 Berkshire County Sees a Flock of Thanksgiving Eve EventsThe night before Thanksgiving, has become a popular bar night for adults largely because people are home for the holiday.  Dr. Manoharan Joins BHS Cardiology ServicesDr. Manoharan is accepting new patients in need of Cardiology care and joins Drs. Peter Chien, Paul Katigbak, Stephen Phlaum, Andrew Potash, Stuart Ruch, Jialin Su, Georgianne Valli-Harwood and Shyama Wickramaaratchi at Cardiology Professional Services of BMC.  Warmer Temperatures Return for ThanksgivingOn Thursday, Nov. 24, Thanksgiving temperatures are expected to reach the high 40s.  The Berkshire Bach Society Messiah Community SingThe free community event will be held for the first time in three years on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 at 4pm at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington.  Business Community Rallies for SVHC Vision 2020 ProjectThe project, the biggest the hospital has undertaken since the mid-1990s, includes the renovation and expansion of the health system's Emergency Department and the construction of an all-new regional Cancer Center. South County Towns Receive Habitat Management GrantsThe Baker-Polito Administration announced it has awarded $483,922 in state grant funds to thirteen organizations and municipalities to improve wildlife habitat on 514 acres of land within the Commonwealth.  Shakespeare & Company Presents Kevin Bartini & FriendsTickets are $38. Mount Greylock Regional High School honor RollMount Greylock Regional High School quarter one Honor Roll  North Adams City Council Narrowly OKs Lower Tax ShiftThe City Council on Tuesday split on the city's tax classification to vote to 5-4 to set a commercial shift of 1.715. Berkshire Planning Commission Talks Housing, Workforce AdvocacyHe pointed out that Gov.-elect Maura Healey and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Driscoll have announced the formation of transition policy committees and said it is important to advocate for county priorities when Healey and Driscoll take office. Williams Men's Basketball Tops MCLADeclan Porter scored 18 points Tuesday to lead the Williams College men's basketball team to an 87-59 win over MCLA.  Former North Adams Dry Cleaning Building DemolishedThe city took possession of the former dry cleaning shop in 2019 as part of a portfolio of properties transferred by the now-dissolved Housing Opportunities Inc. That process took several years because of site testing and over concerns of liabilities for cleanup.  GD Names VP for Strategy and Business DevelopmentPreviously, Montferret served as the Strategy and Business Development Director for the Strategic Systems business area within General Dynamics Mission Systems Maritime and Strategic Systems line of business. Pittsfield Police Investigating Onota St. Shooting IncidentPolice said do one was injured during the incident. Ballistic evidence was found at the scene.  Letter: Affordable Housing ProposalUnits of affordable housing in Berkshire County need not be created with a one size fits all mindset. Affordable for who? Very often affordable housing is very costly, even excessively so for its creators or municipalities.  89 South in Pittsfield Offers Community EventsThe organization has a variety of programs aimed at expanding participants' experiences.  New Parents Invited to Bring Infants to ClarkThe event is free. Participants will meet at the Clark's main Admissions desk. Regional Initiative Prioritizing Support for BIPOC CommunityTo address this priority, BFF, a regional initiative which launched earlier this fall to build capacity of grant seekers throughout the Berkshires, is conducting a multi-phase outreach and assessment process to better understand best practices around supporting access to and acquisition of government funding by BIPOC and BIPOC-serving entities.  CHP Names Chief Medical Officer for Countywide Healthcare NetworkBeckwith, who is an obstetrician-gynecologist at CHP Barrington OB/GYN, will continue seeing patients while overseeing the CHP medical staff throughout Berkshire County.  Is a Donor-advised Fund Right for You?You can find many ways to support charitable organizations. One method that's gained popularity over the past few years is called a donor-advised fund. Should you consider it? State Fire Marshal: Cooking Safety Tips for ThanksgivingThere were 678 Thanksgiving Day fires in Massachusetts from 2017 to 2021, and 87 percent of them started with cooking activities at home.  Thanksgiving Angels Feeds Nearly 2,000 County FamiliesThe program has over 20 participating organizations, food pantries, and faith communities. Williamstown Planners Hones Manufactured Home, Frontage, Multi-Family BylawsThe board is on track to propose three amendments that members hope will be more easily understood by town meeting members at the May 2023 assembly.  Berkshire Food Project Thanksgiving Dinner Returns In-PersonThe Berkshire Food Project has not held an in-person Thanksgiving meal since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. Rondeau said the meal is more than sustenance but a chance to break bread together. BCC Stay Active and Independent for Life Classes To ReturnSAIL is an evidence-based program that partners with educational institutions, community centers and health care facilities. |
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