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Berkshire United Way Welcomes Seven New Board Members to Board| 04:14PM / Sunday, October 13, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire United Way (BUW) Board of Directors has appointed seven new members: Arthur Milano, Beth Mitchell, Tiffany Moreno, Michael Obasohan, Timothy O'Donnell, Kristin Pedrotti and Stephanie Storie. "The BUW board looks forward to working closely with these talented and dedicated community members to support and advance the work of this great organization. We appreciate the diverse backgrounds and experiences they each bring to the table," said Laurie Gallagher, board chair. Milano has over 40 years of experience in the human resources field in banking and healthcare, including 29 years as the chief human resources 0 Comments
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Governor Appoints Division of Insurance Commissioner | 11:02AM / Sunday, October 13, 2024 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey announced the appointment of Michael T. Caljouw as Commissioner of the Division of Insurance (DOI), an agency overseen by the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) within the Executive Office of Economic Development. "Our administration is committed to ensuring a level playing field for businesses and consumers and making our state more affordable for all our residents," said Governor Maura Healey. "We are excited to have Commissioner Michael Caljouw leading the Division of Insurance, where he will oversee one of the leading insurance markets in the country, work to make insurance 0 Comments
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Interprint Awarded Workforce Training Grant| 08:32AM / Sunday, October 13, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $11 million to businesses as part of a strategic investment to retain and upskill talent within Massachusetts' workforce. Interprint was awarded $163,900 to train 171 workers; 50 additional jobs are expected by 2026. Awards have been awarded to 125 businesses statewide to date in 2024. The grants, administered and distributed by the Commonwealth Corporation, aim to address business productivity and competitiveness by providing funding to Massachusetts businesses to train current and newly hired employees. Commonwealth Corporation projects more than 6,600 workers will receive skills training in the 0 Comments
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State Recognizes Becket Washington Elementary for High Growth and Achievement By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:53PM / Saturday, October 12, 2024 | |
Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis, left, and Principal Mary Kay McCloskey outside Becket Washington which has 91 students in prekindergarten through Grade 5. It is part of the Central Berkshire Regional School District. BECKET, Mass. — The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recognized Becket Washington Elementary School as one of its 2024 schools of recognition. The state recognized the school for demonstrating significant student growth and achievement. Administrators accredited this to the collaborative efforts of the entire community, including teachers, staff, students, families, and community partnerships. "We are really lucky that we 0 Comments
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Big Y Kicks Off Partners of Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign| 04:05PM / Saturday, October 12, 2024 | |
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Big Y has kicked off their annual Partners of Hope campaign. Each October the initiative helps raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and treatment. The Partners of Hope campaign enables Big Y to give assistance to local breast cancer organizations, hospitals and medical centers. In 2023, the campaign raised over $40,000. In addition, Big Y matches the donations made each year. In Berkshire County the beneficiaries this year will include Pittsfield Berkshire Medical Center Women's Imaging Center. To participate, customers can purchase a Partners of Hope ribbon for $1 dollar when checking out at any Big Y location or 0 Comments
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Mayor Macksey Honored at MS Foundation GalaBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
12:40PM / Saturday, October 12, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Jennifer Macksey's been navigating a debilitating disease for her entire life — even though she didn't know it until 10 years ago. The mayor of North Adams suffers from multiple sclerosis, a disease she shares with nearly a million Americans and with 2.8 million people around the world. "Every day presents a new challenge, as I contend with my internal best friend — MS," she said. "I face bear hugs of tightness, clouds of fatigue, numbness and struggles walking. But you didn't know that, did you? I pulled off pretty good. Through the years, I've learned how to pause, how to rest and how to 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Stocks Make Record Highs Despite a Wall of WorryBy Bill Schmick,
03:31PM / Friday, October 11, 2024 | |
Mixed inflation data, higher unemployment claims, steeper bond yields, the unresolved Israeli counterstrike against Iran, and jitters over the election kept the equity averages volatile throughout the week. Despite those worries, the S&P 500 Index and the Dow hit record highs. A bullish stock market often climbs a wall of worry. This week certainly qualified. Investors had to contend with a continued rise in yields on the benchmark Ten-Year U.S. Treasury and poor results of a government auction for that bond. The yield this week hit a high of 4.09 percent and has gone straight up ever since the Fed's 50 basis point cut in the Fed funds rate last month. If the Fed is cutting 0 Comments
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Dalton Lions Club to Host Country Festival By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
03:18PM / Friday, October 11, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Grab your dancing shoes and get gussied up for Dalton Lions Club's inaugural Country Fest fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Stationary Factory. This event is a win-win for everyone, said Robert Bishop Jr., Lion's Club entertainment committee member. "[The Stationary Factory] is a happy place," he said. "The sound system is good. People like coming here. It's local. They don't have to travel a long way, and they can come and have fun." Attendees not only have fun but also support Dalton Lion's programming, which benefits and addresses the community's needs through 0 Comments
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Michael Cook Sr. Sentenced to 25 Years to Life| 02:03PM / Friday, October 11, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Thursday, Oct. 10 Michael A. Cook Sr. was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years for the 2nd degree murder of his wife, Charli Cook. The sentences for the remaining four charges will be served concurrently to the lead charge, Murder in the Second Degree. The remaining charges are: Assault with Intent to Murder Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon Causin Serious Bodily Injury Assault and Battery on a Family/Household Member Armed Assault with Intent to Murder Michael Cook Sr. will serve his sentence in State Prison. On July 11, 2019, Michael Cook Sr., of North Adams, broke into the 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Halloween Events, Ramblefest, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:30PM / Friday, October 11, 2024 | |
 There are a variety of events this weekend, including Halloween-themed events, Ramblefest, live music, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Editor's Pick Purgatory Road Jr. 190 Cleveland Road, Dalton Oct. 12, 13, 19 and 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. Although the annual Purgatory Road event is not taking place this year, there is still an opportunity to support the Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention. This year, however, the event is kid-friendly. According to a Facebook post from the organization, the haunted house will return in 2025. This year, the event is designed with younger kids in mind and is not 0 Comments
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1Berkshire's Berkshire Leadership Program Accepting Applications | 11:23AM / Friday, October 11, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire's Berkshire Leadership Program (BLP) is excited to announce that the 2025 class applications are open. The Berkshire Leadership Program seeks, prepares, involves, and sustains individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to and competent in addressing community challenges and improving the quality of life in the Berkshires. More than 640 community-minded individuals have graduated from the program since its inception in 1997. The Class of 2025 will kick off with a two-day retreat Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, which includes training in many facets of leadership, problem-solving techniques, and networking.
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Pittsfield Road Work: Holmes Road Sewer Extension| 11:05AM / Friday, October 11, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that starting on Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Holmes Road (between 780 Holmes Rd. and Lori Court) sewer extension project will begin. This work is slated to take approximately four weeks, pending no unexpected delays occur during construction. During this period, one lane of traffic will be closed, Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from Lori Court to 780 Holmes Rd.(Arrowhead). One lane of traffic will remain open for travel in both directions. To avoid delays during this work, drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes. Both lanes for thru traffic will open at the conclusion of each workday after 5:00 p.m. 0 Comments
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