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Sarandon Suing Clarksburg Construction Company| 03:09PM / Saturday, August 19, 2023 | |
STAMFORD, Vt. — Actor Susan Sarandon is suing a local contracting company related to work done on her $2 million home. The complaint was filed in U.S. District Court in Springfield on Thursday and first reported by news service Reuters. She alleges that DeGrenier Contracting and Property Management LLC of Clarksburg, Mass., did not construct the home to the standard expected, that numerous failings and problems were not rectified, and that the owner misrepresented his experience in being able to manage the construction of such a home. Sarandon says she paid $140,000 in caretaker fees but the company "has performed essentially no 0 Comments
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Child Care of the Berkshires Youths Add Recycling Bins to North Adams ParkBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
06:37AM / Saturday, August 19, 2023 | |
Grant money from the Massachusetts Service Alliance and Youth Service America paid for the bins, signs, T-shirts and gloves for the youngsters. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — More than a dozen of the city's youngest artists and environmentalists Wednesday celebrated their contribution to making the world a better place. Aaron Willis' class at Child Care of the Berkshires showed off a series of four recycling bins adorned by original art the youngsters created to encourage people to use the receptacles in the Noel Field complex that abuts the State Street early care and education program. "Back in March, I brought to the kids this project," Willis 0 Comments
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North Adams School Building Committee to Review Building Options| 05:28AM / Friday, August 18, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Building Committee has some important dates coming up as it determines which school project will be submitted for approval to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. It will meet twice in September to narrow down the current options to three — and this will largely depend on the grade configuration that the School Committee will vote Aug. 29. The school district has held one public forum already on grade configuration (the video can be found here) and a second one is set for Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 5:30 p.m. at Brayton Elementary's Welcome Center and over Zoom. The question is whether to keep two 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Community Events, Musical Performances, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:10PM / Thursday, August 17, 2023 | |
 There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including community events, musical performances, and more. *Do you want your market or event included in the outlook? Email info@iberkshires.com. Editor's Pick Jacob's Pillow Community Day Jacob's Pillow Dance, Becket Time: 3 to 6 p.m., Friday Bring your family for an afternoon of movement classes, tours, performances, crafts, dance-themed children's activities, and more. No registration is required for this free event. Lineup and more information here. Thursday Third Thursday Summer Finale Join Cultural Pittsfield 0 Comments
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Drury High School Quarter 4 Honor Roll| 08:21AM / Thursday, August 17, 2023 | |
Drury High School Quarter 4 Honor Roll Grade 7 High Honors Chapman, Haley Mae Gordon, Margot Eloise Grade 7 Honors Blocker, Sasha Alicia Griffin, Ava Marie Lindner, Rylee Jade Loverin, Cole Jacob Mirante, Lily Margaret Perras, Alexis Caroline Robinson, Madison Gabrielle Saluja, Manav Joseph Schadler, Cooper Brian Shepard, Addisyn Elizabeth Todd, Peyton Elizabeth Vareschi, Vivian Irene Wilson, Grace May Wright, Rhaya Marie Grade 8 High Honors Bergeron, Alexander Clarence Bond, Anna Kimbell Bond, Jorge Arthur Dix, Luke Robert Irace, Henry James Liang, Brian NMN Lyons, Emily Jean Vareschi, Julia Rosamond Grade 8 Honors Boulger, Curtis Matthew Brothers, Sloan 0 Comments
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Registration Open for September's Savoy Loop Road RaceCommunity submission,
07:59AM / Thursday, August 17, 2023 | |
 SAVOY, Mass. — Registration is underway for September's Savoy Loop Road Race. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Emma L. Miller Elementary School with proceeds benefiting the school. The 5-mile road race will start at 10 a.m. with a one-mile run run starting shortly after and a kids fun run at about 11:20. There will be awards, prizes refreshment, activities for children, entertainment and raffles at the start/finish line. Day of race registration starts at 8:45 a.m. Register in advance at www.savoylooprace.org. 0 Comments
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McCann Tech, Central Radio Win Giorgi League Regular Season Finales| 02:08PM / Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- McCann Tech pulled away late to earn a 62-54 win over Ramunto's on Tuesday in B Division action in the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League. Walter Mazza had a double-double with 20 points and 15 rebounds to lead McCann. Ricky Rougeau scored 16, and Jacob Howland added 12 in the win. For Ramunto's, Rob Langenback scored 17 and grabbed 10 boards while Jeff Mazza and Zack Davignon added 15 and 14, respectively. In Tuesday's second game, Hunter Sarkis scored 22 points and collected nine rebounds to lead Central Radio to a 56-52 win over the Saboteurs. Seth Shepard and Patrick Kennedy each had a double-double in the 0 Comments
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Showers and Storms Give Way to Pleasant Weekend| 12:12PM / Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | |
Expect some showers today Wednesday, Aug. 16 with a blend of sun and clouds this afternoon, reports AccuWeather. Temperatures will top out in the mid-70s. On Thursday, expect higher humidity with more clouds. Thundershowers are expected in the afternoon. It will feel cooler Friday, Aug. 18. Expect mostly cloudy skies. Showers and heavy thunderstorms can be expected, reports AccuWeather. There could be hail and damaging winds. On Saturday, expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the low-70s. AccuWeather reports that there will be some haze caused by wildfire smoke. Expect Sunny skies Sunday with temperatures in the high 70s 0 Comments
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Bird, Harrigan Lead Teams to Giorgi League Wins| 09:40AM / Tuesday, August 15, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Hayden Bird and Keiland Cross each had a double-double Monday to lead Giardina and Bressett PC to a 78-65 win over PhoneBros in the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League A Division. Bird scored 26 points and collected 14 rebounds. Cross finished with 21 and 14. Lucas Shatford also finished in double figures for rebounds with 11 in the win. PhoneBros was led by Bobby Lopez with 20 points and 10 boards. Alex Heck scored 14 points, and Mike Taylor finished with 10 and 10. Monday's other game was a 98-78 win for Cold Hearts over Northern Berkshire Sports Academy. Sean Harrigan scored 38 points to lead Cold Hearts, which got 20 from 0 Comments
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529 plans offer benefits in all marketsSubmitted by Edward Jones,
08:25AM / Tuesday, August 15, 2023 | |
 A new school year will soon begin. And if you have young children, that means it's one year closer to the day when they head off to college or some other post-secondary education or training. You might be preparing for that day with a 529 education savings plan — but should you be concerned if you need to start taking withdrawals to pay for education expenses when the financial markets are volatile? Long-term investment vehicles based on the financial markets, like a 529 plan, will always fluctuate in value. If you've had a 529 plan for many years, you've probably invested money when the market has been up, down and flat. In fact, during down periods, it's often 0 Comments
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Vacant North Adams Bank Being Developed for Retail, Public Space By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:45AM / Tuesday, August 15, 2023 | |
The schematic of the layout of the plans for the former bank. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The empty TD Bank on Main Street is being envisioned as an attractive space for retail and community gathering. The location will have extensive exterior alterations with the creation of a park, amphitheater, ramp and rooftop access. Interior work will largely exist of retail outfitting, accessibility issues, and restrooms. The Planning Board only approved a general retail permit for the structure at 90 Main St. but Salvatore Perry also outlined plans for the property. Perry, also behind the Greylock Works development, looked to the old Sanborn Fire Insurance maps 0 Comments
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1Berkshire Welcomes Youth Leadership Program Class | 02:15PM / Monday, August 14, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire welcomes its 13th class into the Berkshire Youth Leadership Program. This group of 27 rising high school juniors from across the Berkshires was selected through a competitive application process to begin a year-long leadership development program that kicked off in June with a three-day, two-night retreat held at Camp Becket. The 1Berkshire Youth Leadership Program is focused on helping students in the region develop and grow through career opportunity awareness, leadership skill development, and the design and completion of a 9-month-long collective-impact project focused on positively impacting the Berkshires. Selected students have shown 0 Comments
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