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North Adams Struggling to Redact Security Issues From School Records RequestBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
12:49PM / Saturday, March 22, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Building Committee's update on Tuesday included that a public records request for the detailed design documents is requiring redaction and review, including by public safety. "It's a very large document, well over 190 pages, and because it contains information that's very specific to the design, we have felt that it there were portions of it that would need to be redacted in consultation with our design team," said Superintendent Barbara Malkas. The details of the plan cover a number of security issues. The superintendent said there needs to be consultation with the designer, the project's safety committee 0 Comments
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Residents Still Having Issues with Sand from Berkshire Concrete By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:27PM / Friday, March 21, 2025 | |
Planners Donald Davis, left, Robert Collins and Zack McCain III hear from residents of the Pleasant Street area. DALTON, Mass. — Town officials say they are taking residents' concerns seriously regarding the dust and particulates coating bordering neighborhoods from Berkshire Concrete's unauthorized dig site, which is allegedly causing health issues. In February, the town ordered Berkshire Concrete to stop work because of a "clerical error" that led to the improper notification of abutters. The parcel being excavated, No. 105-16, was not included in the permit application despite being shown on the submitted site map. At the advice of town 0 Comments
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Letter: Black History Month Deserves to Be Celebrated Every DayLetter to the Editor,
11:00AM / Friday, March 21, 2025 | |
 To the Editor:
My name is Jack Callahan. I am a 14-year-old, white, American boy, and I believe that no matter who you are, where you are, and what you believe in, we the people have an obligation to celebrate the beauty of the people and cultures around us. Some people will ask why we should care about Black history and if we, as Americans, are all equal, why do Black people deserve a month of recognition when we, non-Black Americans, don't. The truth is that we are not equal.
As the world advances, our built-in white superiority complex should not advance with us. Data presented by "The Hill" states that as of 2021, there are 18 states that have created bans and
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North Adams Announces Downtown Crosswalk Art Project| 10:56AM / Friday, March 21, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— The City of North Adams announced a public art project for downtown North Adams. The project involves the selection of four artists to create artwork for eight downtown crosswalks. Each selected artist will receive a $2,000 honorarium for design and implementation. The project aims to enhance the visual appeal of the city for residents and visitors. The initiative follows a previous project that placed artwork on ten downtown electrical boxes. The project is a collaboration between the Cultural District Committee, Public Arts Commission, Assets for Artists, City Councilor Andrew Fitch and Mayor Jennifer Macksey. Project Details: Four artists will each paint 0 Comments
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North Adams School Committee Votes to Promote Callahan as SuperintendentBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:31AM / Friday, March 21, 2025 | |
Timothy Callahan is interviewed by the School Committee at City Hall on Thursday. He was the sole candidate put forward for superintendent. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee on Thursday unanimously selected Timothy Callahan to lead the North Adams Public Schools. Callahan, currently assistant superintendent, will replace Barbara Malkas on her retirement at the end of the school year. His appointment, pending contract negotiations, came after a public interview by the School Committee at City Hall during which he was asked 20 questions, a number of which were from or informed by community input. They ranged from academics to security 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Thunderfest ReturnsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
02:30PM / Thursday, March 20, 2025 | |
 There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week including fundraisers, live music, and more. Editor's Pick ThunderFest Adams Visitor Center Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. The annual outdoor festival celebrating the historic Thunderbolt Trail and Race returns bringing live music, food from local vendors, local craft, retail, and recreational vendors, a campfire and marshmallows, local craft beer and wine, and more. Admission is free. More information here. Multiple Days The Bulb Show Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge Ends Sunday The garden's celebration of beauty, renewal, 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Election Deadline Approaching| 11:59AM / Thursday, March 20, 2025 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — There's very little time to get nomination papers in for the town election, which still has offices seeking candidates. Town Clerk Marilyn Gomeau is reminding citizens that the deadline to return nomination papers with 25 signatures is Monday, March 24, at noon. There's one three-year seat open on the Select Board as incumbent Robert Norcross is not running for re-election. Seth Alexander, who ran unsuccessfully for the board last year, has taken out papers but not returned them. Alexander was elected as town moderator; he has taken out papers for re-election to a one-year term but has not returned 0 Comments
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Letter: Black History Month Op-EdLetter to the Editor,
02:00PM / Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | |
 To the Editor:
February is the shortest month of the year, and yet, it is the month that we assign one of the year's most important celebrations. While some think that Black History Month is a time to learn about racism and slavery, in reality it is much more: It is a time to recognize the contributions of Black and brown people to our society. According to an article published by Zinn Education Project, the creator of Black History Week, Carter G. Woodson, "believed that Black history was too important to America and the world to be crammed into a limited time frame." In restricting the celebration of Black history to one month, we are sending a message to American teachers
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North Adams School Finance Panel Reviews Fiscal 2026 Spending PlanBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
01:03PM / Sunday, March 16, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Finance & Facilities Committee took a deeper dive this week into next year's school spending plan. The draft proposal for fiscal 2026 is $21,636,220, up 3.36 percent that will be offset with $940,008 in school choice funds, bringing the total to $20,696,212, or a 2.17 percent increase. Business and Finance Director Nancy Rauscher said the district's school choice account would be in relatively good shape at the end of fiscal 2026. As a practice, the district has been to trying not to exceed the prior year's revenue and to maintain a 5 percent surplus for unexpected special education expenses. However, this 0 Comments
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North County Welcomes New Veterans AgentBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
08:21AM / Sunday, March 16, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city has appointed Kurtis Durocher as its new veterans agent, and he hopes to connect with as many veterans as possible. "I have been deployed five times, and so I can speak on that level. I can speak on the disability level. I can speak on many levels that these guys coming in here can relate to," he said. "Whether it's the vent or just to let somebody hear their voice. I definitely gravitate towards that, and I let them know that I have been in their shoes." Durocher, a retired master sergeant with 20 years of military experience, assumed the role in February, succeeding former agent Mitchell Keil. He was most 0 Comments
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Veterans Events Scheduled in North Adams and Adams| 07:44AM / Saturday, March 15, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Two events for veterans are scheduled in Berkshire County. A Veterans Coffee Hour will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the North Adams ELKS Lodge, located at 100 Eagle St., North Adams. The Adams American Legion Post #160 will host a Veterans' Luncheon on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The luncheon will feature pizza and salad, and Kurtis Durocher, the new VSO, will speak about benefits. The cost of the luncheon is $4. Both events welcome all veterans. 0 Comments
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Retiring Superintendent Named to North Adams' Women's Hall of FameBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
11:36AM / Friday, March 14, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Superintendent Barbara Malkas last week was inducted into the Women's History Hall of Fame in North Adams. The honor was established several years ago by Mayor Jennifer A. Macksey to recognize women who have played important roles in the city's history. At the end of last week's School Committee meeting, Macksey asked if anyone knew who Julia Dewey was. "No? She was the first female superintendent that served from 1893 to 1895 and another fun fact, did you know that Dr. Barbara Malkas is the second female superintendent serving from 2016 to now," the mayor said. Malkas, who is retiring at 0 Comments
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