 | Letter: Black History Month Op-Ed
To the Editor:
February is the shortest month of the year, and yet, it is the month that we assign one of the year's most important celebrations. While some think that Black History Month is a time to learn about racism and slavery, in reality it is much more: It is a time to recognize the contributions of Black and brown people to our |
| North Adams School Finance Panel Reviews Fiscal 2026 Spending Plan
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Finance & Facilities Committee took a deeper dive this week into next year's school spending plan.
The draft proposal for fiscal 2026 is $21,636,220, up 3.36 percent that will be offset with $940,008 in school choice funds, bringing the total to $20,696,212, or a 2.17 percent |
 | North County Welcomes New Veterans Agent
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city has appointed Kurtis Durocher as its new veterans agent, and he hopes to connect with as many veterans as possible.
"I have been deployed five times, and so I can speak on that level. I can speak on the disability level. I can speak on many levels that these guys coming in here can relate |
| Veterans Events Scheduled in North Adams and Adams
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Two events for veterans are scheduled in Berkshire County.
A Veterans Coffee Hour will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the North Adams ELKS Lodge, located at 100 Eagle St., North Adams.
The Adams American Legion Post #160 will host a Veterans' |
 | Retiring Superintendent Named to North Adams' Women's Hall of Fame
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Superintendent Barbara Malkas last week was inducted into the Women's History Hall of Fame in North Adams.
The honor was established several years ago by Mayor Jennifer A. Macksey to recognize women who have played important roles in the city's history.
At the |
| MCLA to Host Virtual Information Sessions for Graduate Programs
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host a virtual information session on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, for individuals interested in advancing their careers through MCLA's graduate programs.
This session will provide prospective students with an opportunity to explore MCLA's |
| North Adams Council Rejects Airport Commission Changes
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday dismissed an attempt to extend its authority over appointments to the Airport Commission.
In a vote of 4-3, with Councilors Peter Breen and Deanna Morrow absent, the council rejected two ordinance amendments brought forward by Councilor Ashley Shade that would have prohibited |
 | 4-Year-Old Child Dies in North Adams Duplex Fire
Update Friday, March 14: The victim in Tuesday's fire has been identified by the DA's Office as Ensley Lacosse, age 4,
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Firefighters battled a late-night structure fire Tuesday that left two people seriously injured and one 4-year-old child dead.
According to |
| North Adams Council Pauses Sullivan Sale for More Discussion
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday referred a proposal to sell Sullivan School to the Finance Committee.
"This has been out for quite some time," said Councilor Peter Oleskiewicz in making the motion. "I think it might be wise on our part to look right into this rather than jump right into |
| North Adams Planners OK Notre Dame Housing, Theater & Veterinary Move
The Building Department was also asked about this collapsing home on Wesleyan.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Moresi & Associates is moving forward with housing in the former Notre Dame School and the Williamstown Theatre Festival is planning performances in North Adams.
These two ventures and the |
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