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BCC and BRPC Offer Free 'Choke Saver' Training Certification| 08:12AM / Monday, January 09, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. —Berkshire Community College (BCC) and Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) will offer a free Choke Saver Training class offered on various dates in several locations throughout Berkshire County. The 75-minute class provides participants with a two-year certification. Local businesses, such as restaurants, that are required to have Choke Safe certified individuals on site are particularly encouraged to participate. Space is limited; each class can accept up to 30 students. Classes will be held on Mondays from 10:15–11:30 am on the following dates: Jan. 9 at the Great Barrington Fire Station, 67 State Road, 0 Comments
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M&T Bank Contributes to SVHC's Vision 2020 Campaign| 04:19PM / Saturday, January 07, 2023 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — The Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) Foundation accepted a $25,000 donation from the M&T Bank Charitable Foundation last week. The contribution will help fund Vision 2020, A Decade of Transformation Capital Campaign, the hospital's largest project in more than 30 years. The funds will help enhance the emergency and cancer care services available to residents regionwide. "Southwestern Vermont Health Care is more than a medical and health resource in southwestern Vermont," said M & T Senior Vice President John A. Conlon, CFA, CFP. "It is part of the heart and soul of the community." The Vision 2020 0 Comments
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Vermont Watershed Grant Program Accepting Applications| 08:09AM / Saturday, January 07, 2023 | |
MONTPELIER, Vt. — The 2023 Vermont Watershed Grants Program is now accepting applications for projects that protect, restore and enhance the state's lakes, streams, rivers, and ponds, including Vermonters' ability to understand and enjoy these treasures. Applications are due no later than Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Program grants are available to municipalities, local and regional government agencies, sporting clubs, non-profit organizations, and water-related citizen groups. Projects that seek to directly protect or restore fish and aquatic wildlife habitat are strongly encouraged. Examples of past funded projects include 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Boards Discuss School Renovation NeedsBy Brian Rhodes, iBerkshires Staff
01:50PM / Friday, January 06, 2023 | |
 CLARKSBURG, Mass. — In a joint meeting with the Select Board and the Americans with Disabilities Act Commission, the School Committee discussed building renovation needs. The most significant upcoming renovation is the installation of a chair lift, for ADA compliance. The lift will allow access from the main floor to the lower level of the split-level school, including the cafeteria, gymnasium and playground. "We haven't sat down all together. So, before we go and spend this money, let's make sure we're all in agreement and it sounds like we all are, so that's great," said Superintendent John Franzoni. "Thank you very much,
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Moving Pictures: Video Highlights of 2022iBerkshires.com Sports,
10:08AM / Thursday, January 05, 2023 | |
 It was a busy year for athletes throughout Berkshire County, and iBerkshires.com was lucky enough to capture some of their many accomplishments on video. Here is a look back at just some of the high points: January Drury’s Owen Taylor scores in the last second to give his team a 3-2 win at Wahconah. February Taconic’s Noah Poirier gets a pin to win an individual Western Mass title and help the Thunder earn a team sectional crown. The first wave of boys heads out at the state Nordic Ski Championships, where Mount Greylock defended its team title. Maya Duhamel rolls a strike to help Taconic win the Berkshire County 0 Comments
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North Adams First Friday Theme: Fresh Start With Wellness Activities| 03:55PM / Wednesday, January 04, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Community members and residents are invited to join the North Adams Chamber of Commerce for a Fresh Start around Downtown for North Adams' monthly First Fridays. According to a press release, The Jan. 6, 2023, First Friday theme is Fresh Start – a time for residents, businesses, and visitors to reflect, prioritize, find new ways to stay physically active and mentally healthy and come together as a community. Downtown businesses will have extended hours and many businesses and galleries will be hosting openings, closings, and other special events. The following events have been planned by downtown businesses and 0 Comments
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Warmer Temperatures This Week With Ice, Flurries in Store| 12:36PM / Wednesday, January 04, 2023 | |
Expect some rain this week with the warmer temperatures. Today, Wednesday, Jan. 44, expect temperatures in the mid-50s with light rain throughout the day As things cool down into the 40s Thursday, the rain will turn into a wintery mix. Accuweather predicts snow at some points throughout the day. There is a winter weather advisory from 4 am to 10 am Thursday. The U.S. National Weather Service warns that freezing rain could cause slippery conditions in Northern Berkshire County On Friday, Jan. 6, temperatures will remain in the low 40s. Expect rain and snow showers. Things will cool down this weekend and the temperature Saturday will drop into 0 Comments
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MCLA Leadership Academy Applications Open| 08:22AM / Wednesday, January 04, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA's Leadership Academy, a postgraduate program for educators seeking administrator licensure, will host a series of information sessions between January and March for prospective students. Applications will be accepted through April 15 and information sessions are scheduled in person and remotely this winter. The 12-month program starts on July 7 with an on-campus, in-person 14-day residency followed by online courses and three-weekend residencies. Leadership Academy alumni and administrators will answer questions about the program and application process during the following information sessions: Virtual 0 Comments
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Fundamentals for Safe Ice Fishing| 08:07AM / Wednesday, January 04, 2023 | |
 MONTPELIER, Vt. — With the start of the new year, many Vermonters are preparing for ice fishing. "If you're looking for a fun, easy way to get outdoors with friends and family this winter, ice fishing is hard to top," said Fisheries Biologist Shawn Good. "It's quick to learn, affordable and generally more accessible and social than open water fishing." In light of Vermont's recent warm weather, the department stresses that anglers take ice safety seriously and recommends a few basic tips and precautions. "A minimum of three to four inches of clear black ice is safe to walk on," advised Good. "If 0 Comments
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School Committee Member Vallieres Resigns in North AdamsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:56AM / Wednesday, January 04, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee is down one member as Joshua Vallieres has resigned effective immediately. The School Committee accepted his resignation on Tuesday with regrets, with member Tara Jacobs voting no "just because I'll miss him." "Just my thanks to Josh for his service, and he was a delight to serve with, and I'll miss him, and I wish him well. And, so it's a bittersweet moment," she said. In his brief resignation letter dated Dec. 20, 2022, Vallieres said he could no longer fulfill his duties on the committee. "Unfortunately, I must resign from my position as a school committee member. I am very 0 Comments
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2022: North Adams Year in ReviewBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
12:30PM / Tuesday, January 03, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city ended 2022 with a partial solution to its problematic public safety building, the feds taking interest in the flood chutes, new faces at City Hall and the opening of a $20 million cannabis cultivation facility. Temescal Wellness cut the ribbon in September on a 72,000-square-foot, more than $20 million state-of-the-art cannabis cultivation facility. The plant in the Hardman Industrial Park had been the home of Crane & Co. until it closed the year before. The new facility is expected to add 80 jobs to the city's economy. Another cannabis venture went nowhere when the mayor filed a suit against the Planning Board and the 0 Comments
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Time for New Year's financial resolutionsSubmitted by Edward Jones,
12:30PM / Tuesday, January 03, 2023 | |
 It's that time of year when many of us promise ourselves we'll go to the gym more, or learn a new language, or take up a musical instrument, or any number of other worthy goals. But this year, when making New Year's resolutions, why not also consider some financial ones? Here are a few to consider: Don't let inflation derail your investment strategy. As you know, inflation was the big financial story of 2022, hitting a 40-year high. And while it may moderate somewhat this year, it will likely still be higher than what we experienced the past decade or so. Even so, it's a good idea to try not to let today's inflation harm your investment strategy for the 0 Comments
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