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North Berkshire Youth Work Programs Recognize GraduatesBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:23PM / Tuesday, August 14, 2018 | |
Timothy Durocher, who spent the summer working in the mayor's office at City Hall, speaks about his experiences and the program. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Timothy Durocher spent his summer helping update the city's employee handbook, fixing broken links throughout the city's website and doing research on potential hosts for a new website. Durocher was one of 20 students who successfully completed this year's summer programs that brought young people into participating businesses and organizations to experience not only a work environment but tryout potential careers. "Through our summer work experiences, we learned about the 0 Comments
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Scooter-User Threatened With Fines on Rail TrailBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
03:25PM / Tuesday, August 14, 2018 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. — A disabled local man who uses a motorized scooter won't be fined for riding on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. The state Department of Conservation and Recreation has confirmed that rules that ban the use of motorized vehicles such as snowmobiles or motorcycles don't apply to adaptive equipment such as scooters and wheelchairs. Residents took to Facebook this weekend after news broke that William Lego was told Friday by a state trooper that he could not be on the trail with his scooter. "He was on the bike trail and a state trooper stopped him and said he was not allowed to have his scooter on the bike trail," Lego's 4 Comments
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 |  | Feeding the hungry
by buddy 04:12PM / Friday, February 21, 2014
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|  Williamstown Community Preschool Installs New Signage
by Billsville 02:46PM / Tuesday, February 26, 2013
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Williamstown Community Preschool began sprucing up its new home by hiring local sign maker Lindsay Neathawk,
| Williamstown Youth Center Thanks Bedard Bros.
by Billsville 02:13PM / Friday, June 22, 2012
Bedard Brothers Chevrolet, through the Chevrolet Youth Soccer Program, has helped sponsor the Williamstown Youth Center's Soccer Program for the 2012 season. In addition to soccer equipment, this
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Williams Golfers Compete at U.S. Amateur Championship| 08:55AM / Tuesday, August 14, 2018 | |
 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- Williams College junior Sam Goldenring is on the bubble heading into today’s second round of stroke play at the U.S. Amateur Championship. On Monday, Goldenring carded a 2-over-par round of 74 at Pebble Beach Golf Links, leaving him tied for 73rd place. After today’s second round, the 312-player field will be pared to 64 for match play. Goldenring is at the event with his Williams teammate and classmate Will Kannegieser, who finished at 7-over 78 at Spyglass Hill Golf Resort on Monday. That leaves Kannegieser tied for 236th place. The first day ended in a tie atop the leaderboard, with Daniel Hillier and Trevor Phillips 0 Comments
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Fraser Bores His Way to County Allied Junior TitleBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
04:55PM / Monday, August 13, 2018 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. -- Like a lot of high school kids, Thomas Fraser settled in for a boring day on a gray August Monday. But his definition of boring was a little different than most. His definition included firing three birdies and carding a 2-over-par round of 73 at Egremont Country Club to win the Berkshire County Junior Allied Championship. “It all went pretty well. I think I tried to make a lot of pars,” Fraser said. “I wanted to play a boring round. “It was a nice course, so I was able to make a couple of birdies that I hit in there with the approach shot.” Fraser of Greenock Country Club recorded birdies on the 0 Comments
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Berkshires Beat: CPA Funds Helping Make Improvements in Pittsfield| 03:46PM / Monday, August 13, 2018 | |
 Making progress Community Preservation Act funding approved earlier this summer already has begun to support multiple projects throughout the city of Pittsfield. The first year of CPA funding, totaling $433, 819.11, will support 11 projects in the categories of historic resources and open space/recreation.
City Planner CJ Hoss, who has been instrumental in this process, said community feedback has played an important role from start-to-finish. Voters in the City of Pittsfield adopted the Community Preservation Act in 2016. The act enables a locally supported fund supplemented with a partial match from the state that could be utilized for projects that involve historic preservation, open
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Biz Briefs: Berkshire Bank Unveils MyTeller Interactive Machines| 03:07PM / Monday, August 13, 2018 | |
 Got tech? Berkshire Bank is the first bank in Berkshire County to unveil MyTeller – the bank's new Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) technology – to its Berkshire County customers. MyTeller is next-generation banking that combines the technology and convenience of an ATM with the same personal assistance you would receive from a traditional teller.
The use of Interactive Teller Machine technology, is a convenient solution to help customers bank on their own schedule, offering extended banking hours. Customers will now have the opportunity to cash checks, make deposits, transfer funds and make loan payments with more flexibility, allowing for less time spent at the teller
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Final Debates Set for Berkshire District Attorney Candidates| 02:29PM / Monday, August 13, 2018 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The three district attorney candidates competing for the Democratic nomination in September's primary will meet at least three more times. Paul Caccaviello, Andrea Harrington and Judith Knight are vying for the nomination that will essentially determine the winner in the race since there is no other candidate on the general election ballot. Caccaviello was first assistant district attorney for 14 years until his predecessor, David Capeless, stepped down in March so Caccaviello could run as the incumbent. He has worked in the district attorney's office as a prosecutor for nearly three decades. Harrington is a civil and 0 Comments
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413Heart Music & Arts Festival Returns to Dalton| 02:12PM / Monday, August 13, 2018 | |
Johnny Iron will release his new album 'Driving Friend' on Friday at the festival. DALTON, Mass. — In its third year, the 413Heart Music & Arts Festival is bringing an exciting mix of art to the Berkshires.
Opening the festival on Thursday night, Aug. 16, is a night of dance. Members of the Albany Berkshire Ballet will be performing "Spindown," inspired by Michael Boroniec's sculpture series Spatial Spirals and Verdant Fire Movements I and II. Verdant Fire explores one woman's quest to "shed her skin," discover her true self, and find joy in the new world around her.
Also performing will be Professor Sleepwalker and The Magic Pusher, an
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BArT School 2018-2019 Bus Routes| 01:40PM / Monday, August 13, 2018 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School begins the school year on Monday, Aug. 20. School days have been restructured to begin at 8:20 a.m. and end at 3:40 p.m. 0 Comments
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Purple Valley Aquatics' Kuster Excels at Junior NationalsCommunity submission,
10:29AM / Monday, August 13, 2018 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Purple Valley Aquatic's Cole Kuster of Williamstown returned to New England after competing at the 2018 Speedo Junior Nationals swim meet in Irvine, Calif. Kuster, 17, qualified to swim not only the 1500 meter freestyle, but also the 400 freestyle and the 800 freestyle at the event. At the William Woollett, Jr. Aquatic Center, he competed against some of the fastest swimmers in the country from July 31 to Aug. 4. This swim meet brings excitement, fast athletes and another great level of competition for Cole. Kuster managed not to let the events, crowds or situations overwhelm him as he came away with some amazing swims. He rounded out the 0 Comments
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End of Session Review 2018: Paul MarkBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
03:57AM / Monday, August 13, 2018 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The state Legislature relaxed a bit in the early hours of Aug. 1 as the formal legislative session was ready to close. But, wait, wait. State Rep. Paul Mark had one more bill -- a land taking for the town of Northfield intended to help local farmers. "I was able to hold the House and the Senate open until after 1 in the morning on the last day of the session because it was an important bill. It had to be done before we adjourned," Mark said, joking about the change in his popularity among legislators as that night waned. The Peru Democrat is wrapping up his fourth term in the House of Representative. He said lawmakers tackled a 0 Comments
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Jazz Camp to Be Hosted at Hoosac Valley By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
02:23AM / Monday, August 13, 2018 | |
Bassist Alex Blake, who started his career with Sun Ra; drummer Victor Jones, who has played with Chaka Khan; and pianist Charles Blenzig, who has played with Marcus Miller and Michael Brecker, will be on the camp faculty. CHESHIRE, Mass. — Hoosac Valley and the Adams Anthony Center are hosting a free Berkshire Jazz Day Camp this week. Berkshire County music students will get a week of face time with five professional New York City musicians that will culminate in a live performance at the Bounti-Fare. "I have always wanted to bring as much music and my experience as an artist back to the area," North Adams native and jazz trumpeter Richard Boulger said. 1 Comment
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