| North Adams Airport Looking For New Manager
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Airport Commission announced the resignation of Airport Manager Bruce Goff.
"We no longer have an airport manager, so we are going to be on the market for one. The job description is available, and if you know anyone that might be interested let them know," Chairman James |
 | Watch out for tax scams
It's tax season again — which also means, unfortunately, that it's time for the annual array of scams aimed at taxpayers. Fortunately, by being alert, you can protect yourself from these attempts to defraud you.
Your first line of defense is to recognize the warning signs of potential tax scams. The Internal Revenue Service |
| MCLA's MOSAIC Presents 'ReWritten'
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and its public arts program, MOSAIC, will present "ReWritten," a multimedia dance-theater performance exploring the complex relationship between authors Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne.
The production will take place at MCLA's Venable Theater on |
 | Veteran Spotlight: Chief Warrant Officer Scott Hunt
BUZZARDS BAY, Mass. — Scott Hunt served his country in the Coast Guard for an amazing 30 years, from 1984 to 2014, retiring as a chief warrant officer.
He grew up in Buffalo, N.Y., and did his basic training in Cape May, N.Y.
"My future mother-in-law talked me into the Coast Guard and I went |
| MassDOT National Work Zone Awareness Week Billboard Design Contest
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the launch of its third annual National Work Zone Awareness Week billboard design contest, exclusively for Massachusetts college students.
The contest aims to raise awareness of work zone safety and encourage drivers to exercise caution when passing |
 | Drury Class Of '57 Donates to NBEMS in Honor of Classmate
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Drury High School class of 1957 donated $2,176.90 to Northern Berkshire EMS (NBEMS) in memory of their classmate, Barbara (Nissen) Wagner, who helped establish the service in 1977.
"We appreciate this and when Barb passed away we had money that was donated. We put that money into an investment |
 | County Stars Shine on Championship Saturday
Three Berkshire County high school basketball teams claimed Western Massachusetts crowns on Championship Saturday.
And one area high school wrestler earned a title of his own at the Division 3 State Championships.
Six area basketball teams made it to the final game of the six divisions – three boys and three |
 | North Adams Committee Rejects Changes to Airport Commission Ordinance
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The General Government Committee is recommending the City Council reject a proposal for council approval of appointments to the Airport Commission.
The question had been raised after an appointment to the commission by Mayor Jennifer Macksey had come under fire at a council meeting. Macksey had |
 | Geothermal Switch Lowers System Cost for North Adams School Project
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The cost estimates for the Greylock School project are coming in slightly under budget — including the planned geothermal system.
Initial estimates for the alternative heating system came in at $5 million — $3 million over budget.
"We realized this is never |
| Share the Love Challenge Returns with Raffle to Benefit Local Charities
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The First Congregational Church of North Adams is hosting its fourth annual Share the Love Challenge throughout February.
The goal remains $7,500, which will be matched by 50 percent from the church.
For every $25 donated, participants will be entered into a raffle for a chance to |
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