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BAAMS To Open Music Academy in Heritage State Park | 08:08AM / Sunday, June 12, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies, Inc. (BAAMS) announced that it will open its doors at Building 6 in the Western Gateway Heritage State Park. BAAMS' Founder and Executive Director Richard Boulger, a North Adams native, said knowing the impact music can have on young peoples' lives, he is excited to share his knowledge with Berkshire County music students, in person. "This is the reason I came back home to the Berkshires after many years touring the world and living in New York City teaching thousands of children in some of its most underserved communities," Boulger said. "I have seen firsthand how music 17 Comments
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SteepleCats Slip to 0-4iBerkshires.com Sports,
10:02AM / Saturday, June 11, 2022 | |
 SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. -- Ocean State used an error, two walks and a balk to rally for a walkoff, 9-8, win over the North Adams SteepleCats on Friday night. North Adams took an 8-6 lead with a three-run rally in the top of the eighth, but the Waves came back to tie it in the bottom of the frame. Taconic graduate Cedric Rose went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs to lead the SteepleCats offensively. Four North Adams pitchers combined to allow 10 hits and eight earned runs. North Adams (0-4) hosts Martha's Vineyard on Saturday evening. 0 Comments
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Northern Berkshire United Way Salutes Three for 'Spirit of Caring'By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:53AM / Saturday, June 11, 2022 | |
Stacy Parsons was this year's Spirit of the Future recipient. She was presented the award by last year's winner, David Moresi. See more photos here. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire United Way on Thursday celebrated three individuals for their service to the region with fourth annual Spirits of Caring Awards. Alex Daugherty, Amy Giroux and Stacy Parsons were recognized for their efforts in making the community better; Adams Community Bank received the Campaign of the Year Award. More than 100 attended the event held in Norad Mill's sunlit 3 West Events and catered by Grazie. Interim Executive Director Duffy Judge noted 0 Comments
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Holyoke Earns Extra-Inning Win over SteepleCats| 10:28PM / Thursday, June 09, 2022 | |
 HOLYOKE, Mass. -- The Valley Blue Sox rallied to erase a four-run deficit and earn a 5-4, walkoff win in the bottom of the 11th against the North Adams SteepleCats on Thursday. Hunter Pasqualini went 2-for-5 in a five-hit attack for North Adams. The SteepleCats (0-3) travel to play Ocean State on Friday. 0 Comments
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North Adams' Thomas Earns Three Wins at Special Olympics| 08:39PM / Thursday, June 09, 2022 | |
 ORLANDO, Fla. — North Adams' Jenna Thomas made it three golds in three events at this week's Special Olympics USA Games. Thomas finished her competition on Thursday by helping Team Massachusetts earn a team gold at the Boardwalk Bowl Entertainment Center. That added to the individual gold Thomas picked up on Tuesday and the doubles gold she earned on Wednesday. Thomas, who has been competing in Special Olympics for 20 years, said competing on the national stage was a unique opportunity. "Going to the USA games is an honor to represent Massachusetts and meet a lot of new people," Thomas said in remarks reported by Special 0 Comments
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Fundraiser for North Adams Man Gets Boost From Big PapiBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
01:03PM / Thursday, June 09, 2022 | |
Red Sox legend David Ortiz has a video chat last week with North Adams' Jeff Cardinal, at right with daughter Brittany. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — For Brittany Cardinal, it was a chance to chat with her father. For him, it was an opportunity to talk to Big Papi. "I was on the phone with my dad when I was doing a photo shoot with David [Ortiz], and [Ortiz] said, 'Give me the phone,'" Brittany recalled this week. "When we turned on Facetime, my dad's eyes lit up very large. "It really lifted his spirits and made his day. Everyone is rooting for my dad, including David." On Sunday at the Greylock Community Club, 40 Comments
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SteepleCats Drop Second Straight at Home| 09:59AM / Thursday, June 09, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Jacob Corson went 2-for-3 with a triple and a pair of RBIs Wednesday to lead Winnipesaukee to a 9-3 win over the North Adams SteepleCats in New England Collegiate Baseball League action. Rya Galanie went 1-for-4 with an RBI for North Adams, which managed just three hits against Winnipesaukee's Kyle Roche and Cooper Dundas. North Adams (0-2) travels to meet the Valley Blue Sox on Thursday. 0 Comments
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North Adams Hosts Veterans Summer Barbecue Friday Staff Reports ,
08:00AM / Thursday, June 09, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The second annual Veterans Barbecue will be held Friday, June 10, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Greylock Club pavilion. Any and all veterans can attend the event that is hosted by Veterans Agent Stephen Roy's Office. "It gets our veterans together in a normal setting to chat with other veterans and network with each other," Tina Samson, administrative assistant and organizer said. "This has been very helpful." The event is named in memory of Michael Hansen. Sampson said Hansen's family donates $1,000 to Veterans Services every year. "So we decided to take that money and have a picnic for our 15 Comments
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North Adams School Officials OK $800K for School Feasibility StudyBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:00AM / Thursday, June 09, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee on Tuesday approved the expenditure of up to $800,000 to pay for the design team and feasibility study the Brayton/Greylock project. "It is a reasonable estimate based on the expectations and the complexities of this project since there are in fact two sites involved in this project," said Superintendent Barbara Malkas. "And so they felt that that was a reasonable amount for design services, as well as for all the ancillary testing that will be needed around site selection and development of the educational plan." The Massachusetts School Building Authority had initially accepted a rebuild and renovation 19 Comments
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Thompson Trial Rescheduled for September After Monday Bus CrashStaff Reports,
07:31PM / Wednesday, June 08, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The trial for Joseph Thompson on motor vehicle negligent homicide charges was delayed yet again after the bus carrying jurors to the scene of the 2018 accident got in an accident itself on First Street on Monday. The bus mishap led Superior Court Judge Jennifer Tyne to declare a mistrial. A new trial date was set for Sept. 19, with a trial readiness conference scheduled for Aug. 16. Tyne also was on board the bus along with attorneys and other court officers when it was hit head-on by a pickup truck at about 1 p.m. The jurors were expected to view the area at South Church Street near Berkshire Family and Individual Resources where 0 Comments
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MA Business Roundtable CEO Joins Lever Board of Trustees| 03:56PM / Wednesday, June 08, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — JD Chesloff, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable (MBR), has joined Lever's board of trustees. His work at MBR is focused on strengthening the state's long-term social and economic vitality with the goal of making Massachusetts a highly desirable place to do business in a global economy. Originally from the Berkshires, Chesloff grew up in Cheshire and has worked in and around Beacon Hill for more than 25 years. In the Massachusetts State Legislature, he was the Chief of Staff to the House Committee on Commerce and Labor, and was the education issues analyst and Deputy Budget Director for the House Committee on Ways 0 Comments
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Greylock Principal Chosen to Lead Clarksburg School By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
01:31PM / Wednesday, June 08, 2022 | |
 CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Sandra J. Cote, currently the principal of Greylock School in North Adams, has been named to lead Clarksburg School. The longtime educator replaces Tara Barnes, who was hired as the director of pupil services for the Northern Berkshire School Union. "We are excited to have an educator with over 30 years experience for years as a principal," said Superintendent John Franzoni on Tuesday. "Sandy and I worked together when I was dean of students at Greylock School for three years and we both are graduates of North Adams' Drury High School and we've known each other since we were very young. "I respect her as 1 Comment
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