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Counting Birds Now a Christmas Tradition By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:38AM / Saturday, December 28, 2024 | |
The bird counts are important in collecting data for ornithologists and conservationists. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A team of birders will be heading out across North County on Saturday to participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count. The count has become a tradition for many over the last 125 years while providing valuable environmental insights for researchers, conservation biologists, wildlife agencies, and others. Participating in this wildlife census allows people to observe and interact with birds in their local environments directly and can inspire a deeper connection to nature, instilling a desire to protect it, said Tom Tyning, former 0 Comments
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Man Killed in Great Barrington Accident| 11:20AM / Friday, December 27, 2024 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — A local man was killed Thursday evening when his pickup rolled over on Monument Valley Road. Louis C. Muller, 62, was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to police. The incident occurred at about 6 p.m. in the area of 140 Monument Valley Road. Police say preliminary findings indicate Muller's 2015 GMC pickup was traveling south when it veered off and struck the embankment, causing the vehicle to roll over. Muller was the driver and sole occupant at the time of the crash; no other vehicles were involved. Police Chief Paul E. Storti said the Police Department working with the Berkshire District 0 Comments
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MassDOT: South County Construction Operations | 04:00PM / Saturday, December 21, 2024 | |
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing various construction operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound for guardrail and bridge repair work, as well as tree trimming. The work will take place from Monday, Dec.23, through Friday, Dec.27, during the following scheduled hours: West Stockbridge/Stockbridge Guardrail repair work will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 4.0 to 7.0, utilizing lane closures, during overnight hours on Monday, Dec.23, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. Guardrail repair work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 0.8 to 7.0, utilizing lane closures, during 4 Comments
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Holiday Hours: Christmas & New Year's| 01:02PM / Saturday, December 21, 2024 | |
You once could be fined for celebrating Christmas in Massachusetts. (Massachusetts State Library) Businesses, schools and government offices will be taking breaks next week as the nation celebrates Christmas and New Year's. Christmas falls on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, and New Year's Day on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
Christmas is now a state holiday but it wasn't always. The General Court under the control of the Puritans outlawed the holiday in 1659.
There was too much eating, drinking, wassailing and other festiveness for the colony's righteous rulers. Even after the ban was lifted, Christmas was treated as a regular day until its popularization during the
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Guest Column: An Honor to ServeBy Smitty Pignatelli, Guest Column
01:21PM / Friday, December 20, 2024 | |
 As I reflect on the past 22 years serving as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, I do so with immense pride and gratitude. Together with my colleagues, I have had the privilege of contributing to landmark legislation that has defined our commonwealth, from marriage equality to health care for all — both of which became national models. I've worked on major environmental, economic development, and housing bond bills that continue to benefit the Berkshires and will for years to come. Of course, none of this was accomplished single-handedly. The legislative process is a team effort, and I have been fortunate to serve alongside dedicated 6 Comments
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Tri-Town Health Department Relocation| 11:26AM / Friday, December 20, 2024 | |
LEE, Mass. — The Tri-Town Health Department offices will be closed to the public from Jan. 2, 2025, through Jan. 10, 2025, as the department and its offices will relocate to Stockbridge Town Offices (50 Main Street Stockbridge). While staff will be working and available by phone and email, the online permitting system will be accessible. There will be no option for the public to conduct in person business at the Airoldi Building. The new location for the Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative and its staff will be located on the ground floor at Stockbridge Town Hall and Tri-Town offices will be located on the 1st floor where the other municipal offices are 6 Comments
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CHP Berkshires Names Chief Financial Officer| 04:00PM / Thursday, December 19, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — CHP Berkshires has named Carolina Apicella to the position of chief financial officer. Apicella will oversee financial operations and CHP's annual $35 million budget. CHP serves 30,000 Berkshire region patients with medical, dental, nutrition, behavioral health and family services support at seven locations countywide. A certified public accountant, Apicella brings years of financial leadership experience with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in California and Nebraska. She most recently was CFO at Metro Inclusive Health, an FQHC in St. Petersburg, FL. "We're delighted to welcome Carolina to 6 Comments
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Paul Winter's Winter Solstice Celebration Returns to Great Barrington| 11:45AM / Thursday, December 19, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Seven-time Grammy-winning saxophonist Paul Winter and the Paul Winter Consort will perform a Winter Solstice Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m. at Saint James Place, 352 Main Street, Great Barrington. The event offers an intimate alternative to the large-scale productions Winter has hosted for years at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York. The performance will feature the signature solstice music audiences expect, along with longtime collaborator and vocalist Theresa Thomason, who has been a staple of Winter's celebrations for over 25 years. The Consort lineup includes Thomason, cellist Eugene Friesen, bassist Peter 6 Comments
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Berkshire Bach Society Brings 'Bach at New Year's' to Mahaiwe| 08:07AM / Thursday, December 19, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass — The Berkshire Bach Society will present its holiday tradition, Bach at New Year's: The Six "Brandenburg" Concertos, at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 6 PM. The concert, now in its 35th anniversary season, will be led by Artistic Director Eugene Drucker, a founding member of the Emerson String Quartet, alongside the Berkshire Bach Ensemble. The program features Johann Sebastian Bach's six "Brandenburg" Concertos, a celebrated collection of distinct orchestral works showcasing a range of instruments, including strings, winds, brass, and harpsichord. Known for their joyous and inventive character, the
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Fairview Hospital Receives $1M Donation for Laboratory Renovation| 11:19AM / Sunday, December 15, 2024 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced it has received a donation of $1 million to support the relocation and renovation of the Fairview Hospital Clinical Laboratory in order to better serve inpatient, outpatient and Emergency Department needs. The new Laboratory will be named in honor of Eugene A. Dellea, former President of Fairview Hospital, who has dedicated his career to serving the Berkshire community. Dellea is currently Vice President of Government Relations for Berkshire Health Systems. "We are extremely grateful to our anonymous donors for this incredibly generous gift in Gene Dellea’s honor," said Darlene 6 Comments
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CATA Announce New Staff, Resident Faculty Artists, Board Members| 04:12PM / Friday, December 13, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Access to the Arts (CATA) announces the hiring of Chaya Schneider as its new Development Coordinator as well as new full time Resident Faculty Artists Adam Gudeon (Visual Arts), Caroline Calkins (Theater), and Katie Herbst (Music). CATA also announces the promotion of Courtney Maxwell to Program Coordinator, and welcomes Gary Schiff as a new board member. CATA has expanded programs serving people with disabilities in recent years, with a community-based model rooted in partnerships with disability agencies, day-habilitation programs, residences, and schools. CATA currently provides more than 2,500 arts workshops annually for 6 Comments
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