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BArT Educator Named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction| 12:10PM / Thursday, February 02, 2023 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. — Alex Chautin, an English Language Arts teacher at Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Chautin was nominated by a student for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the profession, said a press release. Each year student members of NSHSS are invited to nominate the educator who has made the most significant contribution to their academic career for the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction award. "Dedicated educators who exhibit a commitment to excellence deserve 0 Comments
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BHS Alters Days and Hours for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics| 08:00AM / Thursday, February 02, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In the wake of a significant reduction in demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, Berkshire Health Systems has adjusted its availability for its vaccine centers in Pittsfield and North Adams. Effective on Monday, Feb. 6, COVID vaccination will be available only two days per week in Pittsfield and one day per week in North Adams for adults, and a Pediatric vaccine clinic will be held on a Friday once each month in Pittsfield. The altered days and hours of operation for the vaccine centers is as follows: Pittsfield Vaccine & Testing Center, 505 East St.: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am to 4 pm, accepting appointments and walk-ins. North Adams 0 Comments
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Macksey Wants 'Teeth' in Taxi OrdinanceBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:44AM / Thursday, February 02, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The mayor is asking for an updated taxi ordinance with clarity — and some teeth. This is prompted in part by violations made by a local cab company in which police were hamstrung in their ability to enforce city ordinance. The City Council at a special meeting on Wednesday put OTT taxi on notice with a warning further infractions could mean suspension or revocation of their license to operate. "We don't have anywhere that gives anyone — even under the non-criminal disposition — an ability to give them a fine," Mayor Jennifer Macksey said on Wednesday. "We're not going out looking for people just to 1 Comment
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MCLA Men's, Women's Basketball Win| 10:40PM / Wednesday, February 01, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Zaylee Ramos scored 21 points Wednesday to lead the MCLA women's basketball team to a 66-53 win over Fitchburg State as the Trailblazers earned their first MASCAC win of the season. Hailey Peabody had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds for MCLA (4-6, 1-7), which goes to Framingham State next Wednesday. Men's Basketball NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- JoJo Garcia scored 14 points to lead MCLA to a 66-64 win over Fitchburg State. Drury graduate Reece Racette had nine rebounds, four steals and three assists to go with six points for the Trailblazers. MCLA (7-11, 3-5) goes to Albany College of Pharmacy on Saturday. 0 Comments
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Sage City Symphony Presents Free Winter Concert| 04:33PM / Wednesday, February 01, 2023 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — On Sunday, Feb. 5, at 4:00 p.m. Sage City Symphony will present a Winter Concert at Greenwall Auditorium in the VAPA Building at Bennington College. Admission is free and open to all. The program will feature Symphony No. 39 in E? Major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Concerto for Oboe d'Amore in A Major by J. S. Bach, with soloist Lyndon Moors; and Divertimento for String Orchestra by Béla Bartók. Covid Protocols: All current and evolving guidelines issued by the CDC, the State of Vermont, and Bennington College will be followed. Face masks and social distancing may be required ("pod" seating 0 Comments
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Bromley's 'Mom's Day Off' Cancer Fundraiser Set for March | 01:28PM / Wednesday, February 01, 2023 | |
 BENNINGTON, Mass. — On Friday, March 3, Bromley Mountain Ski Resort will hold their 20th Annual "Mom's Day Off" fundraiser. Moms ski or ride for just $25 when they show the ticket seller a snapshot of their kid or kids (including honorary moms and pet moms). Regular lift tickets cost $89. Once again, this year's event will benefit women's breast cancer care at the Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center in Bennington, part of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC). The Cancer Center will receive the entire $25 lift ticket cost as a donation. The Wild Boar Tavern will also be donating half of all food sales on March 3. Swing in to warm up with a hot 0 Comments
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North Adams Youth Basketball to Unveil Mural at Armory on SaturdayBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
11:58AM / Wednesday, February 01, 2023 | |
North Adams Youth Basketball is adding some prominent youth sports supporters to the walls of the Armory. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Anyone who has attended a basketball game at the Armory knows that the facility's limited spectator areas can get crowded pretty fast. But a handful of outstanding fans now have a permanent seat to watch the action. On Saturday at noon, North Adams Youth Basketball League will unveil a mural it commissioned to adorn the walls surrounding the court at the Ashland Street venue. NAYBL board member Mark Moulton has been wanting to fill the walls of the gym with art to dress up the space. Originally, he was thinking in terms of 0 Comments
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North Adams Taxi Put on ProbationBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:47AM / Wednesday, February 01, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday issued a stern warning and 30 days of probation to a local taxi company. The vote came after nearly an hour of debate over suspending the license of OTT taxi. "Again, I will reiterate, if you're back here again, it will be my recommendation, and I think my councilors will probably follow along at that point, because they'll feel like they've been slapped in the face," said President Lisa Blackmer. "So it won't be a three- or five-day suspension. It will be a 20 or 30 day." OTT, or On Time Taxi, was before the council last week over complaints of unlicensed and underage 0 Comments
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Can you reduce the Medicare surcharge?Submitted by Edward Jones,
03:47PM / Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | |
 Before you turn 65, you'll want to become familiar with Medicare's rules and features. And if you're a high earner, you'll want to be especially aware of the Medicare premium surcharge — because, over time, it can add up to some significant dollars. The premium surcharge — known as the income related monthly adjustment amount, or IRMAA — is assessed on premiums for Medicare Parts B and D, and generally is based on an individual's modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) of two years ago. So, the IRMAA for 2023 would be based on one's MAGI from 2021. For someone who's married and files taxes jointly, and whose MAGI for 2021 was 0 Comments
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McCann Gets $600K Grant for Practical Nursing ExpansionBy Brian Rhodes, iBerkshires Staff
04:57AM / Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — McCann Technical School has received a $600,000 state grant to expand its practical nursing program. Superintendent James Brosnan announced the grant at Thursday's School Committee meeting. The funds, which become available starting July 1, come after the school received a $3,110,000 grant to construct a 5,580 square-foot HVAC facility in December. "Great news for us that we were awarded [this]," Brosnan said. "Actually, we were the only vocational school that was awarded a grant for expanding, so we're really thrilled about that." Some $350,000 of the grant funds will go toward new training
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Berkshire Health Group Sets Minimal Increase for Fiscal 2024By Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
04:24PM / Monday, January 30, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — More than 30 municipal entities that are members of Berkshire Health Group will see health insurance rates rise by 1 percent in fiscal year 2024. But the impact for many could be closer to a 9 percent hike depending on how they budgeted for health insurance costs in FY23. The board of the joint purchasing group Monday morning approved the 1 percent hike for the year that begins on July 1. But, unlike last year, there was no vote on whether to offer members a one-month "premium holiday" in the coming fiscal year. Last January, the board voted an 8 percent increase over FY22 but, at the same time, approved a one-month holiday — 0 Comments
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