 | Chapter 90 Bond Bill Could Bring $5.3M to Berkshire Communities
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires could receive more than $5.3 million in additional state Chapter 90 road funds in a new bond bill.
Gov. Maura Healey filed the bill last Friday, authorizing the borrowing of $1.5 billion over the next five years for local transportation networks. The bill includes another $100 |
| North Adams Council Refers Parking Ban, Affirms LGBTQI+ Rights
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday referred changes to the annual winter parking ban to the Public Services Committee and endorsed resolution supporting the state's prohibition of discrimination based on gender identity and expression.
The reducing the length of the parking ban is a proposal by Vice |
| North Adams Warns Residents of Pipe Survey Scams
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — City residents are still being plied with scams over the lead pipe survey.
Officials are warning residents of calls and letters claiming to represent the survey and requesting money. The survey is being done at no cost to residents.
"We are in the midst of having a lead pipe |
| Clarksburg Issues RFP for School Roof
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Town and school officials are looking to price out replacement of the school roof in preparation for a possible debt exclusion vote.
A joint meeting of the Select Board and School Committee earlier this month agreed that something needed to be done about the roof — and sooner rather than |
 | North Adams Council Debates Change to Airport Commission Appointments
New Lt. Shaun Hayden is pinned by Fire Chief Brent Lefebvre.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Ordinance changes related to mayoral appointments were referred to General Government on Tuesday but not without debate by the full City Council and the mayor.
Vice President Ashley Shade proposed the changes to bring |
 | Berkshire Health Group Sets 16% Health Insurance Hike for FY26
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Health insurance costs for employees in 25 towns and six regional school districts will rise by 16 percent in fiscal year 2026.
The board of the Berkshire Health Group on Monday morning voted to increase the rate for the year that begins on July 1 by that amount, a move that is sure to color budget |
| McCann Tech Announces Winter Tea Room Schedule
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – McCann Technical School has released the 2025 schedule for its Tea Room, which will be open on select Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Special buffet days are also scheduled throughout the season.
Tea Room Dates:
January: Thursday, January 30
February: Tuesday, February 4; |
| North Adams Council Taking Up Mayoral Authority Over Appointments
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday night will take up two ordinance updates proposed by Vice President Ashley Shade to bring appointments to boards in line with current state laws.
The amendments would state that the mayor must have City Council approval on certain appointments two weeks after |
 | North Adams' Child Care of the Berkshires Gets New Boiler
State Rep. John Barrett III, Mayor Jennifer Macksey and child-care President Amy Hall pose with Mariyana Wiggins-Rigers and Meadow Gancarz, who are attending the preschool program.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Child Care of the Berkshires has been undergoing several initiatives to update its facility in the Sarah T. Haskins |
| National Grid Encourages Use of Energy Assistance Programs
WALTHAM, Mass. — National Grid encourages its Massachusetts customers to take advantage of energy programs that can help manage their energy bills and keep their homes comfortable during winter temperatures.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, commonly referred to as fuel assistance, provides eligible |
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