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The Oldest Drive-In Theater Still In Operation In New York State
Even though there's a lot of fewer drive-in theaters left the country, many have managed to hang on after all these years. Drive-in's have been on the decline for the past few decades, business did however amp up greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic when seeing an indoor movie was not an option. Some say the reasoning for drive-ins going out of business was the invention of the "VCR."
First Vermont rage-room opens in Bennington
BENNINGTON, Vt. — Opening on July 9 in Bennington, SMASH It LLC is Vermont's first registered rage/relief/smash room, according to the official Facebook page. Located on 120 Depot St next to Anytime Fitness and Hollister Appliances, the family-operated business has recently received permits to open. The establishment's titular packages,...
Once top-rated, attorney E. Stewart Jones Jr. disbarred for mismanaging client funds
TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) — E. Stewart Jones Jr. was disbarred on July 18, 2024, after the Appellate Court accepted his application to resign from law practice. Court documents state that Jones admitted misappropriating client funds, mingling, and improperly bookkeeping while serving as an attorney at the E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy, LLP in Troy, one of the most recognized law firms in the Capital Region.
Vermont continues to navigate storm damage, road closures
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Strong thunderstorms and wind rattled our region Tuesday evening, leaving destruction in their wake. Stamford’s Volunteer Fire Department posted on Facebook that a strong storm knocked trees into roads, broke telephone poles and left the whole town in the dark. They say Green Mountain Power...
Williamstown Housing Trust Seeks to Resolve Habitat Project Issue
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The board of the town's Affordable Housing Trust on Wednesday agreed in principle to a plan to address an issue that has been a sticking point for a proposed subdivision on Summer Street. The AHT has been working with Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity to develop...
Thunderstorms Leave Downed Trees, Wires and Debris Across North County
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A severe thunderstorm hammered parts of North and Central County on Tuesday night, downing trees and limbs and leaving more than 8,000 customers without power. The Berkshires, Eastern New York and parts of Southern Vermont were under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. on...
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...
Free outdoor concert set for Wednesday at Clark Art Institute
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA—On Wednesday, July 24, the Clark Art Institute concludes its July Outdoor Concert Series with a performance by Lakou Mizik. This year, the July Outdoor Concert Series celebrates the French Caribbean with some of the best musicians from Guadeloupe and Haiti. The free concert takes place at 6 pm on the Clark’s reflecting pool lawn.
Bennington Head Start Sets Instant Enrollment Event
BENNINGTON, Vt. — Head Start/Early Head Start of Bennington County will host an instant enrollment event for qualified families at its North Bennington campus at 2 Park St. on July 31 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Families will have the opportunity to enroll their children ages 6 weeks to...
BArT to Perform Student Record Maintenance
ADAMS, Mass. — In accordance with state regulations, all temporary cumulative school and health records (except permanent grade records) for students who graduated from or left Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School during the 2018-2019 school year will be destroyed on August 10. Students interested in retrieving...
Hundreds Still Without Power in North County, Stamford
STAMFORD, Vt. — Nearly 18 hours after severe thunderstorms pummeled the region, hundreds of customers are without power. The latest update estimates is that power will be back on at 2 p.m. in North Berkshire. Green Mountain Power's outage map could not provide an estimate on power restoration. Many...
Wingmasters Library Event in Adams
ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Free Library is hosting "Native American Artifacts and Birds of Prey" by Wingmasters on Wednesday, July 17 at 11:00 a.m. Families and children ages eight and up are invited to attend this free event. Registration is required (413)743-8345. According to a press release:. Native Americans...
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