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Thankful 5K Draws HundredsBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
06:00AM / Friday, November 24, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Morgan Windram-Geddes said she was going to spend much of the holiday making food to bring to her brother’s house to celebrate Thanksgiving with family. Her extended family got to eat with the fastest woman at the eighth annual Thankful 5K. Windram-Geddes of Glendale, Mass., was the 10th racer overall to cross the finish line at Berkshire Community College among the hundreds of runners and walkers to set off on West Street at 9 a.m. Thursday morning. The event, sponsored by MountainOne and organized by the Berkshire Running Center, helped more than 400 participants work up an appetite and helped raise money and generate 0 Comments
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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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ReMarks and Refreshments | 08:00AM / Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | |
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — State Senator Paul W. Mark and state Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli invite the public to a "ReMarks and Refreshments" forum on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The legislators welcome the public to ask questions or offer up comments about opportunities and/or challenges facing the Town of Sheffield and Western Massachusetts. Senator Mark and Representative Pignatelli will also share some legislative updates from the State House. This event is open to the public and will be held at the Sheffield Town Hall, 21 Depot Square, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Senator Mark's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District consists of 57 0 Comments
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The Berkshire Bach Society Messiah Sing-along| 08:27AM / Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Bach Society holds its Messiah Sing-along on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, 4pm, at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington. Choral conductor James Bagwell leads The Berkshire Bach Players and invites everyone to raise their voice in popular choruses from Handel's oratorio Messiah, including Hallelujah! Bring your own score, buy or borrow one from Berkshire Bach, and start the holiday season with this joyous annual tradition. Non-singers welcome to cheer on the performers. 0 Comments
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Health, Hope and Healing Around the Holidays Health Programs at Fairview Hospital| 04:10PM / Sunday, November 19, 2023 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Fairview Hospital and Berkshire Health Systems will offer "Health, Hope and Healing Around the Holidays," a series of free health programs to support our community during the holiday season. The program is offered as part of the Berkshire Health Systems role as healthcare partner and community advocate for improving the region's overall quality of life. Programs include: Approaching the Holidays with Better Health in Mind: Nov. 28 4:00 -5:00 p.m. The holidays can be a slippery slope when it comes to staying healthy and avoiding the overindulgence that accompanies the season. Emotions, stress and 0 Comments
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Great Barrington Utility Boxes Get Graphic Facelift| 04:30PM / Saturday, November 18, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Historic scenes and personalities of Great Barrington are now displayed on electric Utility Boxes in the downtown area. These decorative additions to the otherwise drab utility boxes were a project of the town's Historic District Commission. The boxes are found mostly on sidewalk locations from Domaney's Liquors to the Big Y plaza. The project was spearheaded by Historic District Commission Vice Chair Jim Mercer and executed by Franklin Marvel of Cyanta Studios in Boston. Images used were sourced from the Great Barrington Historical Society's archives. Featured on the boxes are poet William Cullen Bryant, 0 Comments
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Berkshire South Regional Community Center Hosts Free Community Thanks Supper| 12:11PM / Friday, November 17, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire South Regional Community Center will host its 16th Annual Community Thanks Supper on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 at 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington. Every year, Berkshire South gathers local community members, both familiar faces and new acquaintances, for an evening of gratitude and traditional Thanksgiving food. This year's feast will be prepared by local volunteers and chefs including cookbook author Janet Elsbach, chef Hank Ferlauto, Eli Holland, and Dorothy McTeigue. They will host two in-person seatings, at 5pm and 6:30pm, welcoming up to 120 guests each. All are welcome! Berkshire South anticipates providing 0 Comments
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Winterlights Returns to Naumkeag | 08:00AM / Friday, November 17, 2023 | |
 STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The event known as Winterlights will have three Trustees of Reservations' properties awash in holiday light displays starting Nov. 24. Tickets are now available to purchase online. This year, Winterlights returns to Stevens-Coolidge House and Gardens in North Andover, Naumkeag in Stockbridge, and the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton. The immersive holiday light displays also feature festive music and seasonal treats. In 2020, Winterlights was named a top 10 Public Holiday Light Display in the country by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Winterlights landed at number six on the list, which includes holiday 0 Comments
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Berkshire Communities Get Community Transit Grants| 02:32PM / Thursday, November 16, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced a total of more than $4.7 million in funding awards to 43 organizations for 55 projects in the Community Transit Grant Program. This annual competitive grant program, managed by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), supports operating and mobility management projects for Regional Transit Authorities, municipalities, and nonprofits to expand mobility for older adults and people with disabilities. "Public transportation investments connect people with destinations, giving people access to jobs, housing, and community, and supporting overall economic vitality," said MassDOT 0 Comments
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Haddad Subaru Wins National Love Promise AwardBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:12PM / Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | |
General manager Chris Kramek, Strong Little Souls founder Madison Quinn and Haddad Marketing Director Beth Maturevich with national award presented to the dealership by Subaru. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Haddad Auto Group has become an integral part of the community through more than 90 years of donations and initiatives. Haddad Subaru's most recent collaboration was a family day with local non-profit for pediatric cancer Strong Little Souls, which earned it a National Love Promise award. This is the first time this dealership has won the national recognition given by Subaru of America. Subaru of America awards two out of its 630 retailers in the 0 Comments
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Sandisfield Fire Chief Resigns| 10:35PM / Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | |
SANDISFIELD, Mass. — The Sandisfield Times is reporting the town's public safety chiefs are out. According to a special report of the newsletter Tuesday night, Fire Chief Ralph Morrison resigned at Monday's Select Board meeting and his brother, Police Chief Michael Morrison, is expected to be sacked. The chiefs' leadership have been have been questioned since a fire tanker truck was wrecked in September while being driven to a fire by the police chief. The fire chief had the tanker towed to his auto garage in Tolland, hampering an investigation, and it became known the truck hadn't been properly inspected in years. The 0 Comments
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Lee Bank Elects Four New Corporators| 04:09PM / Monday, November 13, 2023 | |
 LEE, Mass. — The board of trustees of Lee Bank have elected four new corporators all of whom have accepted their roles. New corporators, nominated by the board's governance committee, include: Juan Carlos Gonzalez who worked in the banking industry in Colombia. Since moving to the Berkshires he has been focused on empowering the Latin-X community through resources for financial mobility and stability. Jeffrey R. Minkler is a long-time resident of Stockbridge. He is a co-owner of Arcadian Shop in Lenox and enjoys spending time hiking, paddling, and biking around the Berkshires. Baljit "Jesse" Singh has years of business and entrepreneurial 0 Comments
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