 | Astronomy Talk at North Adams Public Library
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Library will host an astronomy presentation by Dr. Bob Donahue, an astronomer at Mt. Wilson Observatory and a member of the Northern Berkshire Astronomical Society.
The event, titled "What's Up in the Sky? Summer 2025," is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, at 6 |
| Community Development Increase a Focus in North Adams Budget Vote
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – The City Council Tuesday passed a $52.3 million spending plan for fiscal year 2026 that represents a 7 percent increase from the city budget for the year that ends on June 30.
On a series of unanimous votes, the council OK'd an FY26 budget that both accounts for a spike in the city's health |
| North Adams License Commission OKs Wine & Beer for State Food & Drink
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The License Commission approved a beer and wine license Tuesday for State Food and Drink LLC at 508 State Road.
"We've been in business, I think, since November of last year, and what we're just trying to do is expand the options of our diners to have a glass of wine with dinner or a beer |
 | Tobacco-Free Partnership Hosting Youth Vaping Conference Saturday
Joyce Brewer of the Tobacco-Free Community Partnership is focused on educating residents about the dangers of nicotine and substance abuse. She's spearheading Saturday's conference on youth vaping.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — They're flavorful. They're attractive. They give off a cool |
| North Adams Finance Approves Public Services Budgets
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council will be deciding on a proposed $52 million budget for fiscal year 2026, a 7 percent increase from the previous year.
The anticipated budget is projected is up about $3.4 million, largely driven by material expenses, wages, and insurance.
Mayor Jennifer Macksey plans |
 | Salon Owner Opens in Grandfather's Old North Adams Barber Shop
The salon's logo includes 'Lashes Like Kiera' in remembrance of Kiera Boucher.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Belle Ame Lashes by Keke recently celebrated its grand opening at 14 Eagle St.
Owner and esthetician Kathryn Boucher said her business will do face wax, eyebrows, and eyelash |
 | Letter: North Adams Public Hearing on the City Budget on June 10
To the Editor:
North Adams should provide a meaningful and practical opportunity to engage citizens in a dialogue on the budget.
Traditionally the City Council Finance Committee conducts meetings at which there is a line-by-line review of the budget.
This year five meetings lasting 1.5 to 2.5 hours were held over a two-week period. |
 | Northern Berkshire Community Contra Dance
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Berkshire Community Dance will hold its monthly contra dance on June 15 with calling by Hannah Johlas, and live music provided by an open band.
New dancers and families with children are encouraged to arrive by 3:30 for instruction in the basics. All are welcome.
Hannah Johlas will |
 | North Adams Planners OK Parking Lot Construction at Blackinton Mill
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Planning Board on Monday approved the second phase of the Blackinton Mill renovations that will construct a parking lot on Ashton Avenue where the Widen Tannery used to be.
The parking and delivery area will serve the light industry in the mill, a cabin building venture approved in January, |
| SteepleCats Earn First Win
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- AJ Petraitis threw five shutout innings Monday as the North Adams SteepleCats earned their first win of the season, a 3-2 decision over Vermont at Joe Wolfe Field.
Petraitis struck out one and scattered three hits before leaving the mound.
Five more Cats combined to strike out eight over the |
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