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Berkshire Family YMCA Announces Search for New Chief Executive Officer | 08:22AM / Monday, February 05, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Family YMCA announced the commencement of a national search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This executive search is conducted in partnership with the YMCA of the USA. According to a press release, the YMCA is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to helm the Berkshire Family YMCA, with a budget of $4.8M and a legacy in the Berkshire area. The incoming CEO will guide the organization through strategic initiatives, foster valuable community partnerships, and uphold our mission of inclusivity, health, and empowerment. The role promises a significant opportunity for impact, shaping the lives of children, families, 0 Comments
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MCLA Kicks off 2024 Green Living Seminar| 04:22PM / Sunday, February 04, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—MCLA's annual Green Living Seminar Series returned in January and continues through April presenting a series of lectures on the theme of "Greening in New England." Presentations occur every Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (FCSI) Room 121. The series kicked off on Jan. 25 with the presentation "Advancing Sustainability in Urban Residential Neighborhoods of Massachusetts" led by Urban Foresters Samantha Eanes and Sarah Greenleaf from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Urban and Community Forestry Greening the Gateway Cities Program. The program is 0 Comments
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Deep Associates Joining Wheeler & Taylor By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
05:32PM / Friday, February 02, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Longtime North County insurers Deep Associates Insurance Agency have sold to Wheeler & Taylor but manager Carrie Ann Kondel said clients should expect little to change. "Customers should expect business as usual," she said. "Just more access. We're going to have even more market access and support for them." The late Michael Deep opened Deep Associates in the early 1980s. Deep's sister Ellen Millard, who was with the agency from the very beginning, said there was never an urgency to sell, but after Deep passed in 2022, they began to talk about it more. Kondel, who is Deep's niece, agreed and said the 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: First Friday, Live Music, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:49PM / Friday, February 02, 2024 | |
Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including First Friday festivities, comedy, live music, and more. Editor's Pick First Friday Downtown North Adams Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Downtown businesses will extend their hours and host art receptions, and other special events, focused on the theme "I love North Adams." Events include live music and mocktails, an opening for the "Glow Show," a First Friday After Party, and more. Lineup here. Friday Dark and Light Installation Opening Reception Hotel on North, Pittsfield Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Meet Clock Tower Artist Mark 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Finance Committee OK Accountant FundingBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
02:04PM / Thursday, February 01, 2024 | |
 CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The town's closing in on getting its financial house in order with the first meeting of the newly organized Finance Committee. Carla Fosser and Charles "Chuck" Lewitt were appointed earlier in January by Town Moderator Ronald Boucher, filling posts that had been vacant for at least two years. "Speaking for the Select Board and town, we thank you for your time," said Select Board Chair Robert Norcross. "You're very important to the town." Norcross and Town Administrator Carl McKinney attended the meeting on Tuesday night to familiarize the new committee members with town's budgeting 0 Comments
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McCann Tea Room Schedule 2024| 08:00AM / Thursday, February 01, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The McCann Tea Room reopens in February and is open from 10:45 am to noon. Buffet: Thursday, Feb. 8 Wednesday, Feb 14 and Thursday, Feb. 15 Buffet: Thursday, Feb. 29 Buffet: Thursday, March 7 Wednesday, March 14 and Thursday, March 15 Thursday, March 29 Buffet: Thursday, April 4 0 Comments
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Drury First Quarter Honor Roll| 10:59AM / Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Drury High School honor roll for the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. Grade 12 High Honors Bailey, Abigail Lyn Bishop, Brooke Yvonne Bordeau, Danni Mary Brothers, Marley Elizabeth Catelotti, Daphne Erin Herrmann, Rachael Lyn Klein, Mackenzie Elizabeth Liang, Jessalyn NMN Miksic, Ferris Alastair Moresi, Melanie Sage Patenaude, Olivia Marie Worthington, Chandler David Honors Brulé, Grace Margaret Ciempa, Tatum Leigh Dukes, Mearra Renee Goman, Camron Joseph Goodermote, Elijah Bowen Howard, Aiden Cole Hurlbut-Morgan, Emma Jo Kerkhoff, Elise Marie Kingsley, Hailey Patricia Kozik, Kaelyn Deanna Lesage, Logan 0 Comments
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MCLA, Habitat for Humanity Partner Offer Free Tax Assistance| 08:00AM / Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and its Department of Business Administration are partnering with Habitat for Humanity to offer free tax preparation services to residents in need through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. MCLA will offer in-person, drop-off, and virtual tax assistance to qualified taxpayers beginning Feb.12. Habitat for Humanity administers VITA, a program of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), to assist taxpayers with disabilities, limited English-speaking skills, those 50 years of age or older, or individuals and families who earn $64,000 or less a year.?MCLA students will be available to 0 Comments
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How can business owners plan for an exit?Submitted by Edward Jones,
11:55AM / Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | |
 If you're a business owner, you always have a lot to do and a lot to think about. But have you put much thought into how you'll eventually leave it all behind? Even if you're a few years away from that day, it's a good idea to create an exit strategy. If you're like most other owners, most of your net worth may well be tied up in your business — so how you exit that business can have a big impact on your finances and your retirement. As you begin the exit strategy process, you'll need to examine some basic questions, such as how much you want for your business and how much it's worth. But you'll especially need to plan for the 0 Comments
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North Adams Officials Mull School ClosureBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:27AM / Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — School officials are eyeing an accelerated closing of an elementary school as they prepare for the coming fiscal year's "fiscal cliff." A draft budget for fiscal 2025 is up $2,430,054, a 12 percent increase over this year. This is largely being driven by three factors: contracted obligations, higher costs related to out-of-district placements and the loss of nearly $1 million in ESSER funds. Administrators presented the initial figures to the Finance and Facilities subcommittee on Monday morning along with preliminary proposal to close Greylock School to offset costs. The subcommittee wasn't ready to make any decisions, 0 Comments
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Berkshire Health Group Sets 7% Rate Hike for Fiscal 2025By Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
06:19PM / Monday, January 29, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Municipal entities that use Berkshire Health Group will see a 7 percent increase in the cost of health insurance in fiscal year 2025. That was the decision of the BHG board at a two-hour meeting Monday morning at the Charles H. McCann Technical School. By a 6-1 vote with four voting units absent, the board decided on an increase that will maintain coverage for employees in the member units while drawing down the health group's roughly $16 million reserve by about $480,000. The reserve is held by the joint purchase group in order to absorb higher than expected health insurance claims in any given year. In the current fiscal year that ends 0 Comments
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County Residents Earn Bay State Games Skating Medals| 02:12PM / Monday, January 29, 2024 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Dozens of local figure skaters competed in Bay State Games USFS Figure Skating Competitions over the weekend at Williams College's Lansing Chapman Rink. Nine athletes took home gold medals in their groups at the competition. Among the local residents competing in the event were: Basic 2 Girls Group A Samantha Anderson, Lanesborough, Christmas Brook, bronze Aspire 3 Girls Free Skate Group C Amelia Art, Williamstown, Christmas Brook, bronze Basic 3 Boys Lukas Benson, Adams, Christmas Brook, gold Excel Preliminary Girls Free Skate Group D Madlyn Benson, Adams, Christmas Brook, gold Basic 4 Girls Group B Ava 0 Comments
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