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BCArc COO Earns Both National and Statewide Award Within a Week| 02:44PM / Thursday, October 31, 2019 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc Chief Operating Officer Maryann Hyatt was awarded the national U.S. Arc's 2019 NCE Exemplary Mentor Award in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 14, and the Massachusetts Provider's Council Award of Excellence one week before that.
At the ARC event, Hyatt told the crowd, "I have always believed that I have a responsibility as a professional woman to provide an accessible path so other women have opportunities to bring forward their natural talents and develop the proficiencies necessary to go beyond internal and external professional limits."
As COO of more than 800-plus employees at BCArc, she has worked to transcend countless young
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Rain, Wind Will Make Halloween a Dark & Stormy Night| 02:42PM / Thursday, October 31, 2019 | |
Halloween came in with mild temperatures in the 60s but that's expected to drop into the 40s over the weekend. Halloween is set to be a dark and stormy night with heavy rain and gusty winds arriving the Berkshires. The forecast lead a number of communities to postpone trick-or-treating until Saturday evening, which is expected to be clearer but colder. See our listings for updates on hours. This is the first time the candy collection has been postponed since Hurricane Sandy hit in 2012. The National Weather Service is predicting high winds across the state, with wind gusts up 40 mph across Western Mass and in the 50-mph range along the cost. An 2 Comments
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MCLA Alumni Association Announces 2019 Awards| 12:51PM / Thursday, October 31, 2019 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Alumni Association held its annual award ceremony on Oct. 5 to recognize the achievements of alumni and supporters of the college.
More than 60 alumni and friends of the college gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2019 alumni honorees, and remarks were given by MCLA President James F. Birge, MCLA Board of Trustees Chair Denise Marshall '81, and Alumni Association Board of Directors President Dan Summers II '07.
This year's award recipients are Chelsey Burke '11 (Young Alumna Award); Susan Gold (Outstanding Service to the College Award); Larry Gould '71 (Outstanding Educator Award); Todd
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Longtime Berkshire County Physician Joins SVMC Internal Medicine| 12:45PM / Thursday, October 31, 2019 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. — Dr. Richard Wiseman has joined the Internal Medicine practice at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. With this appointment, Dr. Wiseman also joins the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Medical Group.
Since 1999, Dr. Wiseman has worked for Williamstown Medical Associates and the Williams College Health Center. He has also previously served as medical director of the VNA and Hospice of Northern Berkshire County. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Wiseman received his undergraduate degree in biology from Duke University in North Carolina and his medical degree from University of
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Daylight Saving Time Ends: Red Cross Issues Call to Test Smoke Alarms| 12:19PM / Thursday, October 31, 2019 | |
 As people turn their clocks back this weekend for the end of daylight saving time, the American Red Cross asks everyone to also test their smoke alarms.
"Home fires affect Massachusetts communities more than any other disaster," said Holly Grant, chief executive officer of the Massachusetts region of the American Red Cross. "We ask everyone to 'turn and test' this weekend to help protect your family. Just in the past weekend, Red Cross volunteers responded to 13 home fires across the commonwealth to help people recover. You can help stay safe by testing your smoke alarms and practicing your escape plan with everyone in your household."
The threat of home fires
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Greylock Head Recognized as CEO of the Year| 12:09PM / Thursday, October 31, 2019 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Cooperative Credit Union Association has recognized Greylock Federal Credit Union CEO/President John Bissell as "CEO of the Year."
The award was presented to Bissell last week during CCUA’s annual luncheon at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., drawing participants from across the Association's four-state region.
"The Greylock family is an amazing group of people who work hard to help everyone in the community. It is an honor and a privilege be part of this work and I recognize every day how fortunate I am," Bissell said. "I am not one for being in the spotlight, but I am grateful that CCUA recognizes how special it is to
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Cultural Pittsfield This Week: Nov. 1-7| 11:11AM / Thursday, October 31, 2019 | |
 November 1 - November 7, 2019 REMINDER THAT TRICK OR TREAT IS POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER LEAVE YOUR LIGHT ON, BABY LEAVE YOUR LIGHT ON (JUST LIKE THE WHISKEY TREATY SONG!) IF YOU WILL BE HANDING OUT CANDY 5:30-7PM TONIGHT, OCT. 31 Free Screening 0 Comments
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Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Events 2019| 09:40AM / Thursday, October 31, 2019 | |
 Trick-or-treaters around Berkshire County and beyond will be donning costumes and ringing doorbells in anticipation of treats on Halloween -- however, many towns have moved their trick-or-treat hours to Saturday, Nov. 2, because of inclement weather. PLEASE CHECK BELOW. Remember to dress appropriately, carry a flashlight and only visit homes with lights on in your neighborhood.
Below is a list of towns holding trick-or-treat hours on Halloween, unless otherwise noted. Those towns that are crossed out have not been confirmed so check back. The towns with the asterisks are the same times every year. If you don't see your town listed and you know the hours, let us know at
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Persnickety Toys Closing After 19 Years in North AdamsBy Rebecca Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
04:06AM / Thursday, October 31, 2019 | |
A 'for sale' sign adorns the side of 13 Eagle St. in North Adams, which has housed Persnickety Toys for the last 19 years. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A longtime fixture of the downtown North Adams business community is closing its doors. Persnickety Toys, which has operated for 19 years at its 13 Eagle St. location, will close within four to six weeks, owner Monique Suters said this week. Suters made her official announcement on Oct. 25 in a video on the shop's Facebook page. "I've loved watching your kiddos grow up here in this magical place and will forever cherish those memories created here," Suters said in the video, asking her customers to remember to
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Pittsfield Wards One & Four Candidates Debate By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
04:03AM / Wednesday, October 30, 2019 | |
Kenneth Warren Jr. is challenging Helen Moon for the Ward 1 seat. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City Council candidates for Wards 1 and 4 debated ward issues and made their final arguments to voters before next week's election. All ward candidates running for contested seats participated in half-hour debates hosted by the Pittsfield Gazette and Pittsfield Community Television in Berkshire Community College's K-111 on Tuesday night. The candidates vying for Ward 1 and Ward 4 seats took up the first hour of the night; the debates for Wards 5, 6 and 7 will be covered in a separate article. The Ward 1 candidates are incumbent Helen Moon and former councilor 0 Comments
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Greylock's Human Resources Rep Earns Certification| 02:52PM / Tuesday, October 29, 2019 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock's Human Resources representative Nicole Mancivalano has earned a certificate in Professional Human Resources (PHR).
Achieving a PHR designation shows that Mancivalano has demonstrated skills and knowledge in areas of human resources, such as employee relations, labor law, business strategy and management, policy and program implementation, risk management and compliance, human resources development, strategic and tactical planning, and compensation and benefits.
"The PHR certification confirms what we already knew," said senior vice president of human resources Rebecca Riordan. "Nicole is a highly skilled professional and a valued
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Main Street Hospitality Names Vice President of Operations| 02:29PM / Tuesday, October 29, 2019 | |
 STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — H. Jackson Donoyan has been appointed vice president of operations for the growing hotel management company Main Street Hospitality Group.
"It is a great pleasure to welcome Jackson Donoyan as the newest addition to Main Street Hospitality Group," CEO Sarah Eustis said. "Jackson's proven leadership and expertise in the hospitality industry is a valuable addition to our team and we look forward to having him spearhead a number of key initiatives across Main Street's expanding portfolio of properties."
As vice president of operations, Donoyan will work closely with Eustis and Main Street's leadership team to oversee operations at
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