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Sunday 5K Kicks Off Busy Autumn for Berkshire Running FoundationCommunity submission,
09:37AM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire Running Foundation has announced its next four events for 2023. A locally-based nonprofit organization, Berkshire Running foundation was established earlier this year to advance and support the positive impact running events have in the neighborhoods in which we live. Sponsored by Spectrum Health, The FIR 5K will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m. at the Crane Avenue entrance to the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Sunday’s 5K Walk/Run is to benefit the Berkshire Running Foundation's FIR (Fitness In Recovery) program. This 3.1-mile event encourages the community to come out and support the continuing efforts being made by the 0 Comments
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MCLA Ranked No. 7 Top Public Liberal Arts School in 2024 U.S. News and World Report | 08:34AM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) has earned the No. 7 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for a third year in a row. The College's continued commitment to affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in the 2024 U.S. News and World Report with additional rankings: No. 1 for Top Performer on Social Mobility in the state, No. 2 in the country, and No. 22 for National Liberal Arts Colleges. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News' list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 9 consecutive years. The College has also been acknowledged in its list of National Liberal Arts Colleges for Social 0 Comments
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North Adams Recognizes Recovery, Child Cancer and Hello WeekStaff Reports,
01:42PM / Monday, September 18, 2023 | |
Joe and Kathy Arabia with the mayor for the reading of the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month proclamation last week. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city recognized September as National Recovery and Childhood Cancer Awareness months and this week as "Hello Week." Mayor Jennifer Macksey read the proclamations at last week's lengthy City Council meeting. All three awareness initiatives have been recognized by past administrations as well. The proclamation on National Recovery pointed to the epidemic of drug and substance abuse nationwide and in the North Berkshires. "Men and women in recovery showcase the power each of us holds to 0 Comments
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Route 112 in Colrain Closing for Bridge Work| 10:23AM / Sunday, September 17, 2023 | |
COLRAIN, Mass. — The state Department of Transportation will close Route 112 to through traffic for approximately eight weeks beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Bridge repair work will be conducted and will include removing the concrete wearing surface on two bridges and replacing the surface with a polymer modified concrete overlayment. Work will begin on the first bridge, located just south of the intersection of Route 112 and Charlemont Road, and will take approximately four weeks to complete. Work will then begin on the second bridge, located just south of the intersection of Route 112 and Call Road, and will also take approximately four weeks 0 Comments
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MCLA Volleyball Wins in Straight Sets| 05:43PM / Saturday, September 16, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Lee High graduate Elizabeth Brown had seven kills and four digs Saturday as the MCLA women's volleyball team beat SUNY Poly in straight sets. Anais Badio had a team-high 10 kills for the Trailblazers in the 25-16, 25-13, 25-23 win. MCLA (5-2) hosts New England College on Tuesday. Men's Soccer FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- Gustav Hemmingsen had a goal and an assist to lead Framingham State to a 2-0 win over MCLA. Ryan Taylor made four saves for MCLA (2-3, 0-1 MASCAC), which hosts Mass Maritime on Friday. 0 Comments
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McCann Tech Awards $2.9M HVAC Building ContractBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:07PM / Saturday, September 16, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — McCann Technical School officials are hoping to get students into the HVAC technician classrooms by February next year. The School Committee on Thursday night awarded the contract for the 5,800 square-foot building to Salco Construction of Pittsfield, which came in with the low bid of about $2.9 million. Salco has worked on a range of local construction projects from residential homes to larger enterprises such as the Berkshire Museum renovation and Jiminy Peak. Bradley Architects was the designer. McCann received a $3,110,000 state Skills Capital Grant last year to implement the new heating, ventilation and air conditioning 0 Comments
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MCLA Golfer Wins Tournament TitleMCLA Sports Information,
09:10AM / Saturday, September 16, 2023 | |
RANDOLPH, Vt. -- It took two extra holes and a sudden death play-off, but MCLA's Matt Gover won his third individual title of the season today claiming the Tony Mariano Invitational hosted by Norwich University at the Montague Golf Club. Gover shot an even par 71 with a birdie on the 8th hole and an eagle on the 15th to tie Norwich University's Cooper Bertrand before winning the title on the second play-off hole. Two weeks ago, Gover won the Norwich Invitational on the same course and earlier this week he won the MCLA Invitational at the Waubeeka Country Club. The Norwich Gray team took the overall team title with a combined score of 306 with New 0 Comments
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FEMA Urges Public to Prepare Ahead of Hurricane Lee| 08:14AM / Saturday, September 16, 2023 | |
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — FEMA encourages residents and visitors in Hurricane Lee's path to prepare now and follow the instructions of local officials. Anyone in the forecast path of the storm should monitor local weather alerts for updates and evacuate immediately if told to do so. "For the past several days, FEMA has been in close contact with our state partners as we monitor the path of Hurricane Lee," FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich said. "Right now, we want to remind New Englanders to listen to their local emergency management officials and take the appropriate steps to prepare for the impact of the 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Lee Founders Day, Live Music & MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:31PM / Friday, September 15, 2023 | |
 There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including a founders day weekend, live music, hikes, and more. Editors' Picks Lee Founders Day Weekend Various locations, Lee Celebrate the town's 246th birthday this Friday through Sunday. The festivities will include live music, local art, a hometown parade, fireworks, crafts, magic show, face painting, and more. Founders Day Weekend Schedule here. Fireworks will be visible from Main Street on Friday around 8 p.m. The Hometown Parade will take place on Main Street beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday and will be aired on 0 Comments
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MCLA Professor, Community Leader Steve Green DiesBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
10:20AM / Friday, September 15, 2023 | |
Steve Green with Shirley Davis and then NBCC Executive Director Adam Hinds at the opening of the UNO Neighborhood Center. At left, with Mary Grant in 2009. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Community supporter and longtime educator Stephen Green has died. Green reportedly died Tuesday from a medical condition. The news was shared to the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts community on Thursday by college President Jamie Birge. "Dr. Green was, and always will be, a legend who embodied MCLA's mission to promote excellence in learning and teaching, public service, and active and responsible citizenship," Birge wrote. "He taught some 0 Comments
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Adams Community Bank Appoints Vice President of Commercial Lending| 08:16AM / Friday, September 15, 2023 | |
 ADAMS, Mass — Adams Community Bank (ACB) announced that Brad Felix has joined its team as the new Vice President of Commercial Lending. In this role, Brad will be instrumental in continuing to grow the commercial lending portfolio by working closely with businesses of all sizes to provide tailored financial solutions that drive growth and prosperity in the Berkshire County community. "We are excited to welcome Brad to our team," noted ACB President and CEO Charlie O'Brien. "Brad's deep understanding of commercial lending and his proven expertise and dedication to excellence align perfectly with our goal to provide the best financial solutions to 0 Comments
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The Friends of the North Adams Public Library Book Sale Staff Reports ,
12:37PM / Thursday, September 14, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Friends of the North Adams Public Library Book Sale returns this weekend. The book sale will be Friday Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held at St. Elizabeth's Parish Hall located on 70 Marshall Street in North Adams. There will be books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, games, baked goods and more available. 0 Comments
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