MCLA Green Living Seminar: Restoring Rivers and Rewilding Wetlands in Massachusetts| 03:26PM / Tuesday, April 01, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Beth Lambert, director of the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) will give a presentation on Restoring Rivers and Rewilding Wetlands in Massachusetts on April 2 as part of MCLA's Green Living Seminar Series and the MCLA Environmental Studies Department. With 20 years of experience in river and watershed restoration across Oregon, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, Lambert brings a wealth of knowledge on ecological restoration. Her presentation will highlight key restoration initiatives in Massachusetts, the benefits of rewilding wetlands, and how these efforts contribute to climate adaptation and biodiversity >> Read More |
Drury High School Honor Roll| 08:11AM / Friday, March 28, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School second quarter honor roll. 12th Grade Ava Rose Cariddi, Bradley William Chapman, Reagan Ashley Cornell, Colin Matthew Daly, Jacinta Maria Moulton Felix, Sydney Rose Goodell, Emily Rae Goodhind, Zachary Thomas Hillard, Taryn Marie Layme, Atlas Beth Lescarbeau, Colby Michael Malloy, Bella Jennifer McCollum, Laurel Jane Miller, Olivia Marie Perry, Lindsy Ann Robare, Madison Rosemarie Saunders, Jordin Madeline Sullivan, Payton Marie VanderWoude, James Peter Varellas, Emma Grace Vareschi, Noah Christy Wilhelm, and Reese October Wilson Grace Eileen Boland, Jenna Paige Clay, Lyla Lynn Crews, Cheyenne NMN Cusson, Ahnajae Shanece >> Read More |
Smile Programs Visits North Adams Public SchoolsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:33AM / Thursday, March 27, 2025 | |
Ryder Rowett gets X-rays of his teeth done. The Smile Programs also offers cleanings and some restorative care like fillings. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A mobile dental program visited North Adams Public Schools last week to ensure that students had healthy smiles. Founded by two moms who were also dentists, the Smile Programs has been offering dental checkups at schools more more than 20 years. "Bringing the care to the patient's hard for families to find care providers that provide care for MassHealth and so we're kind of just bringing the care to the patients," said Dr. Dana Burkett. Smile Programs is in 17 states and says it has have helped more
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North Adams Struggling to Redact Security Issues From School Records RequestBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
12:49PM / Saturday, March 22, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Building Committee's update on Tuesday included that a public records request for the detailed design documents is requiring redaction and review, including by public safety. "It's a very large document, well over 190 pages, and because it contains information that's very specific to the design, we have felt that it there were portions of it that would need to be redacted in consultation with our design team," said Superintendent Barbara Malkas. The details of the plan cover a number of security issues. The superintendent said there needs to be consultation with the designer, the project's safety committee >> Read More |
North Adams School Committee Votes to Promote Callahan as SuperintendentBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:31AM / Friday, March 21, 2025 | |
Timothy Callahan is interviewed by the School Committee at City Hall on Thursday. He was the sole candidate put forward for superintendent. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee on Thursday unanimously selected Timothy Callahan to lead the North Adams Public Schools. Callahan, currently assistant superintendent, will replace Barbara Malkas on her retirement at the end of the school year. His appointment, pending contract negotiations, came after a public interview by the School Committee at City Hall during which he was asked 20 questions, a number of which were from or informed by community input. They ranged from academics to security >> Read More |
North Adams School Finance Panel Reviews Fiscal 2026 Spending PlanBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
01:03PM / Sunday, March 16, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Finance & Facilities Committee took a deeper dive this week into next year's school spending plan. The draft proposal for fiscal 2026 is $21,636,220, up 3.36 percent that will be offset with $940,008 in school choice funds, bringing the total to $20,696,212, or a 2.17 percent increase. Business and Finance Director Nancy Rauscher said the district's school choice account would be in relatively good shape at the end of fiscal 2026. As a practice, the district has been to trying not to exceed the prior year's revenue and to maintain a 5 percent surplus for unexpected special education expenses. However, this >> Read More |
Retiring Superintendent Named to North Adams' Women's Hall of FameBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
11:36AM / Friday, March 14, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Superintendent Barbara Malkas last week was inducted into the Women's History Hall of Fame in North Adams. The honor was established several years ago by Mayor Jennifer A. Macksey to recognize women who have played important roles in the city's history. At the end of last week's School Committee meeting, Macksey asked if anyone knew who Julia Dewey was. "No? She was the first female superintendent that served from 1893 to 1895 and another fun fact, did you know that Dr. Barbara Malkas is the second female superintendent serving from 2016 to now," the mayor said. Malkas, who is retiring at >> Read More |
MCLA to Host Virtual Information Sessions for Graduate Programs| 08:06AM / Friday, March 14, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host a virtual information session on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, for individuals interested in advancing their careers through MCLA's graduate programs. This session will provide prospective students with an opportunity to explore MCLA's Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (MEd), and Leadership Academy programs, learn about the application process, and connect with faculty and admissions staff. The session schedule is as follows: MEd Information Session – 12 PM (Virtual) Leadership Academy Information Session – 4:30 PM (Virtual) MBA Information >> Read More |
Callahan Named Finalist for North Adams Superintendent| 11:07AM / Monday, March 10, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Superintendent Search Committee has put forward one candidate to lead the public schools: Assistant Superintendent Timothy Callahan. The School Committee on Monday morning said Callahan, former principal of Drury High School, will be interviewed publicly at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, in the City Council Chambers. The session will be broadcast on Northern Berkshire Community Television. Should the committee approve, he will succeed Barbara Malkas, who is retiring this June after nine years as superintendent. Callahan has worked in the North Adams Public Schools for 27 years, holding multiple positions. This has included >> Read More |
North Adams Schools Eye Level Service Budget But Wary of Federal CutsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:32AM / Wednesday, March 05, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — With federal and state funding sources uncertain, school officials are taking a cautious approach to next year's budget. The Finance and Facilities Committee was presented Monday with a draft spending plan for fiscal 2026 that's projected to rise 3.36 percent over this year. Some $940,000 in school choice funds will be used to offset increases; two grant-funded positions will be eliminated and several retirements will be factored in as well. "Apparently $15 billion of the state budget is funded through federal funds," said Superintendent Barbara Malkas. "Until we know what is actually happening, it's very >> Read More |
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