MCLA Receives State Grant to Support Student Success, Degree Completion| 10:43AM / Friday, January 16, 2026 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) received $684,096 in State University SUCCESS 2.0 funding to support student retention and degree completion efforts, according to an announcement from Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll. The grant will enable MCLA to implement comprehensive support services focused on helping vulnerable student populations, particularly Pell Grant-eligible students, successfully complete their degrees. "This funding represents a significant investment in our students' futures," said MCLA President James F. Birge. "The SU SUCCESS 2.0 program will allow us to provide the wraparound >> Read More |
NBSU Committee Open to Discussing Apportionment ChangesBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:12AM / Friday, January 16, 2026 | |
 CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Clarksburg's partners in the North Berkshire School Union agreed to take a look at the assessment structure for the union's administration and the union agreement. Town and school officials have questioned Clarksburg's share of administration costs, which is now more than 50 percent. Select Board Chair Daniel Haskins presented the "super" NBSU School Committee last week with a proposal of a base contribution of 10 percent for each district except for Monroe, which would be 5 percent, and then a ratio based on enrollment. "Over my four years on the Select Board, I've observed a steady increase in presented >> Read More |
MCLA Awarded Students with Disabilities Support Grant| 07:42AM / Thursday, January 15, 2026 | |
BOSTON?— The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that they have awarded $3.6 million across Massachusetts' public colleges and universities to support students with disabilities participating in Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) programs. In Berkshire County, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts was awarded a $103,235 Planning and Implementation Grant. MAIPSE enables certain students with severe disabilities to take part in undergraduate academic courses, extracurricular activities, internships, work experiences, and on- campus student life activities.?This includes students with intellectual disabilities, severe autism spectrum >> Read More |
North Adams Boards Unanimously Elect New School Committee MemberBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:44AM / Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A joint convention of the School Committee and City Council on Tuesday unanimously elected Alexandra DiAddezio to fill the vacant seat on the committee. DiAddezio described herself as an "ardent public school advocate" who worked as an English teacher and college counselor at a high school in the Bronx, N.Y. She holds masters' degrees in English secondary education and in mental health counseling, and now works as therapist for students at Williams College. "I'm passionate about service and collaboration, and would really be eager to bring that energy into the North Adams School Committee," she said, adding >> Read More |
Drury High School First Quarter Honor Roll| 10:49AM / Monday, January 12, 2026 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Drury High School First Quarter Honor Roll. Grade 12 Brooks, Layla Grace Bushika, Makayla Mae Canales, Brayden Michael Cavanaugh, Jack Ryan Cooke, Marlee Joann DeCoste, Rachel Marie Field, Hollyann Fallon Gamache, Aliyah Marie Gladu, Jacob Aiden Griffin, Max Owen Hamilton, Lucas James Jacobs, Vane Lily Grace Larko, Sariah Rose McCue, Terese Katherine McGrath, Megan Elizabeth Moran, Jaylee Marie Moser, Eva Rae Phelps, Jocelyn Jean Rylander, Carson Daniel Therrien, Paytton Lillian Twing, Shaylynn Lee Vandesteene, Jayden Marie Wheeler, Jamil Adrian Wood, Norah Elizabeth Alvarez, Rommel Rigoberto Brulé, Ian Richard Chrisman, Jordan NMN Christian, Kurt >> Read More |
McCann Project Bids to Be Opened This MonthBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
05:17AM / Monday, January 12, 2026 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The McCann School Committee has authorized Superintendent James Brosnan to move forward with the MSBA project and discussed the next steps. The school committee unanimously approved a lengthy motion authorizing the district to execute and perform its obligations under the project funding agreement. It also authorized Brosnan to execute and deliver the agreement and make final decisions regarding the project. "I had to get you out of your warm homes, because we cannot move forward until this is done, voted on, and ratified," Brosnan said. "... Now we can move forward onto those next phases of the project funding >> Read More |
North Adams School Committee Gets Update on AthleticsBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
01:45PM / Saturday, January 10, 2026 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Schools are continuing a shared athletic director post with Hoosac Valley Regional School District that's proven to be successful for the past several years. "We had a really exciting fall. Things have carried over into the winter," AD Jeff Puleri told the School Committee on Tuesday. "I expect us to have a very vibrant spring as well." Drury High School currently hosts eight programs across three seasons: boys and girls soccer, volleyball, cheer, boys and girls basketball, baseball and softball. Drury is a cooperative guest in 11 different sports at McCann Technical, Mount >> Read More |
North Adams Schools Say Goodbye to Alcombright, Await His ReplaceBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:49AM / Wednesday, January 07, 2026 | |
Richard Alcmbright, former mayor, encouraged citizens to get involved rather than sitting on the sidelines criticizing. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee bid adieu to Richard Alcombright for a second time on Tuesday. The former mayor was presented with a clock in 2017 upon the completion of his fourth term as chair of the committee; on Tuesday, he received another clock marking his four years as a member of the committee. "I have 49 years of aggregate elected services," said Alcombright. "My point is this, that I would not have done it if I didn't love it. The rewards of public service far outweigh any resulting things that >> Read More |
Clarksburg Looking to Reduce Costs of North Berkshire School UnionBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:43PM / Tuesday, January 06, 2026 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday discussed its planned presentation to Thursday's North Berkshire School Union "super committee." The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Clarksburg School. Officials have been mulling a more equitable split on the costs of the school union since last winter. The town currently pays about 54 percent of the administrative costs of the shared superintendency based on enrollment. "After reviewing a few things, we're noticing the superintendent oversees four principals, the other school committee meetings, state reporting, oversees school buildings," said Chair Daniel >> Read More |
McCann Recognizes Superintendent Award RecipientBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:32PM / Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Superintendent's Award has been presented to Landon LeClair, a senior in McCann Technical School's advanced manufacturing course. The presentation was made last Thursday by Superintendent Jame Brosnan after Principal Justin Kratz read from teachers' letters extolling LeClair's school work, leadership and dedication. "He's become somewhat legendary at the Fall State Leadership Conference for trying to be a leader at his dinner table, getting an entire plate of cookies for him and all his friends," read Kratz to chuckles from the School Committee. "Landon was always a dedicated student and a >> Read More |
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