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Grant Supports Berkshires Ecological Restoration, Climate ResilienceStaff Reports ,
12:13PM / Saturday, December 16, 2023 | |
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) recently received a grant to support healthy aquatic systems and address climate change in the Berkshires.? Funds were awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game's Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) through its Regional Restoration Partnerships Program, which helps nonprofits and Regional Planning Agencies build capacity and advance ecological and aquatic restoration work. The nearly $200,000 grant will further support the Berkshire Clean, Cold, and Connected (BCCC) Restoration Partnership, a network of key stakeholders in Berkshire County working to keep the Hoosic, 0 Comments
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Becket Guardrail Repair Operations| 10:53AM / Friday, December 15, 2023 | |
BECKET, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will be conducting guardrail repair operations on I-90 westbound in Blandford and Becket, on Sunday, Dec. 17. Work will take place on I-90 westbound at mile marker 30.0 in Blandford, with a right lane closure in place, and at mile marker 17.0 in Becket, with a shoulder closure in place. Work will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, and conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Monday, December 18. Drivers who are traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.? ? All scheduled work is weather dependent and/or may be impacted due to an emergency.? 0 Comments
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West Stockbridge Broadband Survey| 08:00AM / Friday, December 15, 2023 | |
 WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Click here to complete a survey on Broadband in the area. The State will use this information to assist us in receiving better and faster broadband in West Stockbridge. The more completed surveys, the better the State will be able to assist If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact our Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Representative, Robert Ireland at )413) 442-1521 x 28. Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) is committed to bring affordable, reliable high-speed internet to every home in the Commonwealth. 0 Comments
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Market 32 Plush Chickens Support Double H Ranch| 11:05AM / Thursday, December 14, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Three new plush chickens are available to purchase for $10 at local Price Choppers and Market 32 stores with proceeds supporting Double H Ranch. Double H Ranch provides specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. Its purpose is to enrich the lives of those it serves and to provide camp experiences that are memorable, exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe, and medically sound. The three newest members of the Price Chopper/Market 32 plush family, Alfredo, Noodle, and Nugget, each have unique backstories and personalities they bring to the table. According to a 0 Comments
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The Triplex Cinema Announces 'Bernstein on Film' Speaker Series| 11:47AM / Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Triplex Cinema, Inc., announced that, in conjunction with "Maestro", Bradley Cooper's new Netflix film about Leonard Bernstein, which opens at the Triplex on Dec. 15, the Triplex will begin the "Bernstein on Film" series revolving around Bernstein's life and film work. The series will include three additional films featuring Bernstein's music, to be shown in repertory, as well as speakers offering personal insights about the films and the artist. The first talk, following the 1 pm screening of "Maestro" on Dec. 17, will feature Nina Bernstein Simmons, the younger daughter of Bernstein, in an 0 Comments
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MassDOT Secures Funds for Enhanced Boston-Albany Passenger Rail| 10:52AM / Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that up to $500,000 has been awarded to the Rail and Transit Division through the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Corridor Identification and Development Program (Corridor ID) to support planning for additional train service connecting Boston and Albany, New York through Springfield. This corridor would provide up to eight daily round-trip passenger trains on an existing alignment owned by CSX Transportation. Currently, the only passenger service on this corridor is Amtrak's once-daily long-distance Lake Shore Limited. Development of this corridor is part of the Healey-Driscoll 0 Comments
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The Triplex Cinema: Bring Back the Movies Holiday Edition| 08:07AM / Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema, Inc. announced that it will mount a new holiday version of its fundraiser "Bring Back the Movies" on Saturday, Dec. 16. The Triplex's "Bring Back the Movies" events offer live readings of scenes from iconic movies or the plays on which they're based. The Holiday Edition will include scenes from both old favorites, such as "It's a Wonderful Life" and "A Christmas Carol," as well as newer classics, such as "Home Alone," "Love Actually" and "Elf." As in the earlier August edition of "Bring Back the Movies," these scenes will be 0 Comments
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South County Construction Operations | 10:57AM / Monday, December 11, 2023 | |
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing crews will be conducting daytime and overnight hour guardrail and bridge operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Becket, Blandford, Russell, Lee, West Stockbridge, and Stockbridge. The work will be conducted at various times and locations from Sunday, Dec. 10, through Friday, Dec. 15 Lane closures will be in place during the construction operations and travel will be allowed through the work zones. The schedule for the work and lane closures will be as follows: Becket Bridge repair operations will be conducted at the mile marker 17.4 bridge 0 Comments
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Legislative Hearing in Pittsfield Tackles Inflated Utility RatesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:50AM / Monday, December 11, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A legislative hearing was held at the Berkshire Innovation Center last week to address rate increases in electricity, gas, and oil with representatives from the Healey-Driscoll administration and utility companies. In the last two years, electricity rates have increased by an average of 12 percent and natural gas prices by 1 percent and Western Mass. communities feel that they are experiencing the brunt of it. The session began with a panel discussion between legislators and the Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Rebecca Tepper, Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources Elizabeth Mahoney, and Chair of the 0 Comments
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CHP Berkshires Welcomes New Clinicians| 12:00PM / Thursday, December 07, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — CHP Berkshires has expanded its clinical team with the addition of three new providers in Pittsfield, Lee and the CHP Mobile Health team. Marina Hoag, family nurse practitioner, has joined the primary care team at CHP Neighborhood Health Center in Pittsfield. Previously a registered nurse at CHP North Adams Family Medical, she recently completed her doctorate of nursing at Elms College. She earned her B.S. in nursing at the University of Phoenix and received her associate degree in nursing at Berkshire Community College. She has previously worked at Berkshire Medical Center in the emergency department and Mcgee Substance Abuse and Center for 0 Comments
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Great Barrington Public Theater Winter, Spring Schedule | 03:41PM / Wednesday, December 06, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. Great Barrington Public Theater (GBPT) plans busy winter and spring, with free readings of new plays from Berkshire Voices, and a series of live, sit-down conversations with theater influencers. "We focus on new work, and audiences let us know that their love of theater on stage as well as behind the scenes is more than a summer fling," Great Barrington Public's Artistic Director Jim Frangione said. "We're are definitely not hibernating. We have a packed few months coming up, with free readings of new plays now in development with Berkshire Voices, and a "Conversation With" series, evenings of lively and illuminating 0 Comments
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Great Barrington Swaps Out Streetlights with LED Bulbs| 08:00AM / Wednesday, December 06, 2023 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The town will save more than $100,000 in the first year following the replacement of 470 streetlights with LED illumination. The swap-out is now under way and LED fixtures now light up a portion of the town. The savings in the first year include a one-time energy efficiency rebate of $52,895, and ongoing savings in the following years will be $49,566.15. For the first year, total savings will be $103,662. National Grid offers the rebate based on estimated energy savings that result from the conversion. Town Manager Mark Pruhenski commended Joe Aberdale, head of the town Department of Public Works, and DPW business 0 Comments
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