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Composting with Bears in Mind| 08:06AM / Sunday, July 09, 2023 | |
MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says many people are having problems with bears looking for food near their homes, and with the food scrap ban in effect the department is providing tips for people who are composting at home so they can avoid attracting hungry bears. "We have been receiving lots of reports of bears on decks, tearing down bird feeders, wrecking beehives, killing chickens, and getting into trash, compost and garbage containers," said bear biologist Jaclyn Comeau. "We are offering some guidance on how to compost at home without attracting bears." "First though, to deter bears, bird feeders need to be taken
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Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Welcomes New Board of Director Member| 09:12AM / Thursday, July 06, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local agriculture and a resilient regional food system, announced the appointment of Martha Page to its Board of Directors. With her experience in nonprofit, government, and private sector management, Martha brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to further strengthen BAV's mission and impact across the Berkshire-Taconic region. Page joins the Board following her successful tenure as the Executive Director of Hartford Food System Inc, where she spearheaded innovative initiatives to address food security, promote equitable access to 0 Comments
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The Classical Beat: Tanglewood, Sevenars Festivals Begin; Taconic BlossomsBy Stephen Dankner, Guest Column
02:36PM / Wednesday, July 05, 2023 | |
 Tanglewood commences its classical concert season this week with BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons at center stage in the Shed for three spectacular orchestral programs: the brilliant pianist Daniil Trifonov is featured in Prokofiev's monumental Third Piano Concerto on July 7, and violinist Hilary Hahn will perform Brahms' supremely lyrical Violin Concerto with the BSO on Sunday afternoon, July 9. Maestro Nelsons will also conduct the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra in its first concert the next evening in a program of masterworks by Debussy, Ravel and Stravinsky. Be sure to also consider attending the remarkable Taconic Music Festival in Manchester, VT. for brilliantly 0 Comments
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Animal Adventures at the Richmond Library| 11:25AM / Tuesday, July 04, 2023 | |
 RICHMOND, Mass. — The Richmond Free Public Library will host a live animal presentation by Animal Adventures for children and adults on Saturday, July 8 at 11:00 a.m. Animal Adventures will bring 8 -10 exotic animals and present them in an hour-long session where the audience will get to pet the animals. The animals may include an alligator, snake, chinchilla, ferret, hedgehog, rat, bunnies and different kinds of reptiles, lizards and amphibians. Weather permitting, this program will be held outside in the back of the library. This program is funded by the Richmond Cultural Council. 0 Comments
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Mark, Pignatelli Public Forum | 08:30AM / Monday, July 03, 2023 | |
WASHINGTON, Mass. — State Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli and State Sen. Paul Mark will take questions and invite comments at a "ReMarks and Refreshments" forum in the Town of Washington from 10:30 AM to noon on Tuesday, July 25. The event is open to the public and will be held at 8 Summit Hill Road, Washington, MA. The forum will also be accessible through Zoom. To get the link, please email Casey Pease at casey.pease@masenate.gov. The legislators will start the forum by sharing legislative updates from the State House before taking questions and comments from attendees and engaging in a conversation about opportunities and 0 Comments
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Paving, Bridge and Guardrail Repair in Lee, Becket| 03:58PM / Sunday, July 02, 2023 | |
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that crews will be conducting overnight and daytime hour paving operations, bridge, and guardrail repair work on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Lee and Becket. The scheduled work will require some lane and shoulder closures on July 5, July 6, and July 7: Lee/Becket Pavement operations will be conducted nightly on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 14 to mile marker 20, from Wednesday, July 5, to Friday, July 7, during overnight hours from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. All work is anticipated to conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, July 7. 0 Comments
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Windrush Commons Opening Small Step for Area Affordable HousingBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:15PM / Friday, June 30, 2023 | |
Wind Rush at 910 South Main St. has one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, some of which are accessible units. GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The importance of developing more affordable housing in Western Massachusetts echoed throughout the opening of the housing complex Windrush Commons on Friday morning. Community leaders, local officials, project partners, and residents celebrated this first crucial step in addressing the housing crisis in the area. Although the opening of the affordable housing complex is a step in the right direction there is still more that needs to be done, said Keith Fairey, CEO of Way Finders, a Pioneer Valley-based 0 Comments
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Museum Set to Open in Lee, Seeks VolunteersCommunity submission,
06:37AM / Thursday, June 29, 2023 | |
 LEE, Mass. -- The Baseball in the Berkshires Museum will open its summer 2023 exhibit at the Lee Premium Outlets on Thursday, July 6. Visitors will have a chance to learn about stories rooted in baseball diamonds and corn fields from Sheffield to North Adams. "With summers short and winters long, we find that the history of Berkshire County baseball is not only rich with numerous major and minor league players but also many recreational players," museum director Larry Moore said. "These athletes’ dreams are fulfilled on the numerous local diamonds. Additionally, there are many famous players with connections to the Berkshires. Griffey, Maddox, Ruth, 0 Comments
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PhoneBros, Team DB Earn Giorgi League Wins| 11:19PM / Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Dave Wellington scored 31 points Wednesday to lead PhoneBros to a 95-90 win over Cold Hearts in the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League A Division. Julius Woods scored 30 and grabbed 14 rebounds, and Mike Taylor had a double-double with 17 poitns and 13 boards. Sean Harrigan led Cold Hearts with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Shaq Ardrey and Tank Roberson added 23 and 17 points, respectively. And Lavante Wiggins scored 12 points and collected 10 rebounds in the loss. Team DB won Wednesday's nightcap, beating Battle of the Future, 82-67. Tay Sandifer led the way in the win with 21 points. Lay Brown and Deonte Sandifer scored 16 0 Comments
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The Classical Beat: Prepare for a Feast of Musical OfferingsBy Stephen Dankner, Guest Column
11:29AM / Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | |
 Those in the know are preparing for the annual explosion of musical offerings throughout the Berkshires and the region. We lucky "clef-dwellers" live in an area that is a well-known mecca for classical music lovers. With the arrival of the summer tourist high season – from mid-June through Labor Day – concert activity thrives, offering listeners a diversity of musical delights sure to please every taste. To whet your musical appetite, here's a capsule description of three local stellar venues – a cursory who, what, where and when of each. You may have some tough choices – there are so many. One thing is certain: whatever event you attend. you 0 Comments
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Sandisfield Arts Center Prize for Young Artists Deadline Extended| 03:39PM / Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | |
 SANDISFIELD, Mass. — The Sandisfield Arts Center announced the 2nd annual Daniel Manacher Prize for Young Artists with an extended entry deadline on July 8. Three winners will receive $350 in support of their art practice, as well as a group show of their work at the Sandisfield Arts Center on August 19, 2023. The prize was created by Adam Manacher and Carol Birnbaum, the parents of Daniel Manacher, in memory of their son and his passion for art. "Daniel worked on different surfaces, always hand-drawn," said his father, Adam Manacher. "He loved interacting with people in their love for art. We hope, with the Daniel Manacher Prize for Young 0 Comments
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Card Pond Party Postponed Until July | 10:46AM / Monday, June 26, 2023 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The town will hold a party celebrating the opening of Card Pond for the season on July 23. The party starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. There will be live music, food, and beach and yard games. This is a free community event sponsored by West Stockbridge Parks and Recreation. The party was initially planned for June 25 but was postponed due to inclement weather. 0 Comments
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