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Simon's Rock Hosting Curiosity Camp This Summer| 01:36PM / Monday, March 20, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Simon's Rock will host the third annual Curiosity Camp this summer from July 16 through July 29, 2023. Curiosity Camp is open to students interested in exploring academic and creative interests in a college environment while they are currently completing grades 9, 10, or 11. This camp is designed as a two-week exploration of college living. Students will participate in Simon's Rock's signature Writing and Thinking Workshop along with a Seminar, and arts and science courses to experience diverse and exciting academic offerings. Students live on campus in the college's residence halls. Interested students can register 0 Comments
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Greylock Federal Opening Expanded Branch on Park Street in Lee| 11:57AM / Monday, March 20, 2023 | |
The former Trustco branch in Lee. LEE, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union is investing $2.2 million to purchase and renovate 43 Park St. to support its growing membership. The credit union purchased the former Trustco Bank for $950,000 from 45 Park Street LLC, according to registry documents. Trustco first opened the branch on Route 20 in 2007 but had since closed. Greylock officials say the credit union's Lee membership has nearly doubled over the last decade, necessitating a "more roomy, welcoming and functional space." "This is an investment in our Lee members. This will be a place for building community and strengthening 0 Comments
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Great Barrington Man Among Judges at Westminster Dog Show| 02:37PM / Sunday, March 19, 2023 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Resident Thomas W. Coen is among the judges at the 147th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City on May 8-9. The dog show is set to return to New York City at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows –Corona Park in Queens. In his third judging assignment at Westminster, Coen will judge the Herding Group live on FS1 during the evening competition on Monday, May 8. His Herding Group winner will advance to the Best in Show competition held Tuesday evening, May 9, live on FS1. Coen became interested in the world of purebred dogs at the age of 12 and whelped his first Shetland 0 Comments
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Hikers Rescued From Mount Washington During Snowstorm | 02:22PM / Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | |
 MOUNT WASHINGTON, Mass. — Searchers struggled through more than 2 feet of snow on Tuesday to rescue two hikers lost in Mount Washington State Forest during one of the most powerful Nor'easters in years. According to State Police, two men, ages 47 and 53, had entered the forest on the Alander Trail and headed for a cabin on the mountain peak but became stranded when they could no longer see the trail markings and darkness was falling. More than a foot of snow had fallen across the region by Tuesday afternoon. State Police at the Lee barracks were alerted at 7:48 p.m. when one of the hikers was able to call 911 and reached the Berkshire County Sheriff's 1 Comment
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Berkshire Waldorf High School Open House| 08:59AM / Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | |
 STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Waldorf High School is holding an Open House on Thursday, March 23 at 7:00 pm at the school: 14 Pine Street on the corner of Pine and Shamrock. A program will include a student panel, and guests are welcome to ask questions about the students' high school experience, the work they've done this year, and their plans for the future. Students will also perform a scene from their upcoming spring play: "The Importance of Being Earnest," by Oscar Wilde. A specially-curated presentation of student work will be on view, including math, science, humanities, and technology projects. The school offers honors-level, college 0 Comments
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Bidwell House Online Springtime Wild Edibles in the Southern Berkshires| 12:08PM / Tuesday, March 14, 2023 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. — The Bidwell House Museum will present the final talk in the 3rd annual winter Zoom lecture series. Members: Free. Non-members: $15. Only one registration required per household. Lecture will be held via Zoom. 7 p.m. For the March 15 talk the museum will be joined by wild edibles enthusiast Russ Cohen, who will present Springtime Wild Edibles in the Southern Berkshires. Cohen will share a slideshow covering at least two dozen wild edibles available in the springtime. These include plant species, like Daisies and Dandelions, to species like Calamus and Carrion Flower. While the main season for mushrooming in the Berkshires 0 Comments
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CHP Family Services Honors as 'Rising Star' in SBCOC Women in Leadership Awards| 09:55AM / Tuesday, March 14, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— Rania Markham, CHP Family Services care coordinator and a passionate advocate for families of children with disabilities, has been named a "Rising Star" by the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce's Women in Leadership Award. Markham was among 111 women nominated for an award. She was honored at the Women in Leadership Luncheon on March 8 in Great Barrington. "Rania has transformed her family's very personal experience with autism into professional advocacy and outreach by bringing an array of supportive connections to families like hers," said Richard Gregg, interim CEO of CHP Berkshires. "Rania is a true 0 Comments
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Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce Photo Contest| 12:03PM / Monday, March 13, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — ?The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce is calling on all photographers, amateur and professional, to submit an image or images that represent enjoying the Southern Berkshires. According to a press release, Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce's magazine-size publication helps both visitors and locals explore the Southern Berkshires. They are looking for photos that show off the region as a four-season destination. ?Subjects could include the outdoors, food, arts & culture, shopping, sports, recreation, agriculture and more. As in past years, a photo entry cannot contain any distinguishable advertising or business 0 Comments
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Lee Pavement and Bridge Repair Operations| 10:45AM / Monday, March 13, 2023 | |
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced it will be conducting daytime pavement repair operations and nighttime bridge repair work on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Lee, Montgomery and Russell. The scheduled work will require temporary lane closures, and is scheduled to take place as follows: Lee Pavement repair operations will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 8.3 on Monday, March 13, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Montgomery and Russell Bridge repair operations will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 36.0 on Thursday, March 16, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The work will require 0 Comments
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Southern Berkshire Chamber Honors Women in the WorkforceBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
07:33AM / Sunday, March 12, 2023 | |
Berkshire Edge Publisher Marcie Setlow, Berkshire Camino founder Mindy Miraglia, Berkshire Center for Justice Executive Director Eve Schatz, and Fairview Hospital Vice President Doreen Hutchinson discuss mentorship. GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Business and community leaders recognized two women for their personal and community efforts and heard from a panel of women about mentorship on Wednesday. The event was the inaugural Women in Leadership Luncheon and Award Ceremony hosted by the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce at Crissey Farm. There were 160 individuals and organization leaders attending the event. "The whole mission of 1 Comment
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Registration Now Open for Nonprofit Leadership Conference | 11:21AM / Friday, March 10, 2023 | |
 SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation presents the 2023 Institute for Trustees (IFT), a virtual conference for nonprofit leaders and board members from March 28 to May 15.? The 2023 IFT will offer 18 educational workshops and networking opportunities led by experts in the nonprofit sector. Participants can sign up for any of the workshops on topics ranging from strategic planning and fundraising to inclusion and board development. The conference is presented collaboratively with several Massachusetts community foundations.? All nonprofit executive directors and board members serving Berkshire County, Mass., northwest Litchfield County, 0 Comments
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Black Bears Waking Up in Massachusetts| 03:10PM / Thursday, March 09, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — March is hungry bear season, says the state Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. Wildlife officials are reminding the public that bears are beginning to emerge from their winter dens and seek out food. Residents in northern Middlesex County, Worcester County and Western Massachusetts, or other areas where bears have been spotted, should know it's time to take down bird feeders. Natural foods such as acorns and other nuts are usually available on the ground, but last year's fall hard mast crop was meager. Bears will often ignore seasonally available natural foods including skunk cabbage in favor of an easy meal 7 Comments
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