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North Adams Planners Put Off Decisions on Dispensary, 'Glamp' SiteBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
12:10PM / Tuesday, October 03, 2023 | |
Ben Crespi explains a request to modify his special permit for a glamping resort on Notch Road. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Planning Board on Monday put off deciding on two special permit applications that proponents say will add jobs and contribute to the city's tax base. Barbara Canale-Schmidt appeared before the board to seek relief from a state-mandated setback requirement in order to open a marijuana dispensary at 31 Union St., the former site of Grandmother's Tavern. Benjamin Crespi was back before the board seeking a modification to his special permit in order to operate his planned Notch Road "glamping" site year-round. In each case, 0 Comments
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What should you ask a financial advisor?Submitted by Edward Jones,
08:18AM / Tuesday, October 03, 2023 | |
 Managing your finances and investing for your future are important tasks — and they can be challenging. But you don't have to go it alone. Many people benefit from working with a financial advisor, someone who knows their needs and goals and makes appropriate recommendations. If you're considering getting some help, you'll want to ensure a particular financial advisor is right for you, so it's a good idea to ask questions. Here are some to consider: Have you worked with people like me? All of us are unique individuals. Yet, you do share certain characteristics with others — age, income, family situation and so on. And you might feel comfortable 0 Comments
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Nominations Sought for Annual Neighborlies| 08:00AM / Tuesday, October 03, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC) is gathering submissions for the annual Neighborlies celebration, a community recognition award night. The Neighborlies will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at MCLA Church Street Center, on Church Street in North Adams. Community members can recognize people who have given their time, energy and resources to help make Northern Berkshire a better place to live and work. Residents are encouraged to consider people of all ages who have performed acts of kindness or made a positive difference in their lives, in their neighborhoods or in their community as a 0 Comments
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North Adams Historical Commission To Rededicate Tablet Memorializing Former MayorBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
04:37AM / Tuesday, October 03, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Historical Commission plans to reinstall the thought-to-be-lost tablet honoring former mayor Mayor William Kirk Greer. "Monuments are unveiled with great fanfare, and then they just fade into the background. People walk past them every day, and they don't even notice them," Chairman Paul Marino told the commission Thursday, Sept. 28. Marino, referring to one of his historical essays, told the commission of one such monument honoring William Kirk Greer, who was mayor from 1923 to 1924. He said Greer was also in charge of the Hoosac Mills, located where the Eclipse Mill sits now. The mills were then owned by a firm 0 Comments
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Fall Foliage Parade Float WinnersStaff Reports ,
06:04PM / Monday, October 02, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — 1Berkshire Announced the five float winners that lined up in he 67th Annual Northern Berkshire Fall Foliage Parade took place on Sunday, Oct. 1. This year's theme was Once Upon a Time in North Berkshire, a celebration of children's books and fairytales. The five float award winners are: Harry S. Orr Award (Best Overall): Very Good with "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" Hayden Award (2nd place): North Adams Pride with "Drag Queen Story Time" Mayor's Award (3rd place): Clarksburg School with "The Wonderful World of Seuss" Grand Marshal's Award (4th place): Studio North with "Once 0 Comments
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Westfield State Women, Men Top MCLA| 08:59AM / Sunday, October 01, 2023 | |
WESTFIELD, Msss. -- Tia Tollis scored a pair of goals Saturday to lead the Westfield State women's soccer team to a 3-0 win over MCLA. Wahconah graduate Eva Eberwein made 14 saves for the Trailblazers (2-4-2, 0-3 MASCAC), who go to SUNY Delhi on Tuesday. Men's Soccer NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Santino Mazza scored twice to lead Westfield State to a 3-2 win over MCLA. Jacob Malburg and Marcos Lopez scored for MCLA (3-4-1, 0-2-1), which goes to Worcester State on Saturday. 0 Comments
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North Adams Presents School Project Options to PublicBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:31PM / Saturday, September 30, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — There were few questions and little discussion from the community at Thursday's public information session on the options for Brayton/Greylock School project. Julia McFadden and Jesse Saylor of TSKP Studio, the project designers, went over the history and elements of the options to a handful of people at the Brayton School Welcome Center; another 10 were logged through Zoom. A meeting was held earlier in the day for faculty and staff. The School Building Committee has met twice this month to review in more detail the three options still on the table — a Greylock renovation/addition, a completely new Greylock or a 0 Comments
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Northern Berkshire United Way Sets $480K Campaign GoalBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
07:01AM / Saturday, September 30, 2023 | |
Christine and Peter Hoyt are this year's campaign co-chairs. Their goal is to raise $480,000 over the next year. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire United Way supports 20 member agencies in the work they do addressing social, health, youth and family services throughout the region. Two of those agencies — Louison House and Community Legal Aid — highlighted some of the efforts within the community at United Way's annual campaign kick on Wednesday morning at Norad Mill. The agency also announced its new slate of officers and board members, including President Kelly McCarthy and Vice President Tyler Bissaillon, and took a 0 Comments
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Letter: North Adams Recovery RallyLetter to the Editor, iBerkshires
01:00PM / Friday, September 29, 2023 | |
 To the Editor: This Saturday, all are welcome to attend a Rally for Recovery taking place in North Adams at Colegrove Park, from 1-3 p.m. This event, sponsored by the North Adams HEAL Coalition, is held as part of Recovery Month, a national observance held every September to promote and support proven treatment and recovery practices, our strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.
It is a fitting time to celebrate recovery in North Berkshire — we have seen a tremendous expansion of services in our region including residential treatment at Keenan House North, over 50 beds of sober
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Weekend Outlook: Fairs, Festivals, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:26PM / Friday, September 29, 2023 | |
 There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including fairs, festivals, live music, and more. Editor's Pick 67th Annual Fall Foliage Parade Main Street, North Adams Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. The annual Fall Foliage Parade returns this Saturday with a "Once Upon a Time in North Berkshire" theme. Watch as your favorite characters from children's books and fairytales march through downtown North Adams. The parade will kick off at the the intersection of State Street and Old State Street and marches 1.2 miles through downtown North Adams. More information 0 Comments
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Final Phase of the Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System | 08:07AM / Friday, September 29, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Monday, October 2 marks the final phase for the fall flushing schedule of Pittsfield's water system. Water mains throughout the city will be flushed through hydrants to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The upcoming flushing for this week may be expected to affect the following areas: Cascade and Churchill streets. West Street from Fort Hill Avenue west including Meadow Ridge Drive, Lillybrook Road, and Westbrook Terrace. Although flushing may cause localized discolored water and reduced service pressure conditions in and around the 0 Comments
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Clark Art Expands RX for Wellbeing Program| 11:04AM / Thursday, September 28, 2023 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute and Berkshire Medical Center are teaming to provide a new mental health service aimed at providing assistance to trauma victims. The Clark currently offers a county-wide program, Rx for Wellbeing at the Clark, through local mental health practitioners as a means of encouraging engagement with art as part of a therapeutic treatment plan for those dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, and social isolation. The new initiative with Berkshire Medical Center, Access to Wellbeing at the Clark, extends the program to offer victims of trauma opportunities to engage with art as a part of their recovery efforts. To date, the Rx 0 Comments
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