| More Storms in Store For Berkshire County
Berkshire County residents can expect high temperatures this week but a relatively cooler weekend.
Today Thursday, July 27, expect temperatures in the high 70s with storms. AccuWeather reports that storms could bring flooding downpours, hail, damaging wind gusts, and an isolated tornado.
There is an area flood |
| North Adams Council Debates Need for Ordinance Reviews
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Whether some proposed ordinance changes should get review generated quite a bit of debate at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
The first was a request from the Public Arts Commission to amend city code to include the terms "interior or exterior" to the definition of public art. The |
| SteepleCats Fall at Holyoke
HOLYOKE, Mass. – The Valley Blue Sox Wednesday scored five runs in the fifth inning en route to an 8-3 win over the North Adams SteepleCats in New England Collegiate Baseball League action.
Cedric Rose went 2-for-4 with a double to lead North Adams’ offense.
The SteepleCats (10-29) host Bristol, Conn., |
 | BAAMS Camp Scholarships Available for Low-Income Pittsfield Students
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies (BAAMS) 5th Berkshires' Summer Jazz Band Day Camp will be held Monday through Friday, Aug 14-18.
The camp will be held at the BAAMS' facility at Building 6, Heritage State Park, North Adams.
Students from approximately |
| Varalles Leads Drury to Giorgi League Win
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- James Varalles scored 18 points Tuesday to lead Pizza House/Drury High School to a 67-64 win over Northern Berkshire Sports Academy in the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League's B Division.
Donte Dillard scored 16 and Noah Arnhold added 12 for Drury.
Sam Moorman dominated the glass with 18 |
| North Adams Council Mulls Short-Term Rental Fees
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The administration is proposing property owners with short-term rental units pay $500 a year to cover the cost of inspections.
"I'm looking for some guidance from council," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey at Tuesday's meeting. "I will say to you that our recommendation of $500 is just |
 | Help get your teen started with a Roth IRA
To be successful in most endeavors, it's important to develop good habits — and that's certainly the case for investors. And the earlier one develops these habits, the better. So, if you have teenagers who may be starting to work at part-time jobs, now may be a great time to introduce them to investing — and one place to |
 | SteepleCats Rally Past Martha's Vineyard for Home Win
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Jack Sefrino struck out four hitters, and SteepleCats Monday rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to earn a 4-2 win over Martha's Vineyard in New England Collegiate Baseball League action.
The Sharks scored in the top of the seventh to break a 1-1 tie.
In the bottom |
 | Congressman Neal Tours Damage From Torrential July Rains
Congressman Neal listens to Town Administrator Carl McKinney catalog the flooding damage in Clarksburg, with Select Board Chair Robert Norcross.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The heavy rains that have washed out and undermined roads two weeks ago have caused upwards of $6.5 million in local damage.
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| Sarkis Leads Team to Giorgi League Win
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Hunter Sarkis scored 28 points and grabbed nine rebounds Sunday to lead Central Radio to an 81-54 win over RicksKicks in the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League B Division.
Jude Collins scored 17, and Seth Shepard added 16 in the win.
Brian Boudreau led RicksKicks with 18 points and 11 |
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