 | North Adams Council OKs $1.75M Borrowing for New Ladder Truck
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Fire Department is picking up a hot deal in the form of a 2026 ladder truck.
The City Council on Tuesday authorized a borrowing of $1,751,351 for the purchase of the new E-One HR 100 aerial ladder truck.
"There was a ladder truck ordered by another community who |
 | Letter: North Adams Parking Survey
To the Editor:
I am inviting North Adams residents and visitors to take part in a citizen-developed survey about parking in our city. As a new resident, I was surprised to learn about the winter nighttime parking ban only after receiving a ticket. My appeal was denied, despite the fact that the ban was not proactively communicated. |
 | Companion Corner: Rosie at No Paws Left Behind
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — There's a sweet girl at No Paws Left Behind who is waiting for her new family.
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Rosie is a 2-year-old female Labrador who has been at the shelter for |
 | North Adams Boards Unanimously Elect New School Committee Member
Alexandra Di Addezio is congratulated by city and school officials.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A joint convention of the School Committee and City Council on Tuesday unanimously elected Alexandra DiAddezio to fill the vacant seat on the committee.
DiAddezio described herself as an "ardent |
| BHS Urgent Care North Holding Community Open House on Jan. 14?
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems has announced it will hold a community open house at Berkshire Health Urgent Care North later this week.
The open house will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 5 to 7 pm, at 197 Adams Rd., Williamstown. Visitors can tour the new Urgent Care that has been serving North |
| Drury High School First Quarter Honor Roll
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Drury High School First Quarter Honor Roll.
Grade 12
High Honors
Brooks, Layla Grace
Bushika, Makayla Mae
Canales, Brayden Michael
Cavanaugh, Jack Ryan
Cooke, Marlee Joann
DeCoste, Rachel Marie
Field, Hollyann Fallon
Gamache, Aliyah Marie
Gladu, Jacob Aiden
Griffin, |
| McCann Project Bids to Be Opened This Month
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The McCann School Committee has authorized Superintendent James Brosnan to move forward with the MSBA project and discussed the next steps.
The school committee unanimously approved a lengthy motion authorizing the district to execute and perform its obligations under the project funding agreement. It |
 | North Adams School Committee Gets Update on Athletics
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Schools are continuing a shared athletic director post with Hoosac Valley Regional School District that's proven to be successful for the past several years.
"We had a really exciting fall. Things have carried over into the winter," AD Jeff Puleri told the |
 | Letter: Let's Celebrate Diversity in the Northern Berkshires
To the Editor:
With the Jan. 1 swearing in of our city of North Adams mayor and City Council, we have an opportunity to celebrate diversity. For the first time in North Adams history, we have a woman for mayor, a woman majority council, and a council which is at least one-third LGBTQIA-plus. I believe this is something which should be |
| Wendy Penner to Receive the 2026 Peacemaker Award
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - This year, the MLK Jr. Day of Service Committee announced Wendy Penner as the selected recipient of the Peacemaker Award.
The award will be presented at the annual Northern Berkshire MLK Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan.19, during the celebratory luncheon.
The Peacemaker Award |
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