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529 education savings plans: More flexible than you thinkSubmitted ,
03:20PM / Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | |
 Planning for your child's education can feel overwhelming, but a 529 education savings plan offers a powerful way to build a financial foundation for their educational future. One in 4 parents currently invests in a 529 plan, according to 2025 research by Edward Jones and Morning Consult. Perhaps it's because of the tax benefits — earnings are generally tax free if the money is used for qualified educational expenses. Or perhaps it's because of their flexibility. Types of education. While most people know 529 plans can help cover college and university tuition, these versatile accounts can also pay tuition for vocational and trade schools, making them 0 Comments
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Friends of the North Adams Public Library Mark 50 YearsBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:20PM / Monday, August 18, 2025 | |
Friends President Bonnie Rennell with author Joyce Maynard, who is wearing an apron from the Friends. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Fifty years ago this August, the trustees of the North Adams Public Library discussed creating a "friends" group which could raise funds to meet the library's needs. Some 80 groups had sprung up across the state to work with their local libraries to purchase much-needed equipment and even raise money for new buildings, they said. Among the library's wish list was a projector and screen for showing films. Within weeks, nearly a dozen volunteers gathered to formally establish the Friends of the North Adams Library, 0 Comments
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Governor Healey Unveils Art Exhibition by Berkshire Artists| 12:59PM / Monday, August 18, 2025 | |
Sarah Sutro's 'Blue Web' on display outside the governor's office. BOSTON — A temporary art installation outside the governor's office on Beacon Hill features three Berkshires artists. Gov. Maura Healey unveiled the exhibit this month in partnership with Mass Cultural Council. It includes works in photography, paintings and digital prints. The artists are Adam Brown of Lenox, Sarah Sutro of North Adams and Shelsy Rodriguez of Pittsfield. Their works will be displayed in the reception area of the governor's office through Sept. 12. "Western Mass has an incredible legacy of arts and culture, and these artists remind us of the 0 Comments
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County's Baseball Umpires Recognize Standout Student-AthletesCommunity submission,
10:15AM / Monday, August 18, 2025 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. -- The Berkshire County Baseball Umpire Association Sunday presented three scholarships to area high school student-athletes. Pittsfield High's Jack Abel, McCann Tech's Brodie Hayden and Wahconah's James Rabuse each recieved a $1,000 scholarship at the conclusion of the BCBUA's 10th annual golf tournament to raise funds for the award. Forest Park Country Club was the site of the tournament and awards banquet. Wahconah rising senior Rabuse received the association's Rich Pothier Most Valuable Player Award. Recent graduates Abel and Hayden were recognized with the Ray Pearson Sportsmanship Award and Tom Reilly 10th Player Award, 0 Comments
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MassDOT, Construction Firm Interested in Stanley Park LotsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
02:51PM / Saturday, August 16, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Site 9 redevelopment project is close to being finished with only some final amendments before approval. "Site nine redevelopment project, if you look out there, you can tell we're getting very close to being completed. What's going on now is we're working with Mass DEP and the EPA to finalize the amended ERE," said Executive Director Michael Coakley at last week's meeting of the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority. The ERE refers to the "easement and restriction for environmental conditions" at the site, required by the state's Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection
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MountainOne Bank Honored by Boston Business Journal| 07:47AM / Saturday, August 16, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne shared that it has been named one of the Boston Business Journal's 2025 Best Places to Work in the Medium Business Category (100-249 employees). According to a press release, each year, the Boston Business Journal celebrates Massachusetts companies that lead the way in cultivating and sustaining exceptional workplace cultures and environments. The award recognizes 100 companies across a broad spectrum of industries, including financial, technology, retail, and health care, with the common denominator being a commitment to fostering a supportive employee environment. Businesses were selected and ranked based on the results of 0 Comments
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North Adams Mayor Updates Council on BridgesBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:51PM / Thursday, August 14, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Mayor Jennifer Macksey clarified the two diverse projects for the Veterans Memorial Bridge and the expectation of the Brown Street bridge being repaired. "We have a contract underway," she told the City Council on Tuesday night. "Our apparent low bidder for the Brown Street bridge repair is J.H. Maxymillian, and no one have a heart attack, $349,920. We are putting together contract documents and funding sources as we speak, but we hope to have that started very, very soon and open before snow flies." The bridge has been closed for more than two years after being found "structurally deficient" by the state 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Plays, Festivals, and MoreBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:27PM / Thursday, August 14, 2025 | |
Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend including plays, festivals, and more. Editor's Pick BCC Community Fest Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate 65 years of the state's first community college. Admission is free, but registration is recommended. More than 60 activities are planned, ranging from live music and food trucks to workshops, exhibits, athletic tournaments and family-friendly events. More information and registration here. Multiple Days 'The Taming of the Shrew' 70 Kemble St., Lenox Select times until Aug. 24 Shakespeare & Company stages 0 Comments
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Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Awards Scholarships| 10:59AM / Thursday, August 14, 2025 | |
LUDLOW, Mass. — The Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corporation (BWPCC) has selected two students from the Lanesborough/Hancock area, one from the Mount Greylock Regional High School class of 2025 and one from the McCann Technical School class of 2025, to receive $1,000 scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to qualifying seniors at select schools in the Berkshires who are planning to attend either a two- or four-year college or trade school program. This is the third year of the BWPCC scholarship program. The BWPCC owns and operates the Berkshire Wind Power Project, a 12-turbine, 19.6-megawatt wind farm located on Brodie Mountain in Hancock and Lanesborough. 0 Comments
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28th Annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic to be Held Sept. 8| 08:29AM / Thursday, August 14, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The 28th annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic will be held Monday, Sept. 8 at Waubeeka Golf Links in Williamstown. The Golf Classic serves as a major fundraiser for the College's Athletics Department. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $1M to support MCLA's student-athletes. "We are so grateful to our sponsors and participants, both those who are dedicated longtime supporters and those who are new this year," said MCLA Assistant Dean for Athletics & Recreation Laura Mooney. "Their generosity and contributions allow the department to make facility upgrades and to enhance the student-athlete experience through 0 Comments
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NAPL: The Bigfoot and UFO Connection| 07:54AM / Thursday, August 14, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Join Ronny LeBlanc, from Discovery Channel's Expedition Bigfoot, for a free presentation where he'll dive into the history of UFO & Bigfoot reports. The presentation will be held in the 3rd floor community room on Aug. 20, at 6 pm. All are welcome. 0 Comments
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Clarksburg School Sees Rise in Grant Funding By Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:12AM / Thursday, August 14, 2025 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Like many school districts, Clarksburg has been holding its breath on grant funding. But the new is good. "We've gotten our numbers coming in for our grant allocations ... as you remember, part of our budget is we're banking on a certain amount of grants coming in," Assistant Superintendent Tara Barnes told the School Committee last Thursday. "This grant money is always a gamble, because we don't know until this time of year what amount we're getting." The good news, she said, is that the school district has received its grant allocations for everything so far except state Rural School Aid. There 0 Comments
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