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School Regionalization Study Proceeding With Mount GreylockBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
10:08PM / Tuesday, April 23, 2013 | |
 Carrie Greene, who chairs the committee researching regionalization, told Lanesborough Selectmen there is no intent to close an elementary school. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The school regionalization committee says it has no intention of closing an elementary school despite circulating rumors.
Consultant Stephen Hemman, of the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools, says a regional district will include a strict process that would need to be followed in order to close a school. Hemman, speaking to the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee on Tuesday, said the issue has been raised in multiple meetings the group has been holding with teachers, parent-teacher groups,
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Williamstown Chamber Hosts Talk With Community LeadersBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:57PM / Tuesday, April 23, 2013 | |
 Adam Falk, left, Timothy Jones and Thomas Leavitt share a laugh at the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Tuesday. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Three leaders of Northern Berkshire tentpoles — education, health care and finance — participated in a wide-ranging discussion about their institutions, their challenges and their roles in the community on Tuesday morning.
The well-attended breakfast hosted by the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce at the Orchards featured the panel discussion with Williams College President Adam Falk, Northern Berkshire Healthcare President Timothy Jones and MountainOne Financial Partners President Thomas Leavitt. Chamber Executive
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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
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by villager 11:10PM / Saturday, June 09, 2012
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Adams Community Bank Promotes 3 Employees, Adds A Hire| 11:56AM / Tuesday, April 23, 2013 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank promoted three of its employees — Amy Giroux, Doreen Descoteau and Janice Adams. Additionally, Donna Halton was hired as senior vice president of commercial lending. "I am happy to announce the promotion of these three individuals who are all strong contributors to the success of our bank," said Charles P. O'Brien, president and chief executive officer. "I am also very pleased that Donna has joined our team, bringing with her over 30 years of banking expertise." As chief culture officer, Giroux will continue to be responsible for the processes that ties together the bank's strategies and critical 0 Comments
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Berkshire County's School Readiness Fair Slated for April 27| 09:55AM / Tuesday, April 23, 2013 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County's first annual School Readiness Fair, which is aimed to inform families with children 5 years old or younger, will take place on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Berkshire Mall. "Parents everywhere take part in 'back-to-school' activities with their school-aged kids at summer's end each year," said Karen Vogel, Berkshire United Way coordinator of early childhood initiatives. "But there's also a need to help parents prepare for pre-school with their littlest ones. They have questions like: 'Where should I send my child? What curriculums will help ensure my child's success? How 0 Comments
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Williamstown Special Town Meeting Rules ClarifiedBy Stephen Dravis, Williamstown Correspondent
11:14PM / Monday, April 22, 2013 | |
 The Selectmen reviewed procedures for Wednesday's special town meetings and urged voters to attend. Left, Selectman Ronald Turbin reads an Arbor Day Proclamation. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Selectmen and town manager on Monday evening fielded questions about the procedure for Wednesday's special town meetings while the board's chairman took advantage of the chance to make one final appeal for voters to attend the meetings. "I know it is much more comfortable to stay home and watch meetings on TV, but such an action doesn't allow us to have a democratic process," Chairman David Rempell reminded viewers on the town's community access television
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Anti-GMO Advocates Stage Pittsfield RallyBy Joe Durwin, Pittsfield Correspondent
09:26PM / Monday, April 22, 2013 | |
 A few dozen residents were protesting the increase of genetically modified food, which does not have be labeled as such in most of the U.S. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A few dozen residents ringed Park Square throughout Monday afternoon to voice dissent about the increasing prevalence of GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, in food.
"For us, this rally is just to increase the awareness of genetically modified foods," said organizer Jan Bradley, who said the Pittsfield gathering was one of a number of rallies going on throughout Massachusetts and in other states for Earth Day, spearheaded by GMO Free USA. A subsequent series of actions is being planned for
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Wild Oats Hosts Composting Workshop for Earth DayBy Stephen Dravis, Williamstown Correspondent
07:10PM / Monday, April 22, 2013 | |
 Cynthia Grippaldi of the Center for EcoTechnology shows the 'black gold' backyard gardeners can create with a compost pile. The workshop was held at Wild Oats. Left, a simple fence composter. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Backyard composting is economical, environmentally friendly and, perhaps best of all, easy. "I have never taken the temperature of my compost pile," Cynthia Grippaldi of Pittsfield's Center for EcoTechnology said Monday. "I'm a lazy composter. "But things are breaking down." Grippaldi broke down the basics of composting for a crowd of about 20 behind Wild Oats Market on Monday
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Yankee Finds Two 'Bests' on North Adams' Eagle StreetStaff Reports, iBerkshires
05:31PM / Monday, April 22, 2013 | |
 The famous Jack's Hot Dog Stand was one of two Eagle Street venues making Yankee's Best of New England list. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Two Eagle Street establishments have nabbed Editor's Choice selections in this year's Yankee Magazine's Travel Guide to New England.
Making the Best of New England list for Western Mass (which has a preponderance of Berkshire venues this year) is the legendary (and not surprising) Jack's Hot Dog Stand as the "Best Retro Hot Dogs." But newcomer Martha Flood Design Studio & Fabric Gallery just a few doors down made the list as well.
Flood opened her Eagle Street studio three years ago and features a
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Letters: Principal's Departure Lacks News CoverageLetters to the Editor,
04:21PM / Monday, April 22, 2013 | |
 To the Editor:
As a student at Mount Greylock, I am writing to tell you how surprised and upset I am at the lack of good reporting on the recent resignation of Jack Kurty as principal.
So many people are a part of the Mount Greylock community and are affected by the resignation of Dr. Kurty, yet the only person quoted in your article, "Mount Greylock High Principal Leaving," was Superintendant Rose Ellis. Where are the teachers' opinions? The students' voices? The parents' questions?
The fact that I can read more about Tuesday's lacrosse game than the abrupt resignation of my high school's principal, hired less than a year ago, shows a certain laziness in
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U.S. Rep. Neal Schedules District Office Hours | 03:04PM / Monday, April 22, 2013 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal will hold district office hours in seven communities in Berkshire and Franklin Counties this week to give local citizens an opportunity to share their concerns directly with a congressional staff member.
During distinct office hours, staff will be able to assist those who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, veteran's benefits, immigration applications and other federal programs. Some district office hours will be shared with other state and local elected officials to make it easier for constituents to meet with their representatives. Neal will continue to hold weekly district office hours throughout the 1st
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