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Medical Notes: May 20, 2024
EAST LONGMEADOW - Heartsong Yoga and The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Western Massachusetts (NAMI-WM) announce a Mindfulness Yoga class with Kateri to Benefit NAMI-WM, on Thursday, May 30, at 7:15 p.m., by donation, at Heartsong Yoga, 264 N. Main St. E. Longmeadow. Her yoga classes are focused on healing the mind through therapeutic, gentle, all levels yoga. Her style of yoga helps to manage mental health symptoms, anxiety, stress and PTSD. In this class, all are welcome to attend, to support NAMI and to learn more about mindful therapeutic yoga practices. Go to heartsongyoga.com to register.
BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES: BerkShares Business of the Month is Brava
With an abundance of highly regarded food and drink establishments in the Berkshires, it can be hard to stand out. Whitney Asher, Owner and Manager of Brava in Lenox, has made it his business to do so. With a tasteful but relaxing atmosphere, accessible prices, and reliable hours, Brava is...
Taconic Rallies in Sixth to Edge Pope Francis
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Christian Salzarulo lifted a ground rule double deep to left field to break a 6-6 tie in the bottom of the sixth and send the Taconic baseball team on to an 8-6 win over Pope Francis on Sunday. Salzarulo went 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles...
South County Road Maintenance
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing crews will be conducting daytime and overnight hour guardrail repair, drainage work, bridge repair, and tree trimming operations at various locations and times on I-90 eastbound and westbound during the week of Monday, May 20. Lane closures will...
Naventi Leads Lenox Boys Past McCann Tech
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Paul Naventi scored five goals Saturday to lead the Lenox boys lacrosse team to a 16-2 win over McCann Tech. Naventi also set up a pair of goals in the win. Shaler Larmon and Luke Gamberoni each had a hat trick, and Jack Pignatelli had...
Blandford Nature Center's Bird Bonanza Takes Place Tomorrow
Bird lovers and birdwatchers alike will gather at Blandford Nature Center for its Bird Bonanza tomorrow. The event allows guests the opportunity to take guided hikes with bird experts and spot several species flying around. The earliest hike begins at 9:15, but for a list of hike times and other...
Westfield skate park plans hit bump with costs estimated higher than expected
WESTFIELD — Jeff Burke, a skateboarding advocate who has been leading the charge to redesign the 24-year-old skate park in Amelia Park, which he and other local skateboarders have said is too dangerous to ride, presented cost estimates for the new park to the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission on Monday.
Pittsfield Police locate missing woman
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Police in Pittsfield have found a missing woman. According to the Pittsfield Police Department, 61-year-old Beth Pearson has been reported missing but has since been found on Saturday morning. Copyright 2024. Western Mass News (WGGB/WSHM). All rights reserved.
2024 St. Mary’s High School Prom at The Ranch Golf Club
Editor’s note: As prom season returns this year, MassLive.com is offering an exclusive benefit to subscribers: Click through the photo gallery to see if we photographed your favorite prom-goer or just to check out the latest prom fashion trends, and get free, print-quality downloads. Subscribe to MassLive today. The...
Berkshire Planning Commission Approves 'Conservative' FY25 Budget
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Regional Planning Commission has a "conservative" budget for fiscal year 2025 with a nearly 6 percent increase. On Thursday, the commission approved a $6,640,005 budget for FY25, a $373,990 increase from the previous year. The spending plan saw less growth from FY24 to FY25, as the FY23 to FY24 increase was more than $886,000, or over 16 percent.
2024 WMass D-I Track & Field Championships: Northampton girls clinch fourth consecutive title & more
AGAWAM — Northampton girls track & field put together a top-down performance to place first at the 2024 Western Mass Division I Track & Field Championships at Agawam High School on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The Blue Devils saw first-place finishes in the 1-mile, the high jump, the long...
Stockbridge to hold annual town meeting on Monday
The residents of Stockbridge, Massachusetts will meet to vote on a 21-article warrant at their annual town meeting Monday. Like many communities in Berkshire County, Stockbridge voters are faced with a budget substantially higher than the year prior. At $12.2 million, the fiscal year 2025 spending plan is up roughly $583,000, an increase of around 5%. $3.9 million of the budget is dedicated to Stockbridge’s contribution to the Berkshire Hills Regional School District, almost $110,000 more than it spent in fiscal year 2024. Other issues before Stockbridge residents include a pledge to commit to a Net Zero Carbon Energy objective by no later than 2050 and the establishment of a 25 mph speed limit in thickly settled parts of the town. You can find the full warrant here. The meeting is set to kick off at 6:30 at the town offices.
Westfield softball sweeps regular season series with Hampshire Regional
WESTFIELD – The Westfield High School softball team closed out its home portion of the regular season schedule with an emphatic victory. Westfield junior pitcher Shea Hurley and the Bombers shut out Hampshire Regional on Friday, 4-0, sweeping the regular season series with the Red Raiders. Hurley struck out 11 batters.
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