 | Williamstown Business Focuses on Connection Through Storytelling
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Hari Kumar's goal is to help people excel at what he calls the oldest art form: story telling.
The engineer turned communications specialist recently struck out on his own to found Connect Convivo, which offers public speaking programs.
"Convivo means with life, with joy, |
 | 2024 Year in Review: North Adams' Year of New Life to Old Institutions
President and CEO Darlene Rodowicz poses in one of the new patient rooms on 2 North at North Adams Regional Hospital.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On March 28, 2014, the last of the 500 employees at North Adams Regional Hospital walked out the doors with little hope it would reopen.
But in 2024, exactly 10 |
 | Are your protection plans in place?
Have you ever thought about how much you have to protect? Between your family, your finances, your independence and your legacy, it can be quite a lot — and that's why it's important to have the right protection plan in place.
Let's look at these areas of need and some possible protection solutions:
Protecting your |
| Berkshire Communities Awarded Recycling, Waste Reduction Grants
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced more than $4 million in Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) grants to 285 municipalities and regional solid waste districts, that will help communities maximize their recycling, composting and waste reduction programs.
"Every day, communities across |
| iBerkshires' Top 10 Most-Viewed Stories for 2024
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Thousands of articles have been posted on iBerkshires over the last year and some drew more eyeballs than others.
Normally our top 10 stories range across the year but the flood of breaking news in the last few weeks has pushed some of the most recent articles to the top.
Our |
 | New Year's Eve Celebrations
Enter into the new year by participating in several events marking the beginning of 2025, including live music, skiing, fireworks, and numerous parties.
New Year's Eve At Jiminy Fireworks, Parade, and Live Music
Jiminy Peak, Hancock
Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to midnight
Spend the day skiing or |
 | Counting Birds Now a Christmas Tradition
The bird counts are important in collecting data for ornithologists and conservationists.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A team of birders will be heading out across North County on Saturday to participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count.
The count has become a tradition for many over the last |
 | Weekend Outlook: Last Weekend of 2024
Although Christmas has passed, there are still several opportunities to celebrate the last weekend of the new year, including a Hanukkah celebration, live music, winter activities, and more.
Editor's Picks
We're extending the outlook a few days since New Year's Eve isn't until |
| Happy Holidays from iBerkshires!
From all of us at iBerkshires, we want to wish our readers a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season! Thank you for letting us be part of your stories and your community. Here’s to celebrating the moments that bring us together.
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