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Fall Foliage Festival Leaf Hunt Clues 2023| 12:01AM / Saturday, September 23, 2023 | |
 There were still three leaves not found as of Sunday; here's a second set of clues to help hunt them down. 5. (first clue) Little Red can put her hood to use in this beautiful meadow; (second clue) Learn to trot and canter in the Village Beautiful. 10. (first clue) Russian storytellers enter here for their epic roots; (second clue) cross this border for famous turnips 13. (first clue) The legends of George Washington and Humpty Dumpty meet; (second clue) At the NA corner of a fruit and a barrier NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The annual Fall Foliage Leaf Hunt, a traditional and popular feature that kicks 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: A Festival, Fairs, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
11:59AM / Friday, September 22, 2023 | |
 There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including community days, apple squeeze, live musical performances, and more. Editors' Picks Lenox Apple Squeeze Various venues, Lenox The annual Apple Squeeze is taking over Lenox streets this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The event features family activities, live music and performances, over 75 artisan crafts vendors, and more. This year, Antimony Brewing with Mama Lo's BBQ will be hosting a beer garden at the 67 Church St. parking lot. More information here. Annual Country Fair Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield The village will be 0 Comments
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Applications Available for the Governor's Youth Advisory Council | 04:03PM / Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey signed Executive Order #617 establishing the Governor's Youth Advisory Council to advise the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and the entire administration on issues impacting Massachusetts, such as civic engagement, education, the environment, housing, and youth violence. Applications to join the Youth Advisory Council will be available through Oct. 14 for Massachusetts residents aged 16-21. "I've been so inspired by the young people I've met who have been making their voices heard and demanding more from their leaders on the most pressing issues facing Massachusetts. They deserve a seat at the 0 Comments
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North Adams Seeks Christmas Trees for 2023| 12:50PM / Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — You know winter is not far off when the annual call for Christmas trees goes out. The city is looking for two large trees of 25 to 30 feet in height to decorate the downtown area for the holiday season. One will be installed at the top of Main Street at Monument Square and at the other end the street at Rosenthal Square. Trees are being sought from the Northern Berkshire area from now until the first week of November. The city annually lights up the downtown on Thanksgiving Eve. Anyone wishing to donate trees is asked to contact the Wire & Alarm Department at 413-662-3155. If calling after hours, leave a 0 Comments
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Drury Class of 1973 Gifts Bench and Plaque to Old High School Community Submission,
11:49AM / Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | |
The bench is located near the former main entrance at Colegrove Park Elementary School next to the nurse's office. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — One of the last classes to graduate from the old Drury High School made sure their time there is not forgotten. The class of 1973 recently held its 50th class reunion and, as part of their celebration, gifted a bench that is located Colegrove Park Elementary School. Colegrove on East Main Street was originally Drury High until the "new" high school was built on South Church Street. The class of 1974 was the last to graduate from there. The bench is in the hall near what used to be 0 Comments
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Consider financial gifts for grandchildrenSubmitted by Edward Jones,
08:00AM / Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | |
 If you have grandchildren, you probably enjoy spending time with them and watching them grow. And to help them achieve a bright future, you might like to make some financial gifts — but which ones? You have several options. Let's look at three of them: 529 plans – When you invest in a 529 education savings plan, any earnings growth is distributed federally tax free, as long as withdrawals are used for qualified education expenses. (Withdrawals used for expenses other than qualified education expenses may be subject to federal and state taxes, plus a 10 percent penalty.) And in-state residents who invest in their home state's 529 plan may also receive 0 Comments
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Meczywor Leads Saboteurs to Fall Basketball League Win| 12:12PM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Casey Meczywor scored 22 points Sunday to lead the Saboteurs to a 49-45 win over Ioka Valley/Original Seed Cigar, in the Northern Berkshire Sports Academy Fall Season B Division at the Armory. Matt Hall scored 11 points and grabbed eight rebounds in the win. lukas Zalazo had a game-high 23 points with eight rebounds, and Brian Boudreau finished with 15 boards for Ioka Valley. NBSA 67, Workaholics 53 Ben Moulton, Brian Dowling and Russ Beauchamp each had a double-double for Northern Berkshire Sports Academy. Moulton led the way with team highs of 22 points and 17 rebounds. Dave Vidal scored 15, and Bob Malloy added 13 with 20 boards 0 Comments
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Sunday 5K Kicks Off Busy Autumn for Berkshire Running FoundationCommunity submission,
09:37AM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire Running Foundation has announced its next four events for 2023. A locally-based nonprofit organization, Berkshire Running foundation was established earlier this year to advance and support the positive impact running events have in the neighborhoods in which we live. Sponsored by Spectrum Health, The FIR 5K will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m. at the Crane Avenue entrance to the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Sunday’s 5K Walk/Run is to benefit the Berkshire Running Foundation's FIR (Fitness In Recovery) program. This 3.1-mile event encourages the community to come out and support the continuing efforts being made by the 0 Comments
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MCLA Ranked No. 7 Top Public Liberal Arts School in 2024 U.S. News and World Report | 08:34AM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) has earned the No. 7 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for a third year in a row. The College's continued commitment to affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in the 2024 U.S. News and World Report with additional rankings: No. 1 for Top Performer on Social Mobility in the state, No. 2 in the country, and No. 22 for National Liberal Arts Colleges. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News' list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 9 consecutive years. The College has also been acknowledged in its list of National Liberal Arts Colleges for Social 0 Comments
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North Adams Recognizes Recovery, Child Cancer and Hello WeekStaff Reports,
01:42PM / Monday, September 18, 2023 | |
Joe and Kathy Arabia with the mayor for the reading of the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month proclamation last week. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city recognized September as National Recovery and Childhood Cancer Awareness months and this week as "Hello Week." Mayor Jennifer Macksey read the proclamations at last week's lengthy City Council meeting. All three awareness initiatives have been recognized by past administrations as well. The proclamation on National Recovery pointed to the epidemic of drug and substance abuse nationwide and in the North Berkshires. "Men and women in recovery showcase the power each of us holds to 0 Comments
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Route 112 in Colrain Closing for Bridge Work| 10:23AM / Sunday, September 17, 2023 | |
COLRAIN, Mass. — The state Department of Transportation will close Route 112 to through traffic for approximately eight weeks beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Bridge repair work will be conducted and will include removing the concrete wearing surface on two bridges and replacing the surface with a polymer modified concrete overlayment. Work will begin on the first bridge, located just south of the intersection of Route 112 and Charlemont Road, and will take approximately four weeks to complete. Work will then begin on the second bridge, located just south of the intersection of Route 112 and Call Road, and will also take approximately four weeks 0 Comments
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MCLA Volleyball Wins in Straight Sets| 05:43PM / Saturday, September 16, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Lee High graduate Elizabeth Brown had seven kills and four digs Saturday as the MCLA women's volleyball team beat SUNY Poly in straight sets. Anais Badio had a team-high 10 kills for the Trailblazers in the 25-16, 25-13, 25-23 win. MCLA (5-2) hosts New England College on Tuesday. Men's Soccer FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- Gustav Hemmingsen had a goal and an assist to lead Framingham State to a 2-0 win over MCLA. Ryan Taylor made four saves for MCLA (2-3, 0-1 MASCAC), which hosts Mass Maritime on Friday. 0 Comments
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