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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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Holiday Hours: Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day| 03:00PM / Thursday, October 05, 2023 | |
Dióscoro Teófilo Puebla Tolín's 'First landing of Columbus on the Shores of the New World,' at San Salvador, W.I., Oct. 12, 1492, from 1862. Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day is being observed Monday, Oct. 9. As Columbus Day, it commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492. As Indigenous Peoples Day, it commemorates the harm to their cultures and communities that followed Columbus' arrival. Columbus' voyage had been celebrated on significant anniversaries but did not become an official holiday until being recognized by Colorado in 1905. It was declared a federal holiday in 1937.
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Mount Everett Regional School Continues Early College and Innovation Pathways Programs | 02:31PM / Thursday, October 05, 2023 | |
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Mount Everett Regional School has been awarded three grants this year totaling $155,000 to continue the implementation of the school's Early College and Innovation Pathways programs. The programs have been part of Southern Berkshire Regional School District's goal to provide their students with free college credit and career development exposure and training through internship opportunities by the time they graduate. "We have witnessed tremendous success with our Early College and Innovation Pathways programs, which were implemented at Mount Everett just last year,” said Superintendent Beth Regulbuto. "Securing state 5 Comments
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Eight Town Regional School District Planning Board Merger Informational Meeting| 12:23PM / Thursday, October 05, 2023 | |
 WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — There will be an informational meeting about the Regional School District Merger at the West Stockbridge Town Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at 6 PM. The eight Town Regional School District Planning Board Chair Lucy Prashker as well as Jake Eberwein, Consultant, will make a presentation and answer questions about the possible merger of the Berkshire Hills Regional School District and the Southern Berkshire Regional School District. All eight towns will hold a Special Town Meeting to vote on this in late October. 5 Comments
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MCLA Announces Theatre, Music Productions for 2023-2024 Season | 02:00PM / Wednesday, October 04, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Theatre and Music departments announced the 2023-2024 season of performances with four productions including visiting performing artists, guest directors, and student directors in addition to two student concerts. The fall season opens on Nov. 3 with a MainStage production titled "Antigone by Sophocles" translated by Anne Carson and guest director Rudy Ramirez. The show is scheduled to run on Nov. 3-4, 10-11 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. in Venable Theatre. Rudy Ramirez, Benedetti Teaching Artist in Residence, is a director, writer, and teaching artist specializing in 5 Comments
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Tribal Nations Return to the Berkshires for Alliance for a Viable Future| 12:01PM / Wednesday, October 04, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Fifteen tribal nations, including the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohicans, will join a celebration of Native American culture in Berkshire County on the weekend of Oct. 6-9. The public is invited to join these events Friday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. Honoring Native America at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle St, Great Barrington [tickets available here] Indigenous People's Day, Monday, Oct. 9, from noon - 3:00pm, a Ceremonial Walk, beginning at Giggle Park behind Town Hall, 334 Main St., The 2nd Annual Honoring Native America features R. Carlos Nakai, the world's premier performer of the Native American flute; Shawn Stevens, 5 Comments
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NPC Welcomes Three New Board Members | 03:34PM / Tuesday, October 03, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) announced that Kim Baker, Brian Berkel and Julia Dixon have joined the Board of Directors. Now in its 8th year, NPC offer over two dozen programs and services for nonprofits, including 180 member organizations. "We are actively growing our board to address continued growth and strategic planning," said Liana Toscanini, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires. "These three new members are very experienced, are fully behind the mission of supporting nonprofits, and ready for the challenge of bringing NPC to the next level." Kim Baker is a 5 Comments
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CHP Barrington OB/GYN Welcomes New Physician| 01:38PM / Tuesday, October 03, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Yi-Lo Yu, MD, has joined the medical staff at CHP Barrington OB/GYN. She practiced most recently as an OB/GYN hospitalist at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield and Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA. She has also practiced as a generalist, specializing in minimally invasive surgery, at Holyoke Medical Group Women's Services and RiverBend Medical Group in the Greater Springfield area. She has also served as adjunct faculty at Quinnipiac University, New England Medical School, and Baystate/Tufts Medical School. A graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School, Yu completed her residency at the University of Connecticut School of 5 Comments
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