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State Expected to Pick Up Some Education Costs for Family ShelterBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
02:13PM / Thursday, May 04, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The school district's been in talks with the state over resources that may be needed for the proposed family shelter in the Berkshire Towers. Superintendent Barbara Malkas told the School Committee on Tuesday that everything related to the shelter "is very much speculation." "We don't have any set numbers of what to expect, we've been given some estimates," she said. "From what I understand, most of the children who would be coming with families are very young, so they may not actually even be coming into school." The conversation was prompted by discussion of the budget and whether it 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Carnival, Races, Movie Nights, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:05PM / Thursday, May 04, 2023 | |
 Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events including a carnival, live musical performances, comedy nights, and more. Editor's Pick Carnival Berkshire Mall, Lanesborough The Gillette Shows Carnival is back this Thursday and will run through May 14. Wristbands are available daily at $25 for unlimited access to rides. Tickets are also available for purchase. The carnival is open weekdays from 5 until 9 p.m. and weekends from 1 until 9 p.m. More information here.
Join the annual May Day Races in Dalton on Sunday. Friday First Fridays Downtown North Adams Time: 5 to 8 p.m. "Flower Power" is the theme of 0 Comments
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North Adams First Friday Focuses on 'Flower Power'| 10:45AM / Thursday, May 04, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— First Friday will be held on May 5 from 5-8 p.m. in downtown North Adams to celebrate the start of spring, floral outfits, and more. The Flower Power-themed event will include sprucing up flower beds, creating a floral chalk mural, dance performances, live music, and downtown shops with special hours and events. Eagle Street will be closed to car traffic for the evening, and activities and flower vendors will be available on the street. Several downtown shops, galleries, restaurants, and the First Friday crew will be organizing events focused on spring. Events: The First Baptist Youth Group and NAMAZING Initiative will lead a cleanup 0 Comments
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Free Intro to Outdoor Skills Event for Girls| 08:40AM / Thursday, May 04, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Girls and their guardians are invited to a free Intro to Outdoor Skills event on Wednesday, May 10 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Girls can earn their first Girl Scout patch while learning basic campfire-building techniques, first aid, and jackknife safety. The event will be held at the North Adams Public Library This event is for girls entering K and 1 in the fall, who are not currently Girl Scouts. RSVP by May 4 at https://bit.ly/osnadams For information on Girl Scouts contact bprevost@gscwm.org, 413-224-4027. 0 Comments
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Natural Bridge to Undergo Redesign Staff Reports ,
02:42PM / Wednesday, May 03, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced that the agency will begin construction this spring at Natural Bridge State Park in North Adams as part of a redesign plan that will span several years. The project is expected to begin this month and will take place over three phases with the initial work focusing on the removal of existing infrastructure, including structures on and over the chasm, to address safety concerns. "I am most pleased that DCR is making this investment to supplement the earmark that I secured in last year's budget to revitalize and preserve this natural treasure," 0 Comments
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413 Bistro Open and Ready for Summer| 01:25PM / Wednesday, May 03, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Brassard family have done the unthinkable and have not only survived the pandemic but expanded. "We always felt that North Adams was kind of a sweet spot for us, and then this opportunity came up," co-owner Paul Brassard said. "You can't deny that this area has a charge, and this location feels essential to a lot of it." The Brassard's family of restaurants started humbly in Williamstown with Berkshire Palate. Chef Zach teamed up with his brothers, Aaron and Nolan, and his father, Paul, and they quickly became a local favorite drawing locals and tourists alike. In 2021, Berkshire Palate planned 0 Comments
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More Rain this Week With a Sunny Weekend in Store | 12:19PM / Wednesday, May 03, 2023 | |
The April showers will continue through the workweek and it will rain on and off throughout the day Wednesday, May 3. Expect about .20 inches of rain, reports Accuweather. Temperatures will top out in the low 50s. There will be a low of 42. There will be less rain Thursday, May 4 but still expect temperatures in the low 50s and cloudy skies. Friday, May 5 will be warmer with Accuweather predicting a high of 58. Still, expect some showers throughout the day. Saturday will be warmer with a high of 67. Expect sun with some clouds. Sunday will be warmer with a high of 69. Accuweather predicts lots of sunshine with some clouds. 0 Comments
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North Adams School Budget Increase Offset by Chapter 70 By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:16AM / Wednesday, May 03, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The proposed school budget for fiscal 2024 is up $1.3 million over this year but the city's share will be level funded from this year at $3,838,270. The budget was presented to the School Committee on Tuesday, following last week's review by the Finance and Facilities Committee. The total budget draft is $20,054,352, a 6.91 percent increase over this year. The total increase is $1,296,564, exactly how much more the district is receiving in Chapter 70 state education aid. That aid totals $16,216,082 at the moment. (It's possible that figure may rise in the Senate's budget draft.) Superintendent Barbara Malkas said last 0 Comments
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Absentee Ballots Available for Clarksburg Town Election| 12:11PM / Tuesday, May 02, 2023 | |
 CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Absentee ballots for the town election to be held on May 30 are available at the town clerk's office. You may vote in person Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to noon or request a ballot be mailed to you, by completing the form on the town website. Completed ballots may be mailed to or dropped off at the town clerk's office, 111 River Road, Clarksburg MA 01247. The last day for absentee voting is Thursday, May 25, at 5 p.m. Early voting ballots may be requested by completing the form on the town website and can be mailed or dropped off to the town clerk's office. Deadline to receive your request is May 22. 0 Comments
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Can you benefit from a 529 plan?Submitted by Edward Jones,
08:15AM / Tuesday, May 02, 2023 | |
 Another school year is coming to a close. And if you have young children, they're now a year closer to heading off to college or some other type of post-secondary education or training. So, if you haven't already done so, you may want to start preparing for these costs. And they can be considerable. During the 2022-23 school year, the average estimated annual cost (tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, transportation and other personal expenses) was nearly $28,000 for public four-year in-state schools and more than $57,000 for private nonprofit four-year schools, according to the College Board. Of course, some students don't pay the full bill for college. 0 Comments
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McCann Honor Roll| 08:12AM / Tuesday, May 02, 2023 | |
McCann Quarter 3 Honor Roll High Honors Belisle, Camryn 2023 Booth, Collin 2023 Boyer, Molly 2023 Braman, Noah 2023 Ciempa, Erin 2023 Covello, Vincenzo 2023 DeBenedetto, Noah 2023 Demers, Owen 2023 Durocher, Cameron 2023 Durocher, Madeline 2023 Gamari, Alexis 2023 Gamari, Renae 2023 Girard, Anastasia 2023 Glasier, Emily 2023 Hartley, Isabella 2023 Hartwig, Josephine 2023 Hayer, Addison 2023 Lake, Matthew 2023 Lamore, Izabella 2023 Lennon, Keira 2023 Liang, Ivan 2023 Livsey, Aaron 2023 Livsey, Joshua 2023 Loughman, Thomas 2023 Marsh, Catryna 2023 McGrory, Daniel 2023 Medon, Ryan 2023 Moran, Cordelia 2023 Morin, Max 0 Comments
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