|
| News and events in North Adams, Mass.
|
Tips for Washing and Storing Fruits and Veggies| 03:04PM / Monday, April 10, 2023 | |
 You know winter is really over when shuttered roadside stands and farmer's markets hang out their flags and dust off the shelves for the first harvest of spring greens, peas and other produce. But as delicious and nutritious as these fresh offerings are, there's one important step you should take before digging in: wash your produce. No matter the source of your produce—the grocery store, an organic farm stand, or even your own garden—there's always the risk of contamination. From soil and insects to pesticides and germs from the people who harvest and handle the crops, there's a myriad of ways food can become unsafe to eat. Thankfully, 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Vermont Man Being Held on $250K Bail in Son's Death| 02:33PM / Monday, April 10, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A Vermont man accused in the death of his 3-year-old son following a weekend accident in Clarksburg pleaded not guilty on Monday morning to numerous charges. Darrel Galorenzo, 35, of Readsboro was arraigned in Northern Berkshire District Court on charges of manslaughter, reckless endangerment of a child, negligent operation of a motor vehicle (operating to endanger) and operating under the influence. The defense requested $5,000 bail but Judge Janine Simonian set bail at District Attorney Timothy Shugrue's request of $250,000 cash. Galorenzo had been held by State Police at the Cheshire barracks on $100,000 bail since Saturday. A 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Introduction to Bullhead Fishing Clinics| 12:47PM / Monday, April 10, 2023 | |
 MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is holding a series of introductory bullhead fishing clinics this spring, highlighting a seasonal opportunity to target one of Vermont's most overlooked fish species. "The arrival of spring brings increased opportunities to catch bullhead as they begin moving into their spawning grounds," said Education Specialist Corey Hart. "In addition to be being a blast to catch, bullhead—or 'horned pout' as they are also known—are excellent table fare." Each clinic will explore different fishing styles used to target brown bullhead, which are found in many of the shallower, 0 Comments
Read More >> |
SVHC Weekly Health Update: April 7| 09:01AM / Monday, April 10, 2023 | |
 April 7, 2023 How Much Is Too Much? Having a drink every now and then to unwind or celebrate isn't uncommon or even unhealthy. Problems can and do arise when you cross the line from drinking in moderation to drinking to excess. Check out these overdrinking signs and
0 Comments
Read More >> |
Northern Berkshire EMS Buys Closed Service CenterBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:30AM / Monday, April 10, 2023 | |
The ambulance service's headquarters on Harris Street can be seen out the window of an office in the former Don's Service Center. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — When the property across the street went up for sale, it was an opportunity that Northern Berkshire EMS couldn't pass up. "I think it was 5 o'clock on Monday we find out it was for sale. By 5 o'clock on a Tuesday, we were here and we made an offer," said the service's President Paul Ethier. "We weren't actively searching for property. But we could not turn this one down." The service closed on Don's Service Center for $334,900 on Thursday and held an open 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Residency Brings Music Academy Into Elementary Schools By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
07:12AM / Sunday, April 09, 2023 | |
BAAMS Executive Director Richard Boulger leads the composition with a flugelhorn solo. CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies Inc. is bringing its cast of world-class musicians into North County Schools thanks to a grant. "It allows us to do what we set out to do, which is provide top-tier music instruction from some of America's most accomplished instrumentalists who are also excellent educators," Jane Forrestal, director of development and communications, said on Friday. "One thing we can do differently is reach a wider audience of young musicians from around the region … through the 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Driver in Clarksburg Crash Charged With Manslaughter in Toddler Son's Death| 10:52AM / Saturday, April 08, 2023 | |
 Darrel A. Galorenzo has been charged with manslaughter; reckless endangerment; negligent operating of a motor vehicle, operating to endanger; and operating under the influence. He is being held on $100,000 bail. CLARKSBURG, Mass. — State Police say Saturday morning's motor vehicle accident on Middle Road resulted in the death of a toddler. Authorities say the preliminary investigation suggests the 2-year-old boy died after his father, while fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle crash on foot, lost the child in Hudson Brook. A trooper from the Cheshire barracks and Clarksburg firefighters who responded to the crash located and pulled the child from the 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Slow Down for Frogs and Salamanders| 08:00AM / Saturday, April 08, 2023 | |
 MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont Fish and Wildlife is asking drivers to slow down and be cautious when travelling at night in early spring or to take alternate routes to avoid driving roads near ponds and wetlands that salamanders and frogs cross during their breeding season. "One of the benefits of checking out amphibian road crossings," says Fish and Wildlife herpetologist Luke Groff, "is that you can see many individuals and species in a short period and small area, and some species may not be seen the rest of the year. The spotted and blue-spotted salamanders, for example, belong to a group called the "mole salamanders, because after breeding, they 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Weekend Outlook: Musical Performances, Bingo, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
02:41PM / Friday, April 07, 2023 | |
Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this warm weekend including live music, Bingo, outdoor activities, and more. Look for Easter egg hunts and scrambles here. Head to Downtown North Adams on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. for the monthly First Friday event. Galleries, businesses and organizations are participating in the April First Friday "Clean & Green" event. Second Chance Composting and the city of North Adams will be accepting recyclables and composting materials under the Mohawk marquee, the Hissing Booth is back at Plant Connector, WallaSauce will be making fanny packs out of old material and a number of galleries 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Mayor Chooses Sgt. Bailey as Interim North Adams Chief| 12:01PM / Friday, April 07, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A nearly 20-year veteran of the Police Department has been named as interim police chief effective Monday, April 10. Mayor Jennifer Macksey said on Friday that she has appointed Sgt. Mark Bailey to temporarily replace departed Chief Jason Wood. Lt. Anthony Beverly had stepped into the leadership role last month when Wood was put on administrative leave. "I have the outmost confidence in Bailey's ability to lead this department to be the best and most professional department it can be," the mayor said in a statement. "I extend my gratitude to Lt. Anthony Beverly for helping us through this transition. He is 0 Comments
Read More >> |
Easter Celebrations in the Berkshires | 11:20AM / Friday, April 07, 2023 | |
Hippity, hoppity, Easter's on its way this April 9 ... and so are family events in the Berkshires. If you have one you want included on this list, just email us at info@iberkshires.com. Saturday Eggstravaganza Egg Scramble The Common, Pittsfield Families are encouraged to participate in an egg scramble this Saturday to celebrate Easter weekend. Children are required to bring their own baskets. During this free event children will have a chance to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny and find the lucky egg. Schedule as follows: Ages 9 to 11 search at 10:30, Ages 7 and 8 search at 10:40, Ages 5 and 6 search at 0 Comments
Read More >> |
SVMC Lifts Universal Mask Requirement | 10:47AM / Friday, April 07, 2023 | |
 BENNINGTON, VT. — Beginning April 10, 2023, masks will be optional for patients, visitors, and staff without any respiratory symptoms at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) and its campuses. Individuals with respiratory symptoms will still be required to wear a mask, and immunocompromised patients are encouraged to continue to wear masks. SVMC has had a universal mask requirement in place since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hospitalizations for COVID and other respiratory illnesses have remained low for several months, and the health system vaccinated more than tens of thousands of community members at its widely successful resource center. Both of 0 Comments
Read More >> |
|
|
MEMBER SIGN IN
