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Third PHS Staff Member Put on Leave

Superintendent Joseph Curtis Thursday sent a communication to the school community announcing the move.

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PEDA Accepts 100 Woodlawn Ave. From GE

PEDA's former building at 81 Kellogg St. (next to 100 Woodlawn Ave) was also demolished. The 100 Woodlawn block is separate from the William Stanley Business Park.

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Mass Humanities Application To Host a Douglass Reading in 2025

Communities can receive a $2,000 grant to host a local gathering

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Elizabeth Freeman Center Relocates

EFC is the primary domestic violence program and rape crisis center for Berkshire County.

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Weekend Outlook: Holiday Outings and More

There will be plenty of events in the Berkshires this weekend including a holiday lights parade, live music, train rides, and more.

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Paul Winter's Winter Solstice Celebration Returns to Great Barrington

The Consort lineup includes Thomason, cellist Eugene Friesen, bassist Peter Slavov, pianist Henrique Eisenmann, drummer Rogério Boccato, and Winter on soprano saxophone.

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SVMC Primary Care Offices Recognized for Patient-Centered Care

The national designation recognizes SVMC's practice sites for providing comprehensive care and follow-up, in addition to a number of preventative and wellness screenings.

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Berkshire County Farms Awarded Grants

West Stockbridge, Lee and Williamstown farms were awarded grants.

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Berkshire Bach Society Brings 'Bach at New Year's' to Mahaiwe

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

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'An Abomination': Parents, Residents React to PHS Staff Scandal

This is what angry community members said after two Pittsfield High School staff were put on administrative leave in the last week, one for federal drug charges and the other for an investigation by the Department of Children and Families.

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PHS Student Files Suit Against Teacher, School District

Adding to the Pittsfield High School's woes is a lawsuit filed in federal court accusing officials failing to intervene in a teacher's sexual harassment of a student.

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North Adams Schools Hike Substitute Wages to Increase Pool

The School Committee earlier this month approved upping the pay scale by $35 to $55 a day and creating a new base of $130 for substitutes with fewer credentials.

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1Berkshire Announces USDA Funded Winter 2025 Technical Assistance Offerings

Through its series of cohorts spanning nearly four years, the Berkshire Economic Recovery Program Technical Assistance series has been able to support more than 200 businesses.

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What should you know about RMDs?

You may spend many decades contributing to your IRA and 401(k), but eventually you will likely need to take the money out — in fact, you must take the money out or face penalties. What should you know about these mandatory withdrawals?

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BRTA Looking for 50-Year Customers to Celebrate their Loyalty

As part of the celebration, the BRTA is inviting riders with a long history of using its services to be featured in the organization's upcoming Annual Report.

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Berkshire Money Management Welcomes Financial Paraplanner

Most recently, Mike worked in the insurance industry. He has a strong background in client service and financial planning, with experience helping high-net-worth individuals protect their assets and their futures.

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BCC Offers Free EMT Basic Training Course

Tuition is grant-funded for eligible applicants. One hundred percent attendance is required for this training course.

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MCLA Hurt by Funding Formula

President James Birge informed the trustees at Thursday's meeting that this has to do with change to the funding formula used by the department.

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Pittsfield Licensing Board Greenlights Nissan Dealership

Nissan of Pittsfield will operate under new ownership as "Bella Nissan of Pittsfield" after a problematic past.

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Wahconah Senior Presented 2024 Superintendents Award

Wahconah Regional High School senior Logan Kunde has been presented with the Superintendents' Award.

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South Community Food Pantry Holiday Gift Card Fundraiser

The pantry will be closed for several days during the holiday weeks to allow volunteers to enjoy time with their loved ones, and these gift cards will ensure that families have access to food during this time.

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Drury Grad Killed in Florida Crash

A Drury High School graduate was killed in a motor vehicle crash over the weekend in the state of Florida.

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Mount Greylock Committee OKs Overseas Trip Despite Equity Concerns

By a 5-1 vote, the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee on Thursday OK'd a school-sanctioned field trip to Ecuador despite concerns that not all district families would be able to afford the opportunity.

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Bishop West Real Estate Announces Acquisition of All Seasons Realty Group

Bishop West Real Estate, founded by broker-owners Peter West and Corey Bishop, has been active in the local real estate market for over two decades.

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BCC Spring Semester Starts Jan. 21

Free tuition available for most students

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