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SVMC Seeks Input on Colorectal Cancer Screening| 03:04PM / Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt.—June 30, 2021—Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is initiating a survey to collect information about Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening. The goal of the survey is to understand barriers to screening so SVMC can address those barriers to increase patients' CRC screening rates and lower mortality due to colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer (cancer that begins in the colon) is the third most common cancer in the United States for both men and women. There are often no symptoms until the disease progresses, but is highly treatable in its early stages. Regular screenings can identify abnormalities early on and help prevent them from 0 Comments
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MassDOT Holding Public Hearing in August for Brayton Project| 02:29PM / Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The state Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public hearing on the Brayton Elementary School Improvements project on Tuesday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. The $622,000 project is part of MassDOT's Safe Routes to School initiative and is being funded through the Transportation Improvement Program. It will include revamping the steep entrance on the west side of Brayton School and the YMCA and adding in sidewalks and other improvements. About 1,500 linear feet of sidewalk will be installed along Brayton Hill Terrace and Brickyard Court to create safer infrastructure for children walking from the neighborhood to Brayton School. 0 Comments
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Leader of Dartmouth-Hitchock’s Long COVID Clinic to Appear on Medical Matters Weekly| 12:39PM / Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — Southwestern Vermont Health Care's (SVHC) Medical Matters Weekly with Dr. Trey Dobson, a weekly interactive, multiplatform medical-themed talk show, will feature Jeffrey Parsonnet, MD, an infectious disease physician at Dartmouth-Hitchcock and the leader of a clinic designed to help people with enduring COVID symptoms, on its July 7 program. The show will air live at 12 p.m. The show is produced with cooperation from Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV). Viewers can see Medical Matters Weekly on Facebook at facebook.com/svmedicalcenter and facebook.com/CATTVBennington. The show is also available to view or download a podcast on 0 Comments
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SVHC Announces DAISY Award Winner| 11:50AM / Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — Patricia Johnson, RN, of the Emergency Department, was a recent recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC). "Patricia has so many powerful nursing strengths," shared Pamela Duchene, SVHC's chief nursing officer and vice president for Patient Care Services. "What stood out to the patients who nominated her was her advocacy. She serves as their voice when they can't." Duchene presented the award during a surprise presentation in the Emergency Department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC). Johnson was nominated by two different patients. One of the 0 Comments
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Soldier On Golf Tournament Registration Open | 08:04AM / Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is hosting its 10th annual golf tournament to benefit Soldier On on Friday, Sept. 3. The tournament will be held at Wyndhurst Manor & Club in Lenox and will be open to the public. There will also be raffles, auctions, lunch (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM), and a closing dinner. The 2019 tournament raised more than $59,000 for Soldier On. GDMS will be hosting two separate flights on the day of the tournament. They do expect the flights to fill up quickly, so sign up the morning of June 30 to get your preferred timeslot (7:30 AM and 1:00 PM). The tournament is captain and crew format and will be a shotgun 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Resurrects Recreation CommitteeBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
02:18AM / Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | |
The Select Board makes a number of appointments, including naming Marilyn Gomeau, right, as temporary town clerk. CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The town's long dormant Recreation Committee has been resurrected to provide some oversight for activities — including weighing on where the proposed pickleball court should go. Select Board Chairman Ronald Boucher said the committee would be looking at the recreational facilities and planning events, such as a proposal for concerts at the Town Field. "There was a Recreation Committee many years ago and, as everything happens, sometimes it becomes difficult because people drop off, and no one shows 0 Comments
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Three Holyoke Parishes to Merge| 07:10PM / Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | |
 HOLYOKE, Mass. — Bishop William D. Byrne of the Diocese of Springfield has issued a "Decree and Order" merging Our Lady of Guadalupe and Immaculate Conception Parishes into St. Jerome's Parish. This reconfiguration will take place Aug. 15. The decree along with the supporting documents have been posted on www.diospringfield.org. This merger came at the direct request of the parishes involved and was the result of many years of discussion between the three faith communities. "Since July 2020, our three parishes have worked closely in preparation for our formal merger on Aug. 15. Parish leaders are convinced that the reconfiguration they 0 Comments
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Mass VaxMillions Registration Begins July 1| 06:47PM / Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | |
 BOSTON — Vaccinated residents can begin registering to win a $1 million on July 1. The Baker-Polito administration and the State Lottery announced registration details on Tuesday for the Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway. Massachusetts residents 18 years of age and older who have received two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, will have a chance to win one of five, $1 million cash prizes. Residents between 12-17 years of age who are fully vaccinated prior to each drawing may enter for the chance to win one of five $300,000 scholarship grants. Residents who do not have access to the internet or require 0 Comments
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Hinds, McCourty Twins Host Town Hall Forum on Convict Voting Right| 05:17PM / Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | |
 BOSTON — State Sen. Adam G. Hinds is co-hosting a virtual town hall discussion on jail-based and felony disenfranchisement in Massachusetts. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, is being hosted in partnership with Devin McCourty of the New England Patriots, Jason McCourty, the Democracy Behind Bars Coalition, and Boston state Reps. Chynah Tyler and Elizabeth Miranda. The forum will focus on voting rights for convicted individuals and the movement to ensure democracy and voting rights are upheld in prisons and jails. Hinds and the McCourteys, twins who both play professional football (Jason plays for the Tennessee Titans), will lead the 0 Comments
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Declare your financial freedomSubmitted by Edward Jones,
04:00PM / Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | |
 Independence Day is almost here. And as we make progress in moving past the COVID-19 pandemic, more of us will be able to enjoy Fourth of July activities. However you observe the holiday, it's important to recognize all the liberties we enjoy in this country. But you may still need to work at one particular type of freedom – and that's financial freedom. How can you achieve it? There's no one instant solution. But you can work toward financial independence by addressing these areas: Retirement savings – Approximately 45% of Americans think the ideal retirement involves "enjoying my well-earned freedom," according to the March 2021 Edward 0 Comments
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Heat Advisory Still In Place, Community Cooling Stations Available | 03:52PM / Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | |
 Remember a few months ago when we all dreamed about warm summer weather? Well, those days are here. They are really here. The US National Weather Service has declared a heat advisory in North Adams until 8 pm this evening. Temperatures are anticipated to stay in the 90s and upper 80s throughout the afternoon and evening, according to Accuweather. There will be a similar temperature range in South County however in Pittsfield, temperatures aren't expected to reach the 80s. Still, a heat advisory remains in place throughout the county. This means high temperatures and high humidity that could cause heat illness so mind your time outdoors. Per the 0 Comments
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BART Announces Upcoming Enrollment Deadline| 12:27PM / Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. – Berkshire Arts and Technology (BART) Charter Public School is currently accepting applications for students in grades 6 through 10 for the 2021-2022 school year. The next enrollment deadline for the 2021-2022 school year for grades 6 through 10 is Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. The easiest way to apply is to click here or to type https://www.bartcharter.org/apps/form/Enrollment-Form into your web browser. More information on the school's enrollment and lottery process can be found at www.bartcharter.org. Interested families should contact the school at 413-743-7311 ext. 732 or enrollment@bartcharter.org. Please reach out to the Enrollment Team 0 Comments
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