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North End Starts La Festa Baseball Exchange with Win at North AdamsBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
09:22PM / Saturday, July 23, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Matthew Griffin struck out 12 and overcame a rough start to earn a complete game 11-5 win for the North End Dodgers in the opening game of the La Festa Baseball Exchange against North Adams at Joe Wolfe Field on Saturday. Joe Brienze went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and two runs batted in to pace the Dodgers, who overcame a 5-0 deficit after two innings. The two teams will meet again on Sunday morning at 10:30 before the scene shifts to Boston in two weeks for the annual trip east for the North Adams squad. The home team got off to a fast start in the opener. Ethan Denette started the first with a one-out single and stole second 0 Comments
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Mystic Edges SteepleCats| 09:08PM / Saturday, July 23, 2022 | |
 MYSTIC, Conn. -- Logan Allen went 2-for-4 with a home run Saturday to lead the Mystic Schooners to a 7-4 win over North Adams SteepleCats. Vincent Bianchina went 3-for-5 and Dixon Black had a pair of hits for the SteepleCats. North Adams (8-29) travels to Vermont to face the Upper Valley Nighthawks on Monday. 0 Comments
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Drury Alumnus Seeks Funding for Upcoming Film ProductionBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
04:17PM / Saturday, July 23, 2022 | |
Nick Burchard, a Drury High graduate, is raising funds for 'The Ghost Light' that he hopes to film at the Colonial Theatre. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Drury High School alumnus Nick Burchard is back behind the camera with his newest film, "The Ghost Light," this time in the historic Colonial Theatre with a plan to start production in the fall. This short film follows high school theater geek Winnie who has a horrible experience during an audition due to her stage fright. Feeling defeated at the end of the day Winnie is helping her teacher clean and flicks on the "ghost light" and starts to hear the voices of ghosts doomed to 0 Comments
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Jacobs Looks to Bring Berkshires Representation to Governor's CouncilBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:25AM / Saturday, July 23, 2022 | |
Daniel Bosley, former state representative, says the county needs more voices in Boston and someone who will represent its interests. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Tara Jacobs sees potential for effecting change in the justice system through the Governor's Council. That's why she's running for the open seat on the council in District 8 "It's an extension of the work I've been doing for a long time in supporting our community, working toward equity, working to improve the lives of those in our community, in our commonwealth," the School Committee member said at her campaign kickoff. "The things that I've been doing up 0 Comments
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Healey Pledges Berkshires Investment During Gubernatorial Campaign SwingBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:17PM / Thursday, July 21, 2022 | |
The Democratic candidate was greeted by a crowd of supporters at 413 Bistro on Main Street. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Maura Healey pledged to be a governor who will listen to Berkshire County's needs during a campaign sweep on Thursday. "I appreciate the lived experience here and know that I will be a governor who will see Berkshire County who will listen to Berkshire County. I will show up for Berkshire County," said the Democratic candidate at a crowded "coffee hour" at 413 Bistro on Thursday morning. She later pointed to current efforts from her position as attorney general to provide support for the county, 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Plays & MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:25PM / Thursday, July 21, 2022 | |
 Berkshire County is offering a variety of events this rainy weekend from festivals and plays to concerts and movies. Third Thursday The Common, Pittsfield Thursday, July 21 July's Third Thursday runs from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Common and will feature performances by Jacob's Pillow On The Road and Berkshire Bateria Lenco Armored Vehicles will be showcasing three vehicles alongside the city of Pittsfield and County Ambulance as part of a Touch-a-Truck event. More information here. 'Hymn' Shakespeare & Company, Lenox July 22 until Aug. 1 Comment
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Berkshire Humane Society 'Dreams Big' With Service ExpansionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:33AM / Thursday, July 21, 2022 | |
A new addition on the lower level will house the Edda Hyde Community Cat Center for treating feral felines. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Humane Society has launched a "Forever Family" campaign to expand its space at 214 Barker Road and its service to animals. The initiative aims to raise $3.5 million for three key priorities: to create an endowment to serve the community, to expand and update the facility, and invest in programs for furry friends.
So far, about $2.2 million has been raised.
Executive Director John Perreault said the shelter's staff and board a few years ago were looking at how animal welfare was changing and started a conversation
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North Adams Traffic Commission Advises Parking Fees After Solid Sound SuccessBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:32AM / Wednesday, July 20, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Traffic Commission is recommending a parking event fee of $40 a day after Solid Sound Weekend in May pulled in some $11,000 for the city. Chair MaryAnn King said the focus would be on St. Anthony's Municipal Parking Lot and for events at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. But the ordinance can't single those out and has to be broader in terms language. "I don't think you're going to see us do it for other events," she said at Tuesday's commission meeting. "It's unfortunate, I really think in the ordinance it's going to have to say events, but I don't foresee us charging for 38 Comments
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Vermont Drops SteepleCats| 10:22PM / Tuesday, July 19, 2022 | |
 MONTPELIER, Vt. – Santino Rosso and Stephen Ditomaso each homered in a 16-hit attack for the Vermont Mountaineers as they beat the North Adams SteepleCats, 12-4, on Tuesday night. Cedric Rose hit his fifth home run of the summer for the Cats, who got a double and a triple from Hunter Pasqualini. North Adams (8-27) is back at Joe Wolfe Field on Wednesday against the Valley Blue Sox. 0 Comments
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Strengthen Your ‘Three-legged Stool’ for RetirementSubmitted by Edward Jones,
06:20AM / Tuesday, July 19, 2022 | |
 For many years, Americans provided for their retirement needs through three sources: employer-sponsored pension plans, Social Security income, and savings and investments accumulated through employer plans or individual accounts – the so-called “three-legged stool.” But today, that stool is shakier than it used to be. What can you do to strengthen it? To begin with, all three legs of the stool are facing challenges. Let’s consider them: Employer pensions – A generation ago, workers employed in many companies could count on a set monthly pension income to help them through their retirement years. Today, pensions – also known as defined benefit 0 Comments
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Nies Pitches SteepleCats to Double-Header Split| 09:36PM / Saturday, July 16, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Cohen Nies struck out four in a seven-inning no-hitter as the North Adams SteepleCats beat the Bristol Blues to earn a double-header sweep at Joe Wolfe Field. Alex Lane hit a three-run home run for the SteepleCats, who broke open a scoreless game with four runs in the sixth inning of the seven-inning game. In Game 1 of the double-header, Bristol scored three runs in the top of the eighth to earn a 4-3, extra-inning win. Randy Reyes struck out seven in six innings in a no decision for North Adams. Vincent Bianchina went 2-for-3 with an RBI in the loss. The SteepleCats (8-25) hosts Danbury on Sunday at 5. 0 Comments
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Swamp Bats Down SteepleCats| 11:36PM / Friday, July 15, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Paxton Tomaini went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBIs Friday to lead the Keene Swamp Bats to a 9-4 win over the North Adams SteepleCats. Dixon Black went 3-for-4 with a double and a triple for North Adams. The SteepleCats (7-24) host Bristol at Joe Wolfe Field on Saturday at 4 p.m. 0 Comments
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