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Clarksburg Word War II Casualty Returns Home After 82 Years
The procession with a Marine escort arrives at Town Hall.  CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Erwin Shaftsbury King was about six years older than James Pierce when he joined the Marines.    Pierce, now 92, grew up near the King family on West Road, where he still lives. He remembered King as just one of the
Clarksburg World War II Casualty Returns Home for Burial
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Marine Pvt. First Class Erwin S. King returns home on Friday, more than eight decades after he marched to war.   King, who grew up on West Road, was killed in action during the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II. He remains had been buried temporarily with nine of his comrades on the island. There were
Letter: Vote No on Greylock School Project
To the Editor: It's crazy to me that people in the community think that a new school alone will enhance our students' education. What about the teachers, the way the curriculum is written, or the students' drive to learn? How does a set of new walls and updated amenities, perhaps some additional, innovative services guarantee
Letter: The Children of North Adams Deserve New Greylock
To the Editor: The City of North Adams has an incredible opportunity on Oct. 8. As a community, we not only have the chance to say "yes" to being the recipient of the largest grant in the City's history, at over $42 million. We not only have the chance to move forward with building a state-of-the-art energy efficient building
Clarksburg Sets Townwide Tag Sale
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The Clarksburg Historical Commission is sponsoring the second annual Townwide Tag Sale to be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 to 2 at Town Hall, 111 River Road.   Clarksburg residents can bring table(s) for $10 per table space to set up behind Town Hall. The cost is also $10 to list a personal tag sale
Weekend Outlook: Fresh Grass, Autumn Equinox, and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including festivals, autumn equinox celebrations, live music, and more.    See a list of Farmer's Markets here.   Editor's Pick    Freshgrass Festival 2024 Mass MoCA, North Adams Time: Friday-Sunday   The Massachusetts
Lenox's Hall Steps into Goal for College Squad
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Lenox Memorial alum Ella Hall Wednesday made her collegiate soccer debut in goal for Vermont State Castleton in a 4-1 win over MCLA on Shewcraft Field.   Hall made four saves and gave up a goal in playing the second half of the victory.   Castleton got two goals from Maggie McKearin in improving
Greylock School Building Committee Hopes for Positive Vote
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — School Building Committee members are hoping their next meeting will move the Greylock School project forward.    "Right now, we're kind of in the holding pattern for the MSBA," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey. "They're waiting for the results of our
Historic North Adams Home Destroyed by Fire
A GoFundMe for the Moon family has been started to help them get back on their feet after losing everything in Wednesday's fire.    Update: The cause of the fire has been ruled accidental after the state fire marshal visited the scene in the afternoon. Fire Chief Brent Lefebvre said on Wednesday evening that the
McCann Sets Aside Funding For MSBA Feasibility Study
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The McCann School Committee voted to prepare $275,000 for a Massachusetts School Building Authority feasibility study if the school is accepted into repair program.   "I don't think it's going to cost what I'm asking for, but I don't want to screw around," Superintendent James
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