| Berkshire Bounty Opens North County Cold Storage at BMC North
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Bounty opened new cold storage units at the North Adams Campus of Berkshire Medical Center in a collaboration with Berkshire Health Systems.
This project, funded by the state through the Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) program, is part of a countywide effort to strengthen the local |
 | Veteran Spotlight: Army Staff Sgt. Arthur Wiknik Jr.
HIGGANUM, Conn. — Arthur Wiknik Jr. served his country in the Army's 101st Airborne as a staff sergeant from 1968 to 1970.
Born in Higganum, he was drafted at the age of 19 and did his basic training at Fort Dix, NJ.
"Didn't want to go in. I just got a big job at Pratt-Whitney, bought a |
| BAAMS Presents Live at Studio 9
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires Academy for Advanced Musical Studies, Inc. (BAAMS) announced a monthly residency at Studio 9 at the Porches' Inn in North Adams beginning in January 2024.
Led by BAAMS' founder and Executive Director Richard Boulger, the monthly concerts will feature faculty from the |
 | Thousands of Veterans Honored With Wreath-Laying at Southview Cemetery
A ceremonial wreath laying for each branch of the armed forces is held in the Drury High auditorium on Saturday. See more photos here.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — More than 3,000 wreaths with bright red bows and one rock were laid on the graves of veterans in Southview Cemetery on Saturday.
The local |
| NBSU Super Retiring at End of 3-Year Contract
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — John Franzoni will stay superintendent of the Northern Berkshire School Union for the next three years.
The union's School Committee agreed on Monday to a contract that will see the Franzoni through June 30, 2027, when he plans to retire.
He was hired by the school union in |
 | North Adams School Building Committee Looks Forward to Design Details
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The "fun part" of designing a new school is about to start at the first of the year for the Greylock School project.
The Massachusetts School Building Authority's board unanimously approved the school district's preliminary plans on Dec. 13 and has invited it into the next module: |
 | Avoid tapping into retirement savings early
If you want to make a big purchase, such as a new car or a piece of property, or you were faced with a large, unexpected expense, such as a major home or auto repair, would you have the funds readily available? If not, you might look at what may be your biggest pool of money — your 401(k) or IRA. But should you tap into these accounts |
 | North Adams Regional Opening Moves Forward With State Approval
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The state's Public Health Council approved the determination of need for North Adams Regional Hospital, and the hospital is now preparing to move forward with renovations.
The request by Berkshire Health Systems for a determination of need license was approved by the council last Wednesday; BHS |
| Berkshires Awarded Fair Share Amendment Grants
Berkshires Awarded Fair Share Amendment Grants
BOSTON - The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that it is delivering a total of $100 million to the state's 351 cities and towns to support local infrastructure.
The awards come from revenue generated by the Fair Share |
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