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Ep. 20 - Dr. Tim Callahan, North Adams Public SchoolsIn this episode ofThinking Like a Region, Drury High School student Miguel Pabon sits down with North Adams Public Schools' Assistant Superintendent Dr. Tim Callahan to discuss his path from drawing trucks and comics in elementary school to becoming a teacher and educational leader. Along the way the two discuss the impact that infusing arts into education has, the power of writing and creativity, the skills needed to write a great email, and growing up in Berkshire County.Find a full transcript of this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/TLAR-TCThis episode was recorded in the spring of 2023. Some information and references may be dated.This Episode's VoicesTim Callahan, Ed.D, is the Assistant Superintendent of North Adams Public Schools. Miguel Pabon is a student at Drury High School in North Adams, MA, and is a member of the Drury Stage Company at the Drury Performing Arts Center.For more information about the C4 Initiative, visit brainworks.mcla.edu/c4

We welcome Jerrid Burdick - the founder of the Berkshire Wedding Expo. The Expo is January 25 & 26 at the Stationary Factory in Dalton, Mass. Register by logging onto theberkshireweddingexpo.com. Win over $12,000 in wedding service giveaways. Additional cash prizes of $1000 toward your wedding, plus $500 toward any event.The Berkshire Wedding Expo represents OVER 130 Berkshire County wedding professionals who are all eager to help you make your wedding day one of the most amazing days in your life! Some of our professionals have been in business for MANY years and others are still gaining experience but offer unbelievable talents and ideas!

Will voters in Berkshire County break with their longtime Congressman?In today's Congressional Corner, independent candidate Nadia Milleron of the 1st House district race wraps up her conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded October 18th.

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming. Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. *** Darkness Syndicate members received the early release ad-free version with all artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/59cej2c8IN THIS EPISODE: On September 1, 1969, about 40 people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts reported seeing a UFO — and one boy named Thomas Reed claimed that he and his family were all taken aboard. (The Berkshire County UFO) *** 
On the south-west corner of Carfax, in Oxford, a small, inconspicuous inscription on the side of an old building marks the site of one of the bloodiest bar fights in history… and I'll tell you the story. (The Bad Beer Brawl) *** On June 28, 1914, while riding in a limousine, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were killed by an assassin. As if that were not horrific enough, the incident triggered World War One. Ever since, the limousine is considered cursed, and few people who have come into contact with the car since then have survived. But why? (The Cursed Car That Started WW1) *** The radio station is officially known as “MDZhB” in Russia. It's been continually broadcasting since 1982. And no one knows why. Because, you see… nobody works there… so who is doing the broadcasting? (The Radio Station Run By Ghosts)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer, Cold Open, and Show Intro00:04:39.423 = Berkshire UFO Incident00:15:37.864 = Cursed Car That Started World War 100:21:46.615 = Bad Beer Brawl00:30:45.180 = Radio Station Run By Ghosts00:44:54.811 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Berkshire County UFO” by Natasha Ishak for All That's Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/ybhqlyh3, and Debra Kelly for Grunge: https://tinyurl.com/y29ha5w5.“The Bad Beer Brawl” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: https://tinyurl.com/y43tnnm8“The Cursed Car That Started WW1” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/y4f36zyy“The Radio Station Run By Ghosts” by Zaria Gorvett for BBC: https://tinyurl.com/uhyatpuWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: August 11, 2020CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/BerkshireUFO

Our guest, Andrew Fitch is Communications Manager for Lever, a Venture Capital Source pioneered by founders and government in the city of North Adams, MA. The last decade or more has seen a resurgence in young professionals rediscovering opportunities in the western half of Massachusetts.  Opportunities in housing, urban development, entrepreneurship and life crafting. Much of Andrew's time is focused on developing the capacity of the Mass Founders Network, centered in North Adams.  Along with other surging organizations working in collaboration, the northern half of Berkshire County is redefining its economy, with hopes that this will benefit those in place and encourage more relocation already in process. Andrew walks the walk.  He is highly engaged as an economic leader but also represents his neighbors as a city councilman in North Adams.  He is investing in his city by purchasing downtown property. We say Bravo, and encourage all listeners to get involved in this kind of bottom up, roll up your sleeves approach to rebuilding your community.  

Question 1 on the upcoming November election ballot asks Massachusetts voters if the state auditor, who is Diana DiZoglio, should be given the authorization to audit the Massachusetts Legislature. To raise awareness about Question 1, Diana DiZoglio set out to walk 141 miles across Massachusetts from Berkshire County to Boston! DiZoglio completed her “Walking for Sunshine” journey and joined us on NightSide to discuss!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

 This week, your friends Count Vardulon and DM continue their Halloween movie month with two Canadian films that pretend their not Canadian. Berkshire County is pretty solid, if only barely Halloween-themed. Terror Train posits that magic might actually be real, but that's not the point of the movie. Tune in for some complaining about about cereal, and stay to find out what DM's been watching.

Health New England Medicare Plan Specialist Lee Jaggi joins us to cover all the basics of Medicare, as those eligible head into open enrollment October 15 to December 7. He covers the difference between Medicare Part A & B, penalties for not signing up for Medicare in some circumstances, fewer private providers in the Berkshires and Western Mass for Medicare products, meaning a number of people will need to switch providers, Medicare Advantage Plans, supplemental plans and more. Lee also covers Point32Health's acquisition of Health New England and HNE's commitment to the community, his incredible involvement in the community, including the amazing cornhole program in all the Berkshire senior centers that Lee spearheaded with the support of Health New England and more! Lee can be reached at 413-233-3341 and email at rjaggi@hne.com. There are a number of upcoming Medicare meetings in Western Mass and in the Berkshires, click on this link: https://www.healthnewengland.org/medicare/session#!/ to get a complete list! **Lee Jaggi is a Licensed Medicare Plan Specialist for Health New England. Lee joined Health New England in 2012, and is the dedicated Medicare representative in Berkshire County. Cara Krol is a holistic energy healer and certified life coach. Her website for her business Balance & Bliss Wellness is https://balanceandblisswellness.com Cara is also the author of Fairy Slippers and Molly Saves the Bees: https://www.fairyslippers.info/books John Krol is the owner of One Eighty Media marketing agency: https://oneeightymedia.com/ a longtime radio/television and podcast host and producer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-krol/support

Episode 18: Zurie Adams Episode host Erick Ramos-Jacobo, a recent graduate from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), engages in a dynamic conversation with Zurie Adams: an MCLA alumna, theatre- and filmmaker. In this episode of Thinking Like a Region, they delve into Zurie's journey in the performing arts, her creative inspirations, and her aspirations for a future that intertwines various art forms. “Perfection is not real. The arts have taught me that because even with all of the rehearsals and every precaution, something is going to go wrong, and that is okay.” This episode emphasizes the importance of practical problem-solving, collaboration, and the influence of arts education on personal and professional development. You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/TLAW-ZA Thinking Like A Region is a production of the C4 Initiative, Berkshire County's Creative Compact for Collaborative and Collective Impact, based at Berkshire Regional Planning Commission in Pittsfield, MA, and grant-funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. This podcast is produced by Leslie Appleget and Lisa Donovan. For more information about the show or the C4 Initiative, visit brainworks.mcla.edu/c4. THIS EPISODE'S VOICES: Erick Ramos-Jacobo is an immigrant educator, curator, and social practitioner born in Zacatecas, Mexico. Renowned Brazilian Pop artist and Parque Lage professor, Bruno Miguel, noted him as “One of the most promising young curators” (Defining Moments, MASS MoCA, 2022). He's recognized for his work in the arts, particularly in collaboration with organizations like MASS MoCA, Barrington Stage Company, Assets 4 Artists at MASS MoCA, and Madison MoCA. Erick has had the privilege of working alongside curator and educator Dr. Laura Thompson on exhibitions and educational programs featuring notable artists such as Bruno Miguel, Shaun Leonardo, Anne Samat, and Federico Uribe. His passion lies in leveraging the power of the arts to build healthier, more vibrant, and equitable communities for immigrant individuals, with a special focus on museums as a starting point. Erick's curatorial work and educational development are currently on view at MASS MoCA and his newest collaboration, Metamorphosis|Metamorfosis, opened September 2023 at Madison MoCA.

Berkshire Theatre Group's Summer 2024 Season includes Rogers & Hammerstein's “Pipe Dream,” a musical tale of love and hope from John Steinbeck's Cannery Row & Sweet Thursday; “The Weir,” a haunting tale of Irish folklore and revelation; “Abe Lincoln in Illinois,” Robert E. Sherwood's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece tells the tale of the remarkable journey of Abraham Lincoln; Mel Brooks' “Young Frankenstein;” and Disney's “Frozen JR,” adapted from the original Oscar Award-winning movie and featuring youth actors from Berkshire County and beyond. BTG presents shows in Stockbridge and Pittsfield, Massachusetts and we are joined by Artistic Director and CEO Kate Maguire.

Charles Redd is the highly respected DEI Officer for Berkshire Health Systems, the largest employer in Berkshire County, Massachusetts with over 5000 employees. In this vulnerable, raw episode, Charles describes the adversity and pain he went through as a young man, the power of his faith that led to healing, and how his story impacts the way he leads, treating others with dignity and creating a safe, inclusive environment. If you could use inspiration and maybe a good healthy cry, this episode is for you.

Imagine finding your life's calling in the idyllic landscapes of Italy, surrounded by the finest food and wine. This was the reality for Jamie and Madison, the heart and soul behind Dancing Greens Farm, who joined us to share their journey from studying food systems to creating a community-centered vegetable oasis. Their tale is not only about farming but also about cultivating joy through their farm-to-table shindigs that spotlight the freshest, locally grown produce. The duo launched their farm in January 2023 and already boasts an impressive roster of over 160 produce varieties, amplifying their belief in the power of diversity on the plate and in the field.When you think about fennel, does cake come to mind? Thanks to Jamie and Madison, it might now. In this episode, we unwrap culinary innovation at its most delicious, discussing how a dessert like fennel cake with honey fennel syrup is winning hearts and changing minds. The secret ingredient here, beyond the produce, is the spirit of collaboration. From partnerships with local artisans to accommodating diverse diets, our guests reveal how they're weaving a narrative of sustainability and inclusion into every meal. It's a celebration of Berkshire County's culinary tapestry and a testament to how relationships can transform a farm's harvest into a shared community feast.Thank you Jamie, Madison and Team!!,https://www.dancing-greens.com/Thank you to our sponsor for supporting this episode!https://www.betterhelp.com/chefmasseyThank you to our listeners!! Contact & More Info:https:/www.chefmassey.com https://www.instagram.com/chef_massey/Other Sponsors & Discount Programs:https://www.chefmassey.com/services-9Studio Recording & Editing Support:Intro/Outro Creatorhttps://www.jacksonwhalan.com/Podcast Disclaimer:We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host, guest or the management. All right reserved under Chef Sense Podcast and Chef Massey, LLC.

An interview with BSO VP Tony Fogg.

Cara and John catch up with Chantell McFarland who recently returned from a hugely successful run at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis with Diego Mongue and his band. Chantell has something in common with John and Cara as a stepmom making it work in the blended family. We cover almost scripted Taylor Swift, KC Chiefs, NFL season, Cara's purchasing Halara overalls for comfort and to relive her college days, Chantell talks about her wedding dress video that went viral and got over a million views on Facebook, the experience in Memphis where the band had seven performances including at a radio station there, her inspiration to get back into performing music after a longtime away and more! Songstress, Chantell, is a classically trained artist from Chicago, not residing in the idyllic hills of Berkshire County. In her early career, Chantell performed on studio albums for PBS Kids and Sesame Street. In 2021, Chantell performed in a concert of encouragement and hope for essential workers featuring Cellist, Yo-yo Ma and The Boston Symphony Orchestra's maestro, Manny Ax. In 2023, Chantell joined the Diego Mongue Band and was a semi finalist in the International Blues Challenge. She was also accepted into the Recording Academy. Chantell's love for music and people are intrinsic within her melodious vocal arrangements and soulful songwriting. Cara Krol is the author of Fairy Slippers and Molly Saves the Bees: https://www.fairyslippers.info/books In addition to being an author, Cara is an energy healer and intuitive coach. Her website for her business Balance & Bliss Wellness is https://balanceandblisswellness.com John Krol is the owner of One Eighty Media marketing agency: https://oneeightymedia.com/ a longtime radio/television and podcast host and producer. John and Cara are raising a family of five kiddos between the ages of 8 and 15, making it all work! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-krol/support

Interview with anthology author Stacia Bissell contributing the chapter titled "Breaking the Glass Box" to Volume II Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance.Stacia Bissell, M.Ed., is a brain injury coach, educator, public speaker and survivor specializing in helping others find personal and professional growth after brain injury. Stacia spent much of her career as a secondary math teacher until taking on roles in school administration and academic coaching. In 2011, she became a licensed middle and high school principal with aspirations of running her own school, but a bicycle accident that same year left her with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and her career as a public school educator came to an end.Stacia began focusing her attention on helping the brain injury community after building her own ladder and climbing up from the depths of her injury. She has been a keynote speaker at a number of conferences and events, written about her post TBI journey in Brain Injury HOPE Magazine, and has been a guest on the Mind Your Brain podcast. She serves on advisory councils for the Brain Injury Association of America and the Brain Injury Alliance of Vermont, was co-founder of the Northampton, Massachusetts brain injury support group, and is a Program Leader for LoveYourBrain. As an established coach and mentor to other survivors and caregivers, Stacia brings understanding, hope, and ideas for forward movement to each customized session.Stacia is a native of Berkshire County in Western Massachusetts where she enjoys kayaking, camping, and hiking in the woods. She has three grown children and two grandchildren who bring her laughter and great joy. You can learn more about Stacia at www.TBImentor.com or @tbi.mentor on Instagram.See more about Deserts to Mountaintops Anthologies: desertstomountaintops.comSee more from Soul Speak Press: soulspeakpress.comFind out more about Jessica Buchanan: Website

On Labor Day of 1969, dozens of residents of Berkshire County, MA, experienced the extraordinary—wide spread UFO sightings—and a few even went  further: to the off world. Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton Researched by Anna Luria and  Laurah Norton Produced by Maura Currie Engineered by Brandon Schexnayder Head to factormeals.com/ost50 and use code ost50 to get 50% off! Check out The True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival: https://truecrimepodcastfestival.com/ Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThing You can also subscribe to premium episodes on Apple Premium and Supercast! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/  and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607 Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/ Copyright One Strange Thing LLC 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By Kaitlyn Kupiec | Hoosac Valley Regional brings Hoophall victory back to Berkshire County for first time in seven years. Senior guard Joey McGovern, who won the Most Valuable Player award in his matchup versus Pioneer Valley, explained that it "is an honor" to get a chance to play in the Spalding Hoophall Classic.

Episode 17: Lisa Chamberlain - The Chamberlain Group By Zurie Adams In 1999, Lisa Chamberlain co-founded the Chamberlain Group, which serves an international clientele of medical device manufacturers, teaching institutions, and hospitals, providing anatomy for the development and training of surgical and interventional procedures. Prior to that, Lisa graduated from Princeton and attended the Yale School of Drama in the MFA program in Theatre Management. She also worked for 13 years in New York in film and television production before moving to the Berkshires in 1995 to produce visual effects for feature films such as THE MATRIX. On this episode of Thinking Like A Region, Lisa sits down with MCLA alumna Zurie Adams to discuss how her background in the arts enabled her to start her own business creating anatomical models for medical training, through skillsets such as creativity, ingenuity and building projects from the ground up. You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/LC-TLAR Thinking Like A Region is a production of the C4 Initiative: Berkshire County's Creative Compact for Collaborative and Collective Impact, based in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and grant-funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. This podcast is produced by Leslie Appleget and Lisa Donovan. For more information about the show or the C4 Initiative, visit ⁠brainworks.mcla.edu/c4

Episode 16: Lisa Dent - MASS MoCA by Erick Ramos-Jacobo  Episode host Erick Ramos-Jacobo is a senior at MCLA. In this episode of Thinking Like a Region, Erick interviews Lisa Dent, Director of Public Programs at MASS MoCA. The two discuss Dent's multidisciplinary career and the influence her career as a curator, designer, art critic, and more has had in supporting her new leadership position.  “I am a black woman who loves to sing in order to feel heard, and I'm so happy when I'm able to be in community with others.” “I think the skills that I bring to MASS MoCA are the fact that I have had a multidisciplinary life.” This episode focuses on the creative capacities of project management/development, self-advocacy, and public speaking learned from theatre-making and close-looking, interpretation and critical thinking taught by museums.  You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/TLAR-LDMM Thinking Like A Region is a production of the C4 Initiative, Berkshire County's Creative Compact for Collaborative and Collective Impact, based at Berkshire Regional Planning Commission in Pittsfield, MA, and grant-funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. This podcast is produced by Leslie Appleget and Lisa Donovan. For more information about the show or the C4 Initiative, visit brainworks.mcla.edu/c4. THIS EPISODE'S VOICES: Lisa has been in the field for close to 30 years, bringing enthusiasm, humor and heart to her work everyday. This has included her creative practice as well as collaborations and management of larger, artistic projects. She has owned and managed departments of small, mid-size, and large organizations through the lens of inclusion, equity, and anti-oppression. Her background includes work in the visual arts, publishing, theater, and film, making her one of the few professionals deeply engaged with artists and colleagues across multiple genres. Lisa received her BFA from Howard University, her MFA from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, and completed the Whitney Museum Independent Study Program in curatorial studies. She has served on several juries and committees and is currently a board member of Triple Canopy. Erick Ramos-Jacobo is an immigrant educator, curator, and social practitioner born in Zacatecas, Mexico. Renowned Brazilian Pop artist and Parque Lage professor, Bruno Miguel, noted him as “One of the most promising young curators” (Defining Moments, MASS MoCA, 2022). He's recognized for his work in the arts, particularly in collaboration with organizations like MASS MoCA, Barrington Stage Company, Assets 4 Artists at MASS MoCA, and Madison MoCA. Erick has had the privilege of working alongside curator and educator Dr. Laura Thompson on exhibitions and educational programs featuring notable artists such as Bruno Miguel, Shaun Leonardo, Anne Samat, and Federico Uribe. His passion lies in leveraging the power of the arts to build healthier, more vibrant, and equitable communities for immigrant individuals, with a special focus on museums as a starting point. Erick's curatorial work and educational development are currently on view at MASS MoCA and his newest collaboration, Metamorphosis|Metamorfosis, will open September 2023 at Madison MoCA.

PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too:https://weirddarkness.com/berkshire-ufo-incident/IN THIS EPISODE: On September 1, 1969, about 40 people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts reported seeing a UFO — and one boy named Thomas Reed claimed that he and his family were all taken aboard. (The Berkshire County UFO) *** 
On the south-west corner of Carfax, in Oxford, a small, inconspicuous inscription on the side of an old building marks the site of one of the bloodiest bar fights in history… and I'll tell you the story. (The Bad Beer Brawl) *** On June 28, 1914, while riding in a limousine, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were killed by an assassin. As if that were not horrific enough, the incident triggered World War One. Ever since, the limousine is considered cursed, and few people who have come into contact with the car since then have survived. But why? (The Cursed Car That Started WW1) *** The radio station is officially known as “MDZhB” in Russia. It's been continually broadcasting since 1982. And no one knows why. Because, you see… nobody works there… so who is doing the broadcasting? (The Radio Station Run By Ghosts) *** (Originally aired August 11, 2020)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Berkshire County UFO” by Natasha Ishak for All That's Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/ybhqlyh3, and Debra Kelly for Grunge: https://tinyurl.com/y29ha5w5.“The Bad Beer Brawl” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: https://tinyurl.com/y43tnnm8“The Cursed Car That Started WW1” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/y4f36zyy“The Radio Station Run By Ghosts” by Zaria Gorvett for BBC: https://tinyurl.com/uhyatpuVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/berkshire-ufo-incident/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

Episode 15: Andy Wrba - Mill Town Foundation By Zurie Adams Andy Wrba is a Berkshire musician and educator who, in 2012, founded the Berkshire Jazz Collective, which supports the county by creating music that features local artists. For nine years (2014-2023) he served as the Music Director at the Darrow School in Lebanon, NY. Currently, he is the program manager of Mill Town Foundation where he oversees community programs and partnerships while continuing to curate and produce events such as the Bosque Summer Concert series, Lennox Jazz Stroll, and Tanglewood in the City. In addition to his educational and community programming work, from 2005-2012 he performed all over the U.S. in a band, Barefoot Truth, producing several full-length albums and EPs, becoming a symbol of independent music success, acquiring over 50 million streams on Spotify and Pandora. In this episode of Thinking Like A Region, MCLA student Zurie Adams has a discussion with Andy Wrba about how his life as a musician equipped him with skills such as dedication, multi-tasking and patience, which he has transferred to other areas of his life. You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/AW-TLAR Thinking Like A Region is a production of the C4 Initiative: Berkshire County's Creative Compact for Collaborative and Collective Impact, based in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and grant-funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. This podcast is produced by Leslie Appleget and Lisa Donovan. For more information about the show or the C4 Initiative, visit brainworks.mcla.edu/c4

Local activist Robin Chadwell joins The Top Left Corner podcast to delve into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, public understanding of the current situation, and its portrayal in mainstream media. She and show host, mongrel, discuss the framing of the Israeli occupation, America's unique role in supporting Israel, and the colonial parallels found in U.S. history. Included in the show notes is a link to further resources and ways for listeners to resources and ways to get involved. The post Top Left Corner #183: Berkshire County residents demand an end to US aid to Israel appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

As we're gearing up for “back to school”, it seemed like a good time to revisit my interview with Dr. Lisa Donovan about her work at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) to increase access to arts education equitably in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.  The college collaborates with numerous arts organizations, educators, business leaders, and social workers through a network funded by four collective impact grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. Dr. Donovan discusses collective impact as a cross-sector approach to addressing complex problems such as increasing for equitable access to arts education for students across all 13 districts in the Berkshire region as well as the significance of school-based access to arts and cultural experiences for both students and the community.  She also talks about the C4 initiative (Creative Compact for Collaborative Collective Impact), which encompasses career readiness, her commitment to arts integration (which she defines as learning in, through, and with the arts in collaboration with other content areas),  and the power of networks and the potential for collective impact to open and sustain artistic and cultural opportunities in rural regions like Berkshire County. Let us know what you think about Art Works—email us at artworkspod@arts.gov. And follow us on Apple Podcasts   Programs discussed in the podcast: MCLA Institute for the Arts and Humanities Berkshire Regional Arts Integration Network Integrating the Arts Across the Curriculum The C4 Initiative Collective Impact

As we're gearing up for “back to school”, it seemed like a good time to revisit my interview with Dr. Lisa Donovan about her work at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) to increase access to arts education equitably in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.  The college collaborates with numerous arts organizations, educators, business leaders, and social workers through a network funded by four collective impact grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. Dr. Donovan discusses collective impact as a cross-sector approach to addressing complex problems such as increasing for equitable access to arts education for students across all 13 districts in the Berkshire region as well as the significance of school-based access to arts and cultural experiences for both students and the community.  She also talks about the C4 initiative (Creative Compact for Collaborative Collective Impact), which encompasses career readiness, her commitment to arts integration (which she defines as learning in, through, and with the arts in collaboration with other content areas),  and the power of networks and the potential for collective impact to open and sustain artistic and cultural opportunities in rural regions like Berkshire County. Let us know what you think about Art Works—email us at artworkspod@arts.gov. And follow us on Apple Podcasts   Programs discussed in the podcast: MCLA Institute for the Arts and Humanities Berkshire Regional Arts Integration Network Integrating the Arts Across the Curriculum The C4 Initiative Collective Impact

Thomas Wilkins will lead The Boston Symphony Orchestra in two programs at Tanglewood this weekend: Saturday's “BSO Family Concert: May I Have Your Attention Please” at 10:30 a.m., and Sunday's Berkshire Day concert at 2 p.m., featuring music by Coleridge-Taylor, Ellington, and mandolinist Jeff Midkiff. The concert on Sunday is Tanglewood's annual Berkshire Day performance - residents of Berkshire County may attend for free.

Jacob's Pillow gets underway soon for this summer's Dance Festival. This season features nine weeks of performances in the Ted Shawn Theatre and on the outdoor Leir Stage as well as special events, parties, workshops, exhibits, talks, pop-up performances, around Berkshire County, and more. Jacob's Pillow Executive and Artistic Director Pamela Tatge joins us.

It's been quite a journey from Melissa Helm's hometown of Glens Falls, to working in the non-profit world on Wall Street (of all places) and then to the Berkshires - which she is very happy to call her home. Drawn by work in corporate wellness, Melissa would later work at Kripalu and its signature stress resilience program. This all aligned with Melissa who has grown throughout her own mental health journey, struggling during her college years with stress and anxiety. She later realized that many of her peers were facing similar challenges, and she wondered at the time why there was so little conversation about mental health issues. As the executive director of NAMI Berkshire County, she continues the work in bringing mental health and suicide prevention out of the shadows - and is at the forefront of broadening the base of support in the community. Leading support groups, including peer and family support, trainings for community members and educational programs, Melissa is guiding the organization to fulfill its vision. Also in this episode we cover: Where NAMI fits into the mental health support community, the organization's youth retreat at Kripalu, mindfulness, the effectiveness of peer support, the inability to meet the mental health demands of the community and several months' wait for mental health appointments, staffing, wages, clinician burnout, insurance reimbursements, the NAMI 5K in Lenox June 17th, fundraising, the pace of the Berkshires vs. NYC, positive psychology, meditation and being present, and Melissa's part-time gig bartending at Mo's Tavern. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Melissa Helm. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-krol/support

WallaSauce is a rad little textile upcycling business located in North Adams, Massachusetts - a small town with a rich history of both creative culture and textile manufacturing. As a Berkshire County shop specializing in 1-1 redesign of "trashed" textiles...their project is literally near as well as dear to our hearts!   Berkshire County has been Crispina's home and business base for decades, so WallaSauce owners and makers Sarah and Kirby are part of Crispina's local community of creative textile upcycling entrepreneurs. As such, they share her passion for connecting with the local flow of resources, for the backstories of the materials they work with, and for local cultural history.   In Episode THIRTY (WOW!!!) of Rags to Riches, Crispina, Sarah, and Kirby discuss their shared dreams for both community-level connection and planetary healing through creative textile upcycling.   Are you ready to feel inspired, energized, and supported? Get comfy and dive right in! This is the Rags to Riches Textile Upcycling Podcast with Crispina ffrench! As always, Show Notes with info, pics, and links are available at ragstoriches.eco.   Please download, listen, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts. It helps so much with spreading the word about the global upcycling revolution we are nurturing together!  

In the continuation of the ladies' otherworldly discussion, Betsy delves into the many UFO encounters reported by citizens from Berkshire County, Massachusetts on the night of September 1, 1969. Have paranormal encounters of your own? Send them in to our email at dfwgpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @dfwgpodcast for all our ghostly updates! If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating to our Patreon. We have a variety of different tiers that will grant you access to special perks like shoutouts in future episodes, bonus content, and much more! patreon.com/dfwgpodcast.

Prepare to be captivated by one of the most enigmatic and spine-tingling UFO encounters in history—the Berkshire UFO Incident. In September 1969, a group of friends in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, experienced a series of unexplainable events that continue to mystify experts and believers alike. Join us on a journey into the heart of this remarkable story as we unravel the strange occurrences that unfolded that fateful night. Witnesses described seeing a massive, silent, and low-flying craft, which cast a spotlight-like beam onto the ground, paralyzing them with fear. In this video, we delve into the eyewitness accounts, examining the details of their experiences and the enduring impact it had on their lives. We'll also explore the investigations and official reports that followed, including the involvement of the United States Air Force and renowned UFO researcher J. Allen Hynek. But that's not all; we'll also consider various theories that attempt to explain this perplexing event, from military experiments to extraterrestrial visitations and even natural phenomena. Subscribe, like, and share this video to join us in unraveling the secrets of the Berkshire UFO Incident. We encourage you to share your thoughts and theories in the comments below. The truth may be out there, and together, we can explore it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generation-x-paranormal/message

On the evening of September 1, 1969, Thom was a witness to a UFO incident in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Multiple witnesses reported seeing strange lights and experiencing other strange occurrences. Some witnesses reported being abducted and taken aboard a strange craft before being released. Others reported experiencing missing time. The incident was featured in the show 'Unsolved Mysteries' for Season 1 Episode 5. Thom is also the founder of the UFOXPO, a celebrity mixer, and film festival to be held March 10 – 12 2023 at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center. It will host over 40 events, including film screenings, live music, celebrity guests, UFO talks, food, cosplay and more. Thom Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thom_Reed UFOXPO: https://ufoxpo.com/ Thom's website: https://ufopark.org/home!! SUPPORT DISCLOSURE TEAM !!Become a YouTube member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMEn...Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/disclosureteamBuy me a coffee; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/disclosureteamDisclosure Team Merch; https://disclosureteam.bigcartel.com/Disclosure Team instagram; https://www.instagram.com/disclosure_team/Disclosure Team twitter; https://twitter.com/disclosureteam_Disclosure team is part of the Anomalous Podcast NetworkVinnie Adams is an ambassador for UAP Society; https://uapsociety.com/

The Labor Day 1969 UFO Incident occurred on the night of September 1, 1969 in Berkshire County, Massachusetts when over 250 people reported witnessing a UFO. However, that wasn't all. Not by a long shot. Something else happened that night. Something that may flip this entire phenomenon on its head for all time. ----------------- This episode was brought to you by the Spitting Nonsense Podcast! LINKS BELOW: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HX6zZcbnB4vcBS3srY15X iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spitting-nonsense-podcast/id1535434356 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/spittingnonsense ------------------ This episode was brought to you by the Perceptions Today Podcast! Link below: https://perceptionstoday.com ----------------- Visit us on the web- http://www.asylum817.com ----------------- to support the show, check us out on Patreon- http://www.patreon.com/asylum817 ----------------- DISTROKID AFFILIATE LINK: https://www.distrokid.com/vip/seven/3128872 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/billie-dean-shoemate-iii/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/billie-dean-shoemate-iii/support

Western Massachusetts is a very different place from the Bahamas, where the FTX crypto exchange had its headquarters. But the small town of Lenox there is feeling the effects of the FTX bankruptcy nonetheless. The reason is Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets who was also a major player in the economy of Lenox.Salame grew up in Berkshire County, of which Lenox is a part. The town has fewer than 10,000 residents - closer to 5000 actually, according to the most recent census. In March 2022, the county's local newspaper the Berkshire Eagle reported that Salame owned multiple restaurants and other properties in the town.What's going to happen to those restaurants now that FTX has filed for bankruptcy and Salame is out of a job? Bloomberg reporter Carly Wanna joins this episode for the latest. Subscribe to the Bloomberg Crypto Newsletter at https://bloom.bg/cryptonewsletter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. The Eight Town Regional School District Planning Board has received a state grant to study the merger of Berkshire Hills and Southern Berkshire school districts: And there will be a public meeting about he proposed merger January 21 to explain the progress toward the school district merger: 2. Meanwhile, the Tri-Town health board is warning residents about the continuing pandemic threat, especially with a new variant spreading abroad: 3. Berkshire County has a new District Attorney — Timothy Shugrue, who has replaced Andrea Harrington and has started his term in office: 4. Our historian Gary Leveille writes a reminiscence of the snow trains that would bring skiers from the city to the Berkshires: 5. And finally, in her column Woman on the Verge, Sarah Wright discusses the Rachel Maddow's new “Ultra” podcast — Maddow, by the way, is part of what you might call the “Greater” Berkshires, since she lives in Northampton:

As of 2020, approximately 62 million people identifying as Hispanic/Latino live in the U.S. Heading into the midterm elections, some 35 million are eligible to vote. We connected with Catheryn Chacón and Tannya G. Romero, co-founders of the community group Latinas413 - an organization dedicated to igniting the collective power of the Latinx community in Berkshire County, MA - to talk about how members of the community who are not able to vote yet, either because they are not too young or are still on their path to naturalization, are engaging civically and politically. Join us to hear some powerful examples of civic participation! 

For Evan Valenti, working at Steven Valenti's Menswear was at first a way to earn some extra money while following his dream of being a radio broadcaster. But, it wasn't long until he discovered he had a great knack and, ultimately, a love for the all things menswear. However, this isn't simply a case of following in his Father's footsteps. Instead, Evan has brought a new angle to this legendary downtown business taking calculated risks on new trends, adapting to an ever-changing marketplace, and getting through to the other side of the monumental challenges presented by the pandemic. We cover a lot of ground quickly in this episode, including Evan's decision to choose menswear as a career, his working relationship with his father Steven and a mutual respect that strengthens the business, surviving the pandemic restrictions and making it through to the other side, dress pants that feel like comfy sweatpants (I can vouch for how amazing they are), how the Amazonification of the world has actually strengthened Valenti's niche in the marketplace, bike lanes, Evan's work in radio, his brother Michael J. Valenti's work with Sherman Baldwin on a remarkable time in Berkshire County radio, a great Gene Shalit anecdote when he appeared on the show, techniques of interviewing guests, what Star Wars trilogy to introduce first to kids, the entrepreneurial spirit of the Valenti family, including his mother Carolyn, and more. I hope you'll enjoy my conversation with Evan Valenti! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-krol/support

Eric Durant is not going to let his golden opportunity slip away. Not a chance. Now retired after 25 years full-time at the Berkshire County Sheriff's Department (he still works traffic details from time to time), he's all-in on his acting career. It is a dream he's had since his Mother utilized Shakespeare to help young Eric master his speech through a childhood stutter. His love of acting and performing took him to Los Angeles in the 1980s before coming back to settle down in the Berkshires to raise his family. Recently, Eric has been acting in productions throughout the Northeast. He even landed a role during a traffic detail and a serendipitous meeting with a director in the middle of the road. Now a grandfather, we cover a lot of ground, including growing up as the son of community legends Rev. Willard and Rosemary Durant, his own spiritual journey, some politics, and a life-changing health scare that told him it was now or never to follow his dream. We also talk about his days at the Berkshire County House of Correction and the ongoing challenges of providing the kind of services and treatment that will support inmates to succeed once they are free and back in the community. **Spoiler alert: We also talk about the season finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi (Eric is a big Star Wars fan), the effort to honor his parents by the renovation and renaming of Durant Park (with props to Eddie Taylor), and much more. I hope you'll enjoy my conversation with Eric Durant. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-krol/support

Click here to find Weird Darkness in your favorite podcast app: https://linktr.ee/weirddarkness IN THIS EPISODE: On September 1, 1969, about 40 people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts reported seeing a UFO — and one boy named Thomas Reed claimed that he and his family were all taken aboard. (The Berkshire County UFO) *** 
On the south-west corner of Carfax, in Oxford, a small, inconspicuous inscription on the side of an old building marks the site of one of the bloodiest bar fights in history… and I'll tell you the story. (The Bad Beer Brawl) *** On June 28, 1914, while riding in a limousine, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were killed by an assassin. As if that were not horrific enough, the incident triggered World War One. Ever since, the limousine is considered cursed, and few people who have come into contact with the car since then have survived. But why? (The Cursed Car That Started WW1) *** The radio station is officially known as “MDZhB” in Russia. It's been continually broadcasting since 1982. And no one knows why. Because, you see… nobody works there… so who is doing the broadcasting? (The Radio Station Run By Ghosts)(Dark Archives episode from August 11, 2020)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Berkshire County UFO” by Natasha Ishak for All That's Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/ybhqlyh3, and Debra Kelly for Grunge: https://tinyurl.com/y29ha5w5. “The Bad Beer Brawl” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: https://tinyurl.com/y43tnnm8 “The Cursed Car That Started WW1” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/y4f36zyy “The Radio Station Run By Ghosts” by Zaria Gorvett for BBC: https://tinyurl.com/uhyatpu Subscribe to the podcast by searching for Weird Darkness wherever you listen to podcasts – or use this RSS feed link: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/episodes/feed.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 

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Welcome back to the Beer Canspiracy Show. This show may be considered offensive by some, and mature listening audience is advised. The Boys are back to discuss the Berkshire UFO Incident. The Berkshire UFO Incident is a series of reported sightings of an other worldly craft, strange lights, and even abductions of Berkshire County residents. Their were over 40 different reports and the incident was even archived by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts as historically true and accurate. Special thanks and music credit to Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Reach us at beercanspiracyshow@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/anklespankprods --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beercanspiracyshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beercanspiracyshow/support

WAM Theatre is in the house to tell us about their MisCast Cabaret - a special one-night-only benefit performance hosted by Tony Award and Drama Desk Nominee Jayne Atkinson on Thursday, July 7th at 7:30 PM at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, MA.In the MisCast Cabaret, WAM artists, accompanied by live musicians, will perform favorite Broadway songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. It is a fun way to question traditional casting while singing along! Hear your favorite songs from Hamilton, South Pacific, Fiddler on the Roof, and more performed in ways you haven't heard before.The benefit performance supports WAM Theatre's Education and Community Engagement programs— empowering and uplifting women and girls in Berkshire County and beyond. To tell us more, we welcome: Kristen van Ginhoven and Jayne Atkinson.

Dr. Lisa Donovan discusses her work at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) to increase access to arts education equitably in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Donovan talks about the success of the collective impact approach-- working across sectors to create lasting change--, the support of the  Arts Endowment through its Collective Impact Grant Program, the unique assets of Berkshire County, the challenges it shares with other rural areas, and the networks and programs created to meet those challenges and make the arts and arts education easily accessible to all its students across the region. Links to programs and topics discussed in the podcast: MCLA Institute for the Arts and Humanities Berkshire Regional Arts Integration Network Integrating the Arts Across the Curriculum The C4 Initiative Thinking Like a Region

Dr. Lisa Donovan discusses her work at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) to increase access to arts education equitably in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Donovan talks about the success of the collective impact approach-- working across sectors to create lasting change--, the support of the  Arts Endowment through its Collective Impact Grant Program, the unique assets of Berkshire County, the challenges it shares with other rural areas, and the networks and programs created to meet those challenges and make the arts and arts education easily accessible to all its students across the region. Links to programs and topics discussed in the podcast: MCLA Institute for the Arts and Humanities Berkshire Regional Arts Integration Network Integrating the Arts Across the Curriculum The C4 Initiative Thinking Like a Region

One September night in 1969, the residents of Berkshire County, Massachusetts were rocked by one of the most INTENSE UFO encounters in American History. We're talking about abductions, giant crafts, beams of light disintegrating children... Move over Roswell, it's time to investigate the Berkshire UFO incidentSupport us on Patreon.com/ThisParanormalLife to get access to weekly bonus episodes!Buy Official TPL Merch! -  thisparanormallife.com/storeFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTubeJoin our Secret Society Facebook CommunityAdvertise on This Paranormal Life via Gumball.fmResearch by Amy GrisdaleEdited by Louis BlatherwickIntro music by www.purple-planet.com

A groundbreaking study on redlining in the city of Pittsfield shows that this community was not immune to the discriminatory practices in housing and banking for people of color, particularly for African Americans, although, not limited to African Americans. The study was presented by the NAACP, Berkshire County Branch in April 2022. You can hear the audio version of the presentation here, along with a story by WAMC-Northeast Public Radio. I had the opportunity to speak to two individuals intimately involved in this research, including Dr. Frances Jones-Sneed – who spearheaded much of this work years back. In addition, community advocate and historian Kamaar Taliaferro shares some very specific anecdotes from his thorough research on one particular neighborhood that was not only impacted by redlining but essentially obliterated by urban renewal in West Pittsfield. Serendipitously, as the report was being finalized, a once mythical redlining map in Pittsfield was discovered in the National Archives. That's where we begin the conversation with Dr. Jones-Sneed. Frances Jones-Sneed is a professor of history (Ph.D., University of Missouri) and former Director of Women Studies at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, Massachusetts. Jones-Sneed has taught and researched local history for over twenty-five years. She directed three National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants entitled “The Shaping Role of Place in African American Biography” in 2006 and “Of Migrations and Renaissances: Harlem/NY & South Side/Chicago, 1915–75” in 2008, and "African American Biography" on 2011, all “We the People” projects. She spearheaded a national conference on African American biography in September 2006, is co-director of the Upper Housatonic Valley African American Heritage Trail, a former board member of MassHumanities, and is presently a member of the Samuel Harrison Society. She was a 2008 NEH Summer Fellow at the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute at Harvard University and is currently editing the autobiography of a 19th century local minister, Samuel Harrison and working on a monograph about W.E.B. Du Bois. Kamaar Taliaferro is a lifelong resident of Pittsfield, Ma. born and raised in subsidized housing. He graduated from Pittsfield High School in 2011 and was awarded a Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship, and attended Williams College from 2011 to 2014. I provided editing, analysis, and writing for the 2020 Black Economic Council's Idea Jam Success Report. Kamaar is a co-steward of Growing Legends–a project which seeks to develop an Urban Nursery and Youth Forestry Corp in Pittsfield and to inform new ways of communal gathering and collaborating utilizing art and gardening. In 2021 and early 2022, he was a fellow lead researcher on a case study of the Westside neighborhood in Pittsfield, examining the historical record for the presence, and investigating the ongoing effects of redlining in New England's mill towns. Currently, Kamaar chairs the standing committee on Housing for the NAACP, Berkshire County Branch, and is one of a growing handful of Farmers of Color in Berkshire County. You can often find me in Pittsfield at his urban farm tending to and being tended by the earth. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-krol/support

Fred is the president and publisher of New England Newspapers, Inc., which owns The Berkshire Eagle located in Pittsfield, MA. The Eagle is a daily paper that serves all of Berkshire County and adjacent areas of Connecticut and New York State. Along with partners John C. "Hans" Morris, Robert G. Wilmers, and Stanford Lipsey, Fred brought The Eagle back under local community control to rededicate it to the highest journalistic standards and serve the community's needs.His passion for local journalism runs deep and believes a local newspaper, like a town square, is fundamental to a healthy democracy. Being president of The Eagle is Fred's more-than-fulltime retirement gig and he wouldn't have it any other way. He loves the buzz of the newsroom, the smell of the ink, and the whirring of the presses.  Listen to how Fred's moxie has guided him through his legal and journalistic careers, and his life!For more information about Fred, check out our show notes at Main Street Moxie.This episode is sponsored by Northeast Ford and Catskill View Weddings.

Just like many other citizens in Berkshire County, I want to learn more about the candidates who are seeking to be the next district attorney. It just so happens that I get to have my conversation recorded and shared out to you. The last time I sat across from Tim Shugrue, and interviewed him, it was in the studio at WNAW in North Adams in 2004 when he ran for DA. Like back then, our recent conversation was clear, we touched upon many of the issues (not all of them, for sure) – there's not too much fuss or muss. This interview is about 49 minutes. I hope that it is helpful as we all get to know the candidates running for this important office. The John Krol Podcast is a production of OneEighty Media. Check out some of the work we do on John's blog, where you can take a deeper dive into past episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-krol/support

Imagine the perplexed look on the face of the typical commercial loan officer at your local bank, when hearing the business plan for a new local access network gaming center. Ryan Senecal has created the first of its kind around these parts, tapping into a massive market of gamers – and gamers who have a desire to connect, compete and be a part of a wider community. And, yes, Ryan did find a banker who did finally get the concept and he was able to get the startup money to open up. He's also had some other unexpected alignments along the way. I hope you'll enjoy my conversation with Ryan, the owner of Boosted Lounge – Social Gaming and Esports in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. Boosted Lounge website from the Boosted website: Mission Statement Boosted Lounge aims to establish, grow, and foster a community of passionate gamers in an environment built from the ground up for them. About Us Ever since the Shushei pop-off in the League of Legends Season 1 World Finals, we knew esports were going to be big. As Counterstrike, Hearthstone, Rocket League, and other game scenes developed over the years, we chanted T-S-M, witnessed Firebat capture a world championship, and watched HungryBox sleep everyone at EVO. The hype was real and we shared it with all of Twitch chat. Now it's time to share our passion for gaming and esports with the community of Berkshire County. Boosted Lounge is the only place where you can play, talk, and watch your favorite esports with others in the area. The John Krol Podcast is a production of OneEighty Media. Check out some of the work we do on John's blog, where you can take a deeper dive into past episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-krol/support

Pittsfield is located right in the heart of the Berkshires in Massachusetts. While it's the largest city in Berkshire County, the city has a real laid-back atmosphere. In 2011, Pittsfield was hit hard by Hurricane Irene, and in the aftermath, it was noticed that three well-known men, two of whom were vulnerable, had vanished from their apartment. Suspicions would immediately be aroused, and these suspicions would only intensify when it was discovered that one of the men was scheduled to testify against a high-ranking member of the Hells Angels.SPONSORS -Fortunately: Thank you to Fortunately for sponsoring this episode! Life happens, but not randomly. Fortunately runs the numbers so that you can save money and life your best life with confidence. Start saving towards a better future today: https://fortunately.io/morbidologyBetterHelp: Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! Is there is something that interferes with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Get matched with a counsellor today: https://betterhelp.com/morbidologyPodcorn: Thank you to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode! Podcorn is revolutionizing podcast sponsorship. Start browsing sponsorship opportunities today: https://podcorn.com/Simply Earth: Thank you to Simply Earth for sponsoring this episode! Using essential oils to support your wellness doesn't have to be overwhelming. Have fun making your home toxin free with Simply Earth's Essential Oil Recipe Box! Also get a FREE 80ml Essential Oil Diffuser when you subscribe: https://simplyearth.com/MORBIDOLOGYBlenders: Thank you to Blenders for sponsoring this episode! Blenders offers affordable and fashionable sunglasses for all occasions. Get 15% off your order with the promo code "morbidologyvip" at: https://www.blenderseyewear.com/SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-144-the-pittsfield-murdersPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidologyAudio Credit:Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyIA Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak

In a county where aliens really just said "fuck them kids". Also, FLYING PIEPANS!! Ft. The Salty Speculation https://anchor.fm/salty-speculation/episodes/The-Salty-Speculation-Paranormal-Files-et5jbr

Who is? Series Ep. 010 - Who is Francis Guiteau? There is much legend and and mystery surrounding this man, but in this episode we dive into the facts to give you a complete picture of his life. In doing so, we even discover an infamous connection, and clarify the biggest family legend surrounding him. Tune in to learn more! Also check out the episode on YouTube for pictures and more interesting graphics!Francis Guiteau FamilySearch ID: LHBP-RXVAdditional Resources:Guiteau Family Individuals notesThe National Cyclopaedia of American Biography Vol 12; Dr. Guiteau Biography (pg 595)Report of the Proceedings in the Case of the United States Vs. Charles J. Guiteau; Genealogy told (p454)French and Indian War Record (1) 1756French and Indian War Record (2) 1756History of the town of Cheshire, Berkshire County, Mass. (pg 39, 89)History of town of Lanesborough, Massachusetts, 1741-1905 (pg 25, 82)Dr. Guiteau Small Pox InoculationMassachusetts Selectmen InformationColonial Assessors InformationIntro/Outro music by BLVK; Begin:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifNI8QZTU08Explore Your Roots Social MediaInstagramFacebookTikTokApple PodcastsWebsite