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Wheels Spinning on Regional Housing Authority RebrandBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Friday, November 10, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority is in the process of rebranding to better clarify its mission. Clients know the organization as being an accessible, compassionate, and helpful place to access resources for housing and other human service needs but the word "authority" is sometimes confusing.
Burns Maxey of the firm Burnsmax was hired to direct the rebrand in September and Executive Director Brad Gordon hopes to present next month different recommendations that are not yet "ready for prime time."
The goals are to rebrand to reflect the vision, enhance the narrative, and promote services. With a new identity, they hope to
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@theMarket: Bonds, Stocks Should Consolidate After Epic RunBy Bill Schmick,
04:31AM / Friday, November 10, 2023 | |
This stock market rally lasted nine straight days. That was more than enough to trigger some profit-taking. "Too far, too fast" is my interpretation of the nine-day continuous climb in the equity and bond markets. The rally that started early last week continued this week, although it was clear to me that it is showing some signs of faltering. And as has happened throughout the year, the Magnificent Seven group of stocks was the focus of most of the buying but on less and less volume. Since they represent such a large part of the indexes, it was not hard to see that the indexes were supported by a handful of stocks. However, the remaining 493 stocks in the S&P 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: The Gap in Home Health-Care WorkersBy Bill Schmick,
04:11PM / Thursday, November 09, 2023 | |
Baby Boomers are aging. As their health fails, an increasing number of the elderly are turning away from nursing homes and opting for home health care instead. The problem is finding enough trained caregivers to handle demand. The demographics in the U.S. indicate two trends — an aging population as well as a declining birth rate. By 2034, there will be more adults over the age of 65 than children under the age of 18. Between 2018 and 2060, the population of seniors will double. An overwhelming majority of Americans (88 percent) would rather receive long-term care services in their homes as they age, according to a recent study by the Associated Press and NORC Center for 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Plays, Concerts, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:12PM / Thursday, November 09, 2023 | |
 Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including plays, films, concerts, and more. Find all the craft fairs and harvest festivals here. Editor's Pick Hancock Shaker Village Community Day 1843 West Housatonic, Pittsfield Time: Saturday, 11 to 4 Free admission to all aspects of Hancock Shaker Village. See the farm animals, take a scavenger hunt, explore kids activities, watch craft demonstrations and learn about the Shakers. The cafe and the mercantile will be open. More information here. Friday Indigenous Peoples Film Festival Images Cinema, Williamstown The independent theater 0 Comments
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Miss Hall's School Presents 'Sense and Sensibility'| 11:09AM / Thursday, November 09, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Miss Hall's School Theater Ensemble presents Kate Hamill's adaptation of "Sense and Sensibility" in two shows — 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11. Performances take place in the Woods Theater of the Elizabeth Gatchell Klein Arts Center on the Miss Hall's campus. Visit www.misshalls.org/fall-play to reserve tickets. (After 4 p.m. on Nov. 10 and through Saturday, Nov. 11, call 413-395-7023 to reserve tickets.) General admission is $10, and reservations are recommended. Senior citizen and handicapped-accessible seating are available. According to a press release: This 0 Comments
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Hoffmann Bird Club Monthly Meeting with David Moon| 08:00AM / Thursday, November 09, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community Science and Coastal Resilience Manager for Mass Audubon North Shore David Moon will lead a discussion on Plum Island on Nov. 13 at 7 pm. The talk will be held at the Guardian Life Insurance building located at 700 South Street Live, In Person and via Zoom For over 44 years, David Moon has been birding Plum Island, one of the most visited regions by birders in the Northeast. David Moon will discuss Plum Island’s geography, how it shifts and changes throughout the year while continuing to supporting a wide and diverse variety of avian species. He will explain what is being done to combat climate change and rising sea 0 Comments
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BCC Players presents 'Mother of the Maid' | 08:00AM / Thursday, November 09, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — BCC Players, Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s theatrical troupe, presents "Mother of the Maid" on Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm; Saturday, Nov. 18 at 1 pm and 7 pm; and Sunday, Nov. 19 at 1 pm. The performances will be held in the Robert Boland Theatre, located on BCC's main campus at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. Run time is approximately 1 hour, 40 minutes. General admission tickets are $15; tickets for senior citizens, BCC employees and students are $10. Tickets may be purchased online at www.berkshirecc.edu/bccplayers or at the door. Seating is limited. According to a press release: "Mother of 0 Comments
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Making the Loop | We had some free time this week to walk the 2-mile loop through the downtown. Here's a few of things that caught our eye. (In between taking photos, we were heel-toeing and arm-pumping as prescribed.)
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Let's Go Paperless | This is from Ward 6 Councilor John Krol's eblast today. His switch to digital immediately caught our attention. With the associated costs - nearly $4,000 a year for paper alone! - zipping councilors "the packet" (as we in the know like to call it) over the ether makes loads of sense.
Digital also means the average citizen gets far better access to these public documents than ever before. The city clerk's office has been diligent about posting meeting agendas and, where possible, relevant documents. So in terms of saving money and time and getting information out efficiently, digital is the way to go.
I would like to thank City Clerk Linda Tyer for agreeing to print out one less city council packet, as I have officially gone paperless for council meetings - which I hope will be a trend that can be extended throughout city government.
 The bulky (and often, very bulky) city council packet that councilors use for a reference costs an average of $170 per meeting for paper alone. Add the additional costs of ink/toner, wear and tear on city hall copiers, and the time and energy of staff who put it all together - and a simple transition away from paper benefits everyone.
With the packet now fully digital in pdf form, all councilors, and everyone with an internet
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Berkshire Music School Kicks Off 2012 Classes With Open House | The open house featured a sample class, access to musical instruments, information for parents, refreshments ...and more than a few delighted squeals.
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January 29, 2011
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Dozens of youths, many of them under the age of 5, attended an open house at the Berkshire Music School Saturday, as the educational nonprofit enters its 70th year at its 30 Wendell Avenue home.
The open house featured a sample class, access to musical instruments, information for parents, refreshments... and more than a few delighted squeals, proving once again the inherent interest in making a joyful noise is not generational, and will never go out of style.
 The open house featured a Music for Preschoolers class, designed to "children’s awareness of rhythm, ability to sing and move creatively to music," which |
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