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Steve Decker cleans up in front of BankNorth on Wednesday.
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More Snow
The Berkshires received several inches of snow this morning, but not enough to close schools, unlike yesterday's sleety mess. Temperatures will drop into the 20s this afternoon. A few more snow showers are expected through the weekend. |
Duff'em If You've Got'em
 North Adams Regional Hospital went smoke-free Monday — so did all its sister sites, from Sweet Brook to Northern Berkshire Family Practice to the Women's Exchange. No ashtrays, no smoking: No butts about it. |
Wanted: Eagle Eyes
MassWildlife's annual eagle count runs Dec. 31 to Jan. 14. Anyone sighting one of the regal birds in Massachusetts is asked to participate.
Send date, time, location and town of eagle sightings, number of birds, whether juvenile or adult and observer's contact information to Mass.wildlife@state.ma.us. |
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Other StuffMars Rovers Mark 5 Years
 Spirit and Opportunity have been trekking the red planet for half a decade. Spirit hit the 5-year mark on Sunday; Opportunity will on Jan. 24. |
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Berkshire Bank Foundation Grant Helps New Intermodal Education Center - January 25, 2008
The Berkshire Bank Foundation has given a grant of $10,000 to the Berkshire Community College Foundation to help cover the cost of opening the new Intermodal Education Center in downtown Pittsfield. The funds will help to offset such startup costs as technology installation and furnishings.
Michael P. Daly, President and CEO of Berkshire Bank and Chairman of the Berkshire Bank Foundation, said, “Improving educational opportunities is a top priority for Berkshire Bank and we congratulate Berkshire Community College for establishing this new downtown educational center. This center is an important addition to downtown economic development and will benefit thousands of residents in the coming years. It will not only improve education but will add to our overall quality of life. It is our pleasure to be able to give back to the communities we serve.” The donation is part of the more than $1 million in grants awarded to area non-profits by the Berkshire Bank Foundation in 2007.
BCC President Paul Raverta, who refers to education as “the currency of the future,” said that because of its easily accessible location, the new center will be instrumental in helping to raise the county’s educational level, and, hence, its ability to compete more effectively in today’s global market. “We are extremely grateful for this generous contribution,” said Raverta. “We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the many people from the community who worked with BCC and MCLA to make this center a reality.”
Located on the second floor of the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority’s Intermodal Transportation Center on the corner of North Street and Columbus Avenue, the opening of the new facility was first announced during a news conference last month.
The new educational space will serve as an easily accessible location where both Berkshire Community College (BCC) and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will offer select courses and supporting services.
In addition to credit courses toward various associate’s degrees, BCC will offer non-credit workshops, skills assessments, English as a second language courses, and a community outreach program. MCLA will make use of the central location as one component of its new Fast-Track program. |
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