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More Snow, Sleet Expected Wednesday Night| 10:34AM / Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | |
Here we go again. This winter's constant onslaught of cold and precipitation continues with more sleet and snow expected overnight on Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has issued a winter storm advisory beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday through 1 p.m. on Thursday. The forecast is for mixed precipitation with total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, the higher end likely in Southern Vermont, and ice accumulations up to 2/10 of an inch. Winds will be gusting as high as 35 mph. This effects all of the Berkshires, Southern Vermont, eastern New York and northwest Connecticut. So plan on slippery road 0 Comments
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4th Annual Northern Berkshire Alumni Hockey Game | 08:00AM / Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Hockey enthusiasts can mark their calendars for the 4th Annual Alumni Game on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 4 p.m. at the Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Skating Rink. Alumni from McCann Tech, Hoosac Valley, Drury, and Mount Greylock will face off in a match, with tickets available for $10. Fans can also join the players for a skate after the game, included with the ticket price (skaters must bring their own skates). The event will feature a bake sale and a 50/50 raffle to raise funds. Alumni interested in participating can reach out to druryhockeyboosterclub@gmail.com for more information. 0 Comments
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Clarksburg School Seeing Residential Enrollment RiseBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
06:19PM / Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | |
 CLARKSBURG, Mass. — As talk once again turns to the possibility of a school project, the School Committee wants to clear up misconceptions about enrollment. School choice students had made up about 25 percent or more of the student body at one time; that's now down to 17 percent and will fall off rapidly in the next few years. "The numbers in our school are pretty clear that people are moving into town to attend the school," said Superintendent John Franzoni at last Thursday's School Committee meeting, held virtually. There are currently 172 pupils in prekindergarten through Grade 8, of which 34 are school 0 Comments
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Forest Restoration Lecture at MCLA's Green Living Seminar| 03:41PM / Monday, February 10, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Dr. Paula Prist, Senior Programme Coordinator of the Forest and Grasslands Unit at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), will present on restoring forests to reduce the spread of disease on Feb. 12 as part of MCLA's Green Living Seminar Series. Prist will talk about how forest restoration can be implemented in order to provide positive outcomes for human health. According to a press release: A biologist by training, Prist holds a master's, doctorate and post-doctorate in landscape ecology from the University of São Paulo, with a sandwich period at Columbia University and the University of Queensland. Her 0 Comments
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Veteran Spotlight: Navy Seaman Herbert PutnamBy Wayne Soares, Special to iBerkshires
04:42PM / Sunday, February 09, 2025 | |
Herbert Putnam during his Navy service. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Herbert Putnam served his country in the Navy as a seaman from 1952 to 1956, separating from the service as a fireman, first class. At 92 years old, he has a fabulous memory and a wonderful personality. He grew up in Clarksburg, graduated from Drury High School, and did his basic training at Naval Training Center Bainbridge at Port Deposit, Md., in 1952. "It was like going to high school, meeting a lot of different people," he remembered. Seaman 3rd Class Putnam would be assigned to the USS Fessenden, docked in Rhode Island, and graduated from communications 0 Comments
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Big Y Donates 1 Million Meals to Regional Food Banks| 12:18PM / Sunday, February 09, 2025 | |
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Big Y's annual Sack Hunger campaign has provided funding for four regional food banks, resulting in the donation of 1 million meals to those in need. The campaign supports local soup kitchens, food pantries, senior food programs, and other organizations that assist communities in Massachusetts and Connecticut. During the past holiday season, Big Y customers and employees contributed to the campaign through $5 donations, with each donation supplying 10 meals. Additional contributions came from proceeds in the Produce, Floral, and Meat departments, as well as sales from Big Y's private label brands. Since its inception in 2010, the Sack Hunger 0 Comments
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Countywide Drug Raids Executed FridayStaff Reports,
08:59PM / Friday, February 07, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshire District Attorney's Office confirmed countywide drug raids were executed on Friday. At least three occurred in North County — on Quaker Street and Howland Avenue in Adams and on Beaver Street in North Adams. Julia Sabourin, spokesperson for the DA's office said, the office "in conjunction with multiple local and state law enforcement agencies executed a countywide operation to interrupt a large-scale narcotics trafficking ring." The operation was the culmination of a multimonth-long investigation overseen by the DA's office and both narcotics and illegal firearms were sized during the 0 Comments
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MCLA, Habitat for Humanity Partner for Sixth Year of Free Tax Assistance| 11:27AM / Friday, February 07, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and its Department of Business Administration will once again partner with Habitat for Humanity to offer free tax preparation services to qualified residents through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program starting February 10. Through the IRS's VITA program, MCLA students assist taxpayers by providing free tax preparation services. To qualify, most individuals and families must earn $67,000 or less, however, there is no income limit for those with disabilities, limited English-speaking skills, and individuals over the age of 60 with retirement or pension income. Students 0 Comments
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MCLA to Host Information Session for MBA, MEd, and Leadership Academy Programs| 08:06AM / Friday, February 07, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host a virtual information session on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, for individuals interested in advancing their careers through MCLA's graduate programs. This session will provide prospective students with an opportunity to explore MCLA's Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (MEd), and Leadership Academy programs, learn about the application process, and connect with faculty and admissions staff. The session schedule is as follows: MBA Information Session – 12:00 PM (Virtual) Leadership Academy Information Session – 4:30 PM 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Valentines Dances & Glow ForestsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:18PM / Thursday, February 06, 2025 | |
 There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including a dance, live music, and animal photo-ops. Multiple Days Valentine's Day Dance Cheshire Community House Friday and Saturday Put your dancing shoes on and bring your loved ones for a night of dancing to celebrate Valentine's Day. Tickets to this semi-formal event are $10. More information here. 'Dreamscapes' Journey Into Nature Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge Feb. 7 through 23; Tuesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Berkshire Botanical Garden is kicking off its 2025 Art/Garden exhibitions 0 Comments
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BArT Announces Second Quarter Honor Roll | 08:00AM / Thursday, February 06, 2025 | |
 ADAMS, Mass.— Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School has announced the students who made the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year. Students who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors". Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "High Honors." Academic courses at BART are aligned with the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks for the appropriate grade level and include all standards deemed necessary for a complete, college-preparatory, middle and high school education. Students in Grade 6 who 0 Comments
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More Sleet, Snow on the WayStaff Reports,
04:43PM / Wednesday, February 05, 2025 | |
It's starting to feel like the cold and snow will never leave. Get ready for another blast of snow Thursday and again on the weekend across the Berkshire region. The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has issued a winter weather advisory for Western Mass, Southern Vermont and eastern New York beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday through 6 p.m. It will start out with snow but later turn to a sleety mix of rain and ice in the afternoon. Be prepared for slippery roads. There's a chance for up to 2 to 4 inches of snow but ice seems more likely. Our friends at Greylock Snow Day are only giving a 10 percent chance of a snow day largely because the 0 Comments
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