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Small Business Association Encourages Shopping Small| 04:00PM / Thursday, November 23, 2023 | |
WASHINGTON?— Small Business Association Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden's Cabinet for America's 33 million small businesses, is encouraging the nation to shop, dine, and entertain at local small businesses on Nov. 25 in celebration of Small Business Saturday and throughout the holiday season. Small Business Saturday is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. "Small businesses are the heart and soul of our neighborhoods, powering local economies and strengthening communities," said Administrator Guzman. "The SBA encourages 0 Comments
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State, United Way Announce New Partnership | 02:37PM / Thursday, November 23, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Emergency Assistance Director General Scott Rice announced a partnership between the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the United Way of Massachusetts Bay to support overnight safety-net shelter for families and pregnant individuals with no alternative shelter options. As the state's emergency shelter system reaches capacity, the partnership will create a $5 million grant program, administered by the United Way, to provide funding to community-based organizations, faith-based groups, and volunteer organizations to stand up short-term, overnight shelter sites. "Massachusetts is in a new phase of managing our emergency shelter system, and we 0 Comments
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Man Stabbed at Pittsfield Bar on Thanksgiving EveBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
09:02AM / Thursday, November 23, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A man stabbed in a local bar Thanksgiving eve is expected to survive after showing up at Berkshire Medical Center's emergency room. Police and ambulance responded to the report of the stabbing at Thistle and Mirth at 46 West St. at about 9:40 p.m. A large number of patrons were exiting the bar and ramen restaurant when police arrived and, according to Lt. John Mazzeo, they found evidence of the stabbing but not the victim. The man, who was not identified, arrived at BMC shortly afterward. Thistle and Mirth was shutdown and the area around West and McKay closed off as police investigated the incident. Several posts to Facebook show cruisers and the
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Roots Rising's Handmade Holiday Festival Returns| 08:00AM / Thursday, November 23, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Roots Rising's Handmade Holiday Festival, a curated holiday market and Berkshire winter tradition, is back. On Nov. 25 and 26 this holiday festival will celebrate its twelfth year and fill the first floor of The Stationery Factory with over 50 local artisans, makers, and food producers. Shoppers can enjoy delicious prepared food and live music to keep them feeling festive and fueled. And a special children's craft-making zone by Berkshire Art Center runs throughout the weekend where every budding artisan can leave with a homemade gift. "We believe in supporting the Berkshires' local economy. Buying local is a social and 0 Comments
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Thanksgiving at the Berkshire Dream Center | 04:04PM / Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There will be a Thanksgiving meal at the Dream Center on Thanksgiving, Nov. 23. A full restaurant-style meal will be served in the dining room from 4:30-5:30 pm. There will be a take-out hour from 6:00-7:00 pm. There will be live music and homemade pies. The Berkshire Dream Center is located at 475 Tyler St. The Dream Center anticipates serving more than 300 people. They thanked Biggins Diggins and Canyon Ranch for helping cook all of the turkeys. 0 Comments
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Zebra Mussel eDNA Detection in Onota Lake| 11:30AM / Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Zebra mussel eDNA has been detected at Onota Lake by the Commonwealth's Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). This discovery was made as part of regular monitoring of the lake for these types of invasive species. This detection only impacts boating operations at the lake and has no impact to other recreational uses of the lake. Zebra mussels are invasive freshwater mollusks that present a variety of ecological, recreational, and economic concerns. In 2009, zebra mussels were detected in Laurel Lake and its outflow in the Housatonic River in Lee/Lenox. Since that time, the City of Pittsfield has actively worked with DCR to 0 Comments
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BCC Celebrates Free Tuition Program for Nursing StudentsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:28AM / Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | |
State Reps. John Barrett III and Tricia Farley-Bouvier and state Sen. Paul Mark join with President Ellen Kennedy for the announcement. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Health-care students without a prior degree are getting a boost from the state through the Community College Nursing Scholarship Program.
This news was celebrated in Berkshire Community College's SIM lab on Monday with legislators, students, and staff. College President Ellen Kennedy explained that the new program allows students to attend nursing and pre-nursing programs for free.
"We are really fortunate to be able to offer this program and change the whole ecosystem of Berkshire County when it comes to
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Roads Near BCC to Host Thankful 5K Thanksgiving Morning| 06:13PM / Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The eighth running of the MountainOne Thankful 5K currently has more than 400 registered walkers and runners to take to the road on Thanksgiving morning at 9 a.m. from Berkshire Community College. Drivers are asked to be aware of the increased activity along the half mile stretch from Meadow Ridge Drive to Berkshire Community College. Registration for the event will continue in person at Berkshire Running Center on Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. There is no day-of registration, although pre-registered runners can pick up their bibs the morning of the race from 7:30 to 8:30. The 5K course will start on West Street just past the college and lead 0 Comments
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Expect Traffic Delays on West Street in Pittsfield Thursday| 03:14PM / Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Expect delays Thursday morning on West Street due to MountainOne Thankful 5K road race. The eighth running of the MountainOne Thankful 5K currently has more than 400 registered walkers and runners to take to the road on Thanksgiving morning at 9:00AM from Berkshire Community College. Drivers are asked to be aware of the increased activity along the half mile stretch from Meadow Ridge Ave to Berkshire Community College. Online registration for the event closes at 5pm on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at www.zippyreg.com. In store registration will be held at Berkshire Running Center on Wednesday from 12pm-5pm. There is no day of registration 0 Comments
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National Grid Prepared for Thanksgiving Week Storm| 03:01PM / Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | |
WALTHAM, Mass. — National Grid is preparing for storm activity that is expected to impact Massachusetts Tuesday evening through Wednesday, bringing hazardous wind gusts and a mix of rain and snow into the region. Rain, snow and gusting winds have the potential to bring down trees and limbs and knock down power wires, causing power outages in impacted locations. Currently, the forecast is predicting hazardous wind gusts of up to 55 mph in some coastal areas, with a coating of a few inches of snow in areas of higher elevation in Western and Central Massachusetts before it changes to rain. The storm is projected to depart by late Wednesday, and calmer weather is expected for 0 Comments
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Thanksgiving Angels Descend with Meal Kits for ResidentsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:08PM / Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | |
Berkshire United Way President Thomas Bernard and state Sen. Paul Mark. United Way gave administrative support to the Thanksgiving Angels this year; the senator was in charge of handling the turkeys for pickup. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Upwards of 2,000 families will have their tables filled by the Thanksgiving Angels this year.
For more than a decade, dozens of religious and community organizations have worked together to create free meal kits for those who would otherwise go without. These include everything needed for a Thanksgiving spread — even the turkey.
Gretchen DeBartolo, co-chair of this year's donation, explained that 1,700 people had signed up but they are
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BCC Continues MassReconnect Information Sessions | 08:00AM / Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) continues its series of special community college information sessions for anyone either over the age of 25 without a college degree or for those pursuing a nursing degree. In both cases, thanks to the Commonwealth's MassReconnect and nursing scholarship programs, attending college at BCC can be completely free. Free information sessions will be held: Saturday, December 9: 10 am, Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield Tuesday, December 12: 5 pm, virtual Thursday, December 14: 5 pm, Brien Center, 124 American Legion Drive, North Adams To 0 Comments
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