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Younger workers face financial gapsSubmitted by Edward Jones,
08:00AM / Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | |
 If you're starting out in your career, you have many of the same financial needs as older workers — but you might be lacking some of their resources. How big of a concern is this? It could be significant. While you have the advantage of time, you'll want to avoid falling into one or more of the "gaps" faced by people in your age group. Consider some of the findings of a study of 18-to-34-year-olds from Edward Jones and research groups NEXT360 Partners and MarketCast: Only 31 percent currently have a retirement account. Just 57 percent have health insurance. Less than a third have life insurance. Just 12 percent go to a financial advisor to discuss 0 Comments
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BArT Theatre Presents 'Tracks' | 08:00AM / Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Charter Public School Theatre announced its production of "Tracks." The show will run on Friday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 pm, with additional performances on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm. "Tracks" was written by Peter Tarsi. This production is directed by BArT Senior Jace Ziarnik and stage-managed by BART Senior M Schrade. According to a press release: A group of strangers meet in a dirty subway station. They have arrived with limited personal belongings. Their watches have stopped. They all claim to be in different cities. But they soon learn there is no way out of the station. And 0 Comments
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North Adams Planners Recommend Overlay District for New HospitalBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:24AM / Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | |
BHS President Darlene Rodowicz says the zoning overlay would allow for multiple medical and health entities to operate on the hospital campus. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Planning Board on Monday voted to recommend the creation of a hospital overlay district to the City Council. The vote came after a joint public hearing with the council on the proposal. The City Council is expected to vote on the ordinance Tuesday night. The new zoning overlay would pave the way for the resurrection of North Adams Regional Hospital as a critical access hospital, codify the current building configurations and allow for the existence of several medical entities on the 0 Comments
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North Adams Man Seriously Injured in State Road FireStaff Reports, iBerkshires
04:04PM / Monday, November 13, 2023 | |
The police Detective Bureau is investigating the fire, described by some as an 'explosion.' NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A city man was seriously injured in what was described as an "explosion" in his State Road apartment. The cause is unknown at this time and the incident is under investigation by North Adams Police and Fire and the State Fire Marshal's Office. Fire Chief Brent Lefebvre said the individual was pulled out through the back window of a bedroom in his first-floor apartment with "significant burns to the lower extremities." "He's been taken to the appropriate facility but at this time, we 0 Comments
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Savoy Students Learn About the Magic of WritingBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
01:12PM / Monday, November 13, 2023 | |
English author Natasha Lowe now lives in Deerfield. She visited the school as part of a monthly reading program. SAVOY, Mass. — Emma L Miller Elementary School students had a sit-down with author Natasha Lowe who gave them a glimpse of the magic that goes into writing a book. "Today we are going to talk about books and magic. I love magic," Lowe told the students last Tuesday. "We are going to talk about where ideas come from and how you take that idea and turn it into a story." The Deerfield-based author, originally from London, penned "The Power of Poppy Pendle," which tells of a young girl born with magical powers who instead 0 Comments
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NBCC to Host the Annual Neighborlies| 08:08AM / Monday, November 13, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (NBCC) will host the Neighborlies, an annual community recognition celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the MCLA Church Street Center. This event is free and open to the public. Snacks and light refreshments will be available. Throughout the year, NBCC welcomes residents 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. This year over 100 individuals will be recognized with an award. Anyone may recognize individuals or groups in one or more of the following 0 Comments
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Adams Ambulance to CloseStaff Reports, iBerkshires
05:01AM / Monday, November 13, 2023 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Ambulance Service will cease operations on Dec. 31 after nearly 50 years. The service had indicated in September that a deficit of more than $200,000 was endangering its ability to continue. Numerous social media posts were made by employees on Friday that they been informed of the closure. The ambulance board had reportedly met on Thursday night. In a statement following the news, Adams officials said all three communities have been talking and "have been coordinating with Northern Berkshire EMS to assume EMS operations in our communities. A transition plan is underway to ensure continuity of emergency medical services." Northern 0 Comments
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Award-winning Journalist to Give MCLA Hardman Lecture | 04:35PM / Sunday, November 12, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Caleb Gayle will present the 2023 MCLA Hardman Lecture at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in MCLA's Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation Atrium. Gayle is an award-winning journalist who writes about race and identity and is a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine. His book "We Refuse to Forget: A True Story of Black Creeks, American Identity, and Power" was published in 2022. He is a professor of Journalism and Africana Studies at Northeastern University. Gayle's writing has been recognized by the Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award, the PEN America Writing for Justice Fellowship, the Center for 0 Comments
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MCLA Volleyball Falls in Conference Final| 11:04AM / Sunday, November 12, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Hailey Sanders finished with 15 kills Saturday to lead the Framingham State volleyball team to a five-set win over MCLA in the MASCAC Championship Game. Anais Badio had a match-high 15 kills to lead the Trailblazers, who got 10 kills from Elizabeth Brown. MCLA finishes with a record of 21-5. Men's Hockey WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Payton Schaly scored a pair of goals to lead Plymouth State to a 5-2 win over MCLA. Matthew Gover made 42 saves for the Trailblazers (1-2-1), who go to Salem State on Thursday. Men's Basketball NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Taconic's Quentin Gittens scored 18 points Saturday to lead MCLA to a 91-69 win over 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Unhappy with Proposed Land Sale to StateBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
12:08PM / Saturday, November 11, 2023 | |
 CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Town officials are looking askance at a potential sale of 35 acres to the state. Town Administrator Carl McKinney told the Select Board on Wednesday that the town had not been officially notified but he wanted to alert them of the possibility and that they would debate whether to recommend once that happened. McKinney said the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield had been bequeathed the 35 acres in Clarksburg State Park along Bald Mountain. And while it was not currently on the tax roll, selling it to the state would eliminate any possibility it could be. "I can't say I'm happy with this at all," he 0 Comments
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Northern Berkshire Adult Education Conversation Class | 08:01AM / Saturday, November 11, 2023 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Northern Berkshire Adult Education (NBAE) announced a collaboration with the David and Joyce Milne Public Library in Williamstown for a Community and Conversation Class for English Speakers of Other Languages. Students will practice and strengthen their English speaking and listening skills while gaining confidence as well as learn some new vocabulary and phrases. The class is facilitated by a native English speaker and will take place on Wednesday mornings from 10:00-12:00 at the Milne Public Library in Williamstown. Call 413-412-1118 to register or email NBAE Program Director, Annie Pecor at apecor@napsk12.org. This 0 Comments
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North Adams Elks Donate to Veterans PantryBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
06:42AM / Saturday, November 11, 2023 | |
Tina Samson, administrative assistant for Veterans Services, accepts $1,000 in gift cards for veterans from Anthony Sacco Jr. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Members of the North Adams Elks delivered more than 100 canned goods to replenish the Veterans Food Pantry at City Hall. "It is overwhelming, and the Elks are only here to support us," Tina Samson, Veterans Services administrative assistant, said. "If I call them and tell them about a veteran family in need, these guys are right there to help." Elk Anthony Sacco Jr. said the donations were gathered from one of fraternity's poker tournaments. Participants would get extra chips if 0 Comments
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