| RFP Ready for North County High School Study
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The working group for the Northern Berkshire Educational Collaborative last week approved a request for proposals to study secondary education regional models.
The members on Tuesday fine-tuned the RFP and set a date of Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 4 p.m. to submit bids. The bids must be paper documents and |
| North Adams Lifts Boil Water Order for Most of City
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city has lifted a boil water order — with several exceptions — that was issued late Monday morning following several water line breaks over the weekend.
As of 2:20 p.m., repairs have been completed, and water tests have shown no presence of total coliform or E. coli bacteria, |
 | Clarksburg Average Tax Bill Up 4%
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The owner of an average home will see their tax bill rise by about $132, or about 4.16 percent.
The Select Board on Monday approved a single tax rate, which means property owners will see a rate $12.29 per $1,000 valuation.
Assessor Romana Messer walked the board through the |
 | BFAIR Announce Promotion of Director of Day Habilitation Services
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — BFAIR announced the promotion of Leanne Martin to Director of Day Habilitation Services, effective Nov. 5, 2025.
Martin has been a member of the BFAIR team since 2014. Since 2023, she has served as Assistant Director, where she managed daily operations, guiding staff development, and supporting |
 | Brown Street Bridge Reopens in North Adams
Mayor Jennifer Macksey is the first to drive across the bridge, closed since early 2023.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Mayor Jennifer Macksey led a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Dec. 15, marking the official reopening of the Brown Street Bridge.
"We are very excited despite the cold weather," Macksey |
| North Adams Issues Drinking Water Warning
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city issues a Drinking Water Warning Monday urging residents to boil water before using.
On Dec. 14, 2025, a water main break occurred on the North Adams water system on State Road and another leak was found on American Legion Drive. This results in insufficient water to maintain safe water |
 | North Adams Worked the Weekend Fixing Water Line Breaks
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Water Department and Department of Public Works have been responding since Friday to multiple water line breaks throughout the city that are causing temporary loss of water in some areas.
"Everyone has water or very low pressure," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey, as of Sunday evening. |
| BAAMS Students Compose Music Inspired By Clark Art
BAAMS students view 'West Point, Prout's Neck' at the Clark Art. The painting was an inspiration point for creating music.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies (BAAMS) students found new inspiration at the Clark Art Institute through the "SEEING |
| Otto's Farm Stand Donates $470 to Local Charities, Public Media
Otto and Bea donated $182 to the Berkshire Food Project and to Louison House; the balance of the $470 in donations was split between WAMC and PBS.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Otto's Farm Stand, a farm stand owned and operated by 8-year-old Otto Lamb and his 4-year-old sister Bea, has donated 50 percent of their sales from |
 | Study Recommends 'Removal' for North Adams' Veterans Bridge
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Nearly a year of study and community input about the deteriorating Veterans Memorial Bridge has resulted in one recommendation: Take it down.
The results of the feasibility study by Stoss Landscape Urbanism weren't really a surprise. The options of "repair, replace and remove" |
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