Lenox Library to Host Program on Perimenopause and Menopause

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LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Library will present a free program titled “What Your Mother Didn't Tell You: Real Talk About Perimenopause and Menopause” on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The program will feature Molly Rivest, a Nurse Practitioner specializing in women's health.

Rivest's presentation will cover the topics of perimenopause and menopause. The program aims to provide information and discussion about the changes associated with this phase of life.

Lenox Library Director Katherine O'Neil stated that the library aims to be a safe space providing reliable information on sensitive topics. She expressed her satisfaction in hosting a program on perimenopause and menopause with Rivest, whom she described as an experienced practitioner dedicated to women's health.

Childcare will be available during the program. Registration for childcare is required by calling the Library at 413-637-0197 or emailing info@lenoxlib.org. Registration is not required to attend the program itself.

Molly Rivest, DNP, FNP, is the founder of BodyWise Health Collaborative in Pittsfield, where she provides care for women. Her practice is described as patient-centered, focusing on sexual health, contraceptive management, perimenopausal care, and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Rivest previously worked at CHP Barrington OB/GYN and UMass Hahnemann Family Health. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the UMass Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and a bachelor's degree in physics from Smith College. Her background includes service as an officer in the United States Air Force, where she conducted laser eye protection research and served as a victim advocate.

 


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Morningside Closed Friday for Flooding Cleanup

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Morningside Community School will be closed Friday, May 8, because of flooding in the building. 
 
According to a post on the Pittsfield Public Schools' Facebook page, a pipe that was damaged in a student bathroom caused a "large amount of water" to seep into carpets and other areas near the bathroom.
 
The post doesn't say how the pipe was damaged but that the flooding occurred shortly before dismissal on Thursday. 
 
Because of the water damaged, the school will be closed Friday so the affected spaces can be properly cleaned and dried.
 
The post states the school's custodial team will be preparing the building so students and staff can safely return on Monday, May 11, and that additional information will be posted as needed. 
 
All other schools will be open for regularly scheduled classes. 
 
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