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North Adams Council Votes Sanctuary for Transgender CommunityBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:49AM / Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | |
Mayor Jennifer Macksey gives Nash MacDonald a hug and a framed proclamation for Transgender Visibility Day at Tuesday's meeting. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday declaring the North Adams a sanctuary for the LGBTQIA-plus community. The vote was 6-3 with Councilors Peter Oleskeiwicz, Wayne Wilkinson and Bryan Sapienza opposed. "The LGBTQIA plus community is under attack. It is being persecuted at the national level, not necessarily in North Adams," said Councilor Andrew Fitch, who had spearheaded the resolution. "This is an opportunity for us as city leaders to say that we support the community 0 Comments
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North Adams Panel Advises Traffic Sign Removal, Debates Animal Control OrdinanceBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:28PM / Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Police officers stuck at Center Street and Holden won't have to flash their lights to get through soon. Public Safety Committee last week recommended the City Council follow the Traffic Commission's lead to remove the "No Turn on Right" sign next to Public Eat and Drink. "Most of the officers are saying you're stuck at that intersection," interim Chief Mark Bailey told the committee. "If you have an emergency, but it's not really emergency, you're trying to get to somebody, a call, a citizen or something, and you're not required to turn the blue lights on, you're stuck at that intersection 0 Comments
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Berkshire Running Foundation Announces 2025 Race CalendarCommunity submission,
11:26AM / Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Berkshire Running Foundation recently announced a year-long schedule of races and community engagement. The season kicks off with the MCLA Sam Gomez 5K on Sunday, April 6. “The Berkshire Running Foundation is thrilled to be working with the community partners, MountainOne, Berkshire Health Systems, Spectrum Health and many other local organizations to bring these new and classic events to the Berkshires," Executive Director Shiobbean Lemme said. "The impact the running community makes in the Berkshires continues to grow each year, with our work in since 2011 donating over $330,000 to nonprofits in the Berkshires. We are energized at the 0 Comments
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North Adams Panel Recommends Sale of Sullivan SchoolBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:30AM / Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Finance Committee on Monday voted to recommend the sale of Sullivan School for $50,000 for use as housing. "I think it's time to accept the reality of this space and put it back into taxation," said committee member Lisa Blackmer. "And although it will not happen immediately, it'll happen sooner than if we do nothing." Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Foundation plans to turn the long vacant school into affordable artists' housing and use classrooms on the lower level for music education in the summer. It will include short-term rental spaces and condominiums catering to artists, designers and 0 Comments
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North Adams Share the Love Campaign Surpasses Fundraising GoalBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
12:30PM / Monday, March 24, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — First Congregational Church of North Adams' fourth annual "Share the Love" campaign concluded with over $9,000 raised to support local organizations serving individuals in need. "Share the Love is catching on; people are familiar with it and wish to support the organizations that we have identified," Lois Daunis of the the church's Missions Team said. The initiative raised more than $6,000, primarily from North County residents, with additional contributions from church members as far away as Indiana. The campaign's initial goal was set at $5,000, with a planned 50 percent matching contribution from the church's Missions
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Girls Basketball Hall of Fame Welcomes 2025 ClassBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
03:32PM / Sunday, March 23, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – When seven former players were enshrined in the Berkshire County High School Girls Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, their numerous accomplishments were chronicled. Not surprisingly, some of their crowning achievements – 1,000th career points, Berkshire County MVPs and all-Western Massachusetts recognitions – came in their junior and senior years of high school. Then, there was Pittsfield High graduate Dasen Woitkowski. “Desan played varsity her freshman and sophomore years, missing all of her junior year and half of her senior year with an ACL injury” Hall of Fame Board member John Vosburgh related. “Going 0 Comments
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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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