| MCLA's Tax Assistance Program Helped Return Over $1M to Community
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) celebrates its five-year anniversary, marking a half-decade of service to the community.
In that time, students helped return more than $1 million in refunds to taxpayers. Despite the challenges posed by the |
| Clarksburg Holds Information Session CPA Warrant Article
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — An informational meeting on the Community Preservation Act will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at 6 p.m. at the Clarksburg Elementary School.
Voters at the annual town meeting on May 29 will be asked to approve adoption of the state law which will allow the town to collect a 3 percent surcharge on property |
 | North Adams Helmet Giveaway A Success
Mayor Jennifer Macksey with Sebastyn Donovan, who let her ride his scooter.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On a bright, hazy Saturday afternoon, three North Adams institutions joined forces to bring a little safety to the community.
Representatives of the North Adams Police Department, the Northern Berkshire |
 | MCLA in Talks With Anonymous Donor for Art Museum, Art Lab
Andre Lynch, the new vice provost for institutional equity and belonging, introduces himself to the trustees, some of whom were participating remotely.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts may be in line for up to a $10 million donation that will include a campus art |
 | Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. John Magnarelli
PLYMOUTH, Mass. — John Magnarelli served his country in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division and the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam from May 4, 1969, to April 10, 1970, as a sergeant.
He grew up in North Quincy and was drafted into the Army on Aug. 12, 1968.
"I had been working in |
| Call For Nominations for the Teacher of the Month Series
The Teacher of the Month series has been renewed for another 12 months, and we need nominations. The 12-month series is in partnership with Berkshire Community College.
Throughout the first season, we met some of the outstanding teachers in Berkshire County who have influenced and inspired the next generation, and we know |
| MCLA Gallery 51 Introduces Senior Art Project
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) presents its 2024 senior art project showcasing the work of students Skylah Zayas, Hailey Rolon, and Matt Flanagan.
"Synthesis: Sluts, Beasts, and Synths" is an inquiry into themes of love, imaginative beasts, and post-punk/industrial music, |
 | MassDOT Warns of Toll-fee Smishing Scam
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation was alerted that a text message-based scam, also known as smishing, is fraudulently claiming to represent tolling agencies from across the country. The scammers are claiming to represent the tolling agency and requesting payment for unpaid tolls.
The targeted phone numbers seem |
 | Weekend Outlook: Fundraisers, Music, and More
This weekend, the Berkshires will have events including music, fundraisers, screenings, and more.
Friday
Music At The Manton
The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown
Time: 7 p.m.
Folk singer Myriam Gendron will perform in both English and French as she interprets and revives |
 | Cost, Access to NBCTC High Among Concerns North Berkshire Residents
Adams Select Chair Christine Hoyt, NBCTC Executive Director David Fabiano and William Solomon, the attorney representing the four communities, talk after the session.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Public access channels should be supported and made more available to the public — and not be subject to a |
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