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MCLA Class of 2024 Told 'This Is Your Time'
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts awarded 175 degree and certificates at the college's 125th commencement ceremonies on Saturday. Keynote speaker Shannon Holsey, president of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans, said past graduations have occurred during periods of peace with little fanfare. But not so for the class of 2024.
Alleged Kidnapper Shot Victim While Trying To Restrain Them In Western Mass Basement: DA
A Berkshire County man is accused of attempting to kill a man he had kidnapped on Thursday evening, May 9, authorities said. Nicholas Lighten, 35, of Dalton, faces 10 major felonies from the alleged violent attack, the Berkshire County District Attorney said. He is being held without bond pend…
McCann Honor Roll
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — McCann Technical School third quarter honor roll. If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com. North Adams Liquor Store Has New Owner; Vegan Eatery Gets Alcohol License. By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The former V&V liquor...
Berkshire County Historical Society receives preservation grants
Pittsfield — The Berkshire County Historical Society (BCHS) has received a $10,000 historic-preservation grant from Preservation Massachusetts in association with the 1772 Foundation. In addition, BCHS has received a $15,000 grant from the Jane and Jack Fitzpatrick Trust. These grants will be used to replace lost historic louvered shutters to Herman Melville’s historic home, Arrowhead. Restoring these important architectural elements is in keeping with BCHS’s mission to preserve and interpret Arrowhead returning the house to its Melville-era (1850s–1860s) appearance.
PREVIEW: Birch Festival, May 18–20, features an all-star band performing Stravinsky’s ‘Soldier’s Tale’
Lenox — The lineup of performers for this year’s Birch Festival (now in its second year) should be sufficiently stellar to command your attention. It commanded mine, because it includes not only Birch Festival co-founder and violinist Yevgeny Kutik but also four members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra: Principal Bass Edwin Barker, Principle Trombone Toby Oft, Associate Principal Trumpet Tom Siders, and Associate Principal Bassoon Rick Ranti. Also in the lineup are two Boston-area players of excellent repute: clarinetist Rob Patterson and percussionist Mike Williams. Rounding out the group are conductor Fernanda Lastra and narrator Alysha Deslorieux. These are the musicians who will perform on Sunday, May 19, 4 p.m., at Lenox Memorial High School Auditorium, and on Monday, May 20, 6 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield.
As hearings begin, Pittsfield city council president breaks down Mayor Marchetti’s first budget
The Pittsfield, Massachusetts city council is starting budget hearings for the new fiscal year that begins in July. It’s the first time through Pittsfield’s annual fiscal planning cycle for Mayor Peter Marchetti as the city’s chief executive after many years as city council president. The $205 million in expenses laid out in the document represents an over $10 million increase from the prior year, up just over 5%. Marchetti’s budget comes after calls from the city council to deliver as close to a level-funded budget as possible given rising cost of living expenses for residents. City councilor Pete White, who succeeded his close political ally Marchetti as council president, will lead the 11-member body through its deliberations starting tonight.
Baseball Game Preview: North Adams on Home-Turf
The North Adams Green Devils will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Portsmouth Trojans at 5:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'. North Adams' hitters might be in the hot seat on...
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