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COVID-19 Cases Climbing| 06:08PM / Friday, August 25, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — COVID-19 has been making a resurgence around the state. There were more than 2,000 new cases in Massachusetts in the past seven days and University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester is mandating employees mask around patients after a jump in COVID-19 positive employees. iBekshire stopped posting weekly updates on the virus back in March. That last post had the number of positives reported statewide that week as 2,612, a number that had continued to decline along with hospitalizations. The state interactive dashboard shows higher positive numbers in the eastern part of the state, particularly Middlesex County. Berkshire, 0 Comments
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Army Corps, North Adams Embark on $3M Study of Flood Control SystemBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
03:45PM / Friday, August 25, 2023 | |
Mayor Jennifer Macksey with the signed cost-sharing agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; behind her on the screen is an image of Col. Alexander Young signing it on Monday. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The three-year engineering and feasibility study for the 70-year-old Hoosic River flood control system began with a round of applause on Friday morning. "We have been waiting for this day for so long," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey. Seth Greenwald, project manager, presented a delighted Macksey with the signed federal cost-sharing agreement with the Corps for the $3 million study. "It's been 61 years that we 0 Comments
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Berkshire Communities Awarded Community Development Block GrantsStaff Reports ,
02:03PM / Friday, August 25, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Adams, Ergemont, Lee, Great Barrington, Marlborough, and North Adams were all awarded Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to support various initiatives. Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Edward Augustus Jr. announced the $64.9 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) on Friday, Aug. 25. These federal funds will support a variety of housing, community, and economic development projects and programs in 72 Massachusetts cities and towns. "This investment will allow cities and towns across Massachusetts to strengthen and revitalize their communities," said Governor Maura 0 Comments
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'Pause' To Open at the Eclipse Mill| 11:43AM / Friday, August 25, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Eclipse Mill Gallery will host "Pause", a two-person exhibit featuring the work of artists Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Professor of Art Melanie Mowinski and artist Debi Pendell, from Sept. 1 to 30. The exhibit will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12-4 pm. An opening reception will be held at the gallery on Saturday, Sept. 9 th from 5-7 pm. This event free and is open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Representatives from the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire will be in attendance to share information about the individual artist grants they award every year. Mowinski 0 Comments
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Farmer's Market Moves, Parking Lot Closes for Mass MoCA Concert| 08:50AM / Friday, August 25, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A double-whammy of alternative rock bands will be performing in the city on Saturday night so be prepared for an influx of traffic. The two-time Grammy-nominated Modest Mouse and the highly influential Pixies will be playing at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art's Joe's Field in a sold-out concert expected to draw at least 7,500 fans to North Adams. Because of the event, the North Adams Farmers Market will move to 90 Main St. (the old TD Bank) for this Saturday only. It runs from 9 to 1 with music from 10 to noon by Jared Polens. Make a tote or T-shirt with the farmer's market log screenprinted for $20, $15 if you 0 Comments
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North Adams Policy Panel Votes for Early, Upper Elementary SchoolsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:40PM / Thursday, August 24, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Pending a vote next Tuesday, the North Adams Public Schools will go forward with two elementary programs. The policy subcommittee on Thursday morning voted unanimously on an organization of instruction policy that creates a new grade configuration of early elementary (prekindergarten through Grade 2) and upper elementary (Grades 3-6) in addition to the secondary program of Grades 7-12. The only other option was to stay with the current secondary and preK-6 program. The decision will aid the School Building Committee in recommending a preferred option for the elementary school building project. "I guess the pressure's on," 0 Comments
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Club Wyndham Advances in Torchia League TournamentiBerkshires.com Sports,
01:37PM / Thursday, August 24, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Laura O'Neil went 3-for-4 at the plate and scored the winning run on Wednesday evening as Club Wyndham edged Jack's Hot Dogs, 6-5, in the Pat Torchia Women's Softball League playoffs. Lisa Williams and Julie Lech each went 3-for-4 with a double in the win. For Jack's Cassandra Crosier went 3-for-4 and started a game-tying rally in the top of the seventh inning. Savannah Rogers was 3-for-4, and Alli Lillie was 2-for-4 with a double in the loss. With the win, Club Wyndham advances to the semi-finals of the double-elimination tournament. It will face Ayrhill Farms on Thursday at 6 p.m. at DiSanti Field for a berth in the title 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Car Shows, Fundraisers, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:08PM / Thursday, August 24, 2023 | |
The Bobby Sweet Band plays at the bandstand in Great Barrington on Friday night. There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including a car show, fundraisers, musical performances, and more. *Do you want your market or event included in the outlook? Email info@iberkshires.com. Editor's Pick Motorama Main Street, North Adams Time: Sunday, 9 to 3. Hundreds of classic cars and hot rods will line the downtown on Sunday featuring awards, swap meet, music, and more. The celebration of "all things motorized" will kick off with a cruise-in on Saturday at Mingo's Sports Bar and Grill from 2 0 Comments
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Giardina and Bressett Pulls Away Late in Giorgi League Title GameBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
09:54PM / Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Given a choice between the big city and bragging rights, Keiland Cross had no trouble making up his mind. "Honestly, I had another championship game tonight [in Boston], and I chose to come to this one instead of the other one becuase I just wanted to beat these guys one more time," Cross said on Wednesday. Mission accomplished, as his Giardina and Bresett PC squad defeated Team DB, 78-60, in the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League A Division title game at the Armory. "I definitely made the right choice," Cross said. Hayden Bird led a balanced Giardina and Bresett offense with 24 points. Brandon Davis scored 16, and Seth 0 Comments
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North Adams Resident Killed in N.Y. Crash| 12:25PM / Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | |
The North Adams man killed in Tuesday's accident has been identified as David G. Snow, 41. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A North Adams resident was killed in a fatal crash Tuesday in New York's Rensselaer County. The accident is still under investigation by New York State Police and the name of the North Adams driver has not been released. According to a number of New York State news sites, the North Adams resident was westbound at about 2:20 p.m. on Route 7 in Pittstown, west of Hoosick Falls, when they sideswiped a commercial truck hauling a mobile home. The driver's vehicle then bounced into the eastbound lane and struck a Mini Cooper carrying 0 Comments
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North Adams Council OKs Tourists Tax ExemptionBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:24AM / Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday approved a tax agreement to support the $17 million redevelopment of the Blackinton woolen mill into 50 luxury hotel rooms. The city agreed to exempt a portion of the personal and property taxes of the development over a 10-year period starting at 100 percent in 2027. The vote was unanimous; Councilors Marie T. Harpin and Jennifer Barbeau were absent. "We've spent a lot of time with legal, we've spent a lot of time with the Tourists team, we spent a lot of time with the state, working on this agreement and we feel this is in the best interest of the city and it certainly identifies as economic 0 Comments
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Clarksburg School Opens Four Slots for PreK 3-Year-OldsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
06:35PM / Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Clarksburg School is opening a limited number of spots in its four-day prekindergarten program for 3-year-olds. The School Committee voted on Monday to accept applications for four non-resident spots for the 2023-2024 school year on a first-come, first-serve basis until Aug. 28. "We shouldn't have any more than 14, that will give us one, like a cushion in case there's a resident that comes in during the school year," said Superintendent of Schools John Franzoni. "We have currently 10 residents enrolled for the 3-year-old program." The committee voted to charge a total of $4,320 for the school year to be paid monthly 0 Comments
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