After years of planning, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Electric (GE), and the cities and towns along the river finally reached an agreement to …
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The History and Significance of the Mohawk Trail
The world-famous Mohawk Trail, which runs from the Berkshires to Boston along historic Route 2, was recently submitted for inclusion in “America’s Byways.” This designation …
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Berkshire Regional Arts Integration Network
The Berkshire Regional Arts Integration Network (BRAIN) is a collaboration between the North Adams Public Schools, the arts management program at the Massachusetts College of Liberal …
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BerkShares Offers an Alternative, Local Currency
As the economy opens back up, businesses across the US are experiencing a coin shortage. In a world that increasingly uses bank cards, Venmo, ApplePay …
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Head to the Hills of Southern Berkshire County
If you’ve lost track of the days and weeks since Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced stay-at-home orders to combat the COVID-19 outbreak, it would be …
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COVID-19 Update with Berkshire Health Systems
On Tuesday, Massachusetts health officials reported 358 new cases of COVID-19. This number has declined about 51% in the past month. This March, Berkshire county …
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Domestic Violence Rates Increase During COVID-19
As officials urge people to stay home, there is a great deal of concern for victims of domestic violence. Advocates say many victims may be …
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Berkshire Health System Braces for $38 Million Deficit
Healthcare systems across the state are expected to receive $840 million dollars in aid from the federal government to help fight the novel coronavirus. Berkshire Health Systems …
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How Berkshire Health Systems is Handling COVID-19
Earlier this month, Berkshire County became the first area of Massachusetts to show community spread of the novel coronavirus. Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield treated …
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Louison House Shelter Reopens in Adams
When the Louison House homeless shelter in Adams, Massachusetts experienced an electrical fire and flooding in the early summer of 2016, no one knew it …
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