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North Adams Schools Seeing Bright Spots on MCAS Scores
By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:48AM / Wednesday, October 02, 2024
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The public schools are seeing some ups and downs in MCAS scores for 2024 but improvement overall from last year compared to state data.    "One of the things that they identified statewide was that even though everybody was hoping that the scores would show up now that we're farther away from the pandemic, statewide, they saw a drop in ELA scores this past year," Timothy Callahan, assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, told the School Committee on Monday.    "They also showed flat results in math, other than an improvement in third grade statewide, and then science results show improvement in

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Letter: Support Next Generation With New Greylock School
Letter to the Editor,
06:00PM / Tuesday, October 01, 2024

To the Editor:

The most recent U.S. Census data on record indicates that North Adams experienced a population decline of 26 people from 2019 to 2022, averaging a difference less than 7 people per year. However, one major point the new Greylock opponents argue is that the school population will be cut in half, with several hundred fewer students over the next decade.

They claim that only one elementary school will be needed, negating the necessity of investing in a second school. Despite where they get their numbers, their projected enrollment figures do not align with the Census data showing a minute population decline the past few years.

The city's population appears to be

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Letter: Vote Yes for Greylock School Project
Letter to the Editor,
05:05PM / Tuesday, October 01, 2024

To the Editor:

I am writing to encourage all of your North Adams readers to vote Yes on Tuesday to invest in our school district, our students, and the future of our community.

I moved to North Adams in 2021, and I have been overwhelmingly impressed by the spirit of collaboration on perseverance that I have experienced here. New England is littered with small factory — or mill — towns that were decimated by the loss of one singular employer, and North Adams still feels the absence of so many families that no longer call this place home. But the people here now — the entrepreneurs developing new industries, the artists finding inspiration among the

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Letter: Show North Adams Children They Are Valued on Oct. 8
Letter to the Editor,
01:40PM / Tuesday, October 01, 2024

To the Editor:

A lot has been said for and against building a new Greylock School in the city of North Adams. The rhetoric is getting heated over the cost, over the impact on property taxes, over the need for a new school building faced with a declining student population. These are all good points for discussion and the cost to the city and further to the taxpayer should not be ignored.

As former mayor, city councilor, School Committee member and School Building Committee member, I have certainly had my share of whether or not things are needed and affordable. Managing a city and a school district are full of choices based not only on need but on funding. Today as a city and a school

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Letter: Vote No on Greylock School Proposal
Letter to the Editor,
01:35PM / Tuesday, October 01, 2024

To the Editor:

I'm writing today to express my concerns about the proposition to build a new K-2 school to replace the current K-2 school, Brayton Elementary. There are several reasons why voters should vote "No" on this proposal: the declining school population, the tax burden on the citizens of North Adams and our crumbling infrastructure.

It was projected that by the time the build is completed, there will be only 250 children attending this school. In addition to that, the cost of the bond (approximately $270 on average per year) will be pushed to the taxpayers of North Adams.

The tax increase of $270 is really for the next few years, but with taking a $20 million loan

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Watch out for investment scams
12:22PM / Tuesday, October 01, 2024

When you invest, you'll find that knowledge is power. The more you know about your investment choices, and who is offering them, the better prepared you'll be to make good decisions. And this diligence can also help protect you against investment scams.

How widespread is this activity? Consider this: Investment fraud losses totaled more than $4.5 billion in 2023, according to the FBI's Internet Crime Report.

Here are some common types of scams:

Cryptocurrency – Not all cryptocurrency offers are scams, but many are. The scammers will contact you via social media, claiming they've made a lot of money in crypto and are willing to help you do the same. They may

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Junior Marketers: Southside Sales & Service
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
08:41AM / Tuesday, October 01, 2024

Southside Sales & Service has been selling and servicing a wide range of equipment and recreational vehicles for more than 60 years. FLORIDA, Mass. — Abbott Memorial Elementary School kindergarteners and first-graders in Lisa Puppolo's class were excited to participate in our newest series: Junior Marketers Create an Ad.    We put a call out to Berkshire County teachers asking their students help in creating an ad for our sponsors and the community delivered. For the next 12 months, we will showcase ads made by our creative next generation.    Kicking off the series is the family-owned small business Southside Sales & Service, located at 546

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Wiffle Ball Tournament to Benefit Scholarship Fund
Community submission,
06:59AM / Tuesday, October 01, 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The fifth annual DZ24 Wiffle Ball Tournament is Saturday, Oct. 19, at Deming Park in Pittsfield.   Teams of four will compete against each other based on age. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each age group.   The cost is $10 per person or $40 per team. The deadline to register is Thursday, Oct 17.  Register teams via email to Justin Hopkins at justinhop@nycap.rr.com. Please provide the team name, members and their ages.   Event T-shirts will be sold and pre-ordering is recommended to ensure availability. Please indicate the number of shirts and size in the registration email (adult sizes only). The pre-order cost is $20; $25 the day of

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Letter: Vote Yes to Greylock School Build
Letter to the Editor,
07:00PM / Monday, September 30, 2024

To the Editor:

We are in a crucial point where we are in a place to receive a substantial amount of money, $45 million to be exact to go towards the Greylock School Project. Some may walk into Brayton Elementary School and think to themselves this building is fine.

What you don't see is that students are in classrooms with no windows, the number of stairs these students have to walk up and down, the lack of updated technology services, security systems. The HVAC and roof have out lived their life span and will need repairs and upgrades in the immediate future. There are likely other repairs that will need to be addressed if the project does not move forward.

There are only so many

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Berkshires Gets Spooky With Adult Halloween Activities
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:06PM / Monday, September 30, 2024
All year long Halloween enthusiasts hide away their pointed hats and pause their D Minor music awaiting their beloved holiday's return. What better way to celebrate its return than by visiting a few of Berkshire County's Halloween activities; here are our must-do Halloween activities in Berkshire County.    13 Nights at Jiminy Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Hancock  Terror begins Friday, Sept. 27, and runs through Oct. 31    The mountain resort known for its snowy hills and winter recreation is transformed into a fright destination.    Many locals fly to Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort for its "13 Nights Haunted House" to be scared out of their

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Letter: North Adams Students and Teachers Deserve Our Support
Letter to the Editor,
03:55PM / Monday, September 30, 2024

To the Editor:

The start of the school year is full of excitement and anticipation for both students and teachers. North Adams is no exception. The recent tours of the Brayton and Greylock elementary schools brought home the culture that teachers create to bring out the best in their students.

Signs were posted everywhere to reinforce the qualities and culture needed to make students successful. At the same time, one cannot ignore the physical plant that creates an uphill climb for students and teachers to realize their aspirations even when they bring their best game to the table. The recent concerns about mold at Brayton School serve to reinforce these challenges.

We must face the fact

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Letter: Greylock School Project Worthy of Support
Letter to the Editor,
03:50PM / Monday, September 30, 2024

To the Editor:

Although I no longer reside in North Adams, after moving to eastern Massachusetts a few years ago to be closer to family, my roots in North Adams run deep. As a native of North Adams, a Drury High School graduate, a 16-year member of the North Adams School Committee, and a father of children who greatly benefited from their education in North Adams schools, I will always care about the future of North Adams and its children.

I have long been an advocate for a K-8 grade school configuration. However, the current infrastructure of North Adams schools cannot support this approach. You would need significant investment in a much larger facility, at a substantially higher cost

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