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Clarksburg School Gets New Playground Equipment, Awaits StairliftBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:30PM / Tuesday, August 06, 2024 | |
The school has an existing playground for the older children. CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Brand-new playground equipment will welcome children returning to Clarksburg School this fall. The school received a $64,000 Feigenbaum Foundation grant a couple years ago, but because of supply and shipping delays from the pandemic, the equipment was not delivered until this past winter. Cascades had stored the playground until it could be installed. "The two main pieces that are actually concreted into the ground were $37,000 just to purchase and $16,000 to install," Jordan Rennell told the School Committee on Thursday. "Then there's a 0 Comments
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North Adams ConCom Balks at Using Herbicides Near ReservoirBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:04AM / Tuesday, August 06, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Nearly a dozen residents attended Monday's Conservation Commission meeting to express opposition to a forest management plan that will include logging and the use of herbicides near Notch Reservoir. "The forest that's in there now is a healthy habitat. I walk through there every day, and the trees marked to be cut down are healthy native trees," said Julie Richard. "Yes, some of them are sick and some of them die, but they're like people, they die. That doesn't mean it's not a healthy forest. ... "Who is profiting from this?" The Conservation Commission indicated agreement with most of 0 Comments
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Greylock Elementary School Community Forums | 08:00AM / Monday, August 05, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Public Schools invites the community to attend two upcoming forums regarding the Greylock School Project. These events will take place on: Thursday, Aug. 15, 6 PM at Greylock Elementary School Thursday, Aug. 22, 6 PM at Brayton Elementary School The forums will provide valuable insights into the new school proposal, including details about the design, timeline, and associated costs. In-person attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in guided tours of each building following the presentations. For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom link will be available: www.napsk12.org/SchoolProjectForum. 0 Comments
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Berkshire Thunder Stays Unbeaten in BABLBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
12:55PM / Sunday, August 04, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Aaron Ricci went 4-for-4 with three RBIs Saturday to lead the Berkshire Thunder to victory over Tunnel City Freight as the Thunder stayed unbeaten in the Berkshire Adult Baseball League’s 33-and-over division. Berkshire improved to 13-0 this summer and completed a two-game season sweep of second-place Tunnel City (9-4) in a game called in the top of the sixth inning due to rain with the Thunder leading, 9-0. Six of those runs came in that sixth inning in a steady downpour. After losing his grip on a pitch that sailed far behind the batter, Tunnel City player/manager Mike Cirullo decided to put an end to the contest. Berkshire, 0 Comments
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North Adams Resident Appointed to Children's Trust| 04:00PM / Saturday, August 03, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced new leadership to the Board of Directors for the Children's Trust along with new appointments. Included in the appoitments is Heidi Shartrand-Newell of North Adams. According to a press release, Shartrand-Newell brings over a decade of experience in parenting support and building accessible communities. She has been an active member of The Family Center of Northern Berkshire since 2020 when she became a parent. Throughout her career, she has been involved in interconnected industries, including accessible education instruction, adult disability community support, accessible and inclusive photography, peer 0 Comments
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Police Arrest Suspect in Walmart Armed Robbery| 11:45AM / Saturday, August 03, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The suspect in an armed robbery of the local Walmart is facing multiple charges, including for stealing a pickup truck. The robbery occurred on Friday morning when Walmart employees contacted police around 7 a.m. to report a man had brandished a firearm at them and demanded money. The suspect got into a red pickup and drove toward Church Street. Officers were quickly in the area and began to pursue the vehicle. The driver stopped the truck at Hillside Cemetery, and fled run on foot. A short foot pursuit ensued, and officers were able to apprehend the suspect quickly. One officer sustained injuries during the arrest but is expected to make 0 Comments
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Firm Chosen to Lead Study on 'Reconnecting' North Adams | 05:35PM / Friday, August 02, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city has selected a Boston firm to lead the $750,000 feasibility study of the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Stoss Landscape Urbanism and its partners are charged with providing North Adams options for addressing the failing overpass to create a more connected and thriving downtown. "The city of North Adams is thrilled to be working with Stoss and their partners to make sure that we make inform decisions about our future and that we explore every opportunity to remedy disconnected traffic patterns downtown caused, in large part, by the Route 2 Overpass. It is imperative that, unlike the Urban Renewal programs of the past, we do so in an 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Fairs, Festivals & Re-enactmentsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:18PM / Friday, August 02, 2024 | |
 There are a variety of events this weekend, including the inaugural Lanesborough Day, festivals, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Editor's Pick Inaugural Lanesborough Day Bill Laston Memorial Park Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lanesborough Day will celebrate the small town and offer a chance for residents to get together under the new pavilion. There will be a variety of local food vendors as well as a free bounce house, popcorn, water, and the Pittsfield Police's Copsicle truck giving out frozen treats. First responders will also offer a Touch a Truck event. More information here. Multiple 0 Comments
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NBCC to Host 'Back-Packed for Success'| 10:20AM / Friday, August 02, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is hosting its 12th annual back-to-school event for kids entering kindergarten through 12th grade for Northern Berkshire students. This includes homeschooled students. Students will receive a free backpack to fill with school supplies. The deadline for families to register has been extended to Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 5 p.m. The event for families living in Florida and Savoy will be located at Gabriel Abbott Memorial School, 56 North County Road, Florida on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 5 to 6 p.m. Families picking up from Florida and Savoy will receive pre-packed backpacks and be given a choice of 0 Comments
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Hoosic River Measurements Taken by Army Corps of Engineers| 05:52AM / Friday, August 02, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A team of surveyors from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was in the city last week to collect hydrology measurements along the north, south and main reaches of the Hoosic River. The survey is part of the three-year, $3 million feasibility study of the flood control chutes being undertaken in agreement with the city and the Hoosic River Revival. The concrete panels that line the chutes have been decaying for years and several have already fallen into the river. While the system saved the city from periodic catastrophic floods, the chutes are now seen as unsightly, ecologically destitute, and in dire need repair or restoration. The Hoosic 0 Comments
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ACS Swat 16U Squad Wins County TitleBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
09:17PM / Thursday, August 01, 2024 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. – The ACS Swat took a 12-run lead and held off Dalton’s comeback bid for a 15-10 win on Thursday in the Berkshire County Summer Softball League 16-and-under division championship game. Nora Kondel went 4-for-4 with a walk and three RBIs, and Maggie Wohrle struck out six in five innings of work to secure the win for the Swat. ACS coach Lou Moser said he was not surprised to see the visitors battle back from a 12-0 deficit after four innings to make a game of it. “Over the years, we’ve been playing against the Dalton teams,” Moser said. “They’re always gritty. They’re always tough. That’s a younger group 0 Comments
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Greylock Thunder to Hold 18U Softball TryoutCommunity submission,
04:09PM / Thursday, August 01, 2024 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. -- The Greylock Thunder travel softball program will hold tryouts for next year's 18-and-under tournament/showcase team on Saturday, Aug. 17. The tryout will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Russell Field, 500 Harmony St. The team is looking for varsity-level players. Pitchers and catchers are needed. For information, contact Gary Puppolo at gpuppolo92757@gmail.com 0 Comments
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