| |
Daily DigestMercury Spill
The Berkshire Eagle is reporting a minor mercury spill at Hillcrest Educational Centers in Great Barrington.
Do you know what's happening? Tell us at info@iberkshires.com. |
New Contest!
 Try for an awesome ski package at Ski Butternut! Scroll down the page to iBerkshires Trivia! |
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. |
Meetings
The Drury High School Council meets Tuesday, Jan 13, at 6:30 in the conference room. Agenda items include AYP, school grant, laptop initiative and PowerSchool updates. |
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. |
| Need to contact iBerkshires? Here's how. |
Like to Write?
 iBerkshires accepts submissions about local events, news and opinion pieces. There are openings for freelance work, too, for qualified candidates. E-mail tdaniels@iberkshires.com to find out more. |
Work at the State House
Sen. Benjamin Downing is looking for college-level interns to assist at his State House office this semester. Send your resume and cover letter to Bethann Steiner, chief of staff, Office of Sen. Benjamin Downing, State House, Room 413-F, Boston, MA 02133. |
RegionWhat's PlayingSales FliersColumnists | Independent Investor
|
Obama TransitionOther 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. |
Related Stories |
| |
Gailanne Cariddi Nominated by Neighborhood EXPO Committee - November 26, 2008
Gailanne Cariddi's job description, at a glance, would include North Adams City Councilor and manager of Cariddi Sales. With a further search, one realizes Gailanne's true accomplishments in work, volunteering experience, and dedication to projects she is passionate about. She has served on various civic committees, many of them focused on improving our local environment. For her unparalleled contributions, Gailanne has been nominated to receive a new special edition of the Peacemaker Award at this year's Neighborhood EXPO, the Environmental Advocate Award.
When unanimously selected as the recipient of this honor, the committee spoke of Gailanne's quiet work in advocating for the environment – both enjoying our area and protecting the natural resources of our area. In her nomination letter, longtime friend Diane Parsons noted that Gail "exemplifies a forward-thinking public servant who acts on her convictions – alone and with others – to effectively move her fellow citizens in directions that will save them money and benefit the community at large." Gail is committed to preserving the environment, and has been actively involved in such projects as the Take Charge Campaign to save energy, the bike path council, the North Adams Public Library building committee, and promoting all forms of recycling throughout the community.
Gail will receive the Environmental Advocate Award at the Neighborhood EXPO on Saturday, December 6. She will also facilitate a workshop discussion, entitled "Enjoying Our Environment," with Al Bashevkin, Executive Director of the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition. This workshop and others will take place from 10:30 a.m. – noon, as part of the day's activities at St. Anthony's Parish Center in North Adams. Please join the Coalition, members of the nominating committee, and community members who enjoy our environment as we honor Gailanne Cariddi, this year's Environmental Advocate. The presentation of the award will take place during our lunchtime segment, likely around 1:15 p.m. |
|
Enter your email address below to receive our FREE iBerkshires.com Newsletter
|
Marvel Comic Features Obama