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North Adams Council OKs $1.75M Borrowing for New Ladder TruckBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:44PM / Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Fire Department is picking up a hot deal in the form of a 2026 ladder truck. The City Council on Tuesday authorized a borrowing of $1,751,351 for the purchase of the new E-One HR 100 aerial ladder truck. "There was a ladder truck ordered by another community who cannot complete the purchase," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey. "The vendor knows that we've been talking about improving our equipment, and called us and somewhat put us at the top of the list. Several other communities vying for this ... "This is a tremendous opportunity for us to get a truck that is somewhat priced at 2025 values and keep us 0 Comments
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Letter: North Adams Parking SurveyLetter to the Editor,
05:00PM / Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | |
 To the Editor:
I am inviting North Adams residents and visitors to take part in a citizen-developed survey about parking in our city. As a new resident, I was surprised to learn about the winter nighttime parking ban only after receiving a ticket. My appeal was denied, despite the fact that the ban was not proactively communicated. Information online is scattered, and enforcement dates appear inconsistent. In five other Massachusetts communities where I have lived, I never encountered a total winter parking ban.
Conversations with neighbors and local friends suggest that communication failures are a recurring issue for drivers here. From parking meters without posted enforcement hours,
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Companion Corner: Rosie at No Paws Left BehindBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
03:34PM / Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — There's a sweet girl at No Paws Left Behind who is waiting for her new family. iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. Rosie is a 2-year-old female Labrador who has been at the shelter for about five months. Shelter manager Noelle Howland introduced us to her. "Rosie came to us as a stray from animal control that was never claimed. She's been here with us since August," she said. Rosie is very athletic and it's recommended she has an owner that will let her go out for many adventures. But after a day of exploring, she 0 Comments
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North Adams Boards Unanimously Elect New School Committee MemberBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:44AM / Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | |
Alexandra Di Addezio is congratulated by city and school officials. 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 0 Comments
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BHS Urgent Care North Holding Community Open House on Jan. 14? | 03:37PM / Monday, January 12, 2026 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems has announced it will hold a community open house at Berkshire Health Urgent Care North later this week. The open house will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 5 to 7 pm, at 197 Adams Rd., Williamstown. Visitors can tour the new Urgent Care that has been serving North Berkshire patients since mid-December, 2025. Berkshire Health Urgent Care North is open weekdays from 11 am to 7 pm and weekends from 8 am to 12 noon, providing convenient, accessible care for minor illness and injuries, as well as on-site x-ray services and testing for common illnesses. Like its counterparts in Pittsfield and Lenox, the North site also 0 Comments
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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 High Honors 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 Honors Alvarez, Rommel Rigoberto Brulé, Ian Richard Chrisman, 0 Comments
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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 0 Comments
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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 0 Comments
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Letter: Let's Celebrate Diversity in the Northern BerkshiresLetter to the Editor,
07:00PM / Friday, January 09, 2026 | |
 To the Editor:
With the Jan. 1 swearing in of our city of North Adams mayor and City Council, we have an opportunity to celebrate diversity. For the first time in North Adams history, we have a woman for mayor, a woman majority council, and a council which is at least one-third LGBTQIA-plus. I believe this is something which should be celebrated, openly.
Despite a worrying national conversation which advocates that diversity equates weakness, the opposite is true, and has been proven time and time again. McKinsey & Co., a global consulting firm, has conducted a series of studies, which have made a strong business case for diversity, showing it is a competitive advantage for
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Wendy Penner to Receive the 2026 Peacemaker Award| 02:24PM / Friday, January 09, 2026 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - This year, the MLK Jr. Day of Service Committee announced Wendy Penner as the selected recipient of the Peacemaker Award. The award will be presented at the annual Northern Berkshire MLK Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan.19, during the celebratory luncheon. The Peacemaker Award is given annually to an individual or group in Northern Berkshire. The award, which originated as part of the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, honors individuals or groups who have contributed substantially to peace in our region. In general, the Peacemaker Award recognizes those who have a history of working with people and/or neighborhoods and 0 Comments
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Berkshires Dips Below Measles Herd ImmunityStaff Reports ,
02:00PM / Thursday, January 08, 2026 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Three of the Western Massachusetts counties, including the Berkshires, have fallen below the 95 percent vaccination level for measles, mumps, and rubella to ensure herd immunity. The Washington Post's Vaccination Report Card for the nation found Massachusetts as a whole was at 97 percent; the Berkshires has dipped to 91.8 percent in the years following the pandemic. Hampden County is at 93.8 percent and Franklin at 91.5 percent; Southern Vermont is even lower with Bennington County at 90 percent and Windham at 91. The two other low counties were Suffolk at 94.1 and Nantucket at 91 percent. The MMR vaccinations are given 0 Comments
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Dalton Firefighter Recognized for Going Above and BeyondBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:21AM / Thursday, January 08, 2026 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Fire Department is celebrating one of its own with the inaugural Above and Beyond Award. Firefighter and emergency medical technician Ryan Foley was presented the award in December. "In the past, had a couple of different types of awards just trying to recognize folks for their hard work and efforts throughout the year and encourage people to sort of push themselves professionally," said Charlotte Crane, fire prevention officer and EMT. Interim Fire Chief Chris Cachat proposed the recognition after noticing many of the firefighters going "above and beyond" with their work. Foley was selected for always doing more than needed. For
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