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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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Weekend Outlook: HalloweekendBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
01:00PM / Thursday, October 30, 2025 | |
Check out all of the events happening this weekend including Halloween events for Halloweekend, celebrations, and more. With Halloween being Friday here is a list of Trick-or-Treat times we have compiled. Editor’s Pick Dia De Los Muertos MAAS MoCa, North Adams Time: Saturday at 4 p.m. Bring your friends and family to the museum for free admission to celebrate the Mexican holiday of remembrance. You’ll be able to see Vincent Valdez’s exhibition titled, "Just a Dream," and continue to the Kidspace to contribute your own offering. More information here. Multiple Days Briggs’ Trail of Terror 455 0 Comments
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Letter: Vote to Re-Elect Macksey as MayorLetter to the Editor,
01:00PM / Thursday, October 30, 2025 | |
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It's that time when voters will again get to make their choice for mayor. This year Scott Berglund is challenging Mayor Jennifer Macksey.
Other than being a political newcomer and a fairly new resident to the city, little is known about Mr. Berglund. I know he's twice defeated cancer and while I sincerely congratulate him on beating the beast, it is not a credential for overseeing a municipality with a $50-plus million budget. He says if elected there will be "transparency" in his administration. Ironically, his campaign has been anything but transparent. Not once, even in the mayoral debate, did he cite any qualifications to be mayor. What experience
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Cinema Ephemera: The Human Machine| 10:56AM / Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Porches' Studio 9 will show "The Human Machine," the first installment of a new film series presented by Cinema Ephemera. The screening will take place on Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Rich Remsberg and Shawn Rosenheim have curated an evening of ephemeral films: vintage classroom instruction, industrial animations, forgotten children's TV shows, declassified military training films, religious movies, scraps of stock footage, and a bunch of weird science stuff. "These are films that were not necessarily meant to last beyond their original showings," said Remsberg. "They 0 Comments
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MassDOT: Temporary Closure of Route 2 in Florida| 03:14PM / Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | |
FLORIDA, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a temporary closure of Route 2 at mile marker 22.4 in Florida. The closure is required due to an earlier crash with fuel spill, and is expected to remain in place until all cleanup is completed. Route 2 traffic is being detoured to Route 8, Route 116 and Route 112. Local traffic can seek alternate routes. Temporary signs and variable message boards are being deployed to advise drivers to seek alternate routes. Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. 0 Comments
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Letter: If Oleskiewicz & Sapienza Won't Stick Up For Us, Why Should We Vote for Them?Letter to the Editor,
02:10PM / Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | |
 To the Editor:
Elections in a small city can often feel like neighbors coming together to create a government that represents their hopes and dreams for their home community. Early voting has begun, and on Nov. 4, we will find ourselves once again awaiting the results. Several incumbents and newcomers have shown heart, passion, and willingness to step up, above and beyond, to face the current and future challenges our community is facing. Unfortunately, others have shown a level of apathy or cowardice that is not only holding us back, it is making us less safe.
This past March, North Adams City Council voted on a resolution to be a sanctuary city for trans and gender expansive people.
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Letter: Mayor Macksey Has My Vote on Nov. 4Letter to the Editor,
02:04PM / Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | |
 To the Editor:
As a North Adams city councilor, business owner, and community organizer, I know how essential strong, constructive, and collaborative leadership is for our city's future. My goals on the City Council are focused on setting North Adams up for long-term success. In pursuing these goals, I've collaborated extensively with Mayor Jennifer Macksey, and I believe we share a similar purpose.
Mayor Macksey has been a constructive, hard-working, and deeply caring partner. Whenever I see her around town, she greets people with warmth and a smile. While we don't always see eye to eye, I have faith in her leadership and her commitment to working with me and other community
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Letter: Macksey Supports Local BusinessesLetter to the Editor,
02:00PM / Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | |
 To the Editor:
I am pleased to offer my full endorsement for Jennifer Macksey as the mayor of North Adams. Throughout her tenure and service to our community, Jennifer has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the future of North Adams —one that reflects the values of our rich history, progress, opportunity, and inclusivity.
Jennifer's dedication to supporting youth programs is evident in her continued advocacy for initiatives that provide our younger generations with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities they need to thrive. She understands that investing in our youth today is essential to ensuring a brighter, more sustainable future for our local community.
She also
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