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What should you know about RMDs?| 11:16AM / Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | |
 You may spend many decades contributing to your IRA and 401(k), but eventually you will likely need to take the money out — in fact, you must take the money out or face penalties. What should you know about these mandatory withdrawals? Here are some of the basics: What are they called? Mandatory withdrawals are technically called required minimum distributions, or RMDs. When must I take RMDs? If you were born before 1951, you've probably already begun taking RMDs. If you were born between 1951 and 1959, your RMD age is 73. And if you were born in 1960 or later, your RMD age is 75. You can postpone accepting your first RMD until April 1 of the year after 0 Comments
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MCLA Hurt by Funding FormulaBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:47AM / Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is projecting reductions in state Department of Higher Education funding next year. President James Birge informed the trustees at Thursday's meeting that this has to do with change to the funding formula used by the department. "We will see about $140,000 less in revenue from that," he said. "We're trying to advocate with the state not to implement the change ... It's a difficult argument to make for us, but we are still trying to make it." In response to questions from trustees, Birge said the larger institutions are benefitting from the formula change. The 0 Comments
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Drury Grad Killed in Florida Crash| 03:12PM / Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A Drury High School graduate was killed in a motor vehicle crash over the weekend in the state of Florida. Alison Felix, of Stamford, Vt., was a 2020 graduate of the high school and graduated this year from the University of Connecticut. She played basketball and soccer at Drury. According to a message to the school community from North Adams' Superintendent of Schools Barbara Malkas, the district was notified that she was "tragically killed in a car collision while driving on the interstate in Florida." It is not confirmed when or exactly where the accident occurred but NBC Miami Channel 6 reported a multivehicle crash 0 Comments
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Leaking Clarksburg School Roof Becomes PriorityBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:22AM / Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The school roof has become a priority after the recent snow and rain has caused some significant leaks. Principal Sandra Cote attended Monday's Select Board meeting after sending a video of a particularly bad leak to Chair Robert Norcross. "We've had two other classrooms today that had sprung leaks that we hadn't typically had," she said. "We do have one that it seems to be getting worse, and I know we had a horrible rainstorm and the ice has backed up on the roof." Cote said the custodian had been on the roof breaking up the ice, and it seemed the water may have been coming through an exhaust 0 Comments
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McCann Tech Debuts New Look for Mascot, GymStaff Reports, iBerkshires Staff
02:25PM / Monday, December 16, 2024 | |
The new hornet mascot with the M and T incorporated into the look. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — McCann Technical School has made some dramatic changes to its gym over the past few months. A giant hornet peeks over the bleachers and a "jumbotron" calls out stats and cheers. Superintendent James Brosnan took the School Committee to check out the new look after Thursday's meeting. The colors are black and green and the school's hornet mascot now incorporates a stylized M and T for McCann Tech. The new wall padding is black with the hornet logo and "Welcome to the Hive" on it and the wall behind the bleachers is painted in 0 Comments
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MountainOne Participating Lender in ONE, ONE+ Mortgage Program| 11:50AM / Sunday, December 15, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne Bank is proud to be a participating lender in the ONE+ Mortgage Program, now offering both ONE and ONE+ Mortgage products to eligible homebuyers in Massachusetts. Through the new ONE+ Mortgage program, in cooperation with the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP), MountainOne helps income-eligible first-time homebuyers achieve homeownership. The program is designed to empower low-moderate income households to achieve homeownership by removing barriers to homeownership. "We're excited to offer these highly sought after mortgage products to the communities we serve," said Jay Bianchi, AVP, Community Mortgage Lending 0 Comments
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American Legion Post 125 Be Our Guest Christmas Dinner Returns| 04:35AM / Sunday, December 15, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — For the 69th year, Frank R. Stiles American Legion Post 125 will be hosting its annual Be Our Guest Christmas dinner. This is a free dinner for veterans' and community members to be enjoyed at American Legion Post 125 located at 91 American Legion Dr. The meal will consist of turkey, potatoes, vegetables, a dinner roll, and a dessert. The post will open its doors for diners from noon – 2:00pm. The post is currently taking reservations via phone (413) 664-9004. For orders outside of North Adams; contact the local American Legion Post to coordinate pickup. The following American Legions are participating: Adams, 0 Comments
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Hoffmann Bird Club Hosts Annual Christmas Bird Count| 10:33AM / Friday, December 13, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Hoffmann Bird Club invites residents to participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), a long-standing community science effort now in its 125th year. Organized by the National Audubon Society, the CBC documents local bird populations to support critical conservation work. Bird enthusiasts of all experience levels are encouraged to take part in one of three Berkshire County counts: Central Berkshire Count: Dec. 14 (Blizzard date: Dec. 15) North Berkshire Count: Dec. 28 South Berkshire Count: Jan. 1, 2025 Residents are also encouraged to fill their bird feeders ahead of the count to attract more birds for 0 Comments
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Nominations Sought for the 2025 Peacemaker Award| 08:00AM / Friday, December 13, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Peacemaker Award is given annually to an individual or group in Northern Berkshire. The award, which originated as part of the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, is made to persons who have contributed substantially to peace in the region. In general, the Peacemaker Award recognizes persons who have a history of working with people and/or neighborhoods and communities to provide for greater tolerance, understanding, and caring. While the award may be made to a person or group well known in the region, those making nominations are particularly urged to consider those who have worked hard and have made contributions without much 0 Comments
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North Adams Council Reappoints City ClerkBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:07AM / Friday, December 13, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday unanimously reappointed City Clerk Tina Leonesio for a three-year term to end in January 2028. Council President Bryan Sapienza recommended her reappointment. "I would not make this recommendation if I had not had full confidence in Clerk Leonesio," he said. "It's been a pleasure working with you over the past year as president of the council." She was immediately sworn in by Assistant Clerk Melissa Kilbride. Leonesio brought calm to an office that had had a rotating roster of clerks since 2019. Promoted from assistant to city clerk in May 2023, she was the fourth clerk in less 0 Comments
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North Adams Dunkin' Donuts Reopens with Community DonationBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
01:34PM / Thursday, December 12, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts celebrated its reopening after undergoing a recent remodel by presenting the Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry with a $3,000 donation. "We are very thankful for Dunkin' Donuts for the very generous donation," the center's Board President Lois Daunis said Thursday morning after accepting the award. "Our numbers have increased dramatically this year; the $3,000 will go directly to the purchase of extra food." Before the Dunkin' Donuts leadership team presented the check, Mayor Jennifer Macksey cut the ribbon marking the official reopening of the longtime Union Street 0 Comments
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Man Sentenced to State Prison After 2022 North Adams Drug Offense| 04:05PM / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nichols Melendez, 33 of Springfield, was sentenced in Berkshire Superior Court to seven to nine years in state prison. On Monday, Dec. 2 Melendez pleaded guilty to six charges related to drug distribution and illegal firearm possession. According to a report from the District Attorney's Office, On March 15, 2022, the North Adams Police Department executed a search warrant of 64 Charles Street, North Adams. The search was conducted based on previous investigation a suspected large-scale drug distribution involving Melendez. There were four people in the Charles Street residence during the search including Melendez and Troy Dupras. 0 Comments
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