 | Letter: Fitch the Right Candidate for City Council
To the Editor:
Andrew Fitch would be an excellent addition to the North Adams City Council and I am writing to show support for his election to the Council.
Since coming to North Adams, Andrew has demonstrated a strong passion for the city. He has become an active member of several organizations and boards, including First Fridays, |
 | Don't leave your IRA to the IRS
If you've invested in an IRA for many decades, it may well turn into a key source of income for your retirement. Still, you might not deplete your IRA in your lifetime, especially if you also have a pension or a 401(k) and other investment income. So, if your IRA still has sizable assets after your passing, it would likely end up in your |
| MCLA Receives Grant for New Equipment From Mass Life Sciences Center
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) has received a $626,536 Workforce Development Grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC).
Over the next two years, this grant will fund the purchase of essential equipment for the College's biology and chemistry programs. MCLA was |
| MCLA Volleyball Wins in Sweep
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Anais Badio and Lee's Elizabeth Brown each had 12 kills Saturday to lead the MCLA volleyball team to a three-set win over Salem State.
Brown served four aces in the 25-12, 25-22, 25-12 win.
MCLA (15-3, 4-1 MASCAC) is at Bridgewater State on Wednesday.
Women's |
 | Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum Poster Series
ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum (BSRM) has introduced a poster series promoting its Hoosac Valley Train Ride, the Town of Adams, and the Berkshires.
Working with a New England artist, BSRM developed the poster series highlighting the sights and attractions along the historic Adams Branch Line between |
 | North Adams Airport to Look into Reported Low-Flying Aircraft
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Airport Commission heard from a resident who lives east of the airport who had concerns about an uptick in low-flying aircraft.
The airport's engineer, Peter Enzien of Stantec, suspected that the planes were flying lower because the airport recently underwent some obstacle removal and cut some |
| Teachers Association, MCLA COVID Vaccine, Pizza Party Event
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will offer the new COVID Booster to all community members with or without insurance in Murdock Hall Room 202 on Friday, Oct. 27 from noon to 4 p.m.
Pizza and snacks will be offered in Murdock Hall Room 218 to |
| North Adams Committee Advises Repeal of Secondhand Store Laws
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The General Government Committee is recommending the repeal of several sections of the secondhand dealer ordinance that's burdensome and not in line with contemporary business methods. https://ecode360.com/27080935
The ordinance requires secondhand dealers to keep meticulous records for police of |
 | North Adams Arts Commission Give OK to Eagle Street Metalwork
Peter May makes his pitch to the Public Arts Commission.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Peter May is hoping to add more art to the pocket park he made possible on historic Eagle Street.
The Public Arts Commission is recommending that his metal work — "A Dream Come True" — be |
 | BUW CEO Presents at Climate Conference
Thomas Bernard speaks at the Climate Beacon Project.
BOSTON — Berkshire United Way's President and CEO Thomas Bernard spoke at the Climate Beacon Project last week.
The project held its inaugural conference at the New England Aquarium over Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 10-11, as an opportunity to |
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