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North Adams Council Asked to Consider Nip Bottle BanBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:27AM / Thursday, September 25, 2025 | |
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 containers have become a litter nuisance all over the city, but especially around local liquor stores. "We've noticed that when we have an OUI, the No. 1 thing found in their vehicle is nip bottles as well," Bailey told the City Council on Tuesday. "That used to be a can of beer, a six-pack of beer that we find in the car. Now it's 0 Comments
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North Adams Played Host to Rural Network ConferenceBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:48PM / Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | |
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 together industry experts, policy leaders, and rural economy innovators to network on rural economic development and innovation. The Berkshire Innovation Center and 1Berkshire, the county's economic development organization, partnered in bringing the sixth annual summit to North Adams. "It's been this amazing opportunity to see folks from all 0 Comments
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MCLA Maintains Top 10 Public Liberal Arts College Ranking| 08:05AM / Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | |
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 is a testament to our faculty, staff, and the entire MCLA community's dedication to student success," said President James F. Birge, Ph.D. "This consistency in rankings reflects our core mission: providing an affordable, transformative liberal arts education that empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve their goals and make meaningful 0 Comments
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North Adams Council Taking Seat Nominations After November ElectionBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:55AM / Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | |
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 its last meeting on the resignation of Councilor Deanna Morrow. Council President Bryan Sapienza had suggested leaving the seat open; other councilors debated seating someone now for the final five or six meetings of the year. On Tuesday, the council voted accept letters, on the suggestion of Councilor Ashley Shade, but also pushed any decision until 0 Comments
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MCLA Announces Fall Mini Open House Series | 08:03AM / Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | |
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 from 9:30 a.m. – 1p.m. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation. During each event, visitors will have the opportunity to tour campus, connect with faculty and staff, and learn about MCLA's academic programs, admissions process, and student resources. The Mini Open House format allows students 0 Comments
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Northern Berkshire United Way Enters 90th Year Exceeding Fund Drive GoalBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:34PM / Monday, September 22, 2025 | |
NBUW Board President Kelly McCarthy calls for a vote on next year's slate of officers. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A round of applause greeted the number for Northern Berkshire United Way's annual campaign drive: $530,000. "Last year, at our annual meeting, we presented our goal for the campaign at $475,000," said Executive Director Patti Messina to the annual business meeting and campaign launch on Wednesday at Norad Mill. "With a lot of work and your support — we have surpassed it. I'm a little emotional on that. ... "We could not have met this amazing goal and gone past it without the support of this community for 0 Comments
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MCLA Master of Education Program is Accepting Applications| 11:34AM / Saturday, September 20, 2025 | |
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 that prepare them to make an impact in their school communities. Programs include M.Ed. with initial licensure, professional teacher licensure with M.Ed., M.Ed. with individualized plan of study non-licensure, and accelerated 4+1 bachelor's degree with M.Ed. "When you finish our program here, you will be licensed as a public school teacher 0 Comments
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North Adams Seeks Christmas Tree Donations for Downtown Holiday Displays| 02:10PM / Friday, September 19, 2025 | |
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 November. Residents or businesses interested in contributing are encouraged to contact the Wire & Alarm Division at (413) 662-3155. If calling outside of business hours, leave a message. 0 Comments
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MCLA Alumni Association to Hold Awards Ceremony| 08:05AM / Friday, September 19, 2025 | |
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. The following recipients will be recognized: Katie Brelsford '10, 2025 Vanguard Award Edward Sokolowski '92, 2025 Distinguished Alum Award Jonathan Monroy '13 (posthumous), 2025 Service to the College Award Jennifer Schimmel '99 (posthumous), 2025 Community Service & Citizenship Award Anne Pecor, 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Receives $445K for Four Corners Hazard Mitigation ProjectStaff Reports, iBerkshires
05:31PM / Thursday, September 18, 2025 | |
 CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The town's a step closer to redesigning the area surrounding the town field to better prepare for flooding. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is providing $445,020 for design and permitting of the Four Corners Project, an initiative to improve the field and prepare for better flood solutions in the face of climate change. "I appreciate Berkshire Regional Planning for going after the money for us and having all the meetings," said Robert Norcross, a member of the MVP committee. "We're very grateful that we go in the next stage of engineering for our town field." The Massachusetts 0 Comments
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North Adams Urges Water ConservationStaff Reports,
12:57PM / Thursday, September 18, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — City officials are encouraging residents to conserve water as the drought conditions were updated last week to Level 2 for the Berkshires. "Due to ongoing drought conditions, the North Adams Water Department has been closely monitoring the water levels at the Mount Williams and Notch Reservoirs," the city posted on its Facebook page. "While both reservoirs are currently below their typical levels, they are not yet at critical status. We will continue to track conditions carefully and provide updates as needed." State Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Rebecca Tepper declared a Level 2 Significant Drought for 0 Comments
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MCLA to Host Networking Session for Regional K-12 Educational Leaders | 07:42AM / Thursday, September 18, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Division of Graduate & Continuing Education will host a networking and mentoring session for new K-12 leaders on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 4-6 p.m. at the Berkshire Innovation Center in Pittsfield. The event comes at a time of significant leadership transitions across local school districts and is designed to strengthen regional educational partnerships while providing support for newly appointed administrators. "With significant leadership transitions occurring across local school districts, this gathering provides an opportunity to build relationships, offer support, and strengthen the 0 Comments
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