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MassDOT: Temporary Closure of Route 2 in Florida| 03:14PM / Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | |
FLORIDA, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a temporary closure of Route 2 at mile marker 22.4 in Florida. The closure is required due to an earlier crash with fuel spill, and is expected to remain in place until all cleanup is completed. Route 2 traffic is being detoured to Route 8, Route 116 and Route 112. Local traffic can seek alternate routes. Temporary signs and variable message boards are being deployed to advise drivers to seek alternate routes. Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. 0 Comments
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Letter: If Oleskiewicz & Sapienza Won't Stick Up For Us, Why Should We Vote for Them?Letter to the Editor,
02:10PM / Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | |
 To the Editor:
Elections in a small city can often feel like neighbors coming together to create a government that represents their hopes and dreams for their home community. Early voting has begun, and on Nov. 4, we will find ourselves once again awaiting the results. Several incumbents and newcomers have shown heart, passion, and willingness to step up, above and beyond, to face the current and future challenges our community is facing. Unfortunately, others have shown a level of apathy or cowardice that is not only holding us back, it is making us less safe.
This past March, North Adams City Council voted on a resolution to be a sanctuary city for trans and gender expansive people.
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Letter: Mayor Macksey Has My Vote on Nov. 4Letter to the Editor,
02:04PM / Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | |
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As a North Adams city councilor, business owner, and community organizer, I know how essential strong, constructive, and collaborative leadership is for our city's future. My goals on the City Council are focused on setting North Adams up for long-term success. In pursuing these goals, I've collaborated extensively with Mayor Jennifer Macksey, and I believe we share a similar purpose.
Mayor Macksey has been a constructive, hard-working, and deeply caring partner. Whenever I see her around town, she greets people with warmth and a smile. While we don't always see eye to eye, I have faith in her leadership and her commitment to working with me and other community
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Letter: Macksey Supports Local BusinessesLetter to the Editor,
02:00PM / Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | |
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I am pleased to offer my full endorsement for Jennifer Macksey as the mayor of North Adams. Throughout her tenure and service to our community, Jennifer has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the future of North Adams —one that reflects the values of our rich history, progress, opportunity, and inclusivity.
Jennifer's dedication to supporting youth programs is evident in her continued advocacy for initiatives that provide our younger generations with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities they need to thrive. She understands that investing in our youth today is essential to ensuring a brighter, more sustainable future for our local community.
She also
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Letter: Jennifer Macksey for Mayor of North AdamsLetter to the Editor,
05:00PM / Monday, October 27, 2025 | |
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Jennifer Macksey was born in North Adams and is a lifelong resident. She doesn't need to learn the culture and nuance that is North Adams. North Adams is in her DNA. She is a product of the North Adams Public Schools and a graduate of Drury High School. Her B.A. in accounting certainly prepares her to make sure the balance sheets of North Adams add up.
The jobs she's held have all been leadership jobs, decision-making jobs which require seeing the big picture as well as understanding the nuts-and-bolts operation of complex institutions.
In North Adams, resources are hard to come by and every penny counts. Hard decisions need to be made apportioning what money we
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Letter: North Adams Not Addressing Current Drought EmergencyLetter to the Editor,
05:00PM / Monday, October 27, 2025 | |
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About a week ago, I decided to take a walk along the North Adams reservoir. I'm sure it's been at least a year since I had last done so. What I discovered shocked and amazed me: the reservoir is at most about two-thirds full. Given the extent of the drought we've experienced in Massachusetts, I shouldn't have been surprised. What did surprise me is that we haven't heard a word from City Hall about the possibility of a water shortage and measures we might take to conserve our water supply. When I did some research, I found that the Adams Fire District posted a "State Declaration" about the level 2 drought we are experiencing and the water-use
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North Adams Farm Stand Using Vending Machine to Sell EggsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:35AM / Monday, October 27, 2025 | |
Holly Zabriskie got chickens a few years ago as a passion project to provide her family with eggs, only to find she had more than she needed. She began selling them as West Hen Farmstand. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A former hospital vending machine is now dispensing eggs by the half dozen. Holly Zabriskie said the idea for the machine came after people were stealing from her farm stand on West Main Street. "Unfortunately, we get a lot of foot traffic here, and people were finding ways to steal out of the pay box," she said. "During the winter, I have a lot of time on my hands. So I was trying to think of what would be a great way that I could still 0 Comments
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MCLA's Dual Enrollment, Early College Programs Reach Over 320 Students| 12:59PM / Sunday, October 26, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is making higher education more accessible and affordable for regional students through expanded Dual Enrollment and Early College programs that have saved families more than $880,632 to date. The college's two-pronged approach connects students with college-level coursework earlier in their academic careers while significantly reducing the financial burden of higher education. Between this summer and fall, more than 150 students have taken their first college course, earning 450 credits at a savings of $218,700 to families through MCLA's Dual Enrollment program, which has expanded outreach across the 0 Comments
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Annual Ronald F. Davis Memorial Veterans Dinner | 08:23AM / Saturday, October 25, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Ronald F. Davis Memorial 9th Annual Veterans Dinner is scheduled to take place in North Adams on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. The free dinner is open to all veterans and one guest. The event will be held at the All Saints Episcopal Church. The evening will feature a Service of Appreciation & Remembrance at 5:00 p.m. In-house dining options are available at 4:00 PM or 6:00 p.m., following the service. Take-out meals can be picked up starting at 5:45 PM. Reservations are required for attendance. Veterans and their guests must RSVP by Nov. 3 by calling the All Saints Parish Office at (413) 664-9656. 0 Comments
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Letter: Macksey: Working Hard From Day OneLetter to the Editor,
01:00PM / Friday, October 24, 2025 | |
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Beyond a doubt, Jennifer Macksey is the most qualified leader who possesses the values, experience, skills, and total dedication to the residents of North Adams to continue to serve as mayor. She listens, executes, and delivers results. As a lifelong resident of North Adams and as a 28-year teacher at Drury High School, I know firsthand that Jennifer's word is her promise. She follows through with initiatives and works tirelessly in her pursuit of improving the city's infrastructure and educational programming. Jennifer has improved services to ensure greater accountability and transparency. She has protected taxpayers, balanced budgets, and prioritized public
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Letter: Response 10/23 Letter: Vote Rikleen for SenateLetter to the Editor,
01:00PM / Friday, October 24, 2025 | |
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The recent letter supporting Senator Markey in the 2026 Senate primary focuses on only one of his opponents (Congressman Moulton), quickly dismissing my candidacy with a passing parenthetical.
The writer criticizes Moulton for running only on age, and that's a fair critique. So far, it's the only clear thing he's running on.
My campaign is completely different. I'm not running on age at all — you won't find a single mention of it on my website or in my stump speech. I'm running because our democracy is in crisis, and too many of our Democratic leaders are failing to meet the moment. I include Senator Markey and Representative Moulton in that
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MountainOne Insurance Promotes Personal Lines Manager| 11:52AM / Friday, October 24, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne Insurance Agency announced the promotion of Shannon Dozier of Pittsfield to Personal Lines Manager – Berkshires. Dozier has established herself as a leader within the MountainOne team, combining industry knowledge with enthusiasm. She began her career with MountainOne Insurance as the Front Desk Coordinator, quickly rising through the ranks to Account Manager, and now stepping into the leadership post. "Shannon's promotion demonstrates her dedication, growth, and the positive impact she has on our team and clients alike," said Jonathan Denmark, Executive Vice President of MountainOne Bank and President and Chief 0 Comments
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