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UPDATE: Suspect in North Adams Walmart Stabbing Turns Himself InStaff Reports,
01:20PM / Tuesday, February 04, 2025 | |
— A suspect in a stabbing at Walmart on Monday has turned himself in to police. Interim Police Chief Mark Bailey reported that Roland Hernandez, 41, of Pittsfield, surrendered to the North Adams Police Department on Feb. 3, 2025, around 9 p.m. He was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and was brought to Northern Berkshire District Court the following morning at approximately 10 a.m. The incident occurred on Monday, Feb. 3, around 4 p.m. when officers responded to a fight at the department store and found a victim with stab wounds. The victim was transported by ambulance to Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. Following the incident, police issued a BOLO (be on
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Clarksburg Board OKs Compensation Plan, 3% COLABy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:24AM / Tuesday, February 04, 2025 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Public employees in Clarksburg will see a boost in their wages. The Select Board on Monday approved a new wage scale that includes a cost of living increase of 3 percent and the same COLA for part-time employees. "We will never be competitive with the cities or whatever, but to get them up to where we're reasonable so we keep people working here in town and we can attract people to apply for positions," said Chair Robert Norcross, noting the town's failure to attract qualified candidates for a highway laborer. The new pay scale starts at its lowest at $16.70 for a probationary custodian but most starting pay will 0 Comments
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MCLA Breakfast Looks at Successes, Work AheadBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
04:44PM / Monday, February 03, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The announcement of the new arts learning center was the big news out of the recent opening semester breakfast at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. But it wasn't the only good news. College officials reported on funding campaigns, program advancements, capital improvements, student performance, and the commitment to inclusion and diversity. "Trustees met last week and had a chance to look at a strategic plan, and some of the works that many people are working on and it reminded us about how excited they are being part of this institution, and how proud we are of the community that makes up this institution," said 0 Comments
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College Notes: Fall Semester 2024| 04:09PM / Monday, February 03, 2025 | |
Fred Eustis of Great Barrington has received a scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year from the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-10 ranked program at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business. They were among 105 student leaders who received more than $396,000 in scholarships for this period. Most of the scholarships come with the opportunity to gain leadership skills and experience while managing many activities for aspiring entrepreneurs. Carla Stephens joined the spring 2025 class at Bard College at Simon's Rock in Great Barrington as part of the early college program. Her academic and personal achievements stood out, securing Stephens a spot at 0 Comments
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McCann Technical School Honor Roll| 03:55PM / Monday, February 03, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — McCann Technical School quarter 2 Honor Roll Class of 2025 High Honors Boyer, Alexander Bressette Jr., Patrick Denette, Ethan Elias, Antonio Francesconi, Sofia Hallock, Bryanna Hayden, Brodie Hilton, Evan Hopkins, Tobey Hughs, Jack Kraus-Bayly, Emily Lancia, Griffen Lasher, Brockton Luczynski, Nathan Maxwell, Cole Meyette, Paige Mongeon, Meghan Moran, Camryn Odell, Nicholas Reid, Sophie Rhinemiller, Brody Rivera, Jaivin Roberts, Liam Rylander, Lukas Stack, John Stefanik, Ava Touponce, Joshua Honors Bean, Lillian Bowman, Alexandria Dean, Christian Digennaro, Hayden Dozier, Aleathia Dupee, Zoe Fortini, Evan Gazaille-Adams, 0 Comments
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Chapter 90 Bond Bill Could Bring $5.3M to Berkshire CommunitiesBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
12:45PM / Friday, January 31, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires could receive more than $5.3 million in additional state Chapter 90 road funds in a new bond bill. Gov. Maura Healey filed the bill last Friday, authorizing the borrowing of $1.5 billion over the next five years for local transportation networks. The bill includes another $100 million in Chapter 90, a 50 percent increase. Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on Saturday noted the total amount will be $300 million, the highest amount of Chapter 90 that's been proposed. "That $100 million topper is going to have a slightly different formula that's really more focused on road miles," she said to applause at the 0 Comments
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North Adams Council Refers Parking Ban, Affirms LGBTQI+ RightsBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:46AM / Friday, January 31, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday referred changes to the annual winter parking ban to the Public Services Committee and endorsed resolution supporting the state's prohibition of discrimination based on gender identity and expression. The reducing the length of the parking ban is a proposal by Vice President Ashley Shade, who also put forward a number of changes to the Airport Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals ordinances. She is suggesting the parking ban not go into effect until the first snow emergency of the year and ends on April 1. It currently runs from Nov. 1 to April 15, although mayors have ended it earlier based on 0 Comments
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North Adams Warns Residents of Pipe Survey ScamsBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
01:36PM / Thursday, January 30, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — City residents are still being plied with scams over the lead pipe survey. Officials are warning residents of calls and letters claiming to represent the survey and requesting money. The survey is being done at no cost to residents. "We are in the midst of having a lead pipe survey, as most of you know," Mayor Jennifer Macksey said at Tuesday's City Council meeting. "You should have received letters in the mail about a question of what type of pipes you have coming into your house. I know that some people have received calls asking to pay for this survey. Please be reminded that this is a scam, that our survey is free and 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Issues RFP for School RoofBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
03:10PM / Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Town and school officials are looking to price out replacement of the school roof in preparation for a possible debt exclusion vote. A joint meeting of the Select Board and School Committee earlier this month agreed that something needed to be done about the roof — and sooner rather than later. As water dripped through a classroom ceiling into buckets, the boards broached the possibility of taking out a loan rather than waiting years on the Massachusetts School Building Authority's accelerated repair program. At its meeting last week, the Select Board determined to put out a request for proposals to get an idea of 0 Comments
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North Adams Council Debates Change to Airport Commission AppointmentsBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
01:05PM / Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | |
New Lt. Shaun Hayden is pinned by Fire Chief Brent Lefebvre. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Ordinance changes related to mayoral appointments were referred to General Government on Tuesday but not without debate by the full City Council and the mayor. Vice President Ashley Shade proposed the changes to bring the city's code in line with current state laws following questions surrounding the mayor's sole authority to appoint to the Airport Commission. Her proposal would add City Council approval to commission appointments, and prohibit any commissioner from having any current activity at the airport. "Our city charter was 0 Comments
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Berkshire Health Group Sets 16% Health Insurance Hike for FY26By Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
11:25AM / Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Health insurance costs for employees in 25 towns and six regional school districts will rise by 16 percent in fiscal year 2026. The board of the Berkshire Health Group on Monday morning voted to increase the rate for the year that begins on July 1 by that amount, a move that is sure to color budget conversations in all of the municipal entities that participate in the joint purchase group. The 7-3 vote followed a lengthy discussion about the factors driving up the cost of health care, the impact those costs are having on similar municipal and private health insurance providers and the need to maintain a healthy reserve for Berkshire Health 0 Comments
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McCann Tech Announces Winter Tea Room Schedule| 08:10AM / Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – McCann Technical School has released the 2025 schedule for its Tea Room, which will be open on select Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Special buffet days are also scheduled throughout the season. Tea Room Dates: January: Thursday, January 30 February: Tuesday, February 4; Thursday, February 6; Buffet – Thursday, February 13; Tuesday, February 25; Thursday, February 27 March: Buffet – Thursday, March 6; Tuesday, March 11; Thursday, March 13; Buffet – Friday, March 21 The Tea Room will be closed on snow days, early dismissals, and delays. Updates can be found at mccanntech.org. 0 Comments
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