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Snowstorm Prompts Snow Emergencies, Cancellations

This delightful paragraph arrived Saturday morning from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency:

"The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising the public that weather forecasters are expecting a winter storm to impact travel across the Commonwealth beginning Saturday evening and continuing throughout Sunday. Heavy wet snow is expected to begin falling on Saturday evening, transition to freezing rain and sleet in some areas on Sunday, and be followed by a flash freeze on Sunday afternoon and evening. The public is advised to minimize travel if possible, make smart decisions if driving, and be mindful of potentially hazardous travel conditions due to the mixture in various geographic locations of rain, ice, snow and sleet."

• Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires will be closed, all activities canceled, for Sunday, Jan. 20.
• Greylock Together meeting for Sunday is canceled.
• Blackinton Union Church's 10 a.m. service Sunday is canceled.
• Williams College Museum of Art is closed on Sunday.
• Berkshire Museum closed Sunday.
• Norman Rockwell Museum closed Sunday.

Weekend Storm Timing: Here's a rough idea of what to expect. Snow arrives Sat night, transitions to a wintry mix Sun morning, and probably to all rain near Cape/Islands. Mix/rain should make it a little farther north after 7 AM Sun but uncertainty is very high! Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/KlRdwcjOtE

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 17, 2019

#WeatherAlert: A big winter storm is heading our way this weekend! @CBS6Alyssa is keeping a close eye on it. She's LIVE behind the scenes on our FB page with the rest of the morning team right now. Watch Here: https://t.co/diiHgZXMFc pic.twitter.com/CsbUyGm0Sy

— CBS 6 Albany - WRGB (@CBS6Albany) January 18, 2019

Sure a coating-2” can be on the ground by tomorrow AM but the MAJOR winter storm arrives 3-5 PM Saturday through 2-4 PM Sunday. Heaviest snow likely 10 PM Saturday to 10 AM Sunday. Snow map for the weekend below...mixing expect SE of Albany. https://t.co/XNTWnv0Vky pic.twitter.com/mDcXD660AI

— Jess Briganti (@JessBriganti) January 17, 2019

Northern Berkshire Celebrates Spirit of Caring Award Recipients

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
06:22PM / Friday, May 10, 2024

NBUW Executive Director Patti Messina recognizes two 'dynamic' women retiring this year: Janice Broderick and Christine MacBeth. 

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire United Way on Thursday saluted members of the community who have stepped beyond their roles to help and support others. 

 

Among them was state Rep. John Barrett III, former longtime mayor of North Adams, who was recognized not only for his efforts on behalf of the city for so many years but a "softer side" not always apparent. 

 

The celebration was NBUW's sixth annual Spirit of Caring Awards, held at Norad Mill and attended by its member agencies, sponsors and community members. The room was packed at 3 West for the presentations of the Spirit of the Future Award to Officer Stephanie Mirante, the newly named Steve Green Spirit of Community Award to Wild Oats and the Al Nelson Spirit of Caring Award to Barrett. Also recognized was Adams Heating & Plumbing for campaign of the year. Barrett also provided a proclamation from the House to his fellow recipients. 

 

Executive Director Patti Messina first wanted to recognize two women who are retiring after years of serving the community: Janice Broderick of the Elizabeth Freeman Center and Christine Macbeth, president and CEO of the Brien Center. 

 

"They leave behind a legacy of dedication, commitment and hard work to this community," she said. "We salute you and thank you for your accomplishments."

 

Sharon DeMyer-Nemser and Ellen Sutherland, both members of the board of directors, presented Barrett, elected to the House in 2017, with the award. 

 

"Although John really needs no introduction, we would like to take a moment to review John's past and storied history in our community," said DeMyer-Nemser, ticking off accomplishments including fighting for the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and convincing political leaders that arts and culture are vital components in building a strong creative economy in the Berkshires during his 26 years as mayor and representing North Berkshire on Beacon Hill.