit the game-winning shot in overtime Sunday to lead Mount Greylock to a 65-64 win over Hoosac Valley in the Northern Berkshire Sports Academy fall high school basketball league. Kane-Smalls finished with a double-double, scoring 25 points and pulling down 11 rebounds. Desmond Cobb also had a double-double for the Mounties with 24 points and 13 boards. Ward Bianchi scored 11 points, and Nolan Barnes grabbed 15 rebounds in the win. Hoosac Valley was led by Trevor Moynihan with 23 points, including five 3-pointers. Joey McGovern also hit five 3s and scored 16 to go with 15 rebounds for the Hurricanes. A 0 Comments
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North Adams Public Safety Committee Mulls Trash EnforcementBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
02:13PM / Monday, October 16, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Inspection Services says it can cite property owners for trash nuisances but has little power to force their compliance. "We do a lot of complaints regarding trash and rodents and garbage left outside for a long period of time," Health Inspector Heather DeMarsico told the Public Safety Committee recently. "A lot of the problem is that once we get to the point where they're not picking it up and we try to issue them a fine, my fines really mean nothing." The matter of trash and an influx of rats seen in sections of the city was referred to Public Safety earlier this year. Committee Chair Bryan Sapienza said there have 0 Comments
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North Adams Sets Candidate Forum| 01:24PM / Monday, October 16, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Candidates in this year's local election have been invited to an open forum this Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion. Hosted by the North Adams Democratic City Committee, with the support of state Sen. Paul Mark, the forum will allow voters to meet the candidates for mayor, City Council, and the North Adams and McCann school committees and discuss the issues with them. In keeping with the nature of municipal elections, this is a non-partisan event. The NADCC is not sponsoring or endorsing any candidate for any office and all candidates appearing on the ballot have been invited to participate. The general 0 Comments
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All Saints Offering Annual Senior Thanksgiving Dinners| 11:55AM / Monday, October 16, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Berkshire seniors home alone on Thanksgiving can sign up to have a turkey dinner with the trimmings delivered to their home. This year's "Thanksgiving for Seniors Program" will enter its 39th year serving the Northern Berkshire area. It is designed to serve people 60 years of age and older who are alone on Thanksgiving and have no way of having a traditional Thanksgiving meal and who reside in Adams, Cheshire, the town of Florida, North Adams and Williamstown. The meals will be delivered by community volunteers on Thanksgiving Day between 11 a.m. and 1p.m. The program is provided and organized by local 0 Comments
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