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| News and events in South Berkshire, Mass.
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Simon’s Rock to Host Symposium Week on Social Justice and Inclusion | 12:07PM / Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Simon's Rock will host the Symposium on Social Justice and Inclusion, which is an annual program sponsored by the Council for Inclusive Community (CIC). This Symposium provides designated time and space for the Simon's Rock community to deconstruct barriers to action on important social justice issues — in the classroom and in day-to-day life, using a theme. This year the theme is Collective Activism. This year's keynote guest will be activist and author Shanae Watkins, speaking on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. in the McConnell Theater at the Daniel Arts Center on campus. The event can also be streamed virtually on 0 Comments
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Great Barrington Begins Housatonic Rail Trail Improvements| 04:07PM / Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — A section of the Housatonic Rail Trail south of Main Street will be closed starting the week of Oct. 16, to make way for trail improvements that will improve conditions for accessibility, bikes, strollers and pedestrians. The closure begins at Main Street and runs approximately 3,100 feet south on the town-owned section of the trail, toward AmeriGas. Work will stop just north of the AmeriGas property, where the trail is privately owned. Public Works Superintendent Joe Aberdale said only essential trees alongside the trail will be removed to accommodate the project, and the tree removal plan is under review. The trail will be closed for 0 Comments
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Toasting and Tasting for Berkshire South Fundraiser| 11:46AM / Friday, October 13, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Share a taste of community at Toasting & Tasting for Berkshire South, the Community Center's beer, wine and spirit tasting fundraiser supporting its financial assistance program. Saturday, Oct. 14, from 5-9 p.m., the event features the Michael Junkins Trio, light fare from KJ Nosh, beverages from local alcohol purveyors, a silent auction, a mystery Wine Pull, a free photo booth, and more activities. "Berkshire South Regional Community Center awards nearly $125,000 annually through our financial assistance program. We live our mission that all are welcome regardless of ability to pay," said Jenise Lucey, Executive Director 0 Comments
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South County Road Construction Operations | 08:26AM / Friday, October 13, 2023 | |
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that crews will be conducting overnight hour paving, bridge repair, and traffic marking operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Lee, Becket, and Otis. The work will be conducted at various times and locations from Monday, Oct. 16 through Friday, Oct. 20. 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: Lee Paving operations will be conducted nightly on I-90 eastbound between mile marker 12.2 and mile marker 0 Comments
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Makers, Martha and Music: A Fall Afternoon at the Bidwell House| 04:00PM / Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. — From 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 visitors can experience early Berkshire history through craft, music and performance; while also enjoying local cider and donuts at the Bidwell House's Makers Martha and Music. Activities that day will include: Historian Dennis Picard demonstrating traditional broom making, a craft he has been exploring for over 40 years. Blacksmith Chris Templin will demonstrate and explain the process he uses for working and shaping iron. Artisan Lynne White will share her skills in bobbin lacemaking while her husband Harold White will share his skills in molding and painting redware. Both will have hands-on examples 0 Comments
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South County School Merger Advocates Make Their CaseBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:32AM / Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
School district planning Chair Lucy Prashker and consultant Jake Eberwein lead the presentation on Tuesday in West Stockbridge. WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — School officials in the Southern Berkshire and Berkshire Hills Regional School Districts are hoping voters in their member towns will make history later this month. It is the best way those officials can see to ensure the future of the region's students. Later this month, voters in eight South County towns will be asked whether they want to merge the area's two regional school districts, creating one preK-12 district to educate youngsters in the eight communities and, ultimately, one new high school 0 Comments
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Great Barrington Invites CPA Funding Applications| 10:35AM / Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Applications for Great Barrington Community Preservation Act (CPA) grants are now open for the FY 2025 funding round. The application can be downloaded here. The CPA provides grant funding for affordable housing, historic preservation, open space, and recreation projects within Great Barrington. Applications are open to anyone with a qualifying, eligible, project. The town's Committee Preservation Committee will review and recommend funding awards, which will then be subject to a vote at the 2024 Annual Town Meeting next May. The CPA application is a two-step process: Step 1 is an eligibility review, and Step 2 is a full 0 Comments
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19 New Americans Sworn in at NaumkeagBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:33AM / Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | |
U.S. District Court Judge Katherine Robertson stresses the importance of civic engagement before the new Americans take their oath. STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Nineteen new Americans were sworn in on the grounds of Naumkeag on Tuesday morning.
The annual naturalization ceremony and presentation of certificates honors all of the work that goes into becoming a citizen.
"It's really important that we tell you how much we need you here, how much we want you here, how very welcomed you are in this country," U.S. District Court Judge Katherine Robertson said to the group.
"We need you as new citizens. You belong here. This country would not be what it is
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South County Construction Operations | 08:21AM / Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | |
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that crews will be conducting daytime and overnight hour pavement milling, slope stabilization, bridge and drainage repair operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Lee, Becket, and Otis. The work will be conducted at various times and locations from Tuesday, Oct. 10 through Friday, Oct 13. 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: Lee/Becket/Otis Guardrail repairs and pavement marking installation will be conducted 0 Comments
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Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Holds Inaugural Climate Smart Agriculture Event| 04:03PM / Saturday, October 07, 2023 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) announced its inaugural climate smart agriculture event, "Harvesting Hope: Building Climate Resilient Farms in the Berkshire-Taconic Region." The event took place Thursday, Sept. 21, at Berkshire Botanical Garden's historic Center House. A panel of local farmers, climate experts, BAV's knowledgeable staff, and concerned community members, gathered and engaged in a dialogue about climate change and its impact on local agriculture. "Harvesting Hope" was scheduled during Climate Week NYC, which coincided with the United Nations' Climate Ambition Summit. Though 0 Comments
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CHP Prepares for Surge in Open Enrollment as More Residents Eligible for Subsidized Health Plans| 08:46AM / Friday, October 06, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — With Open Enrollment for MA Health Connector insurance beginning Nov. 1, the CHP insurance enrollment team is preparing to assist many more area residents who will now qualify for subsidized insurance plans. The income limit for Health Connector plans has risen to $69,400 for an individual and $155,000 for a family of four, or 500 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL). Previously, subsidized health plans were available only to people within 300 percent of the FPL. "Many people who have been paying for costly private health plans may now qualify for more affordable insurance, and we are ready to help," said William Cruz, lead 0 Comments
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Simon's Rock Ranked by U.S. News and World Report | 08:18AM / Friday, October 06, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Colleges rankings have awarded Bard College at Simon's Rock top-tier rankings in a number of categories. Within the Regional Colleges North ranking, Simon's Rock was tied #1 for Best Undergraduate Teaching and tied #2 in Most Innovative Schools. Simon's Rock was also tied #32 in Regional Colleges North and #41 in Top Performers on Social Mobility. The colleges for Best Undergraduate Teaching were based on nominations by college presidents, provosts, and admissions deans who participated in a peer assessment survey focusing on their view of schools with strength in undergraduate 0 Comments
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