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McCann Practical Nursing Program Graduates 23Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
12:08PM / Tuesday, November 04, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Twenty-three graduates of the McCann Technical School Practical Nursing program were welcomed into their "noble vocation" Monday night during a pinning ceremony focused on commitment, teamwork, and remembering the smallest acts of kindness. "Nursing is not really a profession, it is a calling. A noble vocation that demands compassion, skill and commitment to the well-being of those you serve," said Kelli Ann Milne, guest speaker and Berkshire Health Systems Education Specialist. "You will touch lives in ways you cannot imagine; you will be there for people on their best and worst days. You will face miracles, you will face 0 Comments
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North Adams to Vote New Government on TuesdayStaff Reports,
01:52PM / Monday, November 03, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Voters will decide a new government for the next two years on Tuesday. Polling hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Elizabeth's Parish Center. Up for election are mayor, all nine City Council seats and three School Committee seats. Also on the ballot are two seats representing the city in the Northern Berkshire Vocational Regional School District (McCann School Committee). Jennifer Macksey is running for a third two-year term as mayor and is being challenged by Scott Berglund, a former vehicle parts salesman. Macksey has focused her campaign on experience: she's a lifelong resident, she has been 0 Comments
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North Adams Opens the Holiday Season with Tree InstallationJack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
12:21PM / Monday, November 03, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — City workers spent the morning on Monday installing this year's Christmas trees. "We love this," Wire and Alarm Inspector Mitchell Meranti said. "Everybody looks forward to it." The tree closest to city hall is a Blue Spruce donated by the Mancini Family on Hathaway Street. Kathy Mancini said the tree has been an important part of their lives for over 30 years. She said her daughter Katie made her first communion in 1993 and all she wanted for her first communion gift was a pine tree sapling to plant "My husband's uncle Henry Dean went out into the woods and came home with the 0 Comments
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Veteran Spotlight: Army Col. Michael HynesBy Wayne Soares, Special to iBerkshires
05:14PM / Sunday, November 02, 2025 | |
Michael Hynes has spoken at Memorial and Veterans day ceremonies in North Adams, including last year's Memorial Day. Above, on Veterans Day in 2011 and, right, in 2007. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Michael Hynes served his country with pride and distinction in the Army for 32 years from 1980 to 2012, retiring as a colonel. Born in Syracuse, N.Y., he grew up in North Adams and graduated from Drury High School in 1977. He later earned a bachelor's degree in computer information systems, and masters' in leadership, military operations and national resource strategy. He went to basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. "It was 0 Comments
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Letter: Re-elect Mayor MackseyLetter to the Editor,
09:00AM / Sunday, November 02, 2025 | |
 To the Editor:
Mayor Macksey is a leader of integrity with strong commitment to North Adams. I've known her for decades — her grandmother and mine were sisters. I was so proud of her when took decisive action to stop the harmful logging project on Notch Road. She saw the project's flaws. She put the tourist and habitat value of an unspoiled forest destination at the foot of Greylock as a priority. I hope you'll join in support her for another term. There's lots of work to be done. Brian McBride
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Coggins Auto Annual Trunk or Treat| 08:10AM / Sunday, November 02, 2025 | |
BENNINGTON, Vt. — Families from across Bennington County, Northern Berkshires and NY boarder packed the Toyota and Honda lot on Saturday, Oct. 25, for the annual Trunk or Treat hosted by Coggins Auto Group in partnership with the Bennington Banner. This year's theme was Wizard of Oz - complete with a smoke-breathing dragon, glowing lava displays, indoor tornado, and characters from the film. By the end of the night, participating groups and businesses had handed out more than 40,000 pieces of candy. What began in 2020 as a small community gathering has grown into an annual celebration, drawing more than 3,000 attendees this year. Guests explored 0 Comments
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Letter: Mayor Macksey Deserves Our VoteLetter to the Editor,
06:30PM / Saturday, November 01, 2025 | |
 To the Editor:
This November, the North Adams voters have big decisions to make. We have several new, enthusiastic candidates for City Council with diverse areas of focus and the desire to serve the city as it moves forward. It's wonderful to have a choice among so many qualified individuals.
We also have a challenger for the mayor's office: one who speaks about transparency and the need for change. Mr. Berglund has only lived in North Adams for about two years.According to his resume on LinkedIn, he's held various positions as a sales representative. He has no management experience to lead a small city's government and no financial experience to qualify him to deal with its budget. What he
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Teacher of the Month: Kyle StrackBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:18PM / Saturday, November 01, 2025 | |
Students say Strack encourages them to experiment with their art. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — During his six years as an educator, Drury High School art teacher Kyle Strack has encouraged exploration and instilled in his students a sense of resiliency and self-acceptance. It is this impact that has earned him the iBerkshires Teacher of the Month designation. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will feature distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here. In Strack's classroom, students learn not to fear failure but rather to change their perspective 0 Comments
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North Adams Council Hears About Water System Status, UpgradesBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
06:23AM / Saturday, November 01, 2025 | |
Water from the reservoirs is run through the water treatment plant on Pattison Road. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city has enough water and it's safe to drink. That was the message from Commissioner of Public Services Timothy Lescarbeau on Tuesday as he updated the City Council on the water system. The update had been requested by Councilor Andrew Fitch, after hearing concerns from residents about the quality of the water, a perceived lack of information, and the statewide drought. "I think he does great work. He's also a community member, so he drinks our water he's overseeing," he said of the commissioner. Lescarbeau 0 Comments
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Letter: Macksey Is a Proven LeaderLetter to the Editor,
04:00PM / Friday, October 31, 2025 | |
 To the Editor:
I am proud to support the re-election of Mayor Macksey. I have known Mayor Macksey for more than 20 years and I have had the pleasure of working closely with her and seeing firsthand her leadership for North Adams. Mayor Macksey is special because she truly cares about people. Her values are founded on compassion, and that comes through when you see her supporting local youth sports, rebuilding our senior center, and ensuring that our schools have everything our community can muster. She has remained close to the community as a mayor, but more importantly, as a neighbor, mentor, and friend. Mayor Macksey does not shy away from big challenges; she confronts them head-on. The
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Berkshire County Homes Celebrating HalloweenBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
02:52PM / Friday, October 31, 2025 | |
 The streets are alive with ghosts, zombies, skeletons, and more. Many houses throughout the county are showing their Halloween spirit by decorating their homes. We asked for submissions so trick-or-treaters can check out these spooky home when they're out on Halloween.
A skeleton creeps out of the ground on Kittredge Road in Pittsfield. Starting off in Pittsfield, hop on your broom and sail toward McArthur Street to find James Eubanks' haunted house, located at 81 McArthur. All the decorations were homemade — from the menacing bird flying over tombstones to the tall detailed Jack o' Lantern looming over the doorway into the mini haunt. For those not
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North Adams Getting $3.1M in State Funding for Walnut St., Heritage ParkBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:55AM / Friday, October 31, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city's getting a downtown boost of $3.1 million for commercial investments, infrastructure and the stabilization of the collapsing Walnut Street. Mayor Jennifer Macksey has been strongly hinting for weeks about the MassWorks money but hasn't been able to speak until the funds were announced by the state. "Last year, I was a little bit disappointed with our One-Stop responses. But this year, we cleaned up," she said on Thursday. The grants through the Community One Stop for Growth Program include: $250,000 from the Underutilized Properties Program and $50,000 in Site Readiness Funding for Western Gateway 0 Comments
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