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North Adams Movieplex Closing 'Indefinitely'| 10:38AM / Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Movieplex is closing its doors at the end of the month. The theater posted on its Facebook page that it "would be closing its doors indefinitely on Jan. 31. "We thank each & every one of our customers for the support in these challenging times." This was accompanied by the image of darkened theater added to its Facebook profile. Plaza owner First Harford Realty referred inquiries to the theater's box office and iBerkshires has asked for comment. This will the second movieplex to close in the area in the wake of the pandemic: Regal Cinemas at the Berkshire Mall permanently 24 Comments
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North Adams Taxi Service Could Face SuspensionBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:03AM / Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The police chief is asking the City Council to suspend the license for OTT Taxi over a number of violations of city ordinance. Police Chief Jason Wood told the council at a public hearing on Tuesday night that the taxi service had registered vehicles improperly, that owner John Lord was stopped with a fare and later seen driving taxis despite having a license restriction and that a 16-year-old driver had been stopped by police and found to have a suspended license. "We're not watching OTT Taxi like a hawk, but we routinely get complaints from the citizens," said the chief. "This isn't necessarily the police 8 Comments
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Adams Community Bank Promotes Nine Employees| 04:00PM / Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank (ACB) announced promotions for nine employees in its Operations Center. Becky Crouse has been promoted to Vice President BSA Officer. Becky joined the Bank 22 years ago as a teller. Throughout the years, she's earned various financial certificates and diplomas and has received multiple promotions. She is currently enrolled in the New England School for Financial Studies. Renelle Moser has been promoted to Marketing and Communication Officer. Renelle joined ACB six years ago as a Marketing Specialist and, in 2020, was promoted to Marketing Manager. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Massachusetts College of 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Braces for Another Winter Storm | 03:39PM / Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | |
Guess what? More snow The US National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Wednesday, Jan. 25, for Berkshire County. The watch is in effect from 11 am to Thursday, Jan. 26 at 4 pm. Expect heavy mixed precipitation with total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. A light ice accumulation is also possible. Snow will develop early Wednesday afternoon, becoming moderate to heavy through the evening with rates of .5 to 1 inch per hour. The snow will become a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain Wednesday night before temperatures rise above freezing and precipitation turns to rain. Wind gusts could blow as high as 35 mph. Snow Emergency 1 Comment
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Watch out for tax season scamsSubmitted by Edward Jones,
08:48AM / Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | |
 It's that time of year when we do our taxes — but it's also the same time that tax scammers go to work. What scams should you watch for — and how can you avoid being victimized? Sadly, the list of scams is pretty long, including demands for payment or requests for "additional information" pertaining to your tax refund, in which the sender asks for your Social Security number and other personal information. These scam emails can look quite official, often incorporating the IRS logo. You might also receive scam text messages containing bogus links claiming to be the IRS website or an online "tool" that can help process your refund 0 Comments
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Storm Bringing Upwards of Foot of Snow Over the Region| 04:49PM / Sunday, January 22, 2023 | |
 Another storm moving through the region could mean up to a foot of snow over North Berkshire and the hilltowns through Monday. The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., is forecasting anywhere from 2 to 8 inches across Berkshire County, eastern New York and Southern Vermont. Heavy bands of snow beginning around 4 p.m. are expected to drop 6 to 12 inches over Northern Berkshire. Snowfall rates may reach a half inch up to one inch per hour at times this evening and tonight. The NWS has issued a winter storm warning for Northern Berkshire and Southern Vermont and an advisory for Pittsfield south through Monday at 1 p.m. Pittsfield declared a snow emergency 0 Comments
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Adams Community Bank Donates to Local Nonprofits| 04:04PM / Sunday, January 22, 2023 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank (ACB) ended 2022 with a donation of $75,000 to local food pantries, food banks, and fuel assistance programs. ACB's Senior Vice President of Communications and Community Engagement Maureen Baran presented donations to several Berkshire County nonprofits. Adams Community Bank began its December donation efforts by presenting BCAC's Fuel Assistance program with a $50,000 donation. This program is part of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a federally funded program to help low-income households with their energy costs. The program runs from Nov. 1 to April 30 each year and covers the cost of various 0 Comments
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Adams' Mount Royal Inn Still Waiting on LicenseBy Brian Rhodes, iBerkshires Staff
12:52PM / Sunday, January 22, 2023 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — After extensive debate of the issue at its last several meetings, the town is still waiting to approve an inn holder license for the Mount Royal Inn. The board is waiting on a final inspection for the motel after discussing it again on Wednesday. Building Commissioner Gerald Garner said the building had been vacated, pending that inspection. "Once I do my final inspection, I can sign off, and we'll be OK. Mr. Bokhari is working with me, I just have not received any calls for inspection," he said. Among the issues Garner said he still has to check is the building's smoke detectors, as well as the repair
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1.5 Million Meals Donated to Food Banks from Big Y| 08:00AM / Sunday, January 22, 2023 | |
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Big Y's annual Sack Hunger campaign provides funds for the four food banks within their 2 state marketing area. In turn, these food banks support local soup kitchens, food pantries, senior food programs, daycare centers and many others of the 2,100 member agencies that they help every day. Their goal is to maximize access to nutritious food and other resources that support food security for those at risk of hunger. For $5, customers supported Sack Hunger at Big Y's 72 supermarkets or Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors. Every $5 donation brings 10 meals to those in need of support. Big Y's Sack Hunger campaign started in 0 Comments
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County First Responders Receive ASHER TrainingBy Brian Rhodes, iBerkshires Staff
07:04AM / Sunday, January 22, 2023 | |
More than 200 first responders attended Saturday's training. ADAMS, Mass. — Emergency responders and officials from across the county came to the former Memorial School building Saturday morning to participate in active shooter and hostile event response (ASHER) training.
More than 200 responders received training by Emergency Response Consultants in the last two weeks to prepare for the day's seven-hour session. Members of police, fire and ambulance agencies from North Adams, Adams, Williamstown, New Ashford, Savoy, Williams College and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts were in attendance.
Amalio Jusino of the Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee,
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Worcester State Tops MCLA Women, Men| 05:48PM / Saturday, January 21, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Aaron Nkrumah scored 20 points Saturday to lead the Worcester State men's basketball team to a 76-56 win over MCLA. Noah Yearlsey scored 11 points, and Mamadou Diallo had eight points and nine rebounds to lead MCLA (6-9, 2-3 MASCAC), which goes to Bridgewater State on Wednesday. Women's Basketball NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Katie Hurynowicz scored 17 points to lead Worcester State to a 78-33 win over MCLA. Ashlyn Bill came off the bench to score nine points and lead MCLA (3-14, 0-5), which goes to Bridgewater State on Wednesday. 0 Comments
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