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SVHC Weekly Health Update: Feb. 17| 08:50AM / Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | |
 February 17, 2023 Broken Heart Syndrome SVMC Cardiologist Dr. Scott Rogge discusses the real toll of heartache on the body, and answers the age-old question: can you really die from a broken 0 Comments
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Can you count on Social Security?Submitted by Edward Jones,
08:36AM / Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | |
 If you're getting closer to retirement, you might be thinking more about Social Security. Specifically, can you count on it to contribute part of the income you'll need as a retiree? There's been an increase in alarming language surrounding the solvency of Social Security, but in reality, its prospects are not nearly as gloomy as you might have heard. Here's the story: Under current law, Social Security is estimated to exhaust its trust funds by 2035, after which benefits could be cut by 20 percent, according to the 2022 Social Security Trustees report. However, the large cost of living adjustment (COLA) (8.7 percent) for 2023 could cause the trust funds to use 0 Comments
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Williams Professor to Discuss Economics of Climate Change at MCLA| 08:24AM / Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Matthew Gibson, Associate Professor of Economics at Williams College, will give a talk titled "Economics of Climate Change" at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121. This event is free and open to the public as part of MCLA's Green Living Seminar series. About Dr. Matthew Gibson Gibson is an associate professor in the Department of Economics at Williams College and a research affiliate at the Institute of Labor Economics (IZA). He works in environmental and labor economics, particularly time use, wage determination, air pollution, and flood risk. 0 Comments
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Boston Herald Journalist is 2023 MCLA Hardman Journalist in Residence | 03:54PM / Monday, February 20, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Executive Editor of the Boston Herald and North Adams State College (MCLA) alumnus Joe Dwinell ('82) will deliver the Hardman Journalist in Residence Lecture on Monday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation Atrium. Dwinell earned a master's degree in journalism from Boston University and has worked at the Boston Herald for the last 18 years as both an editor and investigative/enterprise reporter. Prior to that, he was an editor and reporter at the MetroWest Daily News in Framingham, where he received numerous regional writing and editing awards. Furthermore, Dwinell has appeared on CNN, Fox, CBS, MSNBC, 0 Comments
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Berkshire Nonprofit Awards Call for Nominations| 10:39AM / Monday, February 20, 2023 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, in partnership with The Berkshire Eagle, will host the 6th annual Berkshire Nonprofit Awards on Tuesday, May 23 at Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield. The awards recognize work being done by individuals in the nonprofit sector. "Everyone seems excited to return to an in-person event," says NPC founder Liana Toscanini. "The networking part of the celebration, being all together again, is something people look forward to." Nominations are being solicited from across the Berkshires in seven categories: Executive Leadership, Board Leadership, Rock Star, Unsung Hero, 0 Comments
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Post 125 Commander Marching American Legion Into the FutureBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
05:07AM / Monday, February 20, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Post 125 Commander Mitchel Keil hopes to reinvigorate the American Legion in step with its traditions and rich history in the community. "Everybody seems to be on board so far," Keil said. "Coming from the people who've been running it for years, too. The members are just excited to see it be it a little more exciting around here." Marine Cpl. Keil served from 2006 to 2010 and was deployed to Afghanistan. Upon returning home, Post 125 became an important place for him. "For me, it brought back that camaraderie I have not been able to find anywhere else. That is how it helped me," he said. At 34, he is 16 Comments
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North Adams May Have to Pay Towing Fee for Flipped Aircraft By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
04:16PM / Sunday, February 19, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Airport Commission took no action on a $5,000 invoice regarding an airplane that needed to be towed in December after being flipped over during heavy winds. Commission member Marc Morandi, who is responsible for approving invoices, brought the item to the full commission Tuesday wondering if the city should simply pay the invoice or seek to recoup funds. This summer during a storm, a plane was flipped over at the airport. A towing service was called in to flip the plane right side up, and the city was left with an almost $5,000 bill. "I am not supposed to touch aircraft," Airport Manager Bruce Groff said. "It is the 3 Comments
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Big Y Partners with Fisher College| 10:46AM / Sunday, February 19, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Fisher College Graduate Professional Studies (GPS) department announced its educational corporate partnership with Big Y Foods, Inc., a grocery chain of stores. Through its Corporate Advantage Program (CAP), Fisher College will offer online courses to employees of Big Y Foods, Inc. to provide them with new skills and knowledge to help strengthen their company. Fisher College will offer discounted tuition rates for Big Y Foods, Inc. employees and their immediate family members and will work to identify courses and develop programs that fit within the needs of Big Y Foods, Inc. "We are excited to partner with Fisher College and offer our employees 0 Comments
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Bridgewater State Men's, Women's Basketball Top MCLA| 05:45PM / Saturday, February 18, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Emerson Halbleib scored 23 points Saturday to lead the Bridgewater State men's basketball team to a 79-75 win over MCLA. Noah Yearsley scored a game-high 39 points, and JoJo Garcia had 10 points and 10 assists for MCLA (7-16, 3-9 MASCAC), which finishes the regular season on Tuesday at Westfield State. Women's Basketball NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Kayla Thomas scored 20 points to lead Bridgewater State to a 73-55 win over MCLA. Olivia Pressley scored 16 points to lead the Trailblazers (4-20, 1-11), who go to Westfield State on Tuedsay. 0 Comments
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Adams Board Seeking $1.35M in Community Block Grant FundsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
01:59PM / Saturday, February 18, 2023 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — The Board of Selectmen approved a $1.35 million application for federal Community Development Block Grants to fund road repairs and housing rehabilitation. "This year is another good opportunity for the town to apply for CDBG funds," Community Development Director Eammon Coughlin told the board on Wednesday. "It's an interesting application because it's going to provide us two years. When we budgeted this grant the last time back in 2021, the maximum amount requested was $800,000. "This year provides us with $1.35 million. So it's a chance to get quite a bit of work done." The application is for both 0 Comments
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The Zonta Club of Berkshire County Offers Scholarship| 11:34AM / Saturday, February 18, 2023 | |
LENOX, Mass. — Applications for the 2023 Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award are now available from the Zonta Club of Berkshire County website, www.ZontaBerkshire.org. The goal of the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award Program is to encourage young women to participate in public affairs by recognizing a young woman’s commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the empowerment of women. Applicants are asked to reflect on their voluntary commitment to their school and to their community and the problems limiting the empowerment of women in their own country and 0 Comments
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Adams Police Department K-9 Adam Greets Community By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:15PM / Friday, February 17, 2023 | |
Town Administrator Jay Green and Sgt. Crane with Adam, a black German shepherd. Adam replaces the retired Kumar. ADAMS, Mass. — Community members in collaboration with the Hometown Foundation raised $10,000 for the Police Department's new K-9, Adam. The personable 11-month-old German shepherd excitedly greeted officers, community and organization leaders at Adams Hometown Market on Friday morning during the K-9 reveal. "[Police Departments] don't always have the money to buy, and it's very true around the Berkshires. We just don't have the money to buy things like canines. There's a lot of training, there's a lot 33 Comments
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