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Child Protection Leaders Ask for Public's Help| 10:28AM / Thursday, May 07, 2020 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Child protection leaders are asking the public's help in detecting ongoing child abuse while the COVID-19 shutdowns keep kids away from the adults who normally step in to help. Reports of child abuse have plummeted, even as family stress factors like job insecurity, food insecurity and sickness have disproportionately increased in March and April. Mandated reporters for child abuse include teachers, medical providers, therapists, and clergy. None of those groups are having in-person interaction with children during the state of emergency. The heads of the Massachusetts Children's Alliance, Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) and
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WAM Theatre Nominated for Two Elliot Norton Awards for 'Pipeline'| 10:18AM / Thursday, May 07, 2020 | |
 LENOX, Mass. — WAM Theatre's co-production with The Nora at Central Square Theater of Dominique Morisseau's "Pipeline" has been nominated for an Elliot Norton Award for Outstanding Ensemble (Midsize Theatre), and that Hubens "Bobby" Cius, who played the leading role of Omari, has been nominated as Outstanding Actor (Midsize Theatre). The Boston Theater Critics Association announced the nominees on April 16. The winners of the 38th Annual Elliot Norton Awards will be revealed in a virtual ceremony on Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m.. Details on how to view the event can be found on the website. "I could not be more proud of the collective effort that is
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Berkshires Beat: Bidwell House Museum Cancels House Tours for 2020| 10:07AM / Thursday, May 07, 2020 | |
 Bidwell House update The Bidwell House Museum has decided not to open for guided tours of the house in 2020. The staff and trustees feel that leading groups through the confined spaces of the house, even later this summer, may not be safe or comfortable for visitors. In addition, the museum has also decided to cancel the opening concert with Diane Taraz that was scheduled for May 24 and the Bidwell Country Fair that was to take place on July 12. Both programs are community events that draw hundreds of people, young and old, to the museum each year. The Bidwell House Museum staff will continue to monitor the situation in Berkshire County and around the world and will make a decision at
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BMC Center for Rehabilitation Providing Telehealth Services| 09:33AM / Thursday, May 07, 2020 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Center for Rehabilitation at Berkshire Medical Center continues to provide the highest quality of rehabilitation services as the region experiences the COVID-19 pandemic, and has expanded its operations for patients who may not wish at this time to conduct in-person appointments. Patients can continue to be seen in-person at the Center for Rehab, or opt for telehealth services for physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. In order to obtain a telehealth appointment, a prescription or physician order is required. The patient’s physician can fax the order to 413-447-2208. For more information regarding the services available, both
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Pittsfield Board of Health Approves Emergency OrderBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
02:29AM / Thursday, May 07, 2020 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of Health has ratified the emergency order issued Friday requiring all food establishments to follow social distancing and facial covering protocols. The order was put in effect to reduce the spread of COVID-19, a highly contagious coronavirus that's killed more than 70,000 Americans. "We started to compose that order last week and then the governor came on and issued his own order regarding masks," Chairman Alan Kulberg said at the board's meeting held remotely on Wednesday. "His order took effect today and ours took effect May 4 ... we are more specific with facial covering and social distancing 0 Comments
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Mount Greylock Schools Seek Parents' Input to Improve Remote LearningBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
01:24AM / Thursday, May 07, 2020 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Mount Greylock Regional School District wants to hear back from families about the challenges of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Superintendent Kimberley Grady used last week's School Committee meeting to remind listeners of a survey she sent out on April 25 and talk about its importance in the near and short term. "This will help us adjust things between now and June 16 and also help us with future plans," Grady said. "When [the school closure] happened, we didn't have a full-on remote learning plan ready to go. We've been working with the teachers and other superintendents around the 0 Comments
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Vermont Begins Relaxing Stay-Home RulesBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
01:21PM / Wednesday, May 06, 2020 | |
 MONTPELIER, Vt. — Gov. Phil Scott is letting "low-contact outdoor businesses" reopen on Thursday, meaning Vermonters can start going to ballfields, parks and golf courses. This follows reports on Tuesday that only five new cases of COVID-19 had been identified in the state. "Over the last few weeks, we've taken a couple of small steps to reopen our economy and put people back to work," Scott said at a press conference on Monday previewing the addendum. "Each week we've seen the situation improve because of Vermonters' sacrifices and their work to stay separated, which slowed the spread of the virus. "As a result, 0 Comments
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Polar Vortex Bringing Cold, Snow to Parts of Northeast| 11:16AM / Wednesday, May 06, 2020 | |
 The date may say May, but it sure feels like it's still March. Temperatures have barely dipped into the 50s and 60s for a day or two before the weather turned cold, cloudy and rainy again. And here we are in the first week in May or, as some call it, March 67th, with warnings of a polar vortex headed our way. AccuWeather meteorologists say they anticipate the upcoming pattern to bring freezing conditions and — snow! "The weather late this week to this weekend and beyond may seem unreal and downright nasty after the warmest weekend of the season so far," according to Accuweather. "After the temperature in New York City failed to climb to 70 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Officials Outline Goals for Community Block Grant FundsBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
02:43AM / Wednesday, May 06, 2020 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city officials outlined plans for Community Development Block Grant funds and pressed their importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The remote presentation on Tuesday went over a draft five-year plan and an action plan for fiscal 2021. Director of Community Development Deanna Ruffer said these funds are more important now than ever. "We are in a very unique situation at the time with the management of the CDBG funds as we are in the midst of a pandemic," she said. "It is clear on a day-to-day basis that these funds are vital resources to help our most underserved residents. That has become even more apparent as we work to support 0 Comments
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Berkshire Money Management to Distribute Free Facemasks| 01:17AM / Wednesday, May 06, 2020 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — In reaction to Gov. Baker;s recent order requiring all Massachusetts residents to wear face covering when they are out in public beginning Wednesday May 6, Berkshire Money Management has secured 5,000 hand-sewn cloth facemasks to make available to the community. The bulk of these masks will be distributed Thursday, May 7, from noon to 4 p.m. at Berkshire Money Management, located at 161 Main St. in Dalton. "The first phase of our donations was to help health-care workers until they could get their supply chains in order," said BMM founder and CEO Allen Harris. "Our next phase is to help prepare the community to safely leave their homes and into
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Richardson Recognized Twice During MCLA's Athletic CelebrationBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
07:00PM / Tuesday, May 05, 2020 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Megan Richardson of Adams wrapped up two year-ending honors Tuesday as the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts celebrated its 2019-20 student-athletes. Richardson, a graduate of Hoosac Valley High School and an MCLA senior, was recognized in a Twitter poll for recording the Best Moment of the Year and Best Fall Moment. For entire year, the top moment was Richardson's shutout in goal for MCLA's women's soccer team on senior day. That afternoon against Framingham State, Richardson made 15 saves to preserve a 1-0 win, just the third of the season for the Trailblazers. Richardson finished her career at MCLA with 596 1 Comment
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