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North Adams Residents Seek Answers on Forest Management PlanBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
06:46AM / Saturday, September 14, 2024 | |
Andre Strongbearheart speaks at Thursday's meeting about conservation and land stewardship. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Officials say the forest management plan for the Notch Reservoir watershed will improve the forest's resiliency. But residents continue to be concerned about erosion, water quality and logging, and the effects on wildlife and the popular Bellows Pipe Trail. The plan includes selective and salvage harvests because of infestations of the emerald ash borer, patch cuts on the red pine plantations, and enrichment plantings of resilient species. The project aims to reinvest income into the forest and watershed, with a focus on best 0 Comments
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NAPS Promotes National Start With Hello Week | 04:02PM / Friday, September 13, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Public Schools, in partnership with Sandy Hook Promise, a national, nonprofit organization led by several family members of those killed in the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School is taking part in Start With Hello Week during the week of Sept., 16, 2024. According to a press release, Start With Hello teaches students how to reach out to and include those who may be socially isolated as well as to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness within their school or youth organization. Excessive feelings of isolation can be associated with violent and suicidal behavior. In fact, one study reports that chronic loneliness 0 Comments
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MCLA to Host Inclusive Democracy Election Panel | 11:12AM / Friday, September 13, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA will host an Inclusive Democracy Election Panel this September that invites students and community members to explore ways to engage and improve our democracy. The panel will take place on Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. in Murdock Hall Room 218 and will be moderated by A.J. Enchill, president and executive director of the Berkshire Black Economic Council. Featured panelists include Dr. Samantha Pettey, MCLA's associate professor for history and political science, Joe Donahue, WAMC's host of The Roundtable and The Bookshow, and Dr. Mason Williams, Williams College's associate professor of political science and leadership 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Big E, Biodiversity, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:39PM / Thursday, September 12, 2024 | |
 There are a variety of events this weekend, including a fair, a biodiversity celebration, live music, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Editor's Pick The Big E Eastern States Exposition, Springfield Time: Sept. 13 to 29 New England's biggest fair runs through the end of the month. The fair features goods from all six New England states, specialty days, crafts, demonstrations, activities, agriculture, horse shows, and more. Tickets range from $12 to $20 for day passes. Special performances are priced separately. More information here. Friday Friday the 13th Headbanger's 0 Comments
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NBCC to Host Annual Community Assessment Forum| 08:03AM / Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition's annual September Community Assessment Forum will focus on not only identifying emerging and urgent issues in the community, but hearing about what projects or initiatives participants want to learn more about. The forum will be held on Friday, Sept. 13, from 10 to noon at Terra Nova located at 85 Main St. Children are welcome. Everyone in Northern Berkshire can attend with topics for discussion. "Our monthly forums are designed to get residents talking and learning about the issues and concerns that affect the quality of life in our community. Please join us and be 0 Comments
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North Adams Council OKs Software BorrowingBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:33AM / Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council in a brief meeting on Monday gave final authorization on the purchase of new software for the city's financial systems. Mayor Jennifer Macksey also read the annual proclamation in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The council had authorized by roll call vote at the end of August the borrowing of $536,562 to purchase new financial software package, Municipal Uniform Information System, or MUNIS. The mayor said it will include the treasure/collector, accounts payable, general receipts, the assessing package, compass, as well as a citizen portal to report problems or made requests to 0 Comments
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MassDPH Reports Indoor Air Quality Test Results for Brayton | 03:45PM / Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) program was asked by Superintendent Barbara Malkas to examine Brayton Elementary School to assess the presence of water damage and mold growth resulting from high relative humidity conditions that occurred during August 2024. Pertinent results of the inspection included: Air temperature was within the MDPH recommended range. Relative humidity was within the MDPH recommended range. Relative humidity measurements inside were all below outdoor measurements at the time of the test. Dew point was within a range of 53°F to 57°F in areas tested during the 0 Comments
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MCLA to Host Constitution and Citizenship Day with Electoral College Lecture | 02:48PM / Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA will host the annual Constitution and Citizenship Day with a special presentation for students and community members later this month. Joining other colleges and universities across the country, the federal holiday was established in 2004 and first celebrated in 2005, recognizing the signing of the US Constitution on September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, Penn. The presentation, "Understanding the Electoral College: Insights into 2024's Presidential Election," will be led by MCLA Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Samantha Pettey on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. in Murdock Hall Room 218. The lecture 0 Comments
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North Adams School Committee Hears Report on Brayton Air QualityBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:39AM / Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee on Monday heard a report from the consultant hired to evaluate air quality at Brayton Elementary School after mold was found in a classroom this summer. Craig Gifford of GEM Environmental walked the committee through the key findings in a 22-page report provided to the district. Except for a couple of hallways in the lower level of the building, GEM found mold spore counts in the air to be below the counts in the ambient air outside the building, Gifford said. "In the classrooms, to be honest, it was very low," he said. On a typical day in the summer, Gifford said, outside air in the region might have mold 0 Comments
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North Adams Sets Meeting on Notch Forestry PlanBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:29AM / Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city has set a public information session about controversial plans to log parts of the Notch Reservoir watershed. The forum will take place on Thursday at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall. It will include representatives from Mass Audubon, New England Forestry Foundation, and the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts, of which North Adams is a member. The city is set to implement a 2022 forest management plan around the reservoir to preserve its watershed, root out invasive species, promote sustainable growth and bring in some revenue. The 10-year plan apparently began as a way to improve culverts and stream 0 Comments
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Teams Sought for 25th Monument CupCommunity submission,
09:57AM / Monday, September 09, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. -- Registration is ongoing for the 25th annual Monument Cup 3-on-3 youth soccer tournament. The event will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Monument Mountain Regional High School. Teams of up to four players are eligible to compete in boys and girls divisions in the under-10, under-12 and under-14 age groups. The registration fee is $100 per team, and all teams are guaranteed at least three matches with the top four teams in each division advancing to the semi-finals. Space is limited. Each division is capped at 16 teams. The final match in each of the six divisions will be played on Monument Mountain's varsity soccer 0 Comments
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Northern Berkshire EMS Awarded FEMA Grant Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
05:16AM / Monday, September 09, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded Northern Berkshire EMS a $464,980 Operations and Safety Assistance to Firefighters Grant. "It's a huge benefit for us in terms of capital expenses. It is a huge relief for us, landing these grants," Northern Bekshire EMS General Manager John Meaney Jr. said. The competitive grant is part of a $15.78 million fund awarded to emergency services across the state. Although it is labeled as a firefighter grant, a portion is carved out for emergency medical services. Meaney said, in total, the grant is nearly $511,000 with a federal share of almost $465,000. This year the 0 Comments
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