 | Clarksburg School Seeing Residential Enrollment Rise
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — As talk once again turns to the possibility of a school project, the School Committee wants to clear up misconceptions about enrollment.
School choice students had made up about 25 percent or more of the student body at one time; that's now down to 17 percent and will fall off rapidly in the |
| Forest Restoration Lecture at MCLA's Green Living Seminar
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Dr. Paula Prist, Senior Programme Coordinator of the Forest and Grasslands Unit at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), will present on restoring forests to reduce the spread of disease on Feb. 12 as part of MCLA's Green Living Seminar Series.
Prist will talk about how forest |
 | Veteran Spotlight: Navy Seaman Herbert Putnam
Herbert Putnam during his Navy service.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Herbert Putnam served his country in the Navy as a seaman from 1952 to 1956, separating from the service as a fireman, first class.
At 92 years old, he has a fabulous memory and a wonderful personality.
He grew up in |
| Big Y Donates 1 Million Meals to Regional Food Banks
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Big Y's annual Sack Hunger campaign has provided funding for four regional food banks, resulting in the donation of 1 million meals to those in need.
The campaign supports local soup kitchens, food pantries, senior food programs, and other organizations that assist communities in Massachusetts and |
 | Countywide Drug Raids Executed Friday
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshire District Attorney's Office confirmed countywide drug raids were executed on Friday.
At least three occurred in North County — on Quaker Street and Howland Avenue in Adams and on Beaver Street in North Adams.
Julia Sabourin, spokesperson for the DA's |
| MCLA, Habitat for Humanity Partner for Sixth Year of Free Tax Assistance
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and its Department of Business Administration will once again partner with Habitat for Humanity to offer free tax preparation services to qualified residents through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program starting February 10.
Through |
 | Weekend Outlook: Valentines Dances & Glow Forests
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including a dance, live music, and animal photo-ops.
Multiple Days
Valentine's Day Dance
Cheshire Community House
Friday and Saturday
Put your dancing shoes on and bring your loved |
 | BArT Announces Second Quarter Honor Roll
ADAMS, Mass.— Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School has announced the students who made the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.
Students who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors". Students who earned 90 |
| More Sleet, Snow on the Way
It's starting to feel like the cold and snow will never leave. Get ready for another blast of snow Thursday and again on the weekend across the Berkshire region.
The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has issued a winter weather advisory for Western Mass, Southern Vermont and eastern New York beginning at 7 a.m. |
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