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North Berkshire Registry Candidates Tout Experience, Future PlansBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
03:59AM / Tuesday, October 23, 2018 | |
Deborah Moran has been first assistant register for two years. ADAMS, Mass. — The bitter district attorney race has been dominating headlines but another race important to Northern Berkshire has been flying under the radar: register of deeds. Two experienced and longtime employees in the Northern Berkshire Registry of Deeds are hoping to succeed Frances Brooks, who is retiring after 56 years, 14 of those as register. Deborah Moran, first assistant register, and Maria Ziemba, a clerk, touted their experience and future plans for the office to nearly three dozen Maple Grove Civic Club members on Sunday at the PNA. Moran has worked in 0 Comments
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Berkshires Beat: Florida Couple Invests $500,000 in the Future of Gould Farm| 12:52PM / Monday, October 22, 2018 | |
Ellen and Tom Bowler gifted $500,000 to Gould Farm. Capital kickoff Gould Farm kicked off the public phase of its $2.6 million Harvesting Hope Capital Campaign on Saturday, Oct. 20, announcing a lead gift of $500,000 from Tom and Ellen Bowler of Palm Beach, Florida. The small, nonprofit residential community program launched the capital campaign in early 2017 and has since raised $2.3 million to fund the construction of its first community center.
The Bowlers' lead gift honors Ellen's father, the Rev. Hampton E. Price, who served as executive director from 1961-1972. During his tenure, Rev. Price transformed the farm's campus, systematized the work program, and brought
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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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Berkshire County Kids Place Marks 25 Years at Annual GalaBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
09:52PM / Sunday, October 21, 2018 | |
Gala co-chairmen Paul Fortini and Sheri Quinn welcome attendees to the annual gathering on Friday. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Kathy Singer had a heartfelt wish for Berkshire County Kids Place's 25th year. That it no longer existed. "My wish for the Kids Place -- that they are never ever needed, that they never have to comfort another child, never have to help tell a child that mommy and daddy are gone or that they will never ever see their family again," said the longtime foster mother. Singer has been a foster mother for more than 30 years — while raising her own children, some of whom she adopted. "I have fostered 0 Comments
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Williams Women's Soccer Blanks Tufts| 10:37PM / Saturday, October 20, 2018 | |
 MEDFORD, Mass. -- Sydney Jones scored in the 82nd minute to break a scoreless tie and send the Williams College women's soccer team to a 1-0 win over Tufts on Saturday. Olivia Barnhill stopped four shots to earn the shutout win in goal. The Ephs (12-0-2) Tuesday look to complete an unbeaten regular season when they host Middlebury on Cole Field at 3 p.m. Men's Soccer MEDFORD, Mass. -- Joe Braun scored twice to lead Tufts to a 3-1 win over Williams. Justin Adams scored an unassisted goal for the Ephs in the 78th minute to make it a two-goal game. Aaron Schein made four saves for Williams (8-4-2, 4-3-2 NESCAC), which hosts Middlebury on 0 Comments
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BCC Honors Academic Achievement at Upcoming Convocation| 02:10PM / Friday, October 19, 2018 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College will recognize the academic achievements of 120 students during an Honors Convocation Program on Thursday, Oct. 18.
Each honored student ranks in the top 5 percent of the college with a grade point average of 3.75 or better in courses totaling at least 12 credits. Massachusetts Adams: Rebekah L. Baker, Alexandria T. Brandon, Michelle M. Briggs, Laurie A. McArthur, Kelsy M. Nixon, Cameron J. Winter
Ashley Falls: Tracy M. Stoddard
Becket: Emily M. Linendoll
Cheshire: Shannon M. Gwozdz, Michaela M. Larkin, Melissa L. Pantano, Lillian R. Sartorius, Kia Yang
Chester: Ramsey A. El Taieb
Clarksburg: Stephanie J. Rogers
Dalton: Shaina R.
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Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2018| 11:20AM / Friday, October 19, 2018 | |
 Fall has arrived, bringing with it many craft fairs and harvest festivals around the Berkshires. This list will be updated as we get more information. Have an event to add? Email us at info@iberkshires.com. Saturday, Oct. 20 Cheshire: The Adams Cheshire School District PTG is hosting the Hoosac Harvest Vendor and Craft Fair at Hoosac Valley Middle and High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event features 70-plus vendors, more than 70 raffle items, a stuffing station (where you can stuff your own animal) and a DIY with Bella Sky. All money raised from this event will go to Hoosac Valley Elementary PTG. Dalton: A Craft Fair and Bake Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
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Accreditors to Visit BCC's Nursing Program Wednesday, Public Meeting ScheduledBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
02:24AM / Friday, October 19, 2018 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — BCC's nursing program will be reviewed for accreditation during a site visit on Wednesday. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing's review includes a public forum on the accreditation process. ACEN has a full day scheduled and has set aside 1:45 until 2:45 p.m. to hear from the public on any questions, opinions, or concerns about the program. "It is just an open conversation ... they look at stakeholders and the community is a stakeholder," said program adviser Ann Tierney. "They really want it to be a free-flowing conversation." Tierney said program officials won't even be on hand during the 0 Comments
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The Independent Investor: The Student Loan CrisisBy Bill Schmick,
04:14PM / Thursday, October 18, 2018 | |
 Student loans have now become the second-largest pile of consumer borrowing, after home mortgages. What's worse, it is the fastest growing slice of American household debt and shows no sign of slowing down. Young Americans are going to college in droves. At the same time, the costs of higher education are at historical highs. That combination has become a lethal cocktail that could hamstring young workers over their entire life and along the way damage the overall economy. Since the financial crisis and Great Recession over a decade ago, student loans have grown by almost 157 percent. Compare that to auto loans, which have risen 52 percent. In the case of mortgage 1 CommentRead More >> |
Williamstown Officials Confront Issues Related to Off-Campus PartiesBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
03:55AM / Thursday, October 18, 2018 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Two members of the Select Board fired a "shot across the bow" Monday at a nonprofit that hosts an annual fund-raiser tied to a block party on Hoxsey Street. Jesse Facey, a leader of Williams College's chapter of San Francisco-based organization Reclaim Childhood, was before the board to request a street closure for an Oct. 27 party. In response to reports by a local resident about past issues related to the event, board members Jane Patton and Andrew Hogeland voted against authorizing the closure. "The message needs to be that it was barely approved and if it doesn't work out, it's the last time," Hogeland 3 Comments
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Letter: Question 1 Will Hurt Small HospitalsLetter to the Editor,
03:00PM / Wednesday, October 17, 2018 | |
 To the Editor:
I work at Fairview Hospital as a critical care nurse. I have been with Berkshire Health Systems for 22 years and a registered nurse for 13 of those. I oppose Question 1. In a small community hospital, we have the ability to utilize on another to accommodate our patients' needs. For example, The CCU may have three patients with low acuity but the emergency room (ER) is busy with patients, or possibly short a nurse. The three patients in CCU could be cared for by the second nurse so another nurse could be sent to the ER to help. Also in CCU we often see patients who need end-of-life care. In such times, a colleague takes over my other patients to allow me to spend
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Letter: Moran Right for Register of Deeds| 02:30PM / Wednesday, October 17, 2018 | |
 To the Editor:
I am writing to voice my opinion and support for Debbie Moran as register of deeds in Adams. I worked with Debbie many years ago at Taconic Title Services, formerly located in North Adams. I was so nervous and completely inexperienced in that line of work. Debbie took me under her wing with patience, persistence, kindness and humor, to teach me what I needed to do in order to be successful in my position. Believe me, the character traits of patience and humor were key in trying to teach me how to do closing documents for a real estate transaction! It was a lot! We became friends then, and are still friends to this day.
I also read where Debbie is registered as an
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Letter: Experience Matters in District AttorneyLetter to the Editor,
02:00PM / Wednesday, October 17, 2018 | |
 To the Editor:
Few are those who come to public service with selfless motivation. These are the rare breed for whom the power that comes with responsibility is not intoxicating, but sobering. Career public servants put the community's well-being before their personal ambitions and spend their time protecting others; they become experts in their field, tireless in commitment and devoted for decades.
Andrea Harrington has no experience as a prosecutor and only a few years as a part-time public defender who tried her first case as a lawyer in 2011. The Democratic nominee for district attorney is the least qualified person to ever run, yet she is the beneficiary of help and support from
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