 | North Adams Schools Hike Substitute Wages to Increase Pool
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The public schools are hoping to recruit and retain substitute teachers by bumping up their pay.
The School Committee earlier this month approved increasing the pay scale by $35 to $55 a day and creating a new base of $130 for substitutes with fewer credentials.
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 | What should you know about RMDs?
You may spend many decades contributing to your IRA and 401(k), but eventually you will likely need to take the money out — in fact, you must take the money out or face penalties. What should you know about these mandatory withdrawals?
Here are some of the basics:
What are they called? Mandatory withdrawals are |
| MCLA Hurt by Funding Formula
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is projecting reductions in state Department of Higher Education funding next year.
President James Birge informed the trustees at Thursday's meeting that this has to do with change to the funding formula used by the |
| Drury Grad Killed in Florida Crash
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A Drury High School graduate was killed in a motor vehicle crash over the weekend in the state of Florida.
Alison Felix, of Stamford, Vt., was a 2020 graduate of the high school and graduated this year from the University of Connecticut. She played basketball and soccer at |
| Leaking Clarksburg School Roof Becomes Priority
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The school roof has become a priority after the recent snow and rain has caused some significant leaks.
Principal Sandra Cote attended Monday's Select Board meeting after sending a video of a particularly bad leak to Chair Robert Norcross.
"We've had two other |
 | McCann Tech Debuts New Look for Mascot, Gym
The new hornet mascot with the M and T incorporated into the look.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — McCann Technical School has made some dramatic changes to its gym over the past few months.
A giant hornet peeks over the bleachers and a "jumbotron" calls out stats and |
| MountainOne Participating Lender in ONE, ONE+ Mortgage Program
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne Bank is proud to be a participating lender in the ONE+ Mortgage Program, now offering both ONE and ONE+ Mortgage products to eligible homebuyers in Massachusetts.
Through the new ONE+ Mortgage program, in cooperation with the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP), MountainOne helps |
| American Legion Post 125 Be Our Guest Christmas Dinner Returns
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — For the 69th year, Frank R. Stiles American Legion Post 125 will be hosting its annual Be Our Guest Christmas dinner.
This is a free dinner for veterans' and community members to be enjoyed at American Legion Post 125 located at 91 American Legion Dr.
The meal will consist |
| Hoffmann Bird Club Hosts Annual Christmas Bird Count
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Hoffmann Bird Club invites residents to participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), a long-standing community science effort now in its 125th year.
Organized by the National Audubon Society, the CBC documents local bird populations to support critical conservation |
| Nominations Sought for the 2025 Peacemaker Award
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Peacemaker Award is given annually to an individual or group in Northern Berkshire.
The award, which originated as part of the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, is made to persons who have contributed substantially to peace in the region.
In general, the Peacemaker |
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