NBT Bank to Host First-Time Home Buyers Seminar in North Adams

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — NBT Bank has announced it will host a professional seminar specifically designed for first-time home buyers on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. 
 
The event is scheduled to take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the NBT Bank North Adams branch, located at 331 State Road.
 
The seminar aims to provide prospective homeowners with the information and confidence necessary to navigate the complexities of purchasing their first property. The presentation will be led by NBT Bank representatives Andrea MacArthur, Mortgage Originator, and Al Bedini, Branch Manager.
 
To provide a comprehensive overview of the real estate process, the bank has invited two guest experts from the local professional community:
  • Michael Hernandez of 360 Berkshire Realty
  • Attorney Loretta Mach of Aaronson & Mach, P.C.
The session will cover essential steps in the home-buying journey, offering insights from lending, real estate, and legal perspectives.
 
Interested participants are asked to RSVP by Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Registrations can be made by contacting Al Bedini at 413.664.6521 or via email at Al.bedini@nbtbank.com.
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Teacher of the Month: Kaylea Nocher

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — First-grade students in Kaylea Nocher's class feel secure and empowered in the classroom, confidently embracing mistakes as they take charge of their learning.
 
This safe and fun atmosphere has earned Nocher the iBerkshires Teacher of the Month designation. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, features distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here
 
Nearly a dozen parents and colleagues nominated the Brayton Elementary School teacher, praising her dedication, connection to students, and engaging classroom environment — going above and beyond to foster growth in her students.
 
"My students are the most important part of the job, and instilling love and a love for learning with them is so valuable," she said. 
 
"We have these little minds that we get to mold in a safe and loving environment, and it's really special to be able to do that with them."
 
Nocher has built her classroom on the foundation of love, describing it as the umbrella for all learning. 
 
"If you have your students feel loved… in the sense that they have a love for learning, they have a love for taking risks, they have a love for themselves, and they can use that in everything that they do," she said. 
 
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