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MCLA's Education Department Launches Professional Development Project for Paraeducators | 08:28AM / Wednesday, November 02, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — For the annual county-wide professional development (PD) day this November, the Massachucetts Colleg of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Education Department will present a new series curated for paraprofessional educators in Berkshire County. According to a press release, the Professional Development for Paraprofessionals Project will seek to grow and strengthen the corps of educational professionals in Berkshire County through in-person and online training opportunities and through collaborative activities centered on the care of self, colleagues, students, and families as whole persons and as vital members of the pre-kindergarten through high school 0 Comments
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Letter: Thanks for a Successful North Adams Library Book SaleLetter to the Editor,
05:19PM / Tuesday, November 01, 2022 | |
 To the Editor: On Sept. 16 and 17, Friends of the North Adams Public Library held our annual book and bake sale. This sale not only raised money to improve the library and provide programming for children and adults, but was a great community event for the citizens of North Adams and our neighboring communities. At this time, we would like to thank the City of North Adams, especially Mike Cirullo and his crew, as well as the Trial Court Community Service program supervised by Shawn Wright for their commitment to transport boxes of books to St. Elizabeth's Center. Dedicated workers and volunteers cleaned, sorted, packed, moved, set up and dismantled the sale. A special thanks to
those
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Letter: Support Tara Jacobs for Governor's CouncilLetter to the Editor,
05:00PM / Tuesday, November 01, 2022 | |
 To the Editor:
I watched the recent District 8 Governor's Council debate held by NEPM and other Western Massachusetts media outlets. The dialogue between Democrat Tara Jacobs and her Republican opponent laid out stark contrasts, and a difference in vision beyond simple party affiliation. To summarize:
Tara: Find the best people for our judiciary and encourage them to apply for positions.
Opponent: Just vote on who is presented. The Governor's Council is not an employment agency.
Tara: Work with the executive, legislative, and judiciary to advocate for equity, justice, and other important issues in our district.
Opponent: Why reinvent the wheel? It's been around for 4
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Avoid becoming 'burden' on grown childrenSubmitted by Edward Jones,
08:28AM / Tuesday, November 01, 2022 | |
 Here's an interesting statistic: Some 72 percent of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a 2021 survey by Age Wave and Edward Jones. Both before and during retirement, what steps can you take to avoid burdening your loved ones in the future? Here are a few suggestions: Build your retirement savings. The greater your financial resources, the less likely it becomes that you'd ever have to count on your grown children for financial support. You may have access to a 401(k) or similar retirement plan at work, so take advantage of it. Even with an employer-sponsored plan, you also may be eligible to contribute to an IRA. In 0 Comments
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BArT First Quarter Honor Roll| 04:00PM / Monday, October 31, 2022 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School announced the students who made the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. Students who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors". Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "High Honors." Academic courses at BArT are aligned with the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks for the appropriate grade level and include all standards deemed necessary for a complete, college-preparatory, middle and high school education. Students in 0 Comments
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2024 Regional Transportation Plan Under Development| 04:00PM / Monday, October 31, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) has begun work on developing the next Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Berkshire County. The RTP has a 20-year planning horizon and is updated every four years. The plan serves as the County's overarching transportation planning document and is required to ensure the region remains eligible to receive federal transportation funding. The RTP employs a systematic approach to evaluate the performance of the transportation system, to identify "needs" or deficiencies in the system, and to develop solutions that best address any existing gaps to meet the region's 0 Comments
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Comfortable Fall Week Ahead| 12:05PM / Monday, October 31, 2022 | |
Temperatures in the 60s can be expected this week with mostly sunny weather. Steve Caporizzo reports that temperatures this week should be higher than normal going into November This goes for Halloween today, Oct. 31, for the most part. Temperatures will be in the low 60s, and the sunny skies will give way to some clouds as the day continues. Temperatures will drop as the sun sets, but temperatures should stay in the 60s with temperatures dropping into the 50s around 7 pm. There is a slight chance of rain showers this evening, but we are still only looking at a low of 47, according to the Weather Channel. More of the same Tuesday and 0 Comments
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Adams Daytime Paving Operations During Week of Oct. 31| 11:30AM / Monday, October 31, 2022 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced it will be conducting daytime paving operations in Adams, from the rotary at Friend Street, north to the town line of North Adams. The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 31 and will continue daily through Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The work will require temporary lane closures to allow crews to safely and efficiently conduct the repair operations. Travel will be allowed through the work zones. Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work 0 Comments
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North Adams Edward Jones Office Supports Toys for Tots Drive| 11:11AM / Monday, October 31, 2022 | |
 Rob Adams, the local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Berkshire County Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year's toy drive. Residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 71 Main Street, North Adams, during regular business hours beginning Oct. 17 through Dec. 5. Monetary gifts cannot be accepted. "With the holiday season around the corner, we are all getting ready for the festivities," Adams said. "And as this is the season of giving, now is a great time to remember the less fortunate in our community." 0 Comments
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MCLA Information Sessions for Continuing Education, Graduate Programs | 08:25AM / Monday, October 31, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Division of Graduate & Continuing Education (DGCE) will host information sessions for those interested in completing a Bachelor's Degree or pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA). The 30-minute information sessions will be available in person and online in North Adams and Pittsfield. The community is invited to the Nov. 1 information session at 5 p.m. remotely online only, Nov. 8 at 12 p.m. in Pittsfield at 66 Allen St., and Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. in North Adams, MCLA Eldridge Hall room 206, with optional remote registration for the latter two sessions. MCLA's 0 Comments
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Veteran Spotlight: Army Lt. Col. Dorothy CourtemancheBy Wayne Soares, Special to iBerkshires
04:31PM / Sunday, October 30, 2022 | |
 MASHPEE, Mass. — Dorothy "Dot" Courtemanche served her country in the Army as a nurse. She retired a lieutenant colonel after a marvelous 23-year career with assignments at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Denver, Cutler Army Hospital in Ayer, Walter Reed in Washington, D.C., and Fort Meade in Maryland. Born in Dedham, she did her basic training at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Ga., which received all orthopedic Vietnam War combat injuries. Lt. Col. Courtemanche received her first assignment in Seoul, South Korea, at the 121st Evacuation Hospital. "It was unbearably hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Many of us wrote home to ask our 10 Comments
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