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Becket Overnight Low Speed Lane Closures| 04:28PM / Saturday, November 02, 2024 | |
BECKET, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that overnight low speed lane closures will be in effect in Becket, along I-90 westbound, near mile marker 18.4. Work will take place nightly beginning Monday, Nov. 4, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. The work is anticipated to be completed by Friday morning, Nov. 8. Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. Drivers traveling through the affected area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change 0 Comments
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CHP Names Associate Director of Dental Medicine| 08:23AM / Saturday, November 02, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Dr. Lina Bermudez has been named associate director of dental medicine at CHP Berkshires. She joined CHP Great Barrington Family Dental in 2013, and in her new role will work with CHP leadership to support CHP's dental practices and staff in North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield and Great Barrington. Her appointment follows completion of a countywide expansion of CHP's dental services, intended to expand oral healthcare access to thousands of Berkshire residents, especially those who rely on MassHealth for their insurance coverage. The Great Barrington Family Dental Center has recently reopened after a two-year development 0 Comments
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South County Overnight Construction Operations| 10:57AM / Friday, November 01, 2024 | |
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing lane closures on I-90 eastbound and westbound for rumble strip installation, guardrail installation, and other maintenance work. The work will take place from Monday, Nov. 4, through Friday, Nov. 8, during nighttime and daytime hours. The schedule and locations are as follows: Otis/Blandford Rumble strip work and miscellaneous cleanup will occur on I-90 westbound from mile marker 21.0 to 27.0, Monday night, Nov. 4, through Thursday night, Nov. 7, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with work concluding by 5:30 a.m. on Friday morning, Nov. 8. Rumble strip work and miscellaneous 0 Comments
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The Humble Pie Hullabaloo| 07:43AM / Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | |
 SHEFFIELD, Mass. — The People's Pie Contest returns this year without the contest, but keeping the opportunity to sample many pies and/or win a pie or prize to take home. Pie Tasting, Recipe Share, Soup, Hot Cider, Live Music, Raffle and Optional Hike November 2, 1-3 PM People are invited to gather with friends and neighbors to enjoy soup, cider, fiddle music, festive pie feasting and recipe gathering (from the donated pies), and seasonal raffle prizes. Get tickets here: https://secure.givelively.org/.../humble-pie-hullabaloo Those who want to donate pies can register and get a discounted ticket to attend the Humble Pie Hullabaloo. Register to Bake 0 Comments
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South County Household Hazardous Waste Collection| 08:26AM / Monday, October 28, 2024 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — There will be a hazardous waste collection on Saturday Nov. 9 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Great Barrington Transfer Station. The event is open to residents of Alford, Becket, Egremont, Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox, Monterey, Mount Washington, New Marlborough, Otis, Richmond, Sandisfield, Sheffield, Stockbridge, Tyringham, Washington and West Stockbridge. Pre-Registration is required. What to Bring Pesticides Fungicides Herbicides Wood Preservatives Insect Sprays Flea Powder Chemical Fertilizers Rust Proofers Thermometers Wood Strippers & Stains Metal Polish Engine Degreaser/Motor Oil Paint Thinners Solvents Adhesives From The 0 Comments
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Cultural Organizations Talk Impact on Berkshire CountyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:30AM / Sunday, October 27, 2024 | |
Betsy Andrus of the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, left, BRPC's Laura Brennan, Alan Paul of Barrington Stage, Pamela Tatge of Jacob's Pillow, Laurence Oberwager of Tanglewood and Downtown Pittsfield Inc.'s Rebecca Brien. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Cultural institutions are recovering from the pandemic and feel their success is interconnected.
Local professionals gathered at the Barrington Stage Company on Thursday morning for a "Networking Before 9" breakfast hosted by the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Pittsfield Inc.
Situated in the theater's Wolfson Center on North Street, they heard about the cultural sector's impact on
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Blandford Paving, Guardrail Repair Operations on I-90 Westbound| 07:37AM / Saturday, October 26, 2024 | |
BLANDFORD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that paving and guardrail repair operations will require the closure of the truck climbing lane on I-90 westbound, between mile marker 33.6 and mile marker 35.6 in Blandford. The closure will be in place beginning on Friday, Oct. 25, and will remain in place until work is completed by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Two lanes of traffic will remain open at all times. Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. All scheduled work is 0 Comments
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South County Road Work | 01:13PM / Friday, October 25, 2024 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing lane closures on I-90 eastbound and westbound for traffic marking, rumble strips, bridge repair, and guardrail work. The work will take place from Monday, Oct. 28, through Friday, Nov. 1, during nighttime hours. The schedule and locations are as follows: Otis/Blandford Traffic marking operations and rumble strip work will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 21.0 to 27.0, Monday night, Oct. 28, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with work concluding by 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Oct. 29. Traffic marking operations and rumble strip work will be 0 Comments
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One-Day Track and Sign Certification with BEAT and a TCNA Evaluator| 08:03AM / Thursday, October 24, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) is offering a One-Day Track and Sign Certification led by Daniel Hansche, an evaluator with Tracker Certification North America and the founder of Spur Wander, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Washington Marsh in October Mountain State Forest. Learn how to recognize tracks of mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates on your landscape and interpret animal movement and behavior. This explorative practice reveals a hidden world of wildlife sign and develops the ability to find subtle evidence of animal presence. In short, this skill set facilitates knowledge on a remarkable variety of life in an 0 Comments
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Henderson Making a Mark at Springfield CollegeiBerkshires.com Sports,
06:35AM / Thursday, October 24, 2024 | |
 Monument Mountain alum Erving Henderson is making an impact in his first year on the Springfield College men's soccer team. Henderson scored a pair of goals in the Pride's 3-1 win over Worcester State on Oct. 8. He has appeared in 11 games this season, collecting those two goals and an assist, and he has started once for the Pride. Springfield College (5-6-2) hosts Wheaton College on Saturday. Brody Calvert (Wahconah) a sophomore at Mass Maritime, leads his team with five goals this fall. He scored a goal last weekend in a 2-1 loss to Bridgewater State. Mass Maritime (2-10) is at Framingham State on Saturday. Up at Vermont's Castleton State, Drury 0 Comments
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Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Events 2024| 11:40AM / Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | |
 Halloween falls on a Thursday this year. Some communities may hold their trick-or-treating hours this weekend, ahead of the holiday. Check back as the holiday approaches for what your town is doing. If you are going door to door, remember to dress appropriately, carry a flashlight and only visit homes with lights on in your neighborhood. Below is a list of towns holding trick-or-treat hours on Halloween, unless otherwise noted. Those towns that are crossed out have not been confirmed. The towns with the asterisks are the same times every year. If you don't see your town listed and you know the hours, let us know at info@iberkshires.com. There are also plenty of other
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Triplex Screens 'Killer Clowns From Outer Space'| 12:27PM / Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema announced a special Halloween screening of the cult classic science fiction comedy horror film "Killer Klowns from Outer Space" presented by the Bard College at Simon's Rock College Horror Film Club. Released in 1988, the film tells the story of a small town that is invaded by a troupe of grotesque extraterrestrial clowns who arrive on Earth to capture, kill and harvest the townsfolk to use as sustenance. The film will be presented by Simon's Rock student Finn Baack, founder of the Horror Film Club. The screening is on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9:00 pm and tickets are available at the 11 Comments
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