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Letter: Vote Yes for the Future of North Adams StudentsLetter to the Editor,
11:00AM / Thursday, September 05, 2024 | |
 To the Editor:
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, North Adams voters will be asked to support or reject an investment of $19.6 million in local funding toward the construction of a new $65.4 million prekindergarten to second grade school in the neighborhood where Greylock Elementary School now stands. As community members, neighbors, and taxpayers our choice will determine the future of education in the city, and the experience of North Adams students and educators, for at least the next 50 years.
A YES vote moves the project forward and secures the $42.2 million in state funding committed to build a new school in North Adams.
A NO vote cancels the project.
This project has been thoughtfully planned
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The Break Room at Greylock Works Will Not ReopenStaff Reports ,
10:33AM / Thursday, September 05, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— According to a statement released by Break Room Chef and Co-owner Brian Alberg, the restaurant will not reopen after an extended Labor Day break. "The diversity of the arts and the ever-growing culinary scene of North County is awesome. I'm so proud to have been a founding partner in the culinary program at Greylock WORKS - a project that has become an anchor and destination for the Northern Berkshires," he wrote. "I wish the very best for their continued growth and welcome the next chef to be lucky enough to work in such an incredible place." The Break Room LLC was permitted by the North Adams Planning Board in 0 Comments
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Child Care of the Berkshires Awarded Capital Renovations Grant | 08:18AM / Wednesday, September 04, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that 20 organizations across Massachusetts are being awarded $8.5 million in capital funding to renovate early education and out-of-school time program facilities that serve primarily low-income families. "Making early education and care more affordable and accessible is a top priority for our administration. Capital investments are an important part of that. These capital grants give our hardworking child care programs the financial resources they need to provide modern, healthy, and safe environments for our kids to learn and play. This funding also helps us make progress on our climate goals, which is essential 0 Comments
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PIttsfield Resident Walking to Raise Money for Jimmy FundCommunity submission,
06:28AM / Wednesday, September 04, 2024 | |
 BOSTON -- Pittsfield resident Pam Malumphy, along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in the Boston Marathon Jimm Fund Walk on Sunday, Oct. 6. The annual event unites the community to raise funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at the nation’s premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk has raised more than $176 million for Dana-Farber in its 35-year history, raising a record-breaking $9.4 million in 2023. "For 35 years, the Jimmy Fund Walk has continuously supported lifesaving research and cancer care at Dana-Farber," Jimmy Fund Assistant Vice President of Event Fund-Raising Caitlyn Fink 0 Comments
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Great Barrington's Davis Wins House PrimaryiBerkshires.com Staff,
11:12PM / Tuesday, September 03, 2024 | |
 Leigh Davis will run on the Democratic party line in November to fill the 3rd Berkshire House seat being vacated by William "Smitty" Pignatelli. At just after 10:30 on Tuesday evening, with 97 percent of the votes counted, the Associated Press called the Democratic primary for Davis, a member of the Great Barrington Select Board. She had 56 percent of the votes, well ahead of her nearest challenger, Patrick White, who had 37 percent. Jamie Minacci was running a distant third with 6 percent of the votes that were in. Davis in November will face Lenox Select Board member Marybeth Mitts, who is running as an independent to serve South County in the House of 0 Comments
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Common Folk Awarded Grant to Implement Strategic Plan| 01:18PM / Tuesday, September 03, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Common Folk Artist Collective announced that it has been awarded $7,500 by a fund established by The Barr Foundation and managed by National Arts Strategies (NAS). This grant is designated for Creative Community Fellows New England alumni to implement strategic plans that foster creative growth and community change in New England. With this funding, Common Folk will embark on a strategic planning process aimed at expanding its mission and addressing its recent growth beyond its previously occupied 1,000 square foot brick-and-mortar space. The collective's goal is to develop a dynamic Community Arts Center to better serve North Adams and the 0 Comments
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Runners Battle Mist, Mountain in Annual RaceBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
06:03AM / Monday, September 02, 2024 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. -- An eight-mile, mostly uphill climb to the the highest point in the commonwealth is enough of a challenge for any runner. For Mount Greylock Regional School senior Rafael Mellow-Bartels, Sunday brought another problem. "I think, for me, the main challenge was just running without anybody around me," Mellow-Bartels said after completing the 48th annual Mount Greylock Road Race. "It was kind of foggy for the last two miles, so I couldn't see anybody. I had my watch, so I knew how far I was, and I knew my pace. But I didn't know where anybody else was. I think that was the challenge for me." Mellow-Bartels may have to get 0 Comments
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Manzolini Scores for MCLA Men in Season-Opener| 06:30PM / Sunday, September 01, 2024 | |
ERIE, Pa. -- Owen Peterson had a goal and an assist on Saturday to lead the Penn State-Behrend men's soccer team to a 3-1 win over MCLA in the season-opener for both teams. Monument Mountain graduate Avery Manzolini scored with an assist from Pittsfield High alum Brandon Balcazar for the Trailblazers. Ryan Taylor made six saves for MCLA. On Sunday, the Trailblazers finished play in Behrend's Herb Lauffer Tournament with a 7-0 loss to Baldwin Wallace. Three different Trailblazers split time in goal; Ryan Taylor made eight saves in 58 minutes of work in the loss. McCann Tech graduate Michael Harris recorded a save. MCLA (0-2) makes its home debut on 0 Comments
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Annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic| 04:00PM / Sunday, September 01, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The 27th annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic will be held Monday, Sept. 23 at Wyndhurst Golf & Club in Lenox. The Golf Classic serves as a major fundraiser for the College's Athletic Department. Over the years, the Classic has netted $25,000–$40,000 annually to support MCLA's student-athletes. "We are so grateful to our sponsors and participants, both those who are dedicated longtime supporters and those who are new this year," said MCLA Assistant Dean for Athletics & Recreation Laura Mooney. "Their generosity and contributions allow the department to make facility upgrades and to enhance the student-athlete 0 Comments
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Tamarack Hollow Breaks Ground on Long-Anticipated Nature CenterBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:12AM / Saturday, August 31, 2024 | |
The education center will allow Tamarack to hold programming without worrying about the weather. WINDSOR, Mass. — Aimee Gelinas and Daniel Cohen have led hikes and other programming at Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center for more than a decade. Now an upcoming educational center will create new opportunities to connect people with the natural world and the folklore traditions that honor it. Last week, the nonprofit held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a 900-square-foot wooden structure with a full foundation and a composting toilet. The excavation process began this week, and completion is expected in 2026. "This is such a big 0 Comments
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Colegrove Park Recognized as Top 10 School Statewide in AttendanceBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:45PM / Friday, August 30, 2024 | |
Superintendent Barbara Malkas, left, Colegrove Principal Amy Meehan, Mayor Jennifer Macksey and Dean of Students Jonathan Slocum pose with the Celtics basketball award on Friday. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Boston Celtics gave gold to Colegrove Park Elementary School on Friday for scoring in the top 10 schools for attendance statewide. The school saw its chronic absenteeism numbers drop by 11 percent last year. Tim Connor, assistant director for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's west and central district, arrived with a gold basketball signed by the champion team to reward the students for their achievement. "An award like this 0 Comments
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— The annual Community Electronic Recycling & Paper Shredding will be held, Saturday, Sept. 7 9am – 12pm at the All Saints Episcopal Church. A small fee required for disposal of items. The church is located at 59 Summer Street, North Adams. 
