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North Adams Committee Advises Splitting Short-Term Rental MeasureBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:19AM / Wednesday, February 08, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The General Government Committee is recommending that the short-term rental ordinance be split so that registration, regulations, fees and enforcement fall under the Building Code and the definitions and restrictions in location under the Zoning Ordinances. The vote was on the advice of the city solicitor and Administrative Officer Katherine Eade, who sectioned off the ordinance. "She did an excellent job and she did a very short amount of time with one back to city solicitor again who said no, this is about as good as it gets," said Wilkinson. "It's a very good starting point. In fact, this may be something that other 0 Comments
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Some Snow and Ice on the Way | 12:16PM / Tuesday, February 07, 2023 | |
The US National Weather Service has released a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 7 pm Tuesday, Feb. 7, morning to 1 am Wednesday morning. Expect mixed precipitation with snow and sleet accumulation of up to one inch. Ice accumulation should be a light glaze. Precipitation will start as a mix of snow and rain, transitioning into sleet mixing with freezing rain. Precipitation will taper off into a drizzle towards midnight Tuesday. Plan for slippery road conditions Temperatures will be warmer in the 40s on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, Feb. 9, Accuweather predicts some snow without a significant accumulation. There will be a high of 0 Comments
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McCann Quarter Two Honor Roll| 10:49AM / Tuesday, February 07, 2023 | |
High Honors Abuisi, Nicholas 2023 Ames, Ian 2023 Belisle, Camryn 2023 Booth, Collin 2023 Boyer, Molly 2023 Braman, Noah 2023 Champney, Isabella 2023 Ciempa, Erin 2023 Covello, Vincenzo 2023 DeBenedetto, Noah 2023 Durocher, Cameron 2023 Gamari, Alexis 2023 Gamari, Renae 2023 Girard, Anastasia 2023 Glasier, Emily 2023 Hartwig, Josephine 2023 Hayer, Addison 2023 Kipp, George 2023 Lake, Matthew 2023 LaSalle, Julia 2023 Lennon, Keira 2023 Liang, Ivan 2023 Livsey, Aaron 2023 Livsey, Joshua 2023 Loughman, Thomas 2023 Marsh, Catryna 2023 McGrath, Lucan 2023 McGrory, Daniel 2023 Medon, Ryan 2023 Meehan, Lillian 2023 Modena, Devon 2023 Moran, Cordelia 2023 Morin, Max 2023 Mroz, Lauren
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Could you cope with long-term care costs?Submitted by Edward Jones,
08:49AM / Tuesday, February 07, 2023 | |
 We all want to stay healthy and live independently throughout our retirement years. Unfortunately, that won't be possible for some of us, so it's a good idea to be prepared for health-related challenges — such as the need for long-term care. As you may know, long-term care covers a variety of services, ranging from occasional visits from a home health aide to full-time residency in a nursing home. But while these types of care may vary in duration and intensity, they all have one thing in common — they're expensive. Genworth, an insurance company, reports these median annual costs: Over $100,000 for a private room in a nursing home Over $60,000 for the 0 Comments
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Stuff & Things: Feb. 6Staff Reports,
05:51PM / Monday, February 06, 2023 | |
No Gilded Gramaphone This Year Local hopes were high that Pittsfield native Matt Cusson would bring home a Grammy on Sunday but it was not to be. Cusson had been nominated for his arrangement of the Bee Gees' "How Deep Is Your Love" for a cappella group Kings Return. He lost to John Beasley, who was nominated for his arrangement of Charlie Parker's "Scrapple from the Apple." This was Cusson's first nomination and he was up against prior Grammy nominees and winners. He told iBerkshires that it felt surreal to get his first nomination. 'I'm glad, obviously, beyond glad it happened win or lose," he 0 Comments
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American Legion Post 125 Honors the Four ChaplainsBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
12:08PM / Monday, February 06, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS Mass. — The Northern Berkshire veteran community acknowledged the "Four Chaplains," marking the 80th anniversary of their heroics and sacrifice during the sinking of the SS Dorchester during World War II. Dozens gathered in the American Legion ON Sunday to pay tribute to the four Army chaplains who who died rescuing civilian and military personnel as SS Dorchester, an American troop ship, sank on Feb. 3, 1943 "This service is a tribute to those courageous chaplains and the 672 brave young men who lost their lives on that fateful night," said American Legion Post 125 Commander Mitchell Kiel. "Further, this ceremony honors all those who 11 Comments
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SVHC Weekly Health Update: Feb. 3| 08:25AM / Monday, February 06, 2023 | |
 February 3, 2023 Taking a Stand Against Workplace Violence Every day, hundreds of thousands of healthcare workers across the country go to work with the goal of helping others. Due to a growing disturbing trend, far too many of them have a question on their mind: will I be
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Clarksburg Elementary Working on Student Opportunity Act PlanBy Brian Rhodes, iBerkshires Staff
04:30AM / Monday, February 06, 2023 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Clarksburg Elementary School hopes to provide more student intervention with the district's Student Opportunity Act plan. Tara Barnes, director of pupil services for the Northern Berkshire School Union, spoke with the committee about the plan, which the department of elementary and secondary education requires each district to do. The goal is for districts to provide evidence-based programming for struggling student groups. "Ultimately, you have to approve the plan that we submit as a district in an official meeting. So I hope by the next meeting that we have a plan for you to review," she said. Barnes said the
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Winterfest Seeking Participants for Chowder Cook-off and Artisan MarketBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:09PM / Sunday, February 05, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Tourism is bringing back a community favorite — the Chowder Cook-off — for this years Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 18. Only two contestants had signed up for cook off when iBerkshires spoke with organizers last week: Italian restaurant Grazie and Clarksburg Elementary School. The cookoff has featured a dozen or more in the past so businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate. Interested in showing off your chowder recipe? Sign up for the competition by Monday here. Festivalgoers will be able sample these recipes from noon until 2 p.m. at Terra Nova Church's The 0 Comments
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Hoosac Graduate Making Waves in Physics Teaching FieldBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:06PM / Sunday, February 05, 2023 | |
Darsa Donelan, left, with students at the Olin Observatory at Gustavus Adolphus College. They are making the 'physics gang sign' indicating the right-hand rule for finding the direction of crossing vectors. ADAMS, Mass. — A Hoosac Valley High graduate has been recognized for their contributions in the field of physics education by the American Association of Physics Teachers. Darsa Donelan received the Doc Brown Futures Award for "early-career members who demonstrate excellence in their contributions to AAPT and physics education and exhibit the potential to serve in an AAPT leadership role." No, not that Doc Brown. 0 Comments
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Mural Honoring Community Contributors Unveiled at North Adams ArmoryBy Brian Rhodes, iBerkshires Staff
06:06PM / Saturday, February 04, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Well over a hundred people filled the basketball court at the Armory on Saturday to see the unveiling of a mural commissioned by the North Adams Youth Basketball League, honoring the history of the community and the building itself.
"This has morphed into something way bigger than the initial thought," said NAYBL board member Mark Moulton, who presented the finished mural to the crowd Saturday afternoon.
The mural honors six people whom Moulton said contributed to the league and youth sports in North Adams: state Rep. and former Mayor John Barrett III, Bernard "Bucky" Bullett, John Gaudreau, Caleb Jacobbe, Jim Shaker and Gene Wein. Local
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Bricks Falling from North Adams Mill Causes Sidewalk ClosureStaff Reports, iBerkshires
04:23PM / Friday, February 03, 2023 | |
This drone image taken by Nick Mantello in 2017 shows how the interior of the mill is gone. A concrete pad was poured along the north side and steel struts put in place to stabilize the wall. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The sidewalk is once again closed on the south side of Union Street along the historic Hoosac Mill because of falling bricks. The century-old mill had a catastrophic roof collapse more than a decade ago, caused by excessive snow load, and the interior had to be gutted and the walls fortified. The nearly 200 yards of sidewalk was closed off for months and years at a time after the collapse and again several years ago as owner Ariel Sutain 5 Comments
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