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MCLA Awaits for News on Donor GiftBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:16AM / Thursday, October 31, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A potential major donor to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts toured the campus last month. "They were here on campus in September for two days and left the meeting feeling very good about donating to the mission of the campus," President Jamie Birge told the Board of Trustees last Thursday. College officials have been working with the donor, who wishes to remain anonymous at this point, about a major gift that could include an art museum. The donor has supported other colleges in the region, said Birge. "This donor found us and over the last year or two, we have been working with the donor's representatives 0 Comments
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Dedication Set for Jordan, First Woman to VoteBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | |
A photo of Phoebe Jordan, acquired by Rachel Branch, shows her with a 'tribute' from President Calvin Coolidge. NEW ASHFORD, Mass. — Phoebe Jordan made history in 1920 as the first woman to cast a ballot in a presidential election after the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. But her splash in the newspapers in the early part of the 20th century gave way to fewer and fewer mentions, and while she's remembered on anniversaries, anyone visiting her grave would have no idea of her importance. A group spearheaded by Rachel Branch and Jordan's relatives have rectified that with a new inscription on her 0 Comments
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Softball Players Donate to Animal ShelterCommunity submission,
01:22PM / Monday, October 28, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Recently, a group of players and families with Adams-Cheshire-Savoy Girls Softball paid a visit to No Paws Left Behind animal shelter with a donation of essential pet supplies. League players, families, and the board of directors collected and donated toys, treats, food, and cleaning supplies to present to the No Paws staff and animals. While there, the players were able to meet and interact with some of the animals, and they also learned a bit about the day-to-day operations of the shelter and the fine work the staff does in finding forever homes for the animals they care for. ACS President Lou Moser noted that philanthropic initiatives have always 0 Comments
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Berkshires Getting $11.4M in State Economic Development GrantsStaff Reports, iBerkshires
12:45PM / Monday, October 28, 2024 | |
The redevelopment of the Wright Building on North Street in Pittsfield is receiving nearly $2 million in grant funding. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires is getting more than $11 million in grant funding through the state's One Stop for Growth program. State officials on Thursday announced more than $161 million for 313 grant awards to support local economic development projects in 171 communities across the state. Among the awards were $330,000 toward the redevelopment of the Memorial Building in Adams into housing, $888,000 for sidewalk repairs and upgrades in North Adams, $1 million for Lanesborough to renovate Brodie Mountain Road, and 0 Comments
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West Oil Acquired by Connecticut Energy FirmBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:46AM / Monday, October 28, 2024 | |
Bob and Ann West have run the fuel oil company for 40 years. Bob had started working with his father after graduating high school in 1977. They're handing the keys to Stephen Santa and Santa Energy, a four-generation family business. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Longtime family business West Oil Co. has changed hands after 75 years — but the new owners say customers shouldn't notice any major changes, including the name. Owners Robert "Bob" and Ann West said they were looking to retire after 40 years running the business Bob's father started 75 years ago. "It was time," said Ann. "We want to enjoy life a 0 Comments
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Veteran Spotlight: Guardsman Pvt. Shy Ann JacksonBy Wayne Soares, Special to iBerkshires
05:50PM / Sunday, October 27, 2024 | |
Shy Ann Jackson, left, with colleagues at Joint Air Base Cape Cod. FALMOUNTH, Mass. — Shy Ann Jackson served her country in the Army National Guard as a private from 2014 to 2019. Born in Falmouth, she entered basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., in August 2014 after graduating from Mashpee High School. "I initially thought, if I can do it, anyone can. ... I had an amazing time there," she said. Jackson said she played sports in high school but "nothing came close to boot camp." It was also her first time away from home and her parents and her first time on an airplane. Her first assignment would take her right 0 Comments
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Letter: On Timberspeak in North AdamsLetter to the Editor,
05:30PM / Sunday, October 27, 2024 | |
 To the Editor:
Like every other resident of North Adams, I was until very recently unaware of a sneaky logging plan for a patch of pristine public lands on the south side of Mount Greylock called Notch Woods. Excuse me, it's not a logging plan, it's a forest management plan, or is it a forest stewardship plan? Whatever obfuscating rhetoric you choose, the timber industry is about to rip 70 acres of iconic public land to shreds, and on that razed ground build back what might be their crowning achievement in euphemism, wait for it, a "climate resilient forest." You can almost hear the snickering timber industry executives. What we need instead is a forest seemingly
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North Adams Council Endorses Northern Tier RailBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:26PM / Friday, October 25, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council endorsed the Northern Tier Passenger Rail plan on Tuesday, adding to a chorus of support from officials and community leaders along the proposed route. "The completion of the Northern Tier Passenger Rail contributes to the economic development and emboldenment of communities throughout the state, allowing for North Adams to revitalize its tourism sector, create new avenues of revenue production and economic opportunities for all residents," the resolution introduced by President Bryan Sapienza and Councilor Andrew Fitch states. The vote was unanimous, with Councilor Keith Bona absent, although Councilor Ashley Shade 0 Comments
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MCLA to Host Book Talk | 04:06PM / Friday, October 25, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host a lecture by Dr. Derron Wallace, a renowned sociologist of race, ethnicity, and education. Wallace will present a book talk on his critically acclaimed work, "The Culture Trap: Ethnic Expectations and Unequal Schooling for Black Youth," on Monday, Oct. 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Murdock Hall, Room 218. This event is part of the Commonwealth Honors Program and Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work (SASW) Speaker Series. It is free and open to the public. Wallace is the Jacob S. Potofsky Chair in Sociology and Associate Professor of Sociology and Education at Brandeis 0 Comments
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Lanesborough Asks for Input on Master Plan| 12:44PM / Thursday, October 24, 2024 | |
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Residents are being asked to weigh in on the development of the town's first master plan. Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, through Senior Community Planner Seth Jenkins, is working to meet with town officials, boards/committees, and citizens to inform the plan. The document will provide the town with a clear direction for development, growth, and investment in the coming 10-20-year timeframe. The Planning Board will oversee the document's creation and help to implement the plan's objectives. Master plans are typically divided into the following sections: goals and policies, land use, housing, economic 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: The Outlook is Spooky with Halloween FunBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:19PM / Thursday, October 24, 2024 | |
 There are several events this weekend, including a country festival fundraiser, Halloween-themed activities, and more. Editor's Pick Dalton Lions Club Country Festival Stationary Factory, Dalton Time: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Grab your dancing shoes and get gussied up for Dalton Lions Club's inaugural Country Fest fundraiser. The event will feature live performances from Hotshot Hillbillies, Whiskey Sour, and Kollin Kozlowski. Dust off your dancing shoes and learn to square dance with Cliff Brodeur and Terry Hall. All the dancing is sure to tire you out, but the Lion's Club has that covered, too. Local restaurant Biggins Diggins 0 Comments
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Up Front for DeMar Race on Veterans Day | 10:54AM / Thursday, October 24, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The annual Up Front forDeMar 5K race and 1 mile walk will be held on Veterans Day, Sunday November 10, 2024. This annual event is to raise money for the SPC Michael R DeMarsico II scholarship fund and to honor DeMarsico and all who serve and have served. According to a press release: SPC DeMarsico was killed in action on Aug. 16, 2012 while serving in Afghanistan. "DeMar" to his fellow battle buddies, served at the front of his battalion searching for IED's. The young specialist discovered 16 IEDs, saving many men in his unit, before stepping on one. In the days and weeks that followed 0 Comments
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