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Berkshire Money Management CEO Earns CEPA Designation| 01:46PM / Friday, July 21, 2017 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Money Management's CEO and chief investment officer Allen Harris has recently earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) certification.
Harris participated in the intensive, four-day, MBA-style program — offered by the Exit Planning Institute — in Chicago. The CEPA program is the most widely accepted in the world and was specifically designed for business advisors who work closely with private companies.
"Not only is new business creation important to the vitality of the community, but so is recognizing and maximizing the value of existing companies," Harris said. "We can accomplish this by helping businesses with
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Superior Court Briefs: July 17 - July 20Staff Reports,
01:42PM / Friday, July 21, 2017 | |
 Cases heard before Judge John Agostini on Monday, July 17. Stephanie Bullett, 31, of Pittsfield pleaded guilty to a single count of possession of heroin with intent to distribute. She was ordered to serve one year at the Berkshire County House of Correction. The charges stem from the execution of a search warrant in Pittsfield on October 9, 2015. A single count of conspiracy to violate drug laws was dismissed by the state. Michael Taylor, 57, of Pittsfield pleaded guilty to single counts of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of oxycodone with intent to distribute, possession of heroin, and resisting arrest in connection with an 0 Comments
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Berkshire Community College Hires New Reference Librarian| 01:39PM / Friday, July 21, 2017 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College has brought a new reference librarian on staff.
Andrea Robare has been hired as Jonathan Edwards Library's full-time reference librarian and will work closely with the college's coordinator of Library Services, Karen Carreras-Hubbard, to expand information literacy and other library services across the campus.
Robare, who lives in North Adams, previously worked for 10 years as the reference and instructional librarian at Southern Vermont College. She holds a master of science in information systems degree in library services from SUNY-Albany, a bachelor of arts degree in English from MCLA and an associate of arts degree in
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Pittsfield Man Fined For Illegal Asbestos RemovalBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
01:25PM / Friday, July 21, 2017 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — DEP has fined a city man for illegally removing asbestos from a home on Circular Avenue. The Department of Environmental Protection fined Robert Clum $27,100 for removing the material from 65 Circular Avenue in August of last year. The work, removing and disposing of asbestos pipe insulation, potentially exposed the residents to asbestos fibers, DEP says. Clum does not have a contractor's license to the work nor did he notified the state regarding it. DEP says Clum was hired by the homeowner to remove the insulation from the basement of the two-family home. He did the work without techniques to prevent the air-borne release of asbestos, DEP said. 0 Comments
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Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Receives National Award| 01:09PM / Friday, July 21, 2017 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living recently announced the selection of Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center as a recipient of the 2017 Silver-Achievement in Quality award for its outstanding performance in the health care profession.
Hillcrest Commons is one of only nine facilities in Massachusetts, and one of 191 facilities in the nation, selected to receive the silver award in 2017. The competitive award program highlights select centers across the nation that serve as models of excellence in providing high-quality long term care.
"We are proud to have received the Silver Award and we’re
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Cultural Pittsfield This Week: July 21-27| 11:57AM / Friday, July 21, 2017 | |
TONIGHT is 3rd Thursday with a FOOD Theme! July's 3rd Thursday is FOOD-themed! Taste the offerings of dozens of food vendors and downtown restaurants. Plus, enjoy a dance party with DJ BFG, live music by 8 Ft. River, Moth Patrol and the Amy Ryan Band, performances by the cast of Berkshire Theatre Group's , Barrington Stage Company'sand dancer Eiko Otake, presented by Jacob's Pillow Dance. As always, there will 0 Comments
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State Budget Includes $50K to Keep Preschool at Conte, MorningsideBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
03:45AM / Friday, July 21, 2017 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Department was close to closing all of its preschool classes at Morningside and Conte Community schools, two schools that need it the most. But, between the efforts of state legislators and the teachers union, there will at least be a couple classes left. The state budget includes $50,000 to help fund those programs. "This money will go to restore two paraprofessional positions, which in addition to two teaching positions restored by the [United Educators of Pittsfield] giving up half of their step increase (these are just two of several positions which that allowed to stay) means we go from having zero regular-education pre-k 1 Comment
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Pittsfield National League Edged in Sectional Tourney, Home on FridayiBerkshires.com Sports,
09:25PM / Thursday, July 20, 2017 | |
 RUTLAND, Mass. -- Holden's Sean Verrier hit a walkoff home run with two out in the bottom of the sixth Thursday to hand the Pittsfield National League Little League All-Stars an 8-7 loss in the sectional tournament. The Pittsfield NL falls into the losers bracket of the double-elimination tournament and will host either Leominster or Westfield (who also played Thursday) on Friday at 5:30 at Clapp Park for a berth in the championship round. "We're gonna stay positive and live to play another day," Pittsfield NL coach Darren Lee said. Tyler Gaudette gave up two runs in 5-2/3 innings on the mound, but Holden's two-out rally proved to be the 0 Comments
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Avoiding the Top Six Hiking InjuriesSponsored Content,
06:24PM / Thursday, July 20, 2017 | |
 We are lucky to live in New England, because you don’t have to go very far to find a great place to hike. Even right on the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center campus, you can enjoy great trails, part of the Bennington Area Trail System. For a carefree hiking experience, hike with friends or on trails you know well and with daylight to spare. Also take precautions to prevent the most common hiking-related injuries. See the injuries below and the simple tips for preventing them on the trail and treating them when you return home. * Blisters: One of the most common hiking injuries are blisters, which are most commonly caused by friction between your foot and your footwear. To
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Supreme Court Upholds Veiovis Murder ConvictionStaff Reports,
03:27PM / Thursday, July 20, 2017 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Supreme Judicial Court upheld the conviction of 37-year-old Caius Veiovis for murder and kidnapping. Veiovis was one of three men convicted in the murder of David Glasser, Edward Frampton, and Robert Chadwell in 2011. Veiovis had appealed his consecutive life sentences on three counts of murder in the first degree, three counts of kidnapping, and three counts of intimidation of a witness or other person. He was given a life sentence without parole on the murder charges and concurrent eight to 10 years on the other charges. On Wednesday, the court upheld the conviction. "We are pleased with the decision and happy for the family and 0 Comments
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BMC, Nurses Return to Bargaining as Strike Hangs Over HeadBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
03:55AM / Thursday, July 20, 2017 | |
Nurses at BMC holding an informational picket earlier this year. The nurses' union says appropriate staffing is critical to patient care; the hospital agrees but sees the push for contracted staffing levels as part of a union effort for a ballot initiative. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In the middle of a strike authorization vote and the union filing charges against the hospital with the National Labor Relations Board, the Massachusetts Nursing Association and Berkshire Medical Center return to the bargaining table Thursday in hopes to come to an agreement on a new contract. The nurses have been without a contract since September and the negotiations are threatening to lead to 16 Comments
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Cages at the Mill Offers Three-Day Softball Camp| 09:04PM / Wednesday, July 19, 2017 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The Cages at the Mill has added a three-day youth softball camp to its summer offerings. The camp, for players ages 10 to 15, will be held Aug. 1-3 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Alcombright Sports Complex. The camp promises to focus on the fundamentals of the game, including throwing, hitting, fielding and bunting. Players will be divided by age group for certain activities. The cost is $100 per player. To register, visit www.cagesatthemill.com. 0 Comments
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