 | Should you consider 401(k) loans or withdrawals?
At some point, you may have more money in your 401(k) than in any other investment. And even though your 401(k) is intended for your retirement, you may one day think you have to tap into your account early — but should you? And if you do, how should you go about it?
If it's possible to avoid taking money from your |
 | BAAMS Celebrates Three Years With Benefit Concert
Founder Richard Boulger is a North Adams native.
ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies (BAAMS) marked three years with a concert featuring the academy's faculty.
Hundreds attend the benefit concert that was held Friday, May 26, at the Adams |
 | Sheffield's Brady, Pittsfield's Rachiele Rack Up Post-Season Honors
Wheaton College shortstop Cavan Brady this week was selected all-America by the American Baseball Coaches Association and was named as the 2023 New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association Division III Player of the Year.
The senior from Sheffield hit .405 with seven home runs and 77 RBIs in 51 games for the |
 | North Adams Hit With Hail, Heavy Rain
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. &mdash A second round of severe storms is set to hit the North Berkshires into Pittsfield through Friday evening.
The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., says it could bring more hail and rain, along with high winds.
The city's already been hit by a severe storm that dropped |
 | Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Concerts, and More
Berkshire County is having a variety of events this weekend including festivals, concerts, and more.
*Do you want your market or event included in the outlook? Email info@iberkshires.com.
Editor’s Pick
Berkshire Pride Festival
The Common Park, Pittsfield
The |
 | Drury High Graduates Told to Face Fear and to Live Deeply
Salutatorian Morgan Sarkis tells the class not to stand by while others board that plane, ride that roller coaster. See more photos here.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — It wasn't just the Drury High class of 2023 getting some advice on Thursday night.
Valedictorian Evan-Quin Goodermote included the family, |
 | North Adams Police Holding Officer Exam
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Police Department is hosting an officer entrance examination on Saturday morning.
Registration is $100 and is open until 5 p.m. on Friday, June 2.
The written test will be administered at the police station, 21 Holden St., at 10:15 a.m. and the physical ability |
 | Clarksburg Town Meeting OKs $5.1M Budget, Passes All Warrant Articles
Town Clerk Marilyn Gomeau takes the role of moderator for the annual town meeting at Clarksburg School on Wednesday.
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Voters at town meeting on Wednesday swiftly passed $5.1 million in spending for the next fiscal year with no discussion.
But other articles, including a proposal to |
 | Preschool, Kindergarten Registrations Scheduled Around County
Berkshire County schools are scheduling and re-scheduling preschool and kindergarten registration dates and procedures for the 2021-22 school year. Schools can send their information to info@iberkshires.com to be included on this list.
All students, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national |
 | Drury High Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for 2023
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School has named Evan-Quin May-Sims Goodermote and Morgan McLean Sarkis as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the class of 2023.
The Drury High graduation takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. in the school gymnasium.
Goodermote, child of Brett and Tania |
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