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North Adams Hires Past Legion Commander as Veterans Services OfficerBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
12:01PM / Friday, December 15, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Mitchell Keil has been hired at the new veterans services officer for the city of North Adams and district director for the additional communities of Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Dalton, Florida, Lanesborough, Savoy and Williamstown. He was confirmed in his position at Tuesday night's City Council meeting. He replaces Air Force veteran Stephen Roy, who has resigned effective Dec. 22. Mayor Jennifer Macksey thanked Roy for his service and that she wished him well in his future endeavors. She told the council that she believed Keil should be his successor. Keil, past commander of American Legion Post 125, is a Marine veteran who served 0 Comments
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BArT Announces Upcoming Enrollment Deadlines| 08:08AM / Friday, December 15, 2023 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Charter Public School is currently accepting applications for students in grades 6 through 10 for the 2023-2024 school year and the 2024-2025 school year. The first enrollment deadline for the 2024-2025 school year is Thursday, Feb. 29 at noon. The easiest way to apply is to visit https://bartcharter.schoolmint.com/. Use the teal button in the top right corner of the webpage to toggle to 2024-2025 (it will then appear orange). Interested families should note that the best way to secure a seat or a desirable waitlist spot for the 2024-2025 school year is to apply before the Feb. 29 deadline. The final enrollment 0 Comments
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McCann's Harrington Selected for Superintendent's AwardBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:33AM / Friday, December 15, 2023 | |
Principal Justin Kratz tells the School Committee about Harrington's academic achievements. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — McCann Technical School Principal Justin Kratz joked that Amy Harrington had a report card even a toddler could read. "Because you only need to know the letter A," he said. "You can read this report card at 2 years old because literally every single grade is A." Harrington was presented with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendent's Certificate of Academic Excellence at the McCann School Committee on Thursday night. She has a grade-point average of 4.41 and is hoping to study software 0 Comments
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Media & Technology Company Moving Headquarters to Mass MoCA By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
12:18PM / Thursday, December 14, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A media and technology company is moving to Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts. The Mass MoCA Commission on Monday approved a tenant agreement for Kinetek Inc., which will relocate its headquarters from Montpelier, Vt., to Building 1. Principals Hugh and Debra McGrory and their new business partner Eyal Rimmon were introduced by Morgan Everett, head of public initiatives and real estate for MoCA. "Kinetic is generative media company, working at the intersection of film, art and emerging technologies. They do a lot of amazing work," he said. "We're incredibly excited to welcome them to the Mass 0 Comments
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BIC Receives Collaborative Workspace Program Grant| 10:56AM / Thursday, December 14, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration joined state and local officials in Fitchburg to celebrate awards through the state's Community One Stop for Growth, including $950,000 in grants from the Collaborative Workspace Program. In October, the Administration announced $164 million for 338 grant awards through the One Stop to support local economic development projects in 161 communities across the state. "One of the things that makes Massachusetts special is our talent for innovation and entrepreneurship," said Governor Maura Healey. "These grants through the Collaborative Workspace Program will help turn that energy 0 Comments
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Know the key benefits of Roth IRASubmitted by Edward Jones,
08:02AM / Thursday, December 14, 2023 | |
 As you save for retirement, you'll want to take full advantage of the investment vehicles available to you — and one of the best is a Roth IRA. But what sets it apart from other accounts? Three key factors distinguish the Roth IRA: Tax-free earnings – When you invest in a Roth IRA, your earnings can grow tax free, provided you don't begin taking withdrawals until you're 59½ and you've had your account at least five years. If you don't meet these criteria, withdrawals of earnings will be subject to taxes and a possible 10% penalty. No penalties on withdrawals of contributions – You fund a Roth IRA with after-tax dollars, which means you 0 Comments
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North Adams American Legion 'Be Our Guest' Christmas Dinner | 08:00AM / Thursday, December 14, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — For the 68th 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 takes place on Christmas Day (Dec. 25). The dinner can be enjoyed in the American Legion, located at 91 American Legion Drive, or delivered throughout North Adams, Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Williamstown, or Pownal, Readsboro, and Stamford, Vt. The meal will consist of ham, potatoes, vegetables, a dinner roll, and a dessert. The post will open its doors for diners from 12:00 – 2:00pm. Delivery and Takeout will be available from 11:00 am 0 Comments
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North Adams Recognizes Work of Disability Awareness Advocates By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
02:29PM / Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | |
Mayor Jennifer Macksey reads a proclamation recognizing December as Disability Awareness Month. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A commission that has been working hard to make the city more accessible was recognized at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Members of the Commission on Disabilities, friends and family were in Council Chambers to hear Mayor Jennifer Macksey read a proclamation declaring December as Disability Awareness Month. Macksey also singled out two citizens — Jenna Thomas and Randall Kemp — for their work on awareness and advocacy. "Our current commission has been very busy working hard on awareness rights and access. 0 Comments
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MassDOT Secures Funds for Enhanced Boston-Albany Passenger Rail| 10:52AM / Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that up to $500,000 has been awarded to the Rail and Transit Division through the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Corridor Identification and Development Program (Corridor ID) to support planning for additional train service connecting Boston and Albany, New York through Springfield. This corridor would provide up to eight daily round-trip passenger trains on an existing alignment owned by CSX Transportation. Currently, the only passenger service on this corridor is Amtrak's once-daily long-distance Lake Shore Limited. Development of this corridor is part of the Healey-Driscoll 0 Comments
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Legislative Hearing in Pittsfield Tackles Inflated Utility RatesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:50AM / Monday, December 11, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A legislative hearing was held at the Berkshire Innovation Center last week to address rate increases in electricity, gas, and oil with representatives from the Healey-Driscoll administration and utility companies. In the last two years, electricity rates have increased by an average of 12 percent and natural gas prices by 1 percent and Western Mass. communities feel that they are experiencing the brunt of it. The session began with a panel discussion between legislators and the Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Rebecca Tepper, Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources Elizabeth Mahoney, and Chair of the 0 Comments
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Snow, Slush in the Forecast for Monday| 05:14PM / Sunday, December 10, 2023 | |
 Sunday's downpours could well turn to snow before dawn on Monday. The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has issued a winter weather advisory for most of Berkshire County through 1 p.m. on Monday. The higher elevations could get 3 to 8 inches and wind gusts of up to 40 mph — with the possibility of a thunderstorm before 4 a.m.! The morning commute could be a slushy and slippery mess with reduced visibility. Precipitation Monday morning could be heavy with rain or wet snow. Heavy wet snow could also mean downed tree limbs and power lines causing power outages. The conditions will be worse to the north. Parts of 0 Comments
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