 | Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Col. Roger Landry
EAST FALMOUTH, Mass. — Dr. Roger Landry served his country from 1973 to 1995 in the Air Force with honor and distinction as a chief flight surgeon, and retiring as a colonel.
He grew up in Worcester's Grafton Hill neighborhood and graduated from the College of the Holy Cross and earned his medical degree from Tufts |
| Clarksburg Closes Case on Police Department
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The Select Board this week formally voted to permanently close the Police Department and authorize the town administrator to sell the cruisers.
"I think we can officially close the book on the Police Department," said Select Board member Colton Andrews at Monday's meeting. |
 | Steeple City Social Slowly Opening in North Adams
Andrew Fitch and Meghan Daly wanted a place where residents can gather for a coffee or a drink.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A new cafe, bakery, and bar is open on Eagle Street.
The long-awaited Steeple City Social is in "soft open" mode at the moment. Last weekend, friends and bakery partners |
| North Adams Community Development Panel Mulls Affordable Housing Trust
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — One City Council committee is looking to take more active steps on housing and economic development in North Adams.
The Community Development Committee has met infrequently over the years, primarily to respond to referrals on zoning issues. Chair Andrew Fitch, however, has more recently responded to |
| North Adams Man Facing Drug Charges Is Charged Again
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A city man has been charged with drug violations after a search warrant turned up drugs and trafficking materials Friday at a Houghton Street apartment.
Ronald Schneider, 49, of North Adams, was arraigned Monday in Northern Berkshire District Court with trafficking fentanyl, possession with intent to |
| Weekend Outlook: First Friday, Ghost Tours & More
There are several events this weekend, including First Friday festivities, live music, a ghost tour, and more.
Editor's Pick
North Adams First Friday
Downtown North Adams
Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.
It's the first Friday of the month, and North Adams knows what that |
 | Plaque Dedicates Ketchum Memorial Meeting Room in Clarksburg
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The town voted more than a dozen years ago to name the meeting room in Town Hall after one of its earliest settlers.
Last month, a sign dedicating the Ketchum Memorial Meeting Room was finally hung above the Select Board's table.
The bronzed cast aluminum sign was purchased |
| North Adams Schools Eye Level Service Budget But Wary of Federal Cuts
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — With federal and state funding sources uncertain, school officials are taking a cautious approach to next year's budget.
The Finance and Facilities Committee was presented Monday with a draft spending plan for fiscal 2026 that's projected to rise 3.36 percent over this |
| NAPS to Hold Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration and Screening
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Public Schools (NAPS) will hold registration and screening for both Pre-K and Kindergarten programs for the 2025-2026 school year.
The events will take place at Brayton Elementary School, located at 20 Brayton Hill Terrace.
Pre-K application and screening will be |
| Award-Winning Writer to Visit MCLA as Spring 2025 Visiting Writer
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) English & Philosophy Department will host acclaimed author Kelly Link as the Spring 2025 Visiting Writer.
Link will present "An Evening with Kelly Link" on Thursday, March 13, at 6 p.m. in the Center for Science & Innovation |
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