| McCann Tea Room Announces Fall Schedule
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Tea Room has released its schedule for the fall season, with service available on select Thursdays and Fridays from 10:45 a.m. to noon.
The first service is slated for Thursday, Oct. 2.
The Tea Room will offer a menu featuring a variety of appetizers, lighter fare, and entrees. |
 | North Adams Council Asked to Consider Nip Bottle Ban
Chief Mark Bailey says communities that have banned nips have seen reductions in their litter and calls for protective custody because of alcoholism.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Police Chief Mark Bailey wants to clean up the streets — of nip bottles.
He proposed a ban on the diminutive alcohol |
 | North Adams Played Host to Rural Network Conference
Bryana Ray, director of the Rural Innovation Network, opens the summit at Hotel Downstreet on Sept. 10
NORTH ADAMS Mass. — The smallest city in the state played host two weeks ago to representatives from 40 other small rural communities around the country.
The Rural Innovation Network Summit brought |
| MCLA Maintains Top 10 Public Liberal Arts College Ranking
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) has maintained its position as the No. 6 Top Public Liberal Arts School in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report's 2026 rankings.
This marks 11 consecutive years in the top ten.
"Eleven years of top-ten recognition |
| North Adams Council Taking Seat Nominations After November Election
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council postponed action on filling its vacant seat until after the November election.
The councilors indicated their preference for seating the highest non-incumbent vote-getter but will still take letters of interest from candidates.
The council debated the proposition at |
| MCLA Announces Fall Mini Open House Series
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host three Fall Mini Open Houses designed to give prospective students and their families an intimate look at campus life and academic offerings.
The Fall Mini Open Houses will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, Saturday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 15 |
| MCLA Master of Education Program is Accepting Applications
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester for the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program.
The M.Ed. program serves working educators across Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont. Graduates emerge with a blend of classroom and fieldwork experiences |
| North Adams Seeks Christmas Tree Donations for Downtown Holiday Displays
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City of North Adams is seeking the donation of two large Christmas trees to be erected downtown this coming holiday season.
The trees should range from 25 to 30 feet in height.
Trees from the Northern Berkshire region are preferred, with donations welcomed through the first week of |
| MCLA Alumni Association to Hold Awards Ceremony
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, the MCLA Alumni Association will hold its annual Alumni Awards Brunch to recognize distinguished alumni and friends of the College for their accomplishments.
The event will run from 10 a.m.-noon. in MCLA's Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation. |
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