 | CHP Berkshires Names Senior VP for HR
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Health Programs has named Eva Sheridan to the role of senior vice president for human resources.
Sheridan will lead a staff of 280 across the CHP healthcare network, which has practice locations in Great Barrington, Lee, Pittsfield, Adams, and North Adams and Mobile |
| Presumed Drowning of Minor Being Investigated
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Authorities are investigating the presumed drowning of a 14-year-old at Benedict Pond on Wednesday afternoon.
According to Great Barrington Police, first responders received a 911 call shortly before 2 p.m. of a teen who was unaccounted for in the pond's beach |
| BCArc’s Golf Event Raises Funds for Individuals with Disabilities
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire County Arc raised $45,000 at its 29th annual Golf Classic held this summer at Berkshire Hills Country Club.
The funds raised from the event go directly to individuals with disabilities for activities such as art classes, medical equipment, wheelchair swings, concerts, assistive technology, and |
| Great Barrington Announces Personnel Changes
Great Barrington, Mass. — Josh Risen has been promoted to the position of Great Barrington town clerk, one of several new appointments in Town Hall.
Risen joined the town in September 2023 as office administrator for the town manager and selectboard, after working in administrative roles in the town of Sheffield. He |
 | CHP Van To Visit West Stockbridge
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — CHP will have their mobile van parked at Town Hall to assist with medical needs on Tuesday, July 16 from 1 to 3 PM.
The van will offer urgent care services, wellness checks, and COVID or flu vaccines.
The teams can also help with signing up for SNAP |
 | A Thousand Flock to Designer Showcase Fundraiser at Cassilis Farm
NEW MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — More than a thousand visitors toured the decked-out halls of Cassilis Farm last month in support of the affordable housing development.
Construct Inc. held its first Designer Showcase exhibition in the Gilded Age estate throughout June, showcasing over a dozen creatives' work through temporary room |
| MassDOT: South County Road Work
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing crews will be conducting nighttime and daytime paving, guardrail work, and bridge repair operations at various locations and times on I-90 eastbound and westbound during the week of Monday, July 15.
Lane closures will be in place during the |
| Fairview Hospital Will Honor Gov. Healey at Gala
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Fairview Hospital announced the Fairview Hospital's 2024 "Looking to the Future" Garden Gala will take place on Wednesday, July 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Gedney Farm in New Marlborough.
The event is a major fundraiser for Fairview Hospital, Berkshire Health Systems' 25-bed |
 | How to Apply for a Passport: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Apply for a Passport: A Step-by-Step Guide
Getting your first passport or renewing an expired one can seem daunting, but with the right preparation, it's a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through each step of applying for a US passport, from gathering documents to receiving your new passport in the |
| State Awards $1.25M To Cooper Hill Farm Project
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — The state awarded the Trustees of Reservations, She?eld Land Trust, and MA Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) a $1.25 million grant to support the Cooper Hill Farm Project.
The funds will help protect 538 acres that are part of a broader, regional e?ort to conserve 1,130 acres of critical |
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