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Williamstown Fin Comm Splashes Sand Springs Pool FundingBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
03:53AM / Friday, April 20, 2018 | |
Finance Committee members Michael Sussman and Elaine Neely follow Town Manager Jason Hoch's presentation on his plan to fund the new police station. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — A divided Finance Committee on Wednesday declined to recommend that town meeting approve a request to help subsidize the Sand Springs Recreation Area. The non-profit, which purchased renovated the existing pool on Sand Springs Road and offers memberships at a reduced rate from that charged by its for-profit predecessor, is asking the town for $19,000 to help fund its operational expenses. The request represents about 13 percent of the facility's expected expenses of $143,551 in 0 Comments
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The Independent Investor: Why the Tax Cuts Are Unpopular Among AmericansBy Bill Schmick,
04:12PM / Thursday, April 19, 2018 | |
 Despite spending big money and all the marketing they can muster, the Republicans are still not able to convince most Americans that the tax cut benefits anyone but the rich and the corporations they own. Maybe, we are not as dumb as they think we are. An April poll by Gallup indicated that 51 percent of Americans disapproved of the tax cut, versus 39 percent who approved of the cut. Another poll, conducted by NBC News/Wall Street Journal, found that 36 percent of the people they polled thought the tax cut was a bad idea, while only 27 percent believed it was a good idea. Normally, you would think that a tax cut that benefits "all Americans" and "especially the 0 Comments
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 |  | Feeding the hungry
by buddy 04:12PM / Friday, February 21, 2014
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|  Williamstown Community Preschool Installs New Signage
by Billsville 02:46PM / Tuesday, February 26, 2013
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Williamstown Community Preschool began sprucing up its new home by hiring local sign maker Lindsay Neathawk,
| Williamstown Youth Center Thanks Bedard Bros.
by Billsville 02:13PM / Friday, June 22, 2012
Bedard Brothers Chevrolet, through the Chevrolet Youth Soccer Program, has helped sponsor the Williamstown Youth Center's Soccer Program for the 2012 season. In addition to soccer equipment, this
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Williams Baseball, Softball Top MCLA| 10:11PM / Wednesday, April 18, 2018 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Williams senior Lexi Curt went 6-for-7 with six RBIs and six runs scored Wednesday to help lead the Williams College softball team to a 19-0, 9-1 sweep of MCLA at Cole Field. The Ephs improved their record to 23-6 overall while the Trailblazers had their four-game win streak snapped and fell to 6-14. Williams is home again Friday at 5 p.m. for a NESCAC West Division showdown with Middlebury. Williams scored 12 runs in the top of the first inning of the opener and never looked back. Jessica Kim led off with a solo home run and also had a three-run, bases-clearing double to center in the frame. Curt doubled to left center and also homered to right 0 Comments
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Keep Your Investment 'Ecosystem' Healthy| 01:31PM / Wednesday, April 18, 2018 | |
 April 22 is Earth Day. First observed in 1970, Earth Day has evolved into an international celebration, with nearly 200 countries holding events to support clean air, clean water and other measures to protect our planet.
As an investor, what lessons can you learn from this special day? Consider the following:
* Avoid “toxic” investment moves. Earth Day events show us how we can help keep toxins out of our land, air and water. And if you want to keep your investment ecosystem healthy, you need to avoid making some toxic moves. For example, don’t chase after hot stocks based on tips you may have heard or read. By the time you learn about these stocks, they may already
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Panel to Discuss the Top Five Student-Athlete Injuries| 01:24PM / Wednesday, April 18, 2018 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Northern Berkshire Orthopedics and Williamstown Physical Therapy present "Tackling the Top 5 Student-Athlete Injuries" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at the Williamstown Youth Center.
Student athletes give it their all and sometimes get injured. An expert panel will address prevention, treatment and recovery for the top five most common injuries suffered by student athletes. Attendees will learn how to continue playing throughout school and beyond.
The panel includes:
* Dr. Suk Namkoong, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Northern Berkshire Orthopedics and SVMC Orthopedics. Namkoong
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Touch a Truck Draws Curious Kids| 12:27PM / Wednesday, April 18, 2018 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Despite the chilly morning, parents and caregivers bundled up their toddlers and preschoolers and brought them over to the parking lot behind Joe Wolfe Field on Wednesday morning for the Family Center's annual Touch a Truck event.
The event allowed children to explore big trucks as well as learn about community helpers such as a police car, fire truck and ambulance. There were also buses, tractors, a flatbed tow truck, construction vehicles, ATVs and more.
North Adams and Clarksburg fire departments had trucks at the event, as did North Adams police and ambulance. The BRTA had two buses at the event; the large bus was a popular stop as the heat was running
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Action Plan Developed to Make Berkshires Age FriendlyBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
05:34PM / Tuesday, April 17, 2018 | |
Secretary for Elder Affairs Alice Bonner said the state is behind the age-friendly effort. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The trends are very clear. In just 12 years, around 60 percent of the Berkshires' population will be older than 50. "Our population in 2010 was 18.5 percent persons over the age 65. And then by 2020, that percentage of older adults is expected to increase to 24 percent," Margaret McDonough, a senior planner with the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, said. "For the first time in our history, older adults will outnumber those under the age of 18 by a wide margin." Three years ago, a group of people who work in the realm 3 Comments
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State Representative Mark Preps For State Budget DebateBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
02:38AM / Tuesday, April 17, 2018 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — State Rep. Paul Mark is looking to create a Berkshire County opioid task force in the budget. Mark has filed an amendment for $250,000 to start the task force with the Berkshire County sheriff's office, the Berkshire Opioid Abuse Prevention Coalition, and a number of other organizations tackling the issue. "This isn't meant to replace any of those but work with them and enhance what they're doing and try to collaborate better," the Peru Democrat said. The task force would focus on things such as prevention, education, ending the stigma, and getting into schools with prevention programs -- and not to be confused with the 3 Comments
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North Berkshire Coalition Forum Tackles Economic DevelopmentBy Rebecca Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
01:37AM / Tuesday, April 17, 2018 | |
Adams Select Board member Christine Hoyt points to a map laying out the redevelopment sparked by the Berkshire Scenic Railway project in Adams. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Everyone can play a role in the economic development of the region, local officials and experts said at the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition's monthly forum on Friday. "Every single one of you is involved in economic development," Jonathan Butler, CEO at 1Berkshire, told the nearly 70 people in attendance at the monthly forum at First Baptist Church. Butler kicked off the forum by giving an overview of the economic situation in the Berkshires, more specifically northern Berkshire County. He shared
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Area Residents Finish Strong at Boston Marathon| 06:38PM / Monday, April 16, 2018 | |
 BOSTON, Mass. -- More than half the area’s competitors at Monday’s Boston Marathon finished in the top half of his or her respective age division, according to results posted Monday evening on the Boston Athletic Association website. One of the top performances was turned in by Pittsfield’s Abigail Wright, who finished in 3 hours, 9 minutes, 42 seconds, placing 235th out of 6,619 women in the 18-39 age group, the top 4 percent of the division. It was a big day for the Americans in Boston, where Michigan’s Desiree Linden was the top woman in a time of 2:39:54 and Arizona’s Sarah Sellers was second in 2:44:04. The top runner overall was 0 Comments
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Q&A: Superintendent Interviews Offer Window into Administrators’ ThinkingBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
04:15PM / Monday, April 16, 2018 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — It was inevitable that someone was going to walk away disappointed from April 5 meeting of the Mount Greylock Regional School District Transition. But the School Committee members themselves were not disappointed in the answers they got from the two finalists for the district's superintendent post. And while the panel only could choose one of the candidates, there were a lot of similarities in the responses it received from Taconic High School Principal John Vosburgh and interim Superintendent Kimberley Grady, the eventual selection. Each recognizes a growing need for emotional support for students, each has been challenged by the time 0 Comments
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Central Berkshire Habitat Teams With Lowe's For Women Build| 04:11PM / Monday, April 16, 2018 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For the 11th year, Habitat for Humanity and Lowe's are engaging women nationwide to work together to build Habitat homes during this year's National Women Build Week from May 5-13 and also for an additional five weeks following the national event. More than 18,000 women construction volunteers unite nationwide to build up their communities with Habitat homeowners. On Sunday, April 29, local volunteers will start Women Build month by attending a hands-on construction training workshop that will give them the necessary tools to build on the construction site. Lowe's in Hadley will host a workshop on Monday, April 23, which Women Builders can 0 Comments
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