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Drury High Graduates Told to Face Fear and to Live DeeplyBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
09:36PM / Thursday, June 01, 2023 | |
Salutatorian Morgan Sarkis tells the class not to stand by while others board that plane, ride that roller coaster. See more photos here. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — It wasn't just the Drury High class of 2023 getting some advice on Thursday night. Valedictorian Evan-Quin Goodermote included the family, friends and staff filling the auditorium seats in their call to live with determination. "Rather than deliver some big speech about the passing of the torch, the turning of the page and chapters of our lives, I want to talk about the difference between surviving and living," Goodermote said to the 61 graduates on the stage. "All my life 0 Comments
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North Adams Police Holding Officer Exam| 03:12PM / Thursday, June 01, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Police Department is hosting an officer entrance examination on Saturday morning. Registration is $100 and is open until 5 p.m. on Friday, June 2. The written test will be administered at the police station, 21 Holden St., at 10:15 a.m. and the physical ability assessment at 2 p.m. The department is seeking qualified and motivated men and women for the position of police officer. It officers competitive pay and educational incentives for college degrees and recently moved into a new facility. The department strives to maintain a positive relationship with the community and outreach is one of its 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Town Meeting OKs $5.1M Budget, Passes All Warrant ArticlesBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
12:22PM / Thursday, June 01, 2023 | |
Town Clerk Marilyn Gomeau takes the role of moderator for the annual town meeting at Clarksburg School on Wednesday. CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Voters at town meeting on Wednesday swiftly passed $5.1 million in spending for the next fiscal year with no discussion. But other articles, including a proposal to open the town's capped landfill to a solar operator, prompted some debate and amendments from the floor. All 24 business articles passed during the nearly two-hour meeting attended by 67 voters. Town Clerk Marilyn Gomeau was elected as moderator for the meeting because Ronald Boucher, re-elected Tuesday by write-in votes, was unable to attend. Town 0 Comments
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Preschool, Kindergarten Registrations Scheduled Around County| 12:00PM / Thursday, June 01, 2023 | |
 Berkshire County schools are scheduling and re-scheduling preschool and kindergarten registration dates and procedures for the 2021-22 school year. Schools can send their information to info@iberkshires.com to be included on this list. All students, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness, have equal access to the general education program and the full range of any occupational, vocational programs offered by public school districts. Gabriel Abbott Memorial School has begun the process of registering Kindergarten and Pre-kindergarten students for the 2023-2024 school year. Dates for 0 Comments
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Drury High Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for 2023| 10:04AM / Thursday, June 01, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School has named Evan-Quin May-Sims Goodermote and Morgan McLean Sarkis as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the class of 2023. The Drury High graduation takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Goodermote, child of Brett and Tania Goodermote of North Adams, has taken a challenging course load including Advanced Placement courses and two dual enrollment courses in conjunction with Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. They were named to both the Nu Sigma and Pro Merito honor societies and received the Rensselaer Institute of Technology Book Award for Innovation and Creativity. In addition, 0 Comments
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North Adams Mayor's Fitness Challenge June 2023| 10:58AM / Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Mayor's Fitness Challenge (MFC) is back for the month of June, calling on the community to make a conscientious effort at healthier habits by participating in this community-wide fitness challenge. This will be the 7th Annual MFC for North Adams. Community members of all ages are encouraged to register and participate either as individuals or as part of a team, to wrack up points for the chance to earn prizes at the conclusion of the challenge. Participants will be working to build and track points by eating fruits and vegetables, drinking water, and participating in physical activity. There are also daily challenges for points. Registration will be held
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BRO MX Ordered to Comply With Conservation Restrictions By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
02:58PM / Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Conservation Commission gave BRO MX until July 28 to place signage marking conservation-restricted area they improperly mowed as well as hire a botanist to review the area. The commission on Thursday went over some conservation restrictions included in the deed of motocross track owners Jason and Jessica Langenback that they unknowingly violated. "The reason why you are on the agenda is that there have been suggested anomalies of the management and the use of the conversation restriction … wetlands encroachment and things along those lines," Chairman Andrew J. Kawczak said. "So I am hoping … this gets the 0 Comments
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Senator Mark Announces June Office Hours| 02:24PM / Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD — State Sen. Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will be conducting office hours in five locations in Berkshire County in June. Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin & Hampshire Senate District are encouraged to visit one of the following locations to ask for assistance with issues involving any state agency or to share ideas on current or potential state legislation. Appointments are not needed. Adams: June 13 and 27 from 9 to noon, Town Hall Dalton: June 5 from 1 to 3 p.m., Senior Center Great Barrington: June 12 and 26 from 9 to noon, Town Hall North Adams: June 13 and 27 from 1 to 4 0 Comments
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What should you expect from your investments?Submitted by Edward Jones,
08:31AM / Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | |
 To help achieve your financial goals, you may need to invest in the financial markets throughout your life. However, at times your investment expectations may differ from actual returns, triggering a variety of emotions. So, what are reasonable expectations to have about your investments? Ideally, you hope that your investment portfolio will eventually help you meet your goals, both your short-term ones, such as a cross-country vacation, and the long-term ones, such as a comfortable retirement. But your expectations may be affected by several factors, including the following: Misunderstanding – Various factors in the economy and the financial markets trigger different 0 Comments
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Grace Kelly Quartet to Perform at MCLA's Venable Theatre| 08:00AM / Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Saxophonist, singer, and songwriter Grace Kelly will perform at MCLA's Venable Theatre on June 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online: mcla.edu/gracekelly. About Grace Kelly Kelly has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 14 acclaimed albums, and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl as part of the house band for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" – all before reaching her mid-twenties. Kelly is the youngest member of the Board of Trustees of Berklee College of Music. Kelly's early career featured performances at Barack Obama's 2009 0 Comments
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MCLA's Rachiele Earns All-Region HonorsMCLA Sports Information,
04:43PM / Monday, May 29, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts senior outfielder Austin Rachiele has been selected to the 2023 D3baseball.com Region 2 First Team. Earlier this month the Pittsfield resident and Taconic graduate was voted the 2023 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Year. Rachiele's memorable 2023 season saw him lead the conference in batting (.453), home runs (14), hits (63, tying the MCLA program record), triples (four), total bases (127, also a program record), as well as on base percentage (.550) and slugging percentage (.914). He scored 53 runs, aprogram record, had 40 RBIs and drew 28 walks while stealing 17 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Remembers Veterans on Memorial Day Staff Reports ,
03:17PM / Monday, May 29, 2023 | |
Williamstown units march down Main Street toward the veterans memorial. See more photos here. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — After honoring all the long-standing traditions of the town's Memorial Day ceremonies, American Legion Post 152 Commander Joseph Bushika made some news. The post's membership has decided to honor the memory of longtime member and veterans advocate John M. "Mike" Kennedy by naming the post in his honor. "It was an easy decision to make," Bushika told the crowd gathered at Field Park. "The list of what he did for veterans in this area goes on and on," Bushika said after the ceremony concluded. 0 Comments
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