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PREVIEW: Ted Rosenthal and Tanglewood Learning Institute present a ‘trumpet summit’ on July 20 featuring Jon Faddis, Randy Brecker, Benny Benack III, and Bria...

"I’m thrilled to have four fantastic trumpeters—legends and rising stars—join my trio for an evening celebrating the richness and diversity of jazz trumpet greats: from Louis Armstrong to Miles Davis and beyond." — Ted Rosenthal

Business Briefs: AIM honorees; Villages of the Berkshire info sessions; Brien Center grant; ‘Workshopping the Appeal Letter’; Salisbury Bank Community Day

The Brien Center has been awarded a total of $357,480 in state grants to fund a first-of-its-kind program designed to reduce risky behaviors such as smoking, vaping, drinking and substance misuse that could compromise students’ futures.

Business Briefs: 100 Main; chocolate shop rebranded; 1Berkshire Youth Leadership Program; Austen Riggs lauded; new Berkshire Workforce Board hires

Bunny Williams formed the concept for 100 Main after being impressed by the quality and talent of the many local artisans in the local area.

Gayle Pellerin, 67, of North Adams

Gayle was last employed at Williams Commons Nursing Home as a nutritionist aide.

Ruth Bosley, 83, of Rowley, formerly of North Adams

Ruth was a waitress for many years at the Howard Johnson’s on the turnpike and then the former Cricket Restaurant in Great Barrington.

Business Briefs: Youth Leadership Program graduates; CHP welcomes Clancy to board; Stanyon joins NPC board; BCC hires Obasohan; staff changes at Jack Miller contractors

Dan Stanyon is a vice president and trust officer with Salisbury Bank and Trust Company and holds the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation.

Profile of a first-generation college-bound student: Stone Murphy

"People knew going into it that there was a lot of potential money at stake, and the kids who were contending for the scholarship, that money meant a lot to them, because they didn’t have a trust fund or something. So it was a little bit nerve-wracking." --Stone Murphy

News Briefs: Anti-bias training for students; health insurance enrollment help

Participants also develop safe and practical prevention and response strategies to address prejudicial behaviors, including ways in which young people can become allies for peers who are targeted.

Bits & Bytes: ‘The School of Love’ at Simon’s Rock; ‘North on the Wing’ birding lecture; college financial aid presentations; Fairview gala celebrates nurses

Naturalist and ornithologist Bruce Beehler will recount his 100-days-long 2015 field trip following the spring migration of songbirds from the coast of southeastern Texas up the Mississippi River and into the boreal forests of northern Ontario

New scholarships awarded for first generation college-goers at MMRHS

Recipients will be called the Chang-Chavkin Scholars after Arnie Chavkin and Laura Chang, founders and funders of the program and part-time residents of New Marlborough.Students selected will receive a total of $60,000, $15,000 per year for all four years of college.

Bits & Bytes: Educators’ symposium at Norman Rockwell Museum; Radius Playwrights Festival; ‘Clever Little Lies’ at the Ghent Playhouse; BioEYES science program

The Radius Playwrights Festival features fully staged readings of the six selected new short plays created by local writers within a 50-mile radius of Great Barrington.

Business Briefs: BHRSD grant; Chang-Chavkin Scholars program; MNN urges protection of Johnson Amendment; new Goodwill CEO; Tunnel City Coffee opens new roastery

Led by new director of learning and teaching Kristi Farina, the grant to Berkshire Hills Regional School District will support building inclusive practices and student achievement and growth.

Business Briefs: Co-op board president appointed to National Organic Standards Board; nonprofit program evaluation workshop; elder abuse and fraud seminar; BTCF fall grants cycle

The National Organic Standards Board is a 15-member federal advisory board within the United States Department of Agriculture that advises the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture on issues and questions related to organic agriculture production.

Linda J. Higgins, 64, of Sheffield, former SBRSD administrative assistant

Linda retired this past December after 34 years as an Administrative Assistant at the Southern Berkshire Regional School District (SBRSD).

News Briefs: Triplex to host CDC event; Town Hall Forum at Morningside School; Textbook Affordability Bill; BTCF awards; mayoral debate schedule

Donors who give gifts of $1,000 or more to the Community Development Corporation's affordable housing program will receive a 50 percent credit toward their Massachusetts state taxes.
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