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MassDOT Advisory: South County Road Work| 04:00PM / Saturday, May 04, 2024 | |
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced crews will be conducting daytime and overnight hour guardrail repair, drainage work, bridge repair, tree trimming, and erosion control operations at various locations and times on I-90 eastbound and westbound during the week of Monday, May 6. Lane closures will be in place during the construction operations and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones. The schedule for the work and lane closures will be as follows: Otis/Blandford Drainage work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound between mile marker 24.0 to 27.0 from Monday, May 6, through Thursday, May 9, from 0 Comments
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Simon's Rock Welcome Alum as Commencement Speaker| 12:50PM / Saturday, May 04, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Simon's Rock alum Michael Lawrence will address graduates at the 55th Commencement ceremony of Bard College at Simon's Rock on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be held in person and live-streamed for those unable to attend. A self-proclaimed "word nerd" working at the intersection of language, design, and technology, Lawrence received his bachelor's degree summa cum laude from Simon's Rock in 2002, building a concentration that combined cultural studies, critical theory, linguistics, art history, and graphic design — ideal preparation for his current job in the relatively new fields of content design 0 Comments
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State Closes Brookside Road Bridge| 02:59PM / Friday, May 03, 2024 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— Brookside Road bridge was closed today following a routine inspection by the MA Department of Transportation. Town Public Works Superintendent Joe Aberdale said the DOT inspection report now requires further state review and that there is no information yet on a timeline for reopening. Brookside Road is located south of town and runs east to Brush Hill Road and Boardman Street. Aberdale said load limits on the older, trestle bridge have been disregarded for some years by heavy vehicles. He said that usage has likely taken a toll on the span over the Housatonic River. Southbound drivers heading to Brush Hill and the north end 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, Record Show, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:00PM / Thursday, May 02, 2024 | |
There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including First Friday Festivities, a record show, and more. Editor's Pick Pittsfield's Inaugural First Friday at Five Downtown Pittsfield Time: 5 p.m. The city has combined Third Thursdays and the First Fridays Artswalks to establish First Fridays at Five. Downtown Pittsfield will be alive with activities, including a maker's market on North Street, a Pop-Up Dance Zone in Persip Park with fire dancer Opal Raven Cirque, Art in the Park with Mike Carty at Sottile Park, live pottery in Palace Park with Jim Horsford, and a Family Fun Zone at Dunham Mall. There will 0 Comments
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Adams Lions Club Golf Tourney Set for May 18Community submission,
04:57AM / Thursday, May 02, 2024 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. -- The Adams Lions Club’s annual golf tournament will be Saturday, May 18, at Forest Park Country Club. Teams of four will compete in a 9-hole scramble format with tee times beginning at 8 a.m. Proceeds will support Lions initiatives, including scholarships for local high school graduates and community events, such as a Halloween parade for local children and lunch for senior citizens. In addition, the club assists residents who need help with vision and hearing loss-related needs and supports research to cure eye diseases and diabetes. The entry fee is $50 per player or $200 per team and includes nine holes of golf, carts, longest drive and 0 Comments
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Hoffmann Bird Club Field Trips: Tyringham | 10:29AM / Wednesday, May 01, 2024 | |
 TYRINGHAM, Mass. — On May 22, Search for spring migrating and resident warblers, flycatchers, swallows, and raptors at several sites in the beautiful Tyringham Valley. Fairly easy walking on roads and trails. The trip will be approximately 3 hours. Meet at Lee's Big Y parking lot at 7 AM and plan to carpool. 0 Comments
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Crescendo to Perform Music by Gilbert and Sullivan| 04:10PM / Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The award-winning chorus Crescendo concludes its 20th anniversary season with two semi-staged performances of light opera compositions by the famous English librettist/composer duo: Sir W.S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan. There will only be two performances: on Saturday, May 4 at 6:00 PM at Trinity Church, 484 Lime Rock Rd., Lakeville, CT, and on Sunday, May 5 at 4:00 PM at Saint James Place, 352 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA. Tickets are $40 (general seating), $75 (preferred seating), and $10 (youth under 18 years). Purchase your tickets online at www.crescendomusic.org. A limited number of tickets will be available to be sold at the 0 Comments
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Bard College Annual Spring Dance Concert| 08:02AM / Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Bard College at Simon's Rock's Dance Program will present their annual Spring Dance Concert this year on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. Both performances will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. This year's Spring Dance Concert will showcase over 30 dancers and choreographers treating audiences to a wide variety of dance styles ranging from classical ballet, contemporary dance, musical theater, flamenco, and Hip Hop. "With the beautiful lighting design of John Musall and the support of Jean Volff, Leo Earl and student tech participation, we are expecting to have a grand time," said Kati Garcia-Renart, 0 Comments
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Hoffmann Bird Club: Birds and Bartholomew's Cobble| 02:26PM / Monday, April 29, 2024 | |
 SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Join a naturalist for a guided walk along the Housatonic River looking for spring ephemerals and migrating warblers at Bartholomew's Cobble. This joint program is offered by the Trustees in partnership with the Hoffmann Bird Club. Expected birds: mergansers in the river, warblers in the trees, maybe a glimpse of a bald eagle or black vulture, shore birds on exposed mudflats, and returning tree/rough-winged swallows over Corbin's Neck. Easy to moderate hiking. Meet at Bartholomew's Cobble, 105 Weatogue Road, Sheffield. 0 Comments
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Baseball in the Berkshires Exhibit to Open in Great BarringtonCommunity submission,
10:55AM / Monday, April 29, 2024 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. -- The Baseball in the Berkshires traveling museum and the Great Barrington Historical Society on Saturday open a new exhibit, "Baseball, The Berkshires and The Babe." The free exhibit will be on view Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the historical society's museum at 817 South Main St. (Route 2). Baseball in the Berkshires is dedicated to telling the story of America's pastime in the region and celebrating the 40 Major League players and 220 minor leaguers who have called Berkshire County home. "Baseball, The Berkshires and The Babe highlights the history of the game in Great Barrington and the surrounding 0 Comments
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MassDOT Advisory: South County Road Work | 10:31AM / Monday, April 29, 2024 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced crews will be conducting daytime and overnight hour guardrail repair, drainage work, bridge repair, tree trimming, and bridge paving operations at various locations and times on I-90 eastbound and westbound during the week of Monday, April 29. Lane closures will be in place during the construction operations and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones. The schedule for the work and lane closures will be as follows: Otis Guardrail repair operations will be conducted nightly on I-90 westbound between mile marker 21.0 and mile marker 26.0 from Monday, April 0 Comments
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NEW ASHFORD, Mass. — Join the Hoffmann Bird Club and explore birding spots in the New Ashford area. The tour starts at 7 am on May 5. Meet at JW Kelly's Real Estate, Route 7, New Ashford. 
