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Avoid becoming 'burden' on grown childrenSubmitted by Edward Jones,
08:28AM / Tuesday, November 01, 2022 | |
 Here's an interesting statistic: Some 72 percent of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a 2021 survey by Age Wave and Edward Jones. Both before and during retirement, what steps can you take to avoid burdening your loved ones in the future? Here are a few suggestions: Build your retirement savings. The greater your financial resources, the less likely it becomes that you'd ever have to count on your grown children for financial support. You may have access to a 401(k) or similar retirement plan at work, so take advantage of it. Even with an employer-sponsored plan, you also may be eligible to contribute to an IRA. In 0 Comments
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2024 Regional Transportation Plan Under Development| 04:00PM / Monday, October 31, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) has begun work on developing the next Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Berkshire County. The RTP has a 20-year planning horizon and is updated every four years. The plan serves as the County's overarching transportation planning document and is required to ensure the region remains eligible to receive federal transportation funding. The RTP employs a systematic approach to evaluate the performance of the transportation system, to identify "needs" or deficiencies in the system, and to develop solutions that best address any existing gaps to meet the region's 0 Comments
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BArT First Quarter Honor Roll| 04:00PM / Monday, October 31, 2022 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School announced the students who made the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. Students who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors". Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "High Honors." Academic courses at BArT are aligned with the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks for the appropriate grade level and include all standards deemed necessary for a complete, college-preparatory, middle and high school education. Students in 0 Comments
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Comfortable Fall Week Ahead| 12:05PM / Monday, October 31, 2022 | |
Temperatures in the 60s can be expected this week with mostly sunny weather. Steve Caporizzo reports that temperatures this week should be higher than normal going into November This goes for Halloween today, Oct. 31, for the most part. Temperatures will be in the low 60s, and the sunny skies will give way to some clouds as the day continues. Temperatures will drop as the sun sets, but temperatures should stay in the 60s with temperatures dropping into the 50s around 7 pm. There is a slight chance of rain showers this evening, but we are still only looking at a low of 47, according to the Weather Channel. More of the same Tuesday and 0 Comments
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Adams Daytime Paving Operations During Week of Oct. 31| 11:30AM / Monday, October 31, 2022 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced it will be conducting daytime paving operations in Adams, from the rotary at Friend Street, north to the town line of North Adams. The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 31 and will continue daily through Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The work will require temporary lane closures to allow crews to safely and efficiently conduct the repair operations. Travel will be allowed through the work zones. Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work 0 Comments
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North Adams Edward Jones Office Supports Toys for Tots Drive| 11:11AM / Monday, October 31, 2022 | |
 Rob Adams, the local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Berkshire County Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year's toy drive. Residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 71 Main Street, North Adams, during regular business hours beginning Oct. 17 through Dec. 5. Monetary gifts cannot be accepted. "With the holiday season around the corner, we are all getting ready for the festivities," Adams said. "And as this is the season of giving, now is a great time to remember the less fortunate in our community." 0 Comments
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MCLA Information Sessions for Continuing Education, Graduate Programs | 08:25AM / Monday, October 31, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Division of Graduate & Continuing Education (DGCE) will host information sessions for those interested in completing a Bachelor's Degree or pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA). The 30-minute information sessions will be available in person and online in North Adams and Pittsfield. The community is invited to the Nov. 1 information session at 5 p.m. remotely online only, Nov. 8 at 12 p.m. in Pittsfield at 66 Allen St., and Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. in North Adams, MCLA Eldridge Hall room 206, with optional remote registration for the latter two sessions. MCLA's 0 Comments
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Veteran Spotlight: Army Lt. Col. Dorothy CourtemancheBy Wayne Soares, Special to iBerkshires
04:31PM / Sunday, October 30, 2022 | |
 MASHPEE, Mass. — Dorothy "Dot" Courtemanche served her country in the Army as a nurse. She retired a lieutenant colonel after a marvelous 23-year career with assignments at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Denver, Cutler Army Hospital in Ayer, Walter Reed in Washington, D.C., and Fort Meade in Maryland. Born in Dedham, she did her basic training at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Ga., which received all orthopedic Vietnam War combat injuries. Lt. Col. Courtemanche received her first assignment in Seoul, South Korea, at the 121st Evacuation Hospital. "It was unbearably hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Many of us wrote home to ask our 10 Comments
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Four North Adams Firefighters Graduate From State Academy| 02:08PM / Friday, October 28, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Four city firefighters graduated on Friday from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. Morgan Goodell, Michael Jordan, Mitchell Maselli and Ranen Rothman were among the 28 recruits in the class of S29 at the Springfield academy who represented 10 departments in Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Holden, Holyoke, Marlborough, North Adams, Northampton, Palmer, Southbridge and Springfield. "First responders are on the frontlines protecting their communities, and these newest firefighters are needed now more than ever," said State Fire Marshal Ostroskey. "The rigorous professional training 0 Comments
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North Adams Spitzer Center Reopens After $800K RenovationBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:43AM / Friday, October 28, 2022 | |
The celebration included a luncheon in the expanded space. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The newly renovated Mary Spitzer Senior Center was celebrated on Thursday with a ribbon cutting and luncheon in the updated cafeteria. "The city of North Adams, as you know, has always invested in our seniors. This opening is a true testament of this," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey after cutting a teal ribbon in the new meeting space with architect John McMillan, center Director Sandy Lamb, City Councilor Marie T. Harpin and state Rep. John Barrett III. The 57-year-old building has a new roof, heating and ventilation system, electrical system, lighting, windows, floors, 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Gets $1M MassWorks Grant for Middle RoadBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:17PM / Thursday, October 27, 2022 | |
 CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The bumpy ride down Middle Road should be alleviated next year thanks to a $1 million MassWorks Infrastructure Program grant. Gov. Charlie Baker announced the grant on Wednesday, part of the $143 million in grant awards disbursed in this round of which more than $12 million went to Berkshire County. Town Administrator Carl McKinney and Select Board member Robert Norcross has attended the announcement at Berkshire Innovation Center in Pittsfield. McKinney said the award had been confirmed the week before. "We were awarded a million dollars for the rehabilitation of Middle Road that will go from where Middle Road reaches 28 Comments
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