NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The first significant snowstorm of the season is expected on Tuesday, with heavy snowfall forecast across Western Massachusetts.
The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has issued a winter storm warning starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday with nearly a foot of snow forecast to fall through the day. The warning covers the Berkshires, Southern Vermont and parts of eastern New York State.
As of late Monday, the forecast was 7 to 11 inches of snow accumulation over the Berkshires and Southern Vermont. Snow will be begin falling between 5 and 7 a.m., moving east to west.
Greylock Snow Day has adjusted its snow-day meter to 75 percent, with a 50 percent chance of early release. By late Monday, Berkshire Arts & Technology Public Charter School, Northern Berkshire School Union schools and Readsboro, Vt., had canceled classes.
Berkshire Community College has also canceled classes as has Williams College, which is also closing its Children's Center.
MCLA will be closed today. Day and evening classes have been cancelled.
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Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rink
Mountain Dog Academy
Berkshire Food Project
The Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires
Berkshire Emporium and Dino.Cafe
Reminder that most cities and towns have winter parking bans in place: Parking on the street overnight could result in your vehicle being towed.
Pittsfield has restricted parking to the even side of the street beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday through 7 a.m. on Wednesday. Vehicles should shift to the odd side of the street beginning Wednesday at 7 a.m. through Thursday 7 a.m. to allow for snow cleanup.
The McKay Street parking garage is open for free overnight parking starting Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 a.m. through the duration of the emergency. Trash and recycling pickup for Tuesday, Dec. 2, is canceled and will resume with a one-day delay on Wednesday.
Hazardous travel is expected particularly during the afternoon because of snow-covered roads and poor visibility.
Moderate to heavy snow will impact the evening commute Tuesday. Snowfall rates between a half-inch and an inch are expected within the warned areas. Caution is advised for all motorists.
WTEN's Storm Tracker has most of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont seeing 5 to 8 inches; snowfall is expected to be ligher and mixed with rain to the south.
There's still a chance the storm could shift slightly, which will affect snow totals. AccuWeather says the speed of the storm could also decrease snow accumulations. The Accuweather team is also forecasting that December will stay "cold and stormy" for the next two weeks.
A thump of snow is incoming to a large portion of New England tomorrow. While not an overly intense storm, it will bring a widespread 4-8 inches and kick off meteorological winter with a bit of a bang. Details: #MAwx #CTwx #RIwx #NHwx #MEwx #VTwx www.newenglandstormcenter.com/post/thump-o...
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MountainOne Financial, Mechanics Bancorp Receive Aprovals To Merge
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne Financial, MHC, the mutual holding company parent of MountainOne Bank, and Mechanics Bancorp, MHC, the mutual holding company parent of Mechanics Cooperative Bank, announced that all regulatory approvals required to complete the merger of the two mutual holding companies have been received.
The merger transaction is scheduled to take place on Jan. 1, 2026, at which time the newly combined mutual holding company will operate under the name MountainOne Financial, MHC, and will have approximately $1.9 billion in assets.
MountainOne Bank and Mechanics Cooperative Bank will continue to operate as two separate, independently chartered community banks, and will each retain their existing names, headquarters locations, leadership teams, and boards of directors. Furthermore, customers will not experience any disruption, nor do they need to take any action.
Bringing together two organizations allows the newly combined mutual holding company to take their time in evaluating opportunities to collaborate where doing so strengthens service, enhances operational efficiency, or supports long-term sustainability.
Upon completion of the merger, Robert J. Fraser will serve as Chairman and Joseph T. Baptista Jr. as President and Chief Executive Officer of the combined Mutual Holding Company, MountainOne Financial, MHC. Fraser will continue in his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of MountainOne Bank and Baptista will also remain as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mechanics Cooperative Bank. There are no staff reductions associated with the merger.
"This merger is a strong step for both organizations," said Robert J. Fraser. "It reflects shared priorities and a clear focus on bringing long-term value to our customers and community. We are proud of the work that brought us here and confident in the direction ahead. Our customers, employees, and communities remain at the center of our decisions."
"We are excited to move forward together," said Joseph T. Baptista Jr. "This merger positions us to grow, invest, and serve with even greater impact. Our teams are energized by our shared vision, and we are looking forward to the opportunities it creates for our customers and communities. MountainOne Financial, MHC will carry on each legacy organizations’ commitment to mutuality, which places its customers and communities at the center of organizational decision-making. MountainOne Bank and Mechanics Cooperative Bank each have deep roots in their respective communities and have prioritized an ongoing commitment to remain local, accessible, and engaged."
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