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Northern Berkshire EMS Gets Three New Ambulances| 06:00PM / Friday, October 13, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire EMS ambulance fleet is finally up to full numbers with the addition of three new ambulances. "Everybody was patiently waiting," General Manager John Meaney Jr. said. "I say patiently because it was a long time coming." Meaney said a new group of ambulances was ordered in May but production issues have caused delays. He said there is a chassis shortage, and a post-workforce shortage is causing interruptions in production. "They went from producing at the factory 50 trucks a year to Like 17," Meaney said. "...So it has been rough getting trucks." He said Northern 0 Comments
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North Adams Building Committee Recommends New $61M GreylockBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:09AM / Friday, October 13, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A new $61 million Greylock School was the choice of the School Building Committee on Thursday. That recommendation will be taken up by the full School Committee on Oct. 17 in anticipation of a submission of the city's preferred option to the Massachusetts School Building Commission's Facilities Assessment subcommittee. The committee was tasked with deciding a preferred schematic option out of the three that were proposed: a renovation at Brayton School, addition/renovation at Greylock or a new Greylock. The writing was on the blackboard as the discussion got underway at Brayton School. Each committee member indicated a preference for 0 Comments
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North Adams Raises Transfer Station FeesBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
12:55PM / Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — New transfer station fees will see annual permits rise $10 and bags 25 cents a piece. The City Council gave final approval to the new fees on Tuesday; they were passed to a second reading a month ago but not published in time to be voted at the last meeting. The fees at the transfer station are based on costs of labor and disposal of waste, which has continued to rise. The city budgeted $136,000 more for waste removal this fiscal year. Commercial and residential annual permits will increase for the first time in two years, with commercial going from $85 to $100 (and the same for additional vehicles) and resident from $60 to $70 0 Comments
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MCLA to Host Fall Open House Events for Prospective Students | 07:51AM / Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA announced that the first of two Fall 2023 Open House events will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14. Fall Open House events will take place on Oct. 14, and Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Amsler Campus Center. At these open houses, prospective students will have an opportunity to meet MCLA students, faculty, and staff. "Open Houses are a great way for prospective students to see the campus for the first time and to learn more about MCLA's academic programs and vibrant campus life," said Jana Boyer, MCLA's director of admission. "We encourage students to connect with faculty, staff, and students to make 0 Comments
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Governor's Councillor Jacobs Sets Public Hearing on Duncan Nomination| 01:28PM / Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | |
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — District 8 Governor's Councillor Tara Jacobs will be holding a public hearing to gather testimony on the nomination of Springfield attorney Tracy E. Duncan to associate justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 16, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Blakely Law Center's Moot Courtroom at Western New England University. "I am grateful to Governor Healey and her administration for recognizing the need for Western Massachusetts to be represented in our judiciary," said Jacobs. "A hearing here in the part of the state that is most familiar with her professional record will let the public 0 Comments
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Pumpkin Walk at the Adams Visitors Center| 12:00PM / Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. — Mill City Productions (MCP) announced the dates of Pumpkin Walk 2023, a free self-guided jack-o-lantern display. The event will take place at the Adams Visitor Center, in collaboration with the Adams Council on Aging and the Adams Events Committee, on Oct. 28 and 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free hot cider and treats, provided by Shire Donuts and Bailey's Bakery will be available for guests to enjoy as they browse jack-o-lanterns carved by members of the Northern Berkshire Community. Pumpkin Walk is free and open to the public; all ages are encouraged to attend. Mill City Productions is seeking jack-o-lantern donations 0 Comments
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MCLA's Education Department Offers MTEL Preparation Workshops | 08:10AM / Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Education Department will offer preparation workshops for those considering taking the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) on Oct. 28 and 29. The workshops will be held in an online, synchronous format, with two sessions each day. The first session will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will cover the test Communication and Literacy, and the second session, held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., will focus on Foundations of Reading. Passing the MTEL is a requirement for teacher licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Each class will focus on a specific test and will be taught 0 Comments
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North Adams Council OKs Zoning, Earlier VotingBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:42AM / Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday delayed an extensive rewrite of the city's taxi ordinance but moved forward on several other ordinance changes and lengthened the time for voting on election day. The council approved to start voting in the city election two hours earlier, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Council President Lisa Blackmer brought up the change, saying a number of citizens had spoken to her about not being able to vote before going to work. State and federal elections start at 7 so people are used to being able to vote at that time, she said. Some councilors didn't think the change necessary, pointing to the many ways people 0 Comments
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North Adams' Rally for Recovery Highlights Need for Community SupportBy Kim McMann, Special to iBerkshires
05:10PM / Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | |
Rebecca Dodge has been named director of the new peer recovery support center in North Adams. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Approximately 75 people braved the wind and rain Saturday to attend the Rally for Recovery — a resource fair, speakers' forum and standout. The goal of the annual event, previously Voices for Recovery, is to bring awareness of the struggles to overcome addiction, to celebrate those in recovery and to provide inspiration for others on the path to recovery. "Recover out loud so people don't need to suffer in silence," said Becky, one of the recovery speakers, in sharing her story. As another speaker, 0 Comments
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When should you sell investments?Submitted by Edward Jones,
12:21PM / Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | |
 If you're a long-term investor, your portfolio may stay fairly stable over time. However, that doesn't mean you will never sell any investments. But when should you sell — and why? Here are some scenarios to consider: If an investment has consistently underperformed – For one reason or another, some investments may not live up to your expectations. Rather than holding these investments in the hope that they will eventually show consistently positive returns, you might be better off selling them and using the proceeds to buy other investments that could help you make progress toward your goals. Keep in mind, though, that short-term price swings are inevitable for 0 Comments
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North Adams Sets Listening Sessions for Hoosic River Flood Control Study| 12:16PM / Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Residents will have five more chances to weigh in on possible permutations of the Hoosic River flood control. The Army Corps of Engineers, in collaboration with the city of North Adams, has embarked on a three-year feasibility study of the 70-year-old concrete chutes and best methods to naturalize the river and protect the city from floods. The Hoosic River Revival has been the key facilitator in bringing the initiative to this point and is running the listening sessions. The nonprofit River Revival has for more than 15 years been advocating for a more accessible and sustainable river and more modern flood resistance as the chutes have 0 Comments
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'Missing' Plaque Honoring Former Mayor Dedicated at North Adams City HallBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:27AM / Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | |
The bronze plaque originally hung in the warp shed of the Hoosac Cotton Mill and had been purchased by the employees. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A bronze memorial to a former mayor once thought lost to the ages has found a permanent home at City Hall. Two great-grandsons of Mayor William Kirk Greer traveled to the city on Monday for the unveiling of the plaque on a column outside City Hall. "History is very important to us here in North Adams," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey. "So we're certainly delighted to have an opportunity to restore this." Greer served as mayor from 1923 to 1924 and while his name might not ring any 0 Comments
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