New School Project Info Session Set at BraytonBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:17AM / Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Building Committee is continuing efforts to get information out about the Greylock School project ahead of a debt exclusion vote on Oct. 8. The first of two information sessions was held last week; the second is this There will also be a virtual component for residents unable to attend. Residents can also attend aat the Eagle Street parklet. The public schools have annually hosted one of the informal coffee hours in the park but this week's will include information on the project and staff available to answer questions. Superintendent Barbara Malkas told the committee on Tuesday that last week's event was >> Read More |
North Adams Hosts First of Two Info Sessions on Greylock ProjectBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:29AM / Monday, August 19, 2024 | |
Mayor Jennifer Macksey reads off figures on the repayment of a $20 million borrowing for a new Greylock School with Tim Alix of Colliers International and Jesse Saylor of TSKP Studios. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Some 60 people wandered through the halls of Greylock Elementary School last week, many of them sharing memories of their school years there. "It's the last time we'll stand here," said one former student to a classmate as they looked around the old library. Officials are hoping that the nostalgia didn't cloud their vision of the pails under the leaking roof, the cracked walls, the inefficient windows, exposed cables to bring modern tech to >> Read More |
BAAMS' Summer Jazz Band Day Camp In Full SwingBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
05:35PM / Friday, August 16, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — More students are getting into the swing with BAAMS' Summer Jazz Band Day Camp, which returned this week for its sixth session.
Berkshires Academy of Advanced Musical Studies founder and Director Richard Boulger said this year 35 students attended the camp, and although the majority are from Berkshire County, students from the Boston area and New York State were participating.
"I think the word is getting out about BAAMS in Berkshire County and beyond," he said. "... I would say that what makes us very special is that we really are student-specific. We focus on each of our kids, and we do not use the cookie-cutter approach to >> Read More |
North Adams Council Sets School Debt Exclusion Vote By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:26AM / Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | |
Council President Bryan Sapienza holds up an application to work as a poll worker for the upcoming elections. The form can be found under 'Becoming an election worker' under city clerk on the city website or in the city clerk's office. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council gave final approval on Tuesday for the mayor to borrow $65,362,859 for a new Greylock School to serve Grades prekindergarten through 2. This second reading of the order, approved last month, was adopted unanimously. This final adoption paves the way for two community forums and a debt exclusion vote scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Elizabeth's >> Read More |
Clarksburg School Gets New Playground Equipment, Awaits StairliftBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:30PM / Tuesday, August 06, 2024 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Brand-new playground equipment will welcome children returning to Clarksburg School this fall. The school received a $64,000 Feigenbaum Foundation grant a couple years ago, but because of supply and shipping delays from the pandemic, the equipment was not delivered until this past winter. Cascades had stored the playground until it could be installed. "The two main pieces that are actually concreted into the ground were $37,000 just to purchase and $16,000 to install," Jordan Rennell told the School Committee on Thursday. "Then there's a couple thousand worth of woodchips and a couple of thousand to >> Read More |
Greylock Elementary School Community Forums | 08:00AM / Monday, August 05, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Public Schools invites the community to attend two upcoming forums regarding the Greylock School Project. These events will take place on: Thursday, Aug. 15, 6 PM at Greylock Elementary School Thursday, Aug. 22, 6 PM at Brayton Elementary School The forums will provide valuable insights into the new school proposal, including details about the design, timeline, and associated costs. In-person attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in guided tours of each building following the presentations. For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom link will be available: www.napsk12.org/SchoolProjectForum. >> Read More |
NBCC to Host 'Back-Packed for Success'| 10:20AM / Friday, August 02, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is hosting its 12th annual back-to-school event for kids entering kindergarten through 12th grade for Northern Berkshire students. This includes homeschooled students. Students will receive a free backpack to fill with school supplies. The deadline for families to register has been extended to Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 5 p.m. The event for families living in Florida and Savoy will be located at Gabriel Abbott Memorial School, 56 North County Road, Florida on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 5 to 6 p.m. Families picking up from Florida and Savoy will receive pre-packed backpacks and be given a choice of >> Read More |
NBSU Wraps Step Up Program With Ice Cream and GamesBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:36PM / Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Northern Berkshire School Union wrapped up its summer camp last Thursday with what's becoming an annual event: a school community night at Clarksburg School. That meant a bounce house, music, dunk tank and lots and lots of activities — plus ice cream and hot dogs for dinner. "Oh, it's fantastic. They do a really good job," said one Monroe parent as her daughter waited for a balloon animal. The five-week summer camp program is open to children in the school districts of Clarksburg, Florida, Monroe, Rowe and Savoy. The program is funded through a grant from the United Way Summer Step >> Read More |
NAPS, Greenagers Launch Program at Many Forks Farm| 10:18AM / Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND GREENAGERS, INC. LAUNCHES PROGRAM AT MANY FORKS FARM, FOSTERING YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND NAPS, Greenagers Launch Program at Many Forks Farm CLARKSBURG, Mass. This summer, Greenagers, Inc. has teamed up with Many Forks Farm and the North Adams Public Schools 21st Century Program to introduce a new program aimed at engaging students with nature while fostering leadership and environmental stewardship. At Many Forks Farm, 22 North Adams students, in grades 5 and 6, have participated in a variety of hands-on activities. Under the guidance of Sue Wells and her team, with support from Many Forks Farm's farmer Molly Comstock, participants >> Read More |
MCLA Board of Trustees Adds Three New Members| 07:48AM / Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has appointed three new members to its Board of Trustees, Darlene Rodowicz, Yvonne Spicer, and Buffy Lord '98 who was voted to represent the MCLA Alumni Association. All three trustees begin their terms of service this summer. "I'm excited to welcome Dr. Spicer, Ms. Rodowicz, and Ms. Lord as our newest MCLA trustees," said MCLA President James F. Birge. "They are extremely accomplished professionals who will add a wealth of knowledge to the Board and I am grateful they agreed to join us." The three new trustees join a >> Read More |
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