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Letter from Olver: September & October in ReviewBy U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, Guest Column
02:34PM / Friday, October 05, 2012 | |
 October 5, 2012Click here if you have trouble viewing this email Fall in Review
Legislative Updates from September and October On September 4, I signed onto a resolution rejecting the provisions in the House Republican-proposed Farm Billthat would have made ruinous cuts to the Supplemental NutritionAssistance Program (also known as SNAP). SNAP is an important part ofthe nation’s safety net, helping low-income households—includingfamilies, the elderly and the disabled—keep food on the table. Almosthalf of those assisted by SNAP are children. I believe that we must passa farm bill as soon as possible, but not at the expense of crucialprograms like
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Hurdles, Frustration for Williamstown Housing CommitteeBy Stephen Dravis, Special to iBerkshires
01:41PM / Friday, October 05, 2012 | |
 Two sites being considered for possible for housing will both require environmental remediation. A review of the conditions at the former PhoTech site on Cole Avenue, above, has been completed and further study of the former town garage site on Water Street has been approved. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Affordable Housing Committee on Wednesday voted to fund further study of contaminated soil at the former town garage site, which the committee has identified as its primary target for a housing project.
In a unanimous vote of the three committee members in attendance, the panel decided to allocate $13,350 for the study, which will follow up on initial findings that one area of 59 Water 0 Comments
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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, owner of Neathawk Signs and Design, to create a 3D sign for the business.
Neathawk installed the sign late Monday |
| 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
| MGRHS graduation
by villager 11:10PM / Saturday, June 09, 2012
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County Residents Press MassDOT For Equal FundingBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
10:34PM / Thursday, October 04, 2012 | |
 MassDOT staff noted the comments from residents and leaders, which will contribute to a plan for the Legislature in January.PITTSFIELD, Mass. — You can't do a whole lot when you only get 7 cents on the dollar, local officials told representatives from the state Department of Transportation on Thursday.
MassDOT officials came to the Berkshire Athenaeum to get a better understanding of the transportation needs of the future here.
Local reps preached injustice in funding with $27.4 million of Berkshire County dollars (from a penny on the sales tax) that go to the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority with only $1.8 million coming back to support public transportation — transportation 0 Comments
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1Berkshire Touts Collaborative Environment at Open House By Joe Durwin, Pittsfield Correspondent
08:55AM / Thursday, October 04, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Leaders of the 1Berkshire Strategic Alliance say the benefits of collaboration under one roof are beginning to take shape some six months after the coalition of local economic development organizations moved into its headquarters in the downtown Central Station building.
Directors and staff of the collective 1Berkshire were on hand Wednesday for two open house periods, with some representatives from the large base of Chamber and Visitors Bureau member businesses and nonprofits stopping in to tour the facilities and hear more about what the umbrella group is doing to forward tourism and other economic development in the region.
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MassDOT Board Hears From Local LeadersBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
10:01PM / Wednesday, October 03, 2012 | |
 MassDOT board Chairman John R. Jenkins, left, and Secretary Richard A. Davey listen during a meeting of the board at City Hall on Wednesday. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire County leaders and transportation officials commended the Department of Transportation for its efforts on roads and airports but made the case that more was needed.
Easier commuting within the county as well as transportation from without by bus, rail and air were stressed as critical factors in the western-most county's economic development.
"We have a plan, we've submitted our vision to the state, we have a budget behind it," Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Administrator Gary Shepard told the MassDOT 2 Comments
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BCC Granted $21.1M For Hawthorne & Melville HallsBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
04:25PM / Wednesday, October 03, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The two main academic facilities at Berkshire Community College will receive a $21.1 million facelift.
Gov. Deval Patrick announced on Wednesday that $21.1 million in capital funds are heading to the Berkshires to renovate Hawthorne and Melville Halls. The projects include exterior masonry repairs as part of the renovations.
"This is the first investment in those buildings since they were built," college President Ellen Kennedy said of the 40-year-old academic halls on Wednesday. "There is no air conditioning here, which makes it difficult for us to run summer programming, the laboratories are the old style and they don't reflect the way our faculty 0 Comments
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The Insurance Guy: Top 5 List to Avoid Auto TheftBy David Bissaillon, iBerkshires Columnist
10:46AM / Wednesday, October 03, 2012 | |
 And I'm driving a stolen car
on a pitch black night
and I'm telling myself I'm gonna be alright
But I ride by night and I travel in fear
that in this darkness I will disappear.
Those are innocent enough lyrics from a great old song by The Boss, assuming that he is not singing about your car that has been stolen. But certainly in real life, having one's car taken without permission is a very troubling occurrence, to say the least.
Does your automobile insurance cover a stolen vehicle? It does if you have comprehensive coverage on your policy.
This protects you against theft, vandalism, hail, fires and other non-collision losses. So, it is very important to maintain that coverage 0 Comments
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MBTA Gold Star Memorial Coach Headed to North AdamsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
02:50PM / Tuesday, October 02, 2012 | |
 The MBTA's Gold Star Memorial Coach is inscribed with the name of every Massachusetts soldier, sailor, Marine, Guardsman or airman who has died during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Gold Star Memorial Coach of the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority is scheduled to make a rare appearance at Western Gateway Heritage State Park on Wednesday morning.
The coach will be at Building 4 at the State Street park for viewing between 9 and 9:45 a.m.
The coach was unveiled at Boston's South Station last May as a rolling memorial containing the names of the more than 130 Massachusetts members of the armed forces who have lost their lives in 8 Comments
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MassDOT Sets Public Meeting on Transportation Needs| 01:42PM / Monday, October 01, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will continue its series of statewide public meetings this Thursday, Oct. 4, from 6 to 8 at the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Legislation passed in August requires the department to host at least six public meetings – "Your Vision, Our Future" – in advance of developing a long-term financing plan for the state's transportation system next year. To ensure that all regions of the commonwealth are represented, MassDOT will hold 15 meetings throughout the state to engage with residents, community leaders and business owners.
Representatives from each division of MassDOT – Registry of Motor Vehicles, 0 Comments
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UCP Holds 51st Meeting & Volunteer Recognition Awards| 10:57AM / Monday, October 01, 2012 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — United Cerebral Palsy Association of Berkshire County held its 51st annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Awards Celebration Dinner on Sept. 19 at the Williams Inn.
The event was attended by 140 and included employees, board members, community members, elected officials and community partners. Awards were presented to employees, individual and group volunteers who have contributed to the organization's success. The evening concluded with the election of Advisory Board, board and Executive Committee officers.
Award recipients:
Beverly Pularo Scholarship Award: Maggie Crane Fran Layden Hall of Fame Award: Arlene MulsonRalph Levine Program Service 0 Comments
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