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North Adams Man Arrested in Capitol Riot| 07:02PM / Thursday, February 04, 2021 | |
 This man, with the glasses and mask, is Brian McCreary, my coworker from Domino’s Pizza. #CapitolRiot pic.twitter.com/5n7bRTdh92 — Brian’s Coworker ⁷ (@ppkidiot) January 10, 2021 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A second Berkshire County man has been arrested in relation to the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Brian McCreary, 33, of North Adams was arrested near Springfield on Thursday by agents from the FBI's Boston bureau. McCreary is facing initial charges of two counts of entering a restricted building or grounds, and three counts of violent entry and disorderly conduct. A number of those arrested have had further charges 5 Comments
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The Retired Investor: The Business of SpaceBy Bill Schmick,
06:11PM / Thursday, February 04, 2021 | |
 Space! It holds the promise of riches beyond our wildest dreams -- solar systems bursting with precious resources ripe for the taking. Just the idea of such prizes has set off a frenzied rush by global business entrepreneurs to claim stakes in this new frontier. The private sector has increasingly pushed aside governments and their contractors in a frenzied bid to develop commercial space exploration. At the same time, using all their cost-cutting prowess to reduce the cost of putting people and objects into orbit, and that is only the first step. This year, for example, there are three separate missions to Mars, which are scheduled to arrive in February. The Emirates 0 Comments
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State Raises Occupancy Levels for Restaurants, Personal ServicesBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
12:58PM / Thursday, February 04, 2021 | |
 BOSTON — Occupancy levels for restaurants will be raised to 40 percent beginning Monday, Feb. 8, but informal gathering limits will remain in place for now. The stay-at-home advisory and early closures regulation was lifted two weeks ago as cases and hospitalizations had trended downward. Gov. Charlie Baker said the restrictions put in place over the past couple months had helped to reduce the spike in cases seen over the holiday season. "Since the start of 2021, the commonwealth has seen positive trends emerge as hospitalizations have decreased, and the percent of positive cases has declined at a steady rate, the same time our administration has continued to ramp 1 Comment
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MCLA Receives $20K From Berkshire Bank Foundation For Summer STEM Academy | 11:56AM / Thursday, February 04, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshire Bank Foundation has awarded MCLA $20,000 to fund the Berkshire Bank STEM Academy, which accepts up to 20 incoming first-year students enrolled in a STEM major or who have expressed interest in STEM fields. According to a press release, the five day program is designed to introduce incoming students to careers in STEM. Students will network with STEM faculty, students, and staff in the interest of developing a deeper relationship with those involved in STEM careers in the Berkshires. The program's ultimate goal is to encourage more students to secure jobs in the Berkshires and remain here after graduation. The 0 Comments
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BRTA Releases New Mask Requirements | 08:03AM / Thursday, February 04, 2021 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — PITTSFIELD, Mass. The Berkshire Regional Planning Authority will enforce new mask regulations per the Center for Disease Control and federal law. The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority will: board only people who wear masks; instruct people that wearing a mask is a requirement of federal law and that not complying with the requirement is a violation of federal law; monitor for any person who is not wearing a mask and seek compliance from such a person; at the earliest safe opportunity, disembark any person who refuses to comply; and notify people of the requirement to make sure they aware of and comply with the requirement to wear a mask. People are 0 Comments
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State Fire Marshal Announces Burn Awareness Week| 04:06AM / Thursday, February 04, 2021 | |
 STOW,Mass. —National Burn Awareness week is Feb. 7-13, 2021. "Burn Awareness Week is an opportunity for fire, health, and medical professionals to review some simple safety steps people can take to prevent burn injuries at home, at work, and outdoors," State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said. This year's theme from the American Burn Association is "Electrical Safety from Amps to Zap (A to Z)!" While most electrical burn injuries occur in the work environment 48 percent over the past ten years, in 2019 an 11-year old suffered an electrical burn. Electrical fires are the second leading cause of fire deaths in Massachusetts. Using major 0 Comments
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North Adams Arts Commission Seeking Input on Placemaking PlanBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
03:42AM / Thursday, February 04, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Public space for art — and where that art may have the most impact — are among the priorities being laid out in the city's public arts master plan. The Public Arts Commission began the process last year of developing a plan that aligns with the city's master plan. The vision sees public art as part of the community's identity as an "arts destination and center for creativity" in terms of culture, community, economy and design. The commission recently completed a section prioritizing placement of public art and is seeking feedback from the community. The draft can be found on the city's website. Last 3 Comments
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City Woman Wins Hometown Holidays Gift Basket |
Jonathan Secor had some help in pulling the winning ticket.
Congrats to Janet O'Neill of North Adams who won the big Hometown Holidays gift basket on Thursday. O'Neill won some $1,300 worth of gift certificates and merchandise.
The drawing could be entered by spending $50 downtown during the Thursday night Hometown Holiday events. Jonathan Secor of MCLA Gallery 51 said 62 people had entered the contest (including the editor of iBerkshires &mdash amazing how much cat toys cost nowadays).
Secor contacted O'Neill who was excited and surprised at winning. "No, I'm not kidding," Secor assured her
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