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Live Theatre Returns for MCLA| 07:59AM / Monday, October 18, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Theatre announced its 2021-2022 season of performances, which will be offered in person on MCLA’s campus. These four productions feature guest directors, student directors, and experimental productions that give students agency in the writing and production process. MCLA Theatre is excited to return to live performance in a newly renovated Venable Theatre, with new seating, lobby, and renovated restrooms that are fully accessible. The season opens Nov. 5 with "Falling and Loving" by Charles Mee, directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Laura Standley. 0 Comments
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MCLA Volleyball Sweeps Salem StateiBerkshires.com Sports,
06:03PM / Saturday, October 16, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Reagan Scattergood had 18 kills Saturday to lead the MCLA volleyball team to a three-set win over Salem State. Natasha Stewart had 33 assists for MCLA (9-8, 3-2 MASCAC), which goes to Westfield State on Wednesday. Women's Soccer FITCHBURG, Mass. -- Shannon McCarthy scored twice to lead Fitchburg State to a 3-0 win over MCLA. Jillian Currier made 11 saves for MCLA (0-10-1, 0-4-1), which hosts Salem State on Saturday. 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Markets Snap Out of Their DowntrendBy Bill Schmick,
03:09PM / Friday, October 15, 2021 | |
 It appears that we have established a range in the stock market over the last few weeks. The bears have not seen their worst predictions come true. My hope is that we leave this month where we entered it. September 2021 was treacherous. Bears were calling for a 10 percent correction at a minimum. Bulls, already on the back foot after witnessing a 5 percent pullback in the indexes, insisted we had seen the lows. Since then, we had been bouncing back and forth in a range. This week, however, appears to be a game changer. We have not re-tested the lows on the S&P 500 Index, which we hit on Oct. 1, 2021, at 4,288 (intraday), nor have we come close to the highs made on 0 Comments
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Letter: Vote Lynette Bond for MayorLetter to the Editor,
12:10PM / Friday, October 15, 2021 | |
 To the Editor:
I write today to urge North Adams voters to support Lynette Bond for mayor. I believe a vote for Lynette will keep the city moving in the right direction. Lynette is incredibly active in North Adams and has the experience, foresight, and fortitude to do the job that needs to be done. Sure, she has never been a Facebook warrior, soapbox avenger, or ego maniac, so perhaps her deep investment and commitment to the city hasn't hit everyone's radar, but the positive impact of her work has likely touched each and every one of you in some way.
The city of North Adams has always had to work a little harder than other places to succeed. Lynette gets that and spends her time
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Letter: Macksey Is the Best Candidate to Lead North AdamsLetter to the Editor,
12:05PM / Friday, October 15, 2021 | |
 To the Editor: The best choice to lead North Adams going forward! I'm proud to state my public support for Jennifer Macksey, the one candidate for mayor in North Adams who is truly prepared to lead North Adams starting on Jan. 1 and going forward. I've known Jen since we were both very much younger and working on Marshall Street in our respective family businesses. I have always admired Jen's ability to listen and talk to everyone she would encounter, as well as her ability to remain focused and calm in all situations. Jen has dedicated her life to being a positive advocate for her family and the people of North Adams. She has worked diligently through a variety of municipal
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Letter: Macksey Has the Qualifications for MayorLetter to the Editor, iBerkshires Staff
12:00PM / Friday, October 15, 2021 | |
 To the Editor:
A lot has happened in North Adams over the past several years. There have been many positives including outside investment and Mass MoCA, however, our beautiful city is not what it used to be. Attention to our taxpayers and local business has declined. As we approach a new era (first female mayor), it is ever so important that we do not stay stagnant. The new mayor of North Adams needs experience in business as well as the management of personnel. We need a leader who is open to ideas and help from our citizens. We need a leader who is strong, yet compassionate. A leader who will work with outside investors without missing the needs of our own people. While we have two very
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Mass MoCA, Clark Art Announce Vaccine Requirement | 12:00PM / Friday, October 15, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute and MASS MoCA announced that as of Nov. 1, 2021 all visitors will be required to show proof that they have received the COVID-19 vaccination prior to entering their facilities. "The vaccine requirement we put in place for FreshGrass was overwhelmingly well-received, so our staff now has a playbook to work from," said Tracy Moore, Deputy Director of MASS MoCA. "We're committed to maintaining safe and healthy conditions as we approach the winter months and start to spend more time indoors." MASS MoCA's Vaccine Policy: Effective Monday, Nov. 1, all visitors to MASS MoCA over the age of 0 Comments
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North Adams Public Library Exploring Community Fridge Program By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
01:07AM / Friday, October 15, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The library trustees are considering a community refrigerator program pending city approval. Community Fridge Program organizers Sarah Defusco and Isabel Twanmo met with the trustees Wednesday to see if the library would be interested in hosting a refrigerator from which community members could take food from. "Earlier this year, we noticed a need for this kind of thing with the general loss of resources," Twanmo said. "... With this, you could at any point in the day have access to food right in your back yard." The fridge will be stocked with fresh produce from local farms for whoever needs it. Defusco said they 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Barbie Gets Better With AgeBy Bill Schmick,
04:23PM / Thursday, October 14, 2021 | |
 Despite this new age of video games, electronic toys, and diminishing attention spans, children are returning to a toy that is almost as old as me. Mattel's Barbie doll is back and at the top of many holiday shopping lists. Some of the credit for Barbie's new-found popularity can be attributed to the pandemic. The lockdowns and the subsequent search for things to keep children occupied had mothers remembering their own fascination with all-things Barbie. Buying a Barbie, however (at least until recently), had parents wrestling with several negative stereotypes. Leading the list was the doll's image of a whites-only toy that ignored the realities of the melting pot we call 0 Comments
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SVHC Masters in the Mountains Golf Tournament| 09:21AM / Thursday, October 14, 2021 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — The 27th Annual Masters in the Mountains Golf Tournament on Sept. 9 at the Taconic Golf Club, hosted 32 teams and raised more than $110,000 in net proceeds for Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC). "We are so pleased to have been back together again for our annual Masters in the Mountains Tournament," said Leslie Keefe, SVHC's vice president for corporate development. "We are very grateful for the generous support of our committee members, sponsors, auction and raffle donors, and teams. Their participation supports the health system's mission to provide exceptional care to the people we serve." The health system put 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Senior Golf Awards ScholarshipCommunity submission,
08:58AM / Thursday, October 14, 2021 | |
 DALTON, Mass. -- Pairs of golfers in four divisions took home honors at Wednesday's Berkshire County Fall Senior Golf event at Wahconah Country Club. Paul Briggs and Ron Carver won the Blue Gross Division with a score of 67. The Blue Net Division went to Dennis Boldyga and Robert Smith with a 59. In the Green Division, the gross title went to Bill Gates and Paul Traversa. Jim Crews and Roger Prevy won the Green Net with a 58. The Senior Golf program contiued Wednesday to recognize and award scholarships to junior golf players throughout the area. On Wednesday, a $500 scholarship was presented to Wahconah Regional High School golfer Nicholas 1 Comment
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MCLA Celebrates STEM Week with Virtual Programming | 08:05AM / Thursday, October 14, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA and the Berkshire STEM Network will offer virtual programming for local public school students, K-12 educators, and the general community during Berkshire County STEM Week (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) from Oct. 18-22. A complement to the statewide STEM Week initiative, Berkshire County STEM Week's theme is "See Yourself in STEM." Free and open to the public, the week will feature a series of unique virtual panels, workshops, speakers, tours and information about opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math in the Berkshires and beyond. Pittsfield Community Television (PCTV) 0 Comments
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