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NBCC Sets Annual Meeting, Northern Berkshire Hero Award Presentation | 11:58AM / Saturday, May 27, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition will hold its annual meeting at Greylock WORKS on Friday, June 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This marks its 37th year as a community organization. This year's keynote speaker will be state Sen. Paul Mark and the coalition will honor George and Nancy Canales with the Northern Berkshire Hero Award for their decades of community involvement, including their volunteer efforts with the LaFesta Baseball Exchange, the SteepleCats baseball team and the North Adams visitors booth. The theme of this year's meeting, "Telling Your Story," will include memories captured in photographs of 0 Comments
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Three North Berkshire Members Recognized for Spirit of CaringBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:20PM / Friday, May 26, 2023 | |
State Rep. John Barrett III reads a proclamation from the House of Representatives recognizing Spirit of the Future recipient Matthew Tatro for his good works. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Three North Berkshire residents were recognized on Thursday for their roles in making their communities a better place for all. Matthew Tatro was presented with the Spirit of the Future Award, David Bissaillon with the Spirit of Community Award, and Rosalie Girard with Al Nelson Spirit of Caring Award. The celebration was Northern Berkshire United Way's fifth annual Spirit of Caring Awards, held at Norad Mill and attended by its member agencies, sponsors and 0 Comments
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MCLA, MASS MoCA to Present New Play Reading| 01:38PM / Friday, May 26, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— "The Celestials," adapted from Williamstown author Karen Shepard's novel, shines a light on the history of North Adams and Chinese laborers. The play, by Peter Glazer, debuts at The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA's) Club B10 on June 8 at 7 p.m. According to a press release: "The Celestials" is set in North Adams in the 1870s when 75 young Chinese men and boys were brought from San Francisco to break a strike in a local shoe factory. It explores how the lives of residents and immigrants alike were affected by the experience. Calvin T. Sampson's shoe factory, once located across the 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Live Music, a Festival, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:11PM / Friday, May 26, 2023 | |
Berkshire county and the surrounding areas are having a variety of events including live musical performances, comedy nights, and more. *Do you want your market or event included in the outlook? Email info@iberkshires.com. Find Memorial Day events here. Editor's Pick: MayFest 2023 Downtown Bennington, Vt. Time: 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Main Street will be closed this Saturday for Bennington's MayFest to celebrate spring. The event features music, food, performances and more. More than 95 vendors will line the street offering a range of products, from handmade jewelry, clothing, sculpture, and more. There will be many different 0 Comments
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BFAIR Launches Bites Concession Stand at Windsor Lake | 01:57PM / Thursday, May 25, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — BFAIR Launches Bites by BFAIR Concession Stand at Windsor Lake on Memorial Day. Bites by BFAIR will be run by students in the Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program offering a variety of options including hot dogs, chili, nachos, sweet treats, and more. "The Pre-ETS program is a great opportunity for students looking to explore job interests and acquire real-life experience in a supportive environment," said Kayla Brown-Wood, Director of Day Services. "After a three-year hiatus, we're excited to return and serve our community by the beautiful lake." The Pre-ETS program is intended to 0 Comments
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Local Author Talk at Stamford Library| 11:37AM / Thursday, May 25, 2023 | |
 STAMFORD, Vt. — Local author Chris Wondoloski will discuss his newest mystery title, "The Textile Mill Murders," at the Stamford Community Library Thursday, June 1, at 6:30 p.m. This is the first sequel in the Ginger O'Leary Mystery series by the North Adams resident, who penned The Hoosac Tunnel Murders back in 2015. The program is open to the public. Wondoloski's talk will be followed by a question-and-answer period and light refreshments. The Stamford Community Library in Vermont is at 986 Main Road. 0 Comments
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Letter: MCLA Homeless Shelter Should Have Had Public InputLetter to the Editor,
03:30PM / Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | |
 To the Editor:
I question MCLA's President Birge's commitment to education and to our North Berkshire community.
"… the historic public purpose of American higher education is to respond to the needs and demands of society." President Jamie Birge, WAMC 5/10/2023
The problem of the poor and unhoused is a symptom of a decline in democratic values and income inequality. A simple change in the earned income tax credit was able to cut child poverty by about 46 percent in just a few months. Massachusetts needs more than 200,000 new homes in order to start addressing the housing crisis. What is stopping Massachusetts from building these homes? Powerful interests who do
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Letter: Kudos North Adams Police DepartmentLetter to the Editor,
03:00PM / Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | |
 To the Editor:
Praise to members of the North Adams Police Department: Interim Chief Mark Bailey, Detective Sgt. Bran Vivori, Detective Josh Zustra, Officers Taylor Kline and Khalil Paul will be participating in Boston's Run To Remember (on May 28) honoring Officer George Angeli, who lost his life while on duty in North Adams. This half marathon/10K is a true testament to the kindness and dedication these amazing North Adams Police Department officers are to our community. Best of luck on a great run. Jim Holmes
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North Adams Appoints New City ClerkBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
12:51PM / Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | |
Leonesio, the fourth clerk in the last 18 months, takes her place in the clerk's seat next to the council president. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council is hoping the fourth one's a charm. Tina Leonesio was sworn in on Tuesday as city clerk, the fourth person to hold the post in less than 18 months, after a unanimous vote by the City Council. Leonesio was hired last September as assistant clerk and has been acting clerk over the last several weeks since the departure of Joshua Vallieres. "We had posted it and we kept it open until we actually started interviewing," said Council President Lisa Blackmer. "We had 19 applicants and 0 Comments
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CHP Berkshires Expands Primary Care Team| 11:37AM / Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — CHP Berkshires has expanded its primary care practice with new clinicians at practice locations in North Adams and Lee. Michelle M. Bedard, Adult Acute Care Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, has joined the primary care team at CHP North Adams Family Medical, where she will care for patients 13 years and older. She earned her doctor of nursing degree from Elms College, concentrating on adult-gerontology acute care and earning certification in this specialty. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing at Southern New Hampshire University and earlier received her associate degree in nursing from Berkshire Community College 0 Comments
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North Adams School Committee OKs $20M Level-Service Budget for FY24By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
09:58AM / Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee on Tuesday approved a $20 million budget for fiscal 2024. The spending plan is level-serviced and level-funded in terms of the city's contribution. The committee was presented with the proposed $20,054,352 budget in early May. "We have received an acknowledgement with Student Opportunity Act funds through Chapter 70 state aid which is allowing us to maintain a level-service budget, an overall budget for FY24," said Superintendent Barbara Malkas. "The bottom line with respect to that budget remains the same." The total increase of $1,296,564 over this year, or 8.69 percent, is 0 Comments
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Drury Band Celebrates 100 Years With Alumni ConcertBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
05:40PM / Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Calling all Drury band alumni, it's time to toot your horn, bang your drum, strum your guitar. The Drury Alumni Concert will be held this weekend coinciding with the band's centennial. "It's really great experience for students to play with alumni," Band Director Chris Caproni said. "They see the continuity of it. So many of these people are lifelong musicians or even if they're not lifelong musicians, music is still part of most of their lives." James Morley Chambers was the founding director, conducting the band from 1923 to 1946. The Alumni Concert that takes place every five years. 0 Comments
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