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School Subcommittee Recommends Closure of Greylock School By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:27AM / Tuesday, February 06, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The schools' Facilities and Finance subcommittee is recommending that Greylock School close at the end of this school year. School officials say a number of factors are being considered in accelerating the closing — declining enrollment, the building's physical condition and, not least of all, a looming $2.4 million budget deficit. The city is currently pursuing a school building project to replace Greylock with a new $61 million structure at same location to open in fall 2027. At that time, Brayton Elementary will close. The subcommittee began discussions last week as administrators laid out a preliminary proposal to 0 Comments
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McCann Second Quarter Honor Roll| 11:15AM / Monday, February 05, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The following is the list of students for the Q2 McCann Honor Roll. High Honors Name YOG Name YOG Name YOG Name YOG Astorino, Shaun 2024 Boyer, Alexander 2025 Anderson, Abigail 2026 Boulger, Curtis 2027 Auger, Kelson 2024 Bressette Jr., 0 Comments
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Berkshire Family YMCA Announces Search for New Chief Executive Officer | 08:22AM / Monday, February 05, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Family YMCA announced the commencement of a national search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This executive search is conducted in partnership with the YMCA of the USA. According to a press release, the YMCA is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to helm the Berkshire Family YMCA, with a budget of $4.8M and a legacy in the Berkshire area. The incoming CEO will guide the organization through strategic initiatives, foster valuable community partnerships, and uphold our mission of inclusivity, health, and empowerment. The role promises a significant opportunity for impact, shaping the lives of children, families, 0 Comments
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MCLA Kicks off 2024 Green Living Seminar| 04:22PM / Sunday, February 04, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—MCLA's annual Green Living Seminar Series returned in January and continues through April presenting a series of lectures on the theme of "Greening in New England." Presentations occur every Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (FCSI) Room 121. The series kicked off on Jan. 25 with the presentation "Advancing Sustainability in Urban Residential Neighborhoods of Massachusetts" led by Urban Foresters Samantha Eanes and Sarah Greenleaf from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Urban and Community Forestry Greening the Gateway Cities Program. The program is 0 Comments
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Deep Associates Joining Wheeler & Taylor By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
05:32PM / Friday, February 02, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Longtime North County insurers Deep Associates Insurance Agency have sold to Wheeler & Taylor but manager Carrie Ann Kondel said clients should expect little to change. "Customers should expect business as usual," she said. "Just more access. We're going to have even more market access and support for them." The late Michael Deep opened Deep Associates in the early 1980s. Deep's sister Ellen Millard, who was with the agency from the very beginning, said there was never an urgency to sell, but after Deep passed in 2022, they began to talk about it more. Kondel, who is Deep's niece, agreed and said the 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: First Friday, Live Music, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:49PM / Friday, February 02, 2024 | |
Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including First Friday festivities, comedy, live music, and more. Editor's Pick First Friday Downtown North Adams Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Downtown businesses will extend their hours and host art receptions, and other special events, focused on the theme "I love North Adams." Events include live music and mocktails, an opening for the "Glow Show," a First Friday After Party, and more. Lineup here. Friday Dark and Light Installation Opening Reception Hotel on North, Pittsfield Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Meet Clock Tower Artist Mark 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Finance Committee OK Accountant FundingBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
02:04PM / Thursday, February 01, 2024 | |
 CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The town's closing in on getting its financial house in order with the first meeting of the newly organized Finance Committee. Carla Fosser and Charles "Chuck" Lewitt were appointed earlier in January by Town Moderator Ronald Boucher, filling posts that had been vacant for at least two years. "Speaking for the Select Board and town, we thank you for your time," said Select Board Chair Robert Norcross. "You're very important to the town." Norcross and Town Administrator Carl McKinney attended the meeting on Tuesday night to familiarize the new committee members with town's budgeting 0 Comments
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McCann Tea Room Schedule 2024| 08:00AM / Thursday, February 01, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The McCann Tea Room reopens in February and is open from 10:45 am to noon. Buffet: Thursday, Feb. 8 Wednesday, Feb 14 and Thursday, Feb. 15 Buffet: Thursday, Feb. 29 Buffet: Thursday, March 7 Wednesday, March 14 and Thursday, March 15 Thursday, March 29 Buffet: Thursday, April 4 0 Comments
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Drury First Quarter Honor Roll| 10:59AM / Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Drury High School honor roll for the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. Grade 12 High Honors Bailey, Abigail Lyn Bishop, Brooke Yvonne Bordeau, Danni Mary Brothers, Marley Elizabeth Catelotti, Daphne Erin Herrmann, Rachael Lyn Klein, Mackenzie Elizabeth Liang, Jessalyn NMN Miksic, Ferris Alastair Moresi, Melanie Sage Patenaude, Olivia Marie Worthington, Chandler David Honors Brulé, Grace Margaret Ciempa, Tatum Leigh Dukes, Mearra Renee Goman, Camron Joseph Goodermote, Elijah Bowen Howard, Aiden Cole Hurlbut-Morgan, Emma Jo Kerkhoff, Elise Marie Kingsley, Hailey Patricia Kozik, Kaelyn Deanna Lesage, Logan 0 Comments
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MCLA, Habitat for Humanity Partner Offer Free Tax Assistance| 08:00AM / Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and its Department of Business Administration are partnering with Habitat for Humanity to offer free tax preparation services to residents in need through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. MCLA will offer in-person, drop-off, and virtual tax assistance to qualified taxpayers beginning Feb.12. Habitat for Humanity administers VITA, a program of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), to assist taxpayers with disabilities, limited English-speaking skills, those 50 years of age or older, or individuals and families who earn $64,000 or less a year.?MCLA students will be available to 0 Comments
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How can business owners plan for an exit?Submitted by Edward Jones,
11:55AM / Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | |
 If you're a business owner, you always have a lot to do and a lot to think about. But have you put much thought into how you'll eventually leave it all behind? Even if you're a few years away from that day, it's a good idea to create an exit strategy. If you're like most other owners, most of your net worth may well be tied up in your business — so how you exit that business can have a big impact on your finances and your retirement. As you begin the exit strategy process, you'll need to examine some basic questions, such as how much you want for your business and how much it's worth. But you'll especially need to plan for the 0 Comments
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