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Drury High Getting Air Quality Sensors By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:32AM / Wednesday, March 08, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School will be getting new sensors on its heating and ventilation system. The funding comes from a federal Improving Ventilation and Air Quality in Public School Buildings Grant of $315,615. "We were actually identified as one of 141 school districts in Massachusetts that was eligible for this award," said Business Administrator Nancy Rauscher at Tuesday's School Committee meeting, explaining that the criteria is base in part on the city's economic profile, health disparities and COVID-19 impact. Rauscher and Carrie Burnett, the district's grants, special projects and procurement officer, said it 0 Comments
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Have you built an emergency fund?Submitted by Edward Jones,
08:39AM / Tuesday, March 07, 2023 | |
 Many people make financial New Year's resolutions, such as reducing their debts or contributing more to their retirement accounts — both of which are certainly worthy goals. But among those who planned to make a financial resolution for 2023, the primary reason was the desire to build an emergency savings fund, according to a December 2022 study by research firm Morning Consult. Factors such as economic concerns and the sharp rise in inflation seem to be driving this greater interest in building an emergency fund. But it's extremely valuable to maintain this type of fund in any economic environment. An emergency fund can help you prepare for a temporary job loss or 0 Comments
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North Adams Public Safety Looks to Tighten Up Taxi RegsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:30AM / Tuesday, March 07, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Police could have greater sway over who can have a taxi driver's license in the city of North Adams. The Public Safety Committee has been reviewing the taxi ordinance at the behest of the mayor and Police Department after a recent hearing on violations pointed to the city's limitations in regulating cab companies. The committee is looking into updating language and a process for dealing with potential violations. In its second full meeting last week, the committee heard from Police Lt. Anthony Beverly about how the department reviews licenses and the problems he's seen. The Police Department does a check on all 0 Comments
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BArT Annual 'Get BArT Smart Fundraiser'| 05:06PM / Saturday, March 04, 2023 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School is holding its annual fundraiser, Get BART Smart, on Saturday, April 1 from 6:00 - 9:30 pm at One Commercial Street in Adams. Get BArT Smart features a trivia experience, individuals and teams of up to 6 will travel from classroom to classroom throughout the evening for trivia and team projects served up by BArT educators. "For 16 years, BArT has invited adults to participate in Get BArT Smart," said Jay White, BArT's Executive Director. "It's an exciting evening of testing your knowledge and smarts, all while eating, competing to win prizes, and having a great time 0 Comments
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Three Hospitalized After Car Accident On Curran Highway Staff Reports ,
04:56AM / Saturday, March 04, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Police are investigating a three-car motor vehicle accident that took place near Hodges Cross Road that left three injured. At approximately 10:41 a.m. Friday morning, North Adams dispatch received multiple calls reporting an accident in the southbound lane of the Curran Highway at the intersection commonly used as the southern entrance to Walmart. Callers stated that at least one person was trapped in their car, and it's engine compartment was on fire. Bystanders were able to help extract the person from the car. Police reported that their swift action prevented this individual from being severely burned and allowed first responders 0 Comments
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Another Snow Storm To Hit The Berkshires This Weekend| 11:37AM / Friday, March 03, 2023 | |
The Berkshires are expected to be hit by snow again this week with 5 to 10 inches expected Friday, March 3 night through Saturday, March 4 The National Weather Service has released a Winter Storm Warning starting March 3 at 6:00 p.m. until March 4 at 7:00 p.m. Heavy snow is expected in Northern Berkshire County. Snow rates may exceed one inch per hour at times Friday night. Accuweather predicts that snowfall will begin on 9:00 p.m. Friday and end at the same time Saturday. The heaviest snowfall will be overnight Friday. Snow Emergencies and Declarations: The City of North Adams has declared a snow emergency from 8 p.m. Friday until 7 p.m. Saturday 0 Comments
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Northern Berkshire Veteran Services Holds March Food DriveBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
05:30AM / Friday, March 03, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — For the month of March, residents can do their part to support local veterans by donating to the veterans' food pantry. The pantry, which keeps nonperishable food on hand for veterans in need, also provides personal care items and some clothing. It was established in the Veteran Services Office in City Hall some years ago. "Oh, there's always a need," Director of Veteran Services Stephen Roy said. "We strive to fill the shelves at least once per month and by the time we re-stock, the shelves are nearly bare." Roy said the agency would periodically run clothing and food drives to replenish 0 Comments
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Berkshire Harm Reduction Implementing Narcan Boxes in PittsfieldBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:10AM / Friday, March 03, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hoping to save lives from opioid overdose, Berkshire Harm Reduction is bringing Narcan to the streets. Program Manager Sarah DeJesus updated the Board of Health on Wednesday on the organization's efforts to place Narcan or Naloxone boxes in public places that are readily available for use. The medicine, which is administered nasally, blocks opiate receptors in the nervous system. "One of the recent initiatives that we became involved in is through the HEALing Communities Study, and it has a very ambitious goal to reduce overdose deaths by 40 percent in the next 18 months that the program is in existence," DeJesus said about 0 Comments
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Registration for Summer Courses at MCLA Now Available | 01:47PM / Thursday, March 02, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced that registration for summer class sessions is now open. Registration is open to MCLA students, interested community members, high school students, those pursuing a master's degree, and Berkshires-based college students who wish to earn credits toward their degree from another institution. MCLA is offering two summer sessions, held in North Adams, Pittsfield, and online. Session A runs May 22–June 30, 2023, and Session B runs July 3–August 11, 2023. MCLA now offers more than 50 online courses, along with summer evening courses, to accommodate the schedules 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Fundraisers, Concerts, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:22PM / Thursday, March 02, 2023 | |
 Berkshire County is having a variety of events this weekend including fundraisers, concerts, and more. Friday Dance Party Fundraiser Installation Space, North Adams Dance to mixes by DJ Dub TC and enjoy a beer by Rising Glass Brewing Company to raise funds for new equipment for the Installation Space. Pay what you can at the door using cash or Venmo. Doors open at 7 and the dance will conclude at 10. More information here. First Friday North Adams Downtown Installation Space's dance party is one of several events being held during evening including First Friday Bites. A number of downtown restaurants are offering 1 Comment
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North Adams Officials Elect New School Committee MemberBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
03:02PM / Wednesday, March 01, 2023 | |
Cody Chamberlain has taught and tutored in Boston area schools and he saw the School Committee as way to get involved in his new community. He said he planned to run for the committee in the next election. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — City and school officials elected a college admissions counselor to fill an empty seat on the School Committee. Alyssa Tomkowicz, who grew up in Williamstown and graduated from Williams College, is a senior admissions counselor for systems and outreach at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Tomkowicz was one of eight candidates who applied for a vacant seat in 2020 that was filled with the election of Emily 1 Comment
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North Adams Awarded Federal Grant to Study Downtown ConnectionsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:02AM / Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams is getting $750,000 in federal funding to rethink the Central Artery and consider ways to better connect the downtown to Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. The city partnered with Mass MoCA on the application last fall for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act's Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program. The program is providing a $1 billion over the next five years for planning, construction and technical grants for communities affected by past infrastructure projects. Mayor Jennifer Macksey told the Mass MoCA Commission on Monday that they had received word on Friday that the grant was being 0 Comments
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