 County Educators Learn Strategies for Job-Related StressSmith said the workshop's goal is to offer practical strategies to educators that they can use to help both themselves and students. He said most of those in attendance were teachers who work directly with students.  Simon's Rock Theater Program to Perform 'RIOT'"RIOT" is directed by Assistant Professor of Theater and alumna Sara Katzoff '97.  Eddie Glaude Jr., Author, Commentator and Professor, Speaks at MCLAGlaude, a New York Times Bestselling Author and the Chair of Princeton's Department of African Studies will be speaking about "Race & Democracy: America is Always Changing, But America Never Changes" on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Church Street Center Auditorium.  Lenco Armored Vehicles to Host Community Open HouseLenco, founded in 1981, is located at 10 Betnr Industrial Drive in the Stearnsville Business Park off West Housatonic Street. nbCC's 2022 Community Resource Guides Available in SpanishThe guide offers contact information of local resources covering everything from food access and meal sites, education services, financial and family support, immigrant services, mental health and counseling services, in addition to dozens of others. Hoosac Valley Elementary School in Need of MaintenanceThe school's brickwork, gutters, sidewalks, and water diversion were assessed to determine what maintenance needs to be done. North Adams Council Pauses Tax Rate DecisionThe councilors, however, described the jump from last year's 1.68 to the max shift as "whiplash," especially after spending years trying to gradually shift toward residential to find some equity between the rates. Williams Field Hockey Advances in NCAA TournamentMolly Hellman and Pilar Torres each scored a pair of goals Wednesday to lead the Williams College field hockey team to an 8-0 win over Johnson & Wales in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament. Lenox Receives $180K State Grant to Assist Municipal Sewer ExtensionIt will support design and engineering costs to bring a municipal sewer system into north Lenox and serve a 65-unit mixed-income rental housing project, developable land, and existing businesses. Housatonic Water to Hold Meeting on Manganese Pilot StudyThe meeting will also include information about issues affecting levels of haloacetic acid that have been detected in the HWW water system.  PHS To Perform 'Twelfth Night'Tickets are $8 for students and $12 for adults. Tickets may be purchased at https://phstwelfthnight.bpt.me or upon arrival. (Please note that only cash or checks will be accepted at the door.)  Social Work Professor Clarke-Mitchell Appointed to MCLA BoardJean Clarke-Mitchell, assistant professor of social work at Lesley University, has been nominated to the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' board of trustees. She is also in her second term on the MCLA Foundation Board.  Lanesborough EMS Receives New AmbulanceNearly two years after originally placing an order for the vehicle, Lanesborough has a new ambulance, which went into service Tuesday night. St. Stans First Quarter Honor RollStanislaus Kostka School Quarter 1 Honor Roll for the 2022-2023 school year.  Bidwell House Candlelight ToursThe Museum is offering two of these tours: on Friday, Nov. 11 and on Thursday, Nov. 17. The event begins at 4 pm, on both nights.  SVMC Welcomes Michael Silverberg, DO, to SVMC OB/GYNDr. Silverberg received his medical degree from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Einstein Medical Center in Pennsylvania. DeMar 5k Run and 1 Mile Walk Returns Veterans Day WeekendThis annual event raises funds for the SPC Michael R DeMarsico II Scholarship Fund and honors DeMarsico who was killed in action on Aug. 16, 2012, while serving in Afghanistan.  Arrowhead Workshop Gives Opportunities for Local History in EducationIt was part of the countywide professional development day sponsored by Berkshire Educational Resources K12, which engaged more than 1,000 teachers in around 50 different daylong workshops.  Williamstown Rural Lands Online AuctionBiddable items range from vacation stays near and far, local adventure experiences on the roads and in the hills, adventures in dining with local establishments – even the services of a pair of skilled builders for a day. MLK Jr. Day of Service Committee Seeks Nominations for the 2023 Peacemaker AwardTo nominate a Peacemaker, pick up a form at the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition office at 61 Main Street, Suite 218, North Adams or nominate online.  Paul Mark Set to Move to State SenateA six-term representative of the 2nd Berkshire District, the Democrat was leading his Republican opponent Brendan Phair of Pittsfield by nearly 60 percent with more than a third of precincts reporting on Tuesday night.  High Turnout in Berkshires Helps Elect New Slate of OfficialsMore locally, Democrats Paul Mark was elected to the state Senate and state Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli to another term in the State House in the new 3rd District. North Adams' own Tara Jacobs was on track to be the first Berkshire resident elected to the Governor's Council. DiGennaro Leads MCLA Women to Season-Opening WinBrooke DiGennaro and Zaylee Ramos each scored 24 points Tuesday to lead the MCLA women's basketball team to a 73-60 win over Lesley.  Mount Greylock Voters Re-Elect Greene, Miller to School CommitteeVoters in the Mount Greylock Regional School District Tuesday returned Carrie Greene and Steven Miller to the School Committee in the only contested local election on the ballot.  BHS Berkshire Writers Workshop SeriesEach three-hour session will take place at Herman Melville's historic Arrowhead and be led by a different writer/facilitator of note for a series of informative, inspiring, and productive writing workshops. |
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