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First Congregational Church 'Share the Love' Returns This Valentine's Day| 03:57PM / Sunday, February 12, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — In February 2022, the First Congregational Church North Adams (FCCNA) raised $5,100 to help our neighbors in need at Berkshire Food Project, Louison House, and the Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry. The Valentine's Day, FCCNA invites Berkshire County residents to contribute again. For every $100 received, FCCNA will donate $25. All proceeds will be split evenly among the three recipient organizations. Checks should be made payable to First Congregational Church North Adams, with "Share the Love" in the memo line, and sent to Missions Ministry–FCCNA, 134 Main St., North Adams, MA 01247. Contributions 0 Comments
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Recent Grants and Donations to BAAMS| 04:17PM / Saturday, February 11, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies, Inc., (BAAMS) announced it has recently garnered support from several donors and foundations, all contributing to the expansion of its mission and increasing its ability to serve more young music students from Berkshire County and beyond. A donation was received from Michelle Daunais and Rick Seto of Weymouth, double matched by Takeda Pharmaceutical, as well as funds raised through Network for Good, and funds were also donated in Memory of John T. "Jack" Gould, of North Adams, who passed away in December, 2022, made possible by the family of Jack Gould and the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral 3 Comments
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1Berkshire Receives Regional Economic Development Organization Grant| 08:20AM / Friday, February 10, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire announced that it is the recipient of a $295,000 grant award through the Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) grant program. This funding is made available because of statewide investments made by the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) and the support of the Berkshire County Legislative Delegation. The funding from the REDO grant will help to sustain the ongoing work of the 1Berkshire Economic Development team's support of small businesses, implementation efforts associated with the Berkshire Blueprint 2.0, and the ongoing regional efforts to bolster the Berkshire economy. Additionally, as part of 0 Comments
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Nominations Sought for North Adams Women's Hall of Fame| 03:42PM / Thursday, February 09, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Mayor Jennifer A. Macksey is seeking nominations from the public for the Women's History Hall of Fame. The mayor, the first woman to lead the city, established the Hall of Fame last year to recognize women who "have had a positive impact on the community, and have been an overall example of courage, strength and wisdom." The founding members are former City Council President Frances Buckley, former Gov. Jane Swift, women's boxing pioneer Gail Grandchamp and the late state Rep. Gailanne Cariddi. The woman inducted into the Hall of Fame will have her name added to the plaque hanging inside City Hall. Forms 0 Comments
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SVHC Welcomes Local Midwives to SVMC OB/GYN| 10:45AM / Thursday, February 09, 2023 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) welcomes Certified Nurse Midwives Kim Griffin, CNM, and Amy Kranick, CNM, MSN, to SVMC OB/GYN and the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Physicians. "Women at every stage of life need expert guidance for managing their health care and understanding their options," said SVMC's Chair of the Department of Obstetrics Kimberley Sampson. "I am delighted to expand our team by welcoming Kim and Amy." The two had been partners in Women's View Midwifery and Women's Health, which was located in the Medical Office Building on the SVMC campus in Bennington. Their former practice's patients 0 Comments
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Better Bennington February Pop Up Shop| 08:43AM / Thursday, February 09, 2023 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — The Better Bennington Corporation's next pop up is this coming weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 10 - 12, from 11 am - 5 pm. The number of vendors has increased to a total of 17 over the weekend. the shops will be located at at 341 Main Street across from the W-Collective. The current list of vendors includes: A Crooked Barn Charcuterie, Crazy Creations, Lodestar Lights, Deb Higgins Art, Boho Folk-Furniture Reimagined, Divine Spirit, Js Grass Fed Garden, Threat Neutralized Bakery, Wicked Sniffer Products, 802 Vintage Boutique, Anchors Away Boutique, Highland Farm, M&J's Taste of Home (Sweets), Caroline's 0 Comments
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MCLA Green Living Seminar Series: 'GDP is Gross, Wellbeing is Better'| 08:28AM / Thursday, February 09, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Eric Miller, Director of Ecological Footprint Initiative at York University, will give a talk titled "GDP is Gross, Wellbeing is Better" at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121. The presenter will attend via zoom. As part of MCLA's Green Living Seminar series, this event is free and open to the public. About Eric Miller Eric Miller is the Director of the Ecological Footprint Initiative, Footprint Data Foundation (FoDaFo) Secretary-Treasurer, and Course Director at York University. Miller manages multiple projects and partnerships 0 Comments
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Candidates Sought for North Adams School Committee VacancyBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:46AM / Thursday, February 09, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee is seeking applicants to fill an unexpired term for the next 10 months. A joint meeting of the committee and the City Council will vote on the applicants at a special meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 4 p.m. Mayor Jennifer Macksey, chair of the School Committee, told the panel on Tuesday that it would be "an all call for a letter of interest for people who are interested in joining our fantastic committee." The vacancy was caused by the resignation of Joshua Vallieres, who was elected in 2021 to complete the last two years of a four-year term. In the meantime, he was appointed as city clerk last July, 0 Comments
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Guest Column: Quit Smoking for Valentine's DayBy Joyce Brewer, Guest Column
02:00PM / Wednesday, February 08, 2023 | |
 If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, on this Valentine's Day consider taking the first step toward quitting smoking, vaping or using other tobacco. 1-800-QUIT-NOW has a special incentive for you — pregnant Massachusetts residents can receive up to $65 on a Mastercard gift card when they participate in its free coaching services. In the program for pregnant people, you can receive up to nine coaching calls with the same quit coach as well as text messages, email support and materials. When you quit, your body becomes safer and healthier for your developing baby's brain and lungs, and what a gift that is. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit mass.gov/quitting for
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SVHC Enacts New Workplace Violence Policy| 08:32AM / Wednesday, February 08, 2023 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) has implemented a new Zero Tolerance Policy for its hospital campus, medical office building and offsite practices. The policy and communications plan is a proactive approach detailing what actions and language are not tolerated to address the workplace violence trend currently occurring at healthcare institutions across the United States. The American Hospital Association (AHA) reports that 44 percent of nurses report an increase in incidence of physical violence in the workplace since the pandemic and 68 percent report an increase in verbal abuse. In fact, an analysis by Press Ganey found 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Edward Jones Accepts Limited Partnership Offers| 08:21AM / Wednesday, February 08, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Rob Adams, an Edward Jones financial advisor in North Adams, accepted an invitation to become a limited partner, while Patricia Kolis, a senior branch office administrator, accepted an invitation to increase her holdings in The Jones Financial Companies, L.L.L.P., the holding company for the St. Louis-based financial services firm. "I am honored to be invited to become a limited partner in the firm," said Adams. "I value working at a firm with such a strong sense of purpose -- to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues and community." "I couldn't agree more," Kolis said. "I've always enjoyed 0 Comments
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North Adams Committee Advises Splitting Short-Term Rental MeasureBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:19AM / Wednesday, February 08, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The General Government Committee is recommending that the short-term rental ordinance be split so that registration, regulations, fees and enforcement fall under the Building Code and the definitions and restrictions in location under the Zoning Ordinances. The vote was on the advice of the city solicitor and Administrative Officer Katherine Eade, who sectioned off the ordinance. "She did an excellent job and she did a very short amount of time with one back to city solicitor again who said no, this is about as good as it gets," said Wilkinson. "It's a very good starting point. In fact, this may be something that other 0 Comments
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