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2 Massachusetts Hospitals Are On Top 20 List Of America’s Best
Let's be honest, Berkshire County. We the people simply don't like going to hospitals, but isn't it nice to know that if we have to go, Massachusetts is stocked with some of the best?. Recently, U.S. News & World Report published a ranking of the best hospitals in the country...
A celebration of healthcare and hope: Gov. Healey attends Fairview Hospital gala
New Marlborough — Gov. Maura Healey (D) was the special guest at Fairview Hospital’s annual gala on Wednesday, July 17. In its 26th year, this year’s gala was held at Gedney Farm in New Marlborough. According to its official history, the hospital was started in 1912 when...
Hinsdale Community Dayz This Weekend
The Hinsdale Community Weekend will be held on July 19 - 21, 2024 in Hinsdale, MA at the Hinsdale Fire Department (located at 95 Maple Street) and surrounding areas. Admission is Free for All Events!. Friday, July 19th:. • Movie Night at the Wayne Walton Pavilion behind the Fire Department...
Wahconah High Senior Renovating School's Gazebo
DALTON, Mass. — Wahconah Regional High School senior Logan Kunde will be renovating the school's gazebo. The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee approved the initiative during its meeting in June. Kunde decided to renovate the high school's gazebo for his Eagle Scout Service Project. Planning and developing a service...
'King Elmer' in Lanesborough named largest American elm tree in Massachusetts
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. – In the center of Lanesborough stands the largest American Elm tree in Massachusetts known as King Elmer. It stands tall at 107 feet, and is around 258 years old. What You Need To Know. An American Elm tree in Lanesborough is the larget in Massachusetts. King...
West Stockbridge’s uncivil war continues: Truc Nguyen versus The Foundry goes before Zoning Board of Appeals
West Stockbridge — The latest round in the long-running saga between Truc Nguyen and The Foundry took place at a Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) public hearing on Thursday, July 18. For years, Nguyen, co-owner of Truc Orient Express that neighbors The Foundry, has battled against Amy Brentano and...
Damaging winds expected with thunderstorms in Berkshire County Wednesday
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. in effect until 4:45 p.m. for Berkshire County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 4:15 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Plainfield, or 12 miles southeast of...
Artist paints town of Lee for 50 murals in 50 states project
LEE, Mass. – Wearing paint-speckled pants on Main Street in Lee, Cheyenne Renee was spending a summer day painting a mural. Her goal is to have a mural in 50 small towns across every state as part of her "50-in-50 Project," which combines her love for art and travel while highlighting small towns and businesses across the country.
Special permit put on pause for Hilltown Sand and Gravel
HUNTINGTON — Melvin Hess and other principals of Hilltown Sand and Gravel, at 87 Worthington Rd., came before a joint meeting of the Huntington Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals on July 9, to discuss whether the company needed a special permit to continue operating. Linda Hamlin,...
Warren Talks Small-Business Investment with Pittsfield Entrepreneurs
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Black Economic Council's work to support and attract new small businesses to the gateway city got boost with $455,000 secured by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in last year's appropriations package. The state's senior senator was in the city on Thursday to talk small business...
Berkshire Workforce Board Elects New Board Officers
PITTSFIELD, Mass. MassHire's Berkshire Workforce Board recapped successes of FY24, honored individuals and elected Board Officers for FY25 during its annual Board Meeting. The Board of Directors of the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board (BWB) convened virtually at the BWB Annual Board Meeting on June 6, 2024, to discuss workforce strategies and reflect on the successes of the past year.
Iconic buildings along the Detroit skyline could soon be gone
Windsor residents and business owners weigh in on reports that part of Detroit's iconic Renaissance Center may be demolished. Wendy Chouinard, an owner of Eastwood's Grill and Lounge, says if they go she hopes something better will take their place.
West Stockbridge dog park makes tracks
West Stockbridge — With a total of $300,000 in grant funds from the Stanton Foundation and local Community Preservation Committee onboard, the West Stockbridge Dog Park Committee is off and running, chasing what will ultimately become a local playground for furry friends. Committee members will be on site at the upcoming August 10 Zucchini Festival, as well as the West Stockbridge Farmers’ Market on September 5, to answer questions, provide handouts about the project, and offer next steps to individuals interested in becoming involved in the park.
The Best School In Massachusetts Is The Oldest In America
Before you know it, class will be back in session. As you know anything Classic or Historical you will usually find here in the Baystate. We have the oldest bars, oldest restaurants, and even the oldest houses. We do have some rather historic schools as well that are ether torn...
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