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Should you consider 401(k) loans or withdrawals?Submitted by Edward Jones,
08:45AM / Tuesday, June 06, 2023 | |
 At some point, you may have more money in your 401(k) than in any other investment. And even though your 401(k) is intended for your retirement, you may one day think you have to tap into your account early — but should you? And if you do, how should you go about it? If it's possible to avoid taking money from your 401(k) before you retire, you probably should do so. You could spend 25 or more years in retirement, and you'll need to pay for those years, so you may want to look for alternatives to your 401(k). If you've built an emergency fund containing several months' worth of living expenses in cash or cash equivalents, you could use some of this money. If you 0 Comments
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BAAMS Celebrates Three Years With Benefit Concert By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
12:34PM / Monday, June 05, 2023 | |
Founder Richard Boulger is a North Adams native. ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies (BAAMS) marked three years with a concert featuring the academy's faculty. Hundreds attend the benefit concert that was held Friday, May 26, at the Adams Theater. "We at BAAMS are truly grateful and inspired as we celebrate tonight, at the opening night of the Adams Theatre our Third Year Anniversary Celebration of being able to continue to work with young musicians throughout Berkshire County," said founder and Creative Director Richard Boulger. The nonprofit came into existence in 2019 when Boulger, a professional 0 Comments
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Sheffield's Brady, Pittsfield's Rachiele Rack Up Post-Season Honors| 09:49AM / Saturday, June 03, 2023 | |
 Wheaton College shortstop Cavan Brady this week was selected all-America by the American Baseball Coaches Association and was named as the 2023 New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association Division III Player of the Year. The senior from Sheffield hit .405 with seven home runs and 77 RBIs in 51 games for the Lyons In his college career, he batted .375, the sixth-highest batting average in school history. Brady was a standout at Mount Everett and the Berkshire School during his prep career. This spring he led Wheaton to the NCAA Division III tournament. The Lyons won their regional in Connectcticut before bowing out in a super regional in 0 Comments
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North Adams Hit With Hail, Heavy Rain| 08:55PM / Friday, June 02, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. &mdash A second round of severe storms is set to hit the North Berkshires into Pittsfield through Friday evening. The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., says it could bring more hail and rain, along with high winds. The city's already been hit by a severe storm that dropped marble-sized hail across the city and flooded areas around River Street, Ashland and Church street as mud and debris blocked storm drains. The hail started around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, pummeling trees and plantings and rattling windows. The disturbance set off a number of fire alarms, including some at Massachusetts College of Liberal 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Concerts, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:51PM / Friday, June 02, 2023 | |
 Berkshire County is having a variety of events this weekend including festivals, concerts, and more. *Do you want your market or event included in the outlook? Email info@iberkshires.com. Editor’s Pick Berkshire Pride Festival The Common Park, Pittsfield The annual Berkshire Pride Festival returns this weekend to provide the LGBTQIA-plus community a chance to be prideful of who they are and allies a chance to show their support. Throughout the weekend there will be various events including a pride night, an art walk, a dance party, and more. The pride parade will kick off at Saturday at 11 a.m. on Eagle Street and 0 Comments
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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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