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Berkshire Food Project Welcomes New Leadership on BoardBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
04:55AM / Friday, July 14, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — James Mahon has seen the Berkshire Food Project face a number of challenges over 20 years as the president of its board of directors. One recent hurdle, of course, was unique. "This is a place that has been meaningful to me, and I do feel like I've got more out of it than I've put in," Mahon said Wednesday as the lunch rush wound down in the project's dining room at First Congregational Church. "Although there have been times when I've been putting in quite a bit. "During COVID, we lost our executive director, and we were not in the position to hire another one. Nobody was. The labor market was in terrible 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Dalton Day, Live Music, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:25PM / Thursday, July 13, 2023 | |
 There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including community events, concerts, an animation showing, and more. *Do you want your market or event included in the outlook? Email info@iberkshires.com. Editor’s Pick Dalton Day Senior Center, Dalton Time: 1 to 5 p.m The Dalton Cultural Council will be hosting its first "Dalton Day" event on Saturday, July 15 to celebrate the town's culture and community. During the event there will be around five or six town committees with tables to demonstrate the volunteer opportunities available. In addition, the Senior Center's lawn 0 Comments
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MCLA, BIC Partner for MBA Program| 08:06AM / Thursday, July 13, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) are partnering on the Masters in Business Administration (MBA) program to enhance and expand experiences and career connections to prepare graduates for innovation-driven careers in the Berkshires and beyond. "It's incredible to see two major Berkshire County institutions come together to leverage the growth of MCLA's programming with the BIC advancement opportunities," said James Birge, MCLA President, and BIC Board Member. "I'm looking forward to the networking and educational opportunities this will provide for our MBA students and the 0 Comments
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Blue Sox Score Late to Trip SteepleCats| 10:13PM / Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Matthew Bergevin hit a one-out sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth inning to give the Valley Blue Sox a 3-2 win over the SteepleCats at Joe Wolfe Field. Aiden Stewart went 2-for-3 with an RBI for North Adams, which got a hit and an RBI from Cedric Rose. Jagger Jefferis threw three innings of scoreless relief for the Cats, allowing two hits and and no walks while striking out three. North Adams (8-20) goes to Mystic, Conn., on Thursday. 0 Comments
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North Adams Fire Chief Returns To DutyStaff Reports ,
06:58PM / Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Police Department concluded the investigation of a pedestrian accident involving Fire Chief Brent Lefebvre and has deemed the incident was accidental with no criminal element. “It was determined that this was an unfortunate accident with no criminal elements,” Mayor Jennifer Macksey wrote in a statement released Wednesday. “Chief Lefebvre was issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. As a result of these findings, Chief Lefebvre has returned to full duty effective immediately. We hope for a speedy recovery for the victim.” The statement regarding the 0 Comments
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'I Just Cry;' North Adams Homeowner Shows Storm Damage to GovernorBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:45PM / Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Michelle Groves has lived her whole life in her family's home on Church Street. And she never has seen anything like she saw on Monday. "I grew up here and never had anything flood, but then there was the sink hole on the top of the Hoosac Tunnel [in 2020], so they needed to figure out how to fix that. So they took a river, as far as I know, and rerouted that." Even during 2011's Tropical Storm Irene, Groves said, the flooding was nothing like she saw from the deluge that began on Sunday. On Wednesday afternoon, under sunny skies, Groves welcomed Gov. Maura Healey and other officials to her front lawn to look at the 0 Comments
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Governor Visits North Adams to Survey Flood DamageBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
01:58PM / Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — During Governor Maura Healey's visit Wednesday, Mayor Jennifer Macksey had one immediate plea. "Governor, we just need help," Macksey said at a gathering on State Street over a massive sinkhole. "We need help from the state and federal not only to rebuild what you see today but also to work on long-term fixes throughout the community." Berkshire County was hit with severe rains Monday that led to flooding in many communities. Although some communities waded through the storm mostly unharmed, North Adams and Clarksburg saw substantial damage to roads and infrastructure. Macksey estimates that the city is looking at 0 Comments
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North Adams Mayor 'Terrified' of Potential for More Storm DamageBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:19AM / Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Residents who have been hit with storm damage twice in the last five weeks told the City Council Tuesday that drainage problems in their neighborhood need a long-term solution. "Five weeks ago, I was left with a 2 foot ditch against my foundation," Frederick Street resident Leigh Uqdah told the council. "DPW helped me, fortunately. But this last storm washed it away. "If another storm comes and it's not fixed, it could potentially cause my house to tip over. The city of North Adams needs to prioritize how we manage severe storms and runoff." Uqdah spoke from the floor of Tuesday's meeting along with Frederick 0 Comments
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La Festa Baseball Exchange Returns July 22| 05:15AM / Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The La Festa Baseball Exchange returns to Joe Wolfe Field on Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23. The 32nd edition of the exchange again will give youth baseball players from North County a chance to compete against their peers from Boston's North End. The North End Dodgers will welcome the Berkshire County players and their families for games in August. Since its inception, the La Festa Exchange has featured 124 games on both ends of the commonwealth involving more than 1,000 youngsters. This year's event will kick off with opening ceremonies at 5:30 on July 22. Sunday's game is scheduled for 10 a.m. 0 Comments
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SteepleCats Fall at Danbury| 11:20PM / Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | |
DANBURY, Conn. – Jordan Falco gave up one earned run in six innings on the mound Tuesday to lead the Danbury Westerners to a 9-2 win over North Adams in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Cedric Rose hit a solo home run for the SteepleCats. North Adams (8-19) hosts the Valley Blue Sox on Wednesday. 0 Comments
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Drury Tops McCann Tech in John Giorgi League| 11:13PM / Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Sammy Moorman had a double-double Tuesday to lead the Drury High basketball team to a 76-29 win over McCann Tech in the B Division of the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League. Moorman scored 20 points and pulled down 17 rebounds in the win. Jorge Bond hit seven 3-pointers on the way to a 25-point night. Myles Beauchamp and Donte Dillard each scored 10. John Desrocher had seven points and eight rebounds to lead McCann Tech, which got 13 rebounds from Walter Mazza and 12 boards from Hector Montoya. More photos from this game here. In Tuesday’s second game, Northern Berkshire Sports Academy defeated RicksKicks, 0 Comments
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Bird Leads Team to Giorgi Summer League Victory| 02:41PM / Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Hayden Bird scored 36 points Monday to lead Giardina and Bressett PC to a 76-61 win over the Phone Bros in the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League A Division. Keiland Cross had a double-double with 15 points and 17 rebounds, and Brandon Davis scored 11 points in the win. For Phone Bros, Mike Taylor scored 16 points and pulled down 13 rebounds. Julius Woods and William Heaphy added 14 and 10, respectively. Cold Hearts 87 Northern Berkshire Sports Academy 81 In Monday's other game, Shaq Ardey scored 22 points to lead Cold Hearts, which got 18 points from Tank Roberson. Kekoa McArdle had a double-double in the win with 14 poitns and 11 0 Comments
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