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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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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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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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Pittsfield Restructuring Survey Garners Engagement, Planners Faced with Alignment OptionsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:09PM / Wednesday, November 08, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield school district's restructuring survey garnered more than 2,800 responses from students, parents, staff, and community members.
Representatives with DRA Architects, the firm conducting the study, told the School Building Needs Commission on Tuesday that they are pleased with the level of participation. This is coupled with a number of community forums to hear directly from the Pittsfield Public School community and beyond.
Nearly 1,470 students responded to the survey with the highest response rates coming from Reid Middle School and Egremont Elementary School with well over 200 responses each. In contrast, Herberg Middle School had less
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Berkshire Immigrant Center Welcomes Three New Members| 12:01PM / Wednesday, November 08, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The Berkshire Immigrant Center (BIC) welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors: Roberta McCulloch-Dews, David Russell and Joseph Zlatnik. Roberta McCulloch-Dews is Vice President of Marketing at Greylock Federal Credit Union. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Roberta immigrated to the US when she was two years old. Growing up in the Bronx, Roberta observed – and took to heart – her family's strong work ethic, commitment to education, and service. A communications professional with more than 20 years of experience, Roberta began her career as a newspaper journalist, and later transitioned to marketing communications and public relations. 0 Comments
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Berkshire Family YMCA Seeks New CEO | 10:14AM / Wednesday, November 08, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Jessica Rumlow will be leaving the Berkshire Family YMCA (BFYMCA) at the end of the year to work for the Alliance of Massachusetts YMCAs as the Chief Operations Officer. Rumlow has worked for the BFYMCA for 10 years and was appointed to the CEO position in 2019. During her tenure at the BFYMCA she supported its expansion of services into Bennington, Vt.., and lead the organization through COVID, but her biggest accomplishment was completing the $12.4M renovation project of the historic Pittsfield Branch. The Board of directors plans to conduct a national search for the next CEO. An interim CEO will be appointed prior to Rumlow’s 0 Comments
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BRTA Fare Free Buses During the Holiday Season| 08:01AM / Wednesday, November 08, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) announced that beginning Nov. 24, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2023, all BRTA bus and ADA complementary services will be free. This is supported by a grant included in the state budget and awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The "Try Transit" initiative will be supported by the state grant that was awarded to fourteen of the Commonwealth's Regional Transit Authorities who worked together to submit a joint application and implementation plan. This is the second year this grant was awarded. While the focus is on the free bus rides for the Holiday Season, 0 Comments
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Free Community Day at Hancock Shaker Village| 08:00AM / Wednesday, November 08, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hancock Shaker Village announces its annual Community Day will take place on Sunday, Nov. 11 from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is free all day. Fun activities for all ages include craft demonstrations, wood working and blacksmithing, interpreter led tours and Shaker talks, plus kids' activities and farm animals. All buildings in the historic village are open for exploration and several special exhibitions including Handled With Care: The Function of Form in Shaker Craft and Stillness and Light by John Mancia. The accessible, one-mile Farm and Forest Trail, including the South Family Trail, is also open for everyone to explore. Food and 0 Comments
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