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Charter School Basketball Team Shows Improvement in Senior Day LossBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
09:19PM / Wednesday, February 07, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Eathan Joseph had a double-double Wednesday for the Eagle Hill basketball team in a 60-45 win over Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter. Joseph scored 19 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked a couple of shots for Eagle Hill, which used a 26-6 third quarter to break open a five-point game. The Wolf Pack got 17 points and 10 rebounds from Samseedy Touray and 15 points from Jsaun Griffin. Touray scored four straight points late in the first quarter to give the hosts a 13-8 lead before Eagle Hill scored on back-to-back possessions to cut it to a one-point game at the end of the period. Eagle Hill started the second quarter on an 8-0 run that 0 Comments
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North Adams School Committee Takes Slow Roll on Greylock ClosureBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:33PM / Wednesday, February 07, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee delayed discussion Tuesday on closing Greylock School until more information could be provided by the administration. The Finance & Facilities subcommittee is recommending closing the deteriorating building that is set to be replaced by a new school in 2027. School officials say a number of factors are being considered in accelerating the closing — declining enrollment, the building's physical condition and, not least of all, a looming $2.4 million budget deficit. Closing Greylock is estimated to save around $1.2 million. "We are presented with basically three scenarios. One was status 0 Comments
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MCLA Receives American Institute of Physics Grant | 08:01AM / Tuesday, February 06, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced it has received $110,351 from the American Institute of Physics (AIP) Foundation through its TEAM-UP Together Expanding Expertise, Championing Excellence & Leadership (TUT EXCEL) program. Over the next two years, this funding will advance the College's efforts to increase its African American physics student enrollment, increase African American students' sense of department belonging, and introduce systemic changes to the physics bachelor of arts degree program to ensure positive outcomes for the department's African American students. "The Physics Department is 0 Comments
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School Subcommittee Recommends Closure of Greylock School By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:27AM / Tuesday, February 06, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The schools' Facilities and Finance subcommittee is recommending that Greylock School close at the end of this school year. School officials say a number of factors are being considered in accelerating the closing — declining enrollment, the building's physical condition and, not least of all, a looming $2.4 million budget deficit. The city is currently pursuing a school building project to replace Greylock with a new $61 million structure at same location to open in fall 2027. At that time, Brayton Elementary will close. The subcommittee began discussions last week as administrators laid out a preliminary proposal to 0 Comments
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McCann Second Quarter Honor Roll| 11:15AM / Monday, February 05, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The following is the list of students for the Q2 McCann Honor Roll. High Honors Name YOG Name YOG Name YOG Name YOG Astorino, Shaun 2024 Boyer, Alexander 2025 Anderson, Abigail 2026 Boulger, Curtis 2027 Auger, Kelson 2024 Bressette Jr., 0 Comments
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Berkshire Family YMCA Announces Search for New Chief Executive Officer | 08:22AM / Monday, February 05, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Family YMCA announced the commencement of a national search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This executive search is conducted in partnership with the YMCA of the USA. According to a press release, the YMCA is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to helm the Berkshire Family YMCA, with a budget of $4.8M and a legacy in the Berkshire area. The incoming CEO will guide the organization through strategic initiatives, foster valuable community partnerships, and uphold our mission of inclusivity, health, and empowerment. The role promises a significant opportunity for impact, shaping the lives of children, families, 0 Comments
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MCLA Kicks off 2024 Green Living Seminar| 04:22PM / Sunday, February 04, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—MCLA's annual Green Living Seminar Series returned in January and continues through April presenting a series of lectures on the theme of "Greening in New England." Presentations occur every Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (FCSI) Room 121. The series kicked off on Jan. 25 with the presentation "Advancing Sustainability in Urban Residential Neighborhoods of Massachusetts" led by Urban Foresters Samantha Eanes and Sarah Greenleaf from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Urban and Community Forestry Greening the Gateway Cities Program. The program is 0 Comments
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Deep Associates Joining Wheeler & Taylor By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
05:32PM / Friday, February 02, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Longtime North County insurers Deep Associates Insurance Agency have sold to Wheeler & Taylor but manager Carrie Ann Kondel said clients should expect little to change. "Customers should expect business as usual," she said. "Just more access. We're going to have even more market access and support for them." The late Michael Deep opened Deep Associates in the early 1980s. Deep's sister Ellen Millard, who was with the agency from the very beginning, said there was never an urgency to sell, but after Deep passed in 2022, they began to talk about it more. Kondel, who is Deep's niece, agreed and said the 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: First Friday, Live Music, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:49PM / Friday, February 02, 2024 | |
Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including First Friday festivities, comedy, live music, and more. Editor's Pick First Friday Downtown North Adams Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Downtown businesses will extend their hours and host art receptions, and other special events, focused on the theme "I love North Adams." Events include live music and mocktails, an opening for the "Glow Show," a First Friday After Party, and more. Lineup here. Friday Dark and Light Installation Opening Reception Hotel on North, Pittsfield Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Meet Clock Tower Artist Mark 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Finance Committee OK Accountant FundingBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
02:04PM / Thursday, February 01, 2024 | |
 CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The town's closing in on getting its financial house in order with the first meeting of the newly organized Finance Committee. Carla Fosser and Charles "Chuck" Lewitt were appointed earlier in January by Town Moderator Ronald Boucher, filling posts that had been vacant for at least two years. "Speaking for the Select Board and town, we thank you for your time," said Select Board Chair Robert Norcross. "You're very important to the town." Norcross and Town Administrator Carl McKinney attended the meeting on Tuesday night to familiarize the new committee members with town's budgeting 0 Comments
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McCann Tea Room Schedule 2024| 08:00AM / Thursday, February 01, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The McCann Tea Room reopens in February and is open from 10:45 am to noon. Buffet: Thursday, Feb. 8 Wednesday, Feb 14 and Thursday, Feb. 15 Buffet: Thursday, Feb. 29 Buffet: Thursday, March 7 Wednesday, March 14 and Thursday, March 15 Thursday, March 29 Buffet: Thursday, April 4 0 Comments
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