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Dalton CRA Marks 100 With Week of Activities| 05:55AM / Friday, November 03, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — For the last century, the Dalton CRA has been trying to make lives healthier and better for town residents. But just in case it missed anyone, the venerable recreation center is throwing open its doors next Thursday as part of a weeklong celebration of the CRA's 100th anniversary. The CRA has been marking its centennial all year, and the culmination of those festivities comes Nov. 6-10. One big highlight: free use of the facility from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. The event also will feature a 15 percent discount on membership that day. The anniversary week gets under way on Monday with a Hi Lo Infusion class from 8:30 to 9:30 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: America Is Living Beyond Its MeansBy Bill Schmick,
04:31PM / Thursday, November 02, 2023 | |
The U.S. government has been borrowing from Peter to pay Paul for decades. That should come as no surprise to most, but the speed by which we are piling up debt to support our spending has become alarming. The federal budget deficit is the difference between how much Washington spends and how much it receives in taxes. That concept should be familiar to all of us who count on our income to support our family's spending. Imagine if the amount you owed (your deficit) doubled from last year. That is what happened to the nation's budget deficit over the last year, to the tune of $1.7 trillion. If you look at the big picture, the U.S. total federal debt topped $33 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Day of the Dead Celebrations and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
03:30PM / Thursday, November 02, 2023 | |
Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including First Friday events, Day of the Dead celebrations, and more. Find all the craft fairs and harvest festivals here. Editor's Pick Day of the Dead Celebration Mass MoCA, North Adams Time: Thursday at 5 p.m. Start your weekend early at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art to celebrate Día De Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. Remember and celebrate the memories of friends, pets, and family members who have passed. This free event features hot chocolate from Casita, music by Yo Soy Arte, and more. Participants have the option to 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Candidates in Wards 6 & 7 Debate the IssuesBy Brittany Polito & Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
11:28AM / Thursday, November 02, 2023 | |
iBerkshires Pittsfield Bureau Chief Brittany Polito moderates the ward debates. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The candidates for Ward 6 and 7 .... on Wednesday night at Berkshire Community College. The debates were a partnership of Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires and moderated by Brittany Polito, iBerkshires' Pittsfield bureau chief. The candidates were allowed opening and closing statements, and given one minute to answer a question with a 30 second rebuttal during the 30-minute debates. In Ward 6, Craig Gaetani is challenging incumbent Dina Lampiasi. Gaetani is a veteran and an engineer, and one of the inventors of the processes 0 Comments
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BRTA's Browse, Borrow, Board| 11:00AM / Thursday, November 02, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA), in conjunction with the Boston Public Library, Massachusetts Library System, and Massachusetts Department of Transportation, has launched the "Browse, Borrow, Board" campaign. This partnership strives to promote literacy, local libraries, and public transportation. On the BRTA buses and at the Pittsfield Intermodal Center, signs will be placed that include a QR code to access the Boston Public Library, so customers can read while they ride. Riders sign up using an email address and password. This provides access to the children's section, audiobooks, newspapers, and 0 Comments
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NBSA Fall Basketball League Title Games SetiBerkshires.com Sports,
09:37AM / Thursday, November 02, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The Championship matchups are set for the Northern Berkshire Sports Academy's fall basketball season. The title games are set for Sunday morning at Drury High School. In the A Division, the NBSA will play Giardina and Bresett PC at 9 a.m. Then, the Saboteurs will take on Adelson and Company in the B Division final. All four teams advanced with semi-final wins on Oct. 29 at the Armory. B Division Adelson and Company 66, NBSA 48 Jon Gregory scored 31 points to lead Adelson and Company. Colin Rousseau and Nick Lewis added 11 and 10 points, respectively in the win. NBSA got 24 points from Brian Dowling. Ben Moulton scored 18 points, 0 Comments
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Nonprofits Invited to Meet Berkshire Funders| 08:00AM / Thursday, November 02, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) is hosting a "Meet the Donors" event on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Barrington Stage's Wolfson Center at 122 North Street in Pittsfield. Nonprofits are invited to attend this free gathering to learn more about local funders and their grant-making programs. Participating funders include Adams Community Bank, Berkshire Bank Foundation, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Canna Provisions, Greylock Federal Credit Union, Lee Bank, Milltown Foundation and Williamstown Community Chest. "The NPC is a connector organization," said NPC Executive Director 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Homeless Committee Gets Look at Hub ProgramBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:39AM / Thursday, November 02, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Hub is said to be effective for both the people it treats and service providers.
Established last year, it is a pooling of social services and police that meet virtually every other week to review cases of mental illness, substance abuse, poverty, and other issues that plague the area.
Sgt. Lindsey Maynard of the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office has been running the program for about a year and said that when used correctly it is an effective tool. She gave a presentation of the program to the Homelessness Advisory Committee at its Wednesday morning meeting.
"The individuals that we discuss at the Hub table are people who we
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Clock Tower Artists Open Studios| 03:56PM / Wednesday, November 01, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Clock Tower Artists Open Studios will be held this month on Friday, Nov. 3 from 5-8 for First Friday Arts Walk, and Saturday, Nov. 4 from 11-4 for Open Studios. The public, including families and children accompanied by adults, are invited to explore the studios, see original artworks, learn about the processes, observe artist's tools and techniques, and engage in good conversation in his unique, light-filled space. The artwork ranges from realistic to abstract, and includes wearable art, oil painting, acrylic painting, encaustic, sculpture, performance art, and mixed media. There is ample parking, an elevator, and handicap 0 Comments
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District Attorney Charges Two Men With Enticing Children Staff Reports ,
02:04PM / Wednesday, November 01, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The District Attorney's office reported that in two separate cases, two men allegedly attempted to entice children in North Adams. On Oct. 25, James Wojtkowski, 82 of Pittsfield, was arraigned in Berkshire Superior Court. Wojtkowski was charged with: Dissemination of Matter Harmful to a Minor Enticing a Child Under 16. According to a report, between April 29 and 30, 2023, Wojtkowski allegedly contacted a 14-year-old girl living in North Adams through Facebook. The defendant asked the girl where she went to school, where she lived, and if she could sneak out of her house. During their conversation, Wojtkowski asked about her sexual 0 Comments
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Ins and Outs of a Locked Ward: An Evening with Kevin O'Hara| 08:00AM / Wednesday, November 01, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ins and Outs of a Locked Ward: An Evening with Kevin O'Hara, a presentation by the local author will take place Monday, Nov. 6, 7pm at the Zion Lutheran Church. Live at The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church, local author Kevin O'Hara relays stories and answers questions about his book "Ins and Outs of a Locked Ward: My 30 Years as a Psychiatric Nurse." Light refreshments will be provided and copies of Kevin O'Hara's books will be for sale. Tickets are $5 at the door or online at acommonroom.org Kevin O'Hara, a retired R.N. following a 30-year career at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, is 0 Comments
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Nursing Scholarships Provide Free Tuition at BCC| 08:00AM / Wednesday, November 01, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nursing students planning to enroll at Berkshire Community College (BCC) may now receive free tuition, thanks to a grant from the Commonwealth. The Community College Nursing Scholarship program is designed for students who intend to enroll in and complete a credential or degree in nursing. The program provides "last dollar" financial assistance to ensure that all eligible students have adequate resources to fully cover the direct costs of tuition and fees towards a certificate or associate degree at a public community college. An allocation for books and supplies is also provided. Those eligible for the program 0 Comments
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