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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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Clarksburg Town Election, Town Meeting Set This Week| 10:45AM / Monday, May 29, 2023 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Voters will cast ballots for town offices on Tuesday and decide more than 20 articles at Wednesday's annual town meeting. There's only race on the ballot this Tuesday, between incumbent Laura Wood and Colton Andrews for a three-seat on the School Committee. Daniel Haskins is seeking a full three-year term on the Select Board (he was elected to complete an expiring term last year), and incumbents Sarah Hurlbut is running for library trustee and Joseph Bushika III for War Memorial trustee. There are no names on the ballot for one-year terms as moderator, tree warden and on Planning Board; for a three-year term on the Board of Health and a 0 Comments
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North Adams Gets Mass Cultural Council Grant | 12:17PM / Sunday, May 28, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City of North Adams has received a grant of $15,000 from the Mass Cultural Council. This grant is made possible through our state appropriation secured by our partners in the Legislature and the approval of the Agency's FY23 spending plan by our governing Council. This grant signifies that the City of North Adams provides significant public value through its programs and services. The North Adams Cultural District is already established as a tourist destination with the art museum, MASS MoCA. The city hosts close to a dozen annual downtown events including WinterFest, Downtown Celebration, Motorama, Eagle Street Beach 0 Comments
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NBCC Sets Annual Meeting, Northern Berkshire Hero Award Presentation | 11:58AM / Saturday, May 27, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition will hold its annual meeting at Greylock WORKS on Friday, June 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This marks its 37th year as a community organization. This year's keynote speaker will be state Sen. Paul Mark and the coalition will honor George and Nancy Canales with the Northern Berkshire Hero Award for their decades of community involvement, including their volunteer efforts with the LaFesta Baseball Exchange, the SteepleCats baseball team and the North Adams visitors booth. The theme of this year's meeting, "Telling Your Story," will include memories captured in photographs of 0 Comments
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Three North Berkshire Members Recognized for Spirit of CaringBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:20PM / Friday, May 26, 2023 | |
State Rep. John Barrett III reads a proclamation from the House of Representatives recognizing Spirit of the Future recipient Matthew Tatro for his good works. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Three North Berkshire residents were recognized on Thursday for their roles in making their communities a better place for all. Matthew Tatro was presented with the Spirit of the Future Award, David Bissaillon with the Spirit of Community Award, and Rosalie Girard with Al Nelson Spirit of Caring Award. The celebration was Northern Berkshire United Way's fifth annual Spirit of Caring Awards, held at Norad Mill and attended by its member agencies, sponsors and 0 Comments
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MCLA, MASS MoCA to Present New Play Reading| 01:38PM / Friday, May 26, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— "The Celestials," adapted from Williamstown author Karen Shepard's novel, shines a light on the history of North Adams and Chinese laborers. The play, by Peter Glazer, debuts at The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA's) Club B10 on June 8 at 7 p.m. According to a press release: "The Celestials" is set in North Adams in the 1870s when 75 young Chinese men and boys were brought from San Francisco to break a strike in a local shoe factory. It explores how the lives of residents and immigrants alike were affected by the experience. Calvin T. Sampson's shoe factory, once located across the 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Live Music, a Festival, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:11PM / Friday, May 26, 2023 | |
Berkshire county and the surrounding areas are having a variety of events including live musical performances, comedy nights, and more. *Do you want your market or event included in the outlook? Email info@iberkshires.com. Find Memorial Day events here. Editor's Pick: MayFest 2023 Downtown Bennington, Vt. Time: 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Main Street will be closed this Saturday for Bennington's MayFest to celebrate spring. The event features music, food, performances and more. More than 95 vendors will line the street offering a range of products, from handmade jewelry, clothing, sculpture, and more. There will be many different 0 Comments
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BFAIR Launches Bites Concession Stand at Windsor Lake | 01:57PM / Thursday, May 25, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — BFAIR Launches Bites by BFAIR Concession Stand at Windsor Lake on Memorial Day. Bites by BFAIR will be run by students in the Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program offering a variety of options including hot dogs, chili, nachos, sweet treats, and more. "The Pre-ETS program is a great opportunity for students looking to explore job interests and acquire real-life experience in a supportive environment," said Kayla Brown-Wood, Director of Day Services. "After a three-year hiatus, we're excited to return and serve our community by the beautiful lake." The Pre-ETS program is intended to 0 Comments
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