Drury Students Bring Musical 'Zombie Prom' To Life| 10:57AM / Tuesday, April 08, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Drury Stage Company will present the musical "Zombie Prom" at the Drury Performing Arts Center (DPAC) with three performances. The production is led by students in various roles, including acting, technical work, costuming, set building, and stage management. Community members, school, and district personnel are providing mentorship and guidance. According to a press release, "Zombie Prom" is a zany and heartfelt musical set in a 1950s high school where teen love and radioactive mishaps collide. "This fast-paced show is musically challenging," said Leslie Appleget, District Arts and Communications Coordinator, also >> Read More |
MCLA to Hosts Panel Discussion on U.S. Immigration Under Trump's Second Term | 10:40AM / Monday, April 07, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) invites the public to a panel discussion on Immigration in the United States During Trump 2.0, on Thursday, April 10, at 5 p.m. in Murdock Hall, Room No. 218. This event is free and open to all. MCLA Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Dave Cupery will moderate the discussion. Panelists include Williams College Professor of Political Science Dr. James Mahon, MCLA Associate Professor of Anthropology Dr. Anna Jaysane-Darr, and MCLA Professor of History Dr. Ely Janis. According to a press release: Presented as part of The Boschen Conflict Prevention and Resolution >> Read More |
New York Times Bestselling Author to Speak at MCLA's MOSAIC| 03:31PM / Friday, April 04, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, MASS. — The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host a special lecture, "The Acid Queen: The Psychedelic Life and Countercultural Rebellion of Rosemary Woodruff Leary," featuring New York Times bestselling author Susannah Cahalan. The event will take place on April 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the MOSAIC Event Space on 49 Main St., North Adams. This event is free and open to the public. According to a press release: Presented as part of the Politics of the Visual: Lecture Series in Visual Culture, this talk will explore the legacy of Rosemary Woodruff Leary, a key but often overlooked figure in the 1960s counterculture >> Read More |
MCLA Green Living Seminar: Green Roofs and Urban Rewilding| 08:01AM / Thursday, April 03, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Mark Winterer, co-founder and owner of Recover Green Roofs will give a presentation on Green Roofs: Rewilding Our Cities on April 9 as part of MCLA's Green Living Seminar Series and the MCLA Environmental Studies Department. According to a press release: With experience in landscaping, operational logistics, and supply-chain management, Winterer has led the development of hundreds of green roofs nationwide. His presentation will showcase case studies from Recover's diverse portfolio, illustrating the real-world impact of green roofs on biodiversity, climate adaptation, and community well-being. Attendees will gain insights >> Read More |
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 |
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