 | MCLA 'Groundbreaking' Kicks Off Construction of Kleefeld Arts Center
Theater professor Jeremy Winchester holds the phone so Patricia Holt can get in the picture. He and Jerome Socolof, right, chair of the Arts Management Department, were involved in the center's design.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — College officials say the planned Campagna Kleefeld Center for Creativity in the |
 | Companion Corner: Batina at No Paws Left Behind
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — There's a shy kitten waiting at No Paws Left Behind for a family to love her.
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Batina is a 6-month-old domestic shorthair mix who has only been at the |
 | Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Events 2025
Halloween falls on a Friday this year. Some communities may hold their trick-or-treating hours during the weekend, or hold events ahead of the holiday. Check back as the holiday approaches for what your town is doing.
If you are going door-to-door, remember to dress appropriately, carry a flashlight and only visit homes with lights on |
 | North Adams Airport Welcomes New Manager, New Commissioners
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Airport Commission moved through its regular business Tuesday night, marking a significant step forward with the presence of a new manager, Andrew Franklin, and a fully functioning commission.
"It is cool to see that the band is back together here, and I think that is worth acknowledging and |
 | Letter: Ciolkowski Withdraws from North Adams School Committee Race
To the Editor:
My name is Chelsey Lyn Ciolkowski and I am on the 2025 ballot as a candidate for the North Adams School Committee. As a mom with children in the North Adams Public Schools, as a former educator and social worker, I have a very deep interest in our schools, our kids and our families.
Several months ago, I decided to run |
| Clarksburg Officials Ponder Independence From School Union
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The Select Board is questioning how equitable the Northern Berkshire School Union is in terms of costs and representation.
The town covers 54 percent of the administrative costs for the union but has the same votes as the other four school districts and, in some cases, may pay more in terms of |
 | Letter: Oleskiewicz Endorses Macksey for Mayor
To the editor:
Please join me in support of Jennifer Macksey for mayor of the City of North Adams.
After working closely with her over the last two terms as a sitting City Council member, I am proud of all that has been accomplished and am very much looking forward to the future and what is yet to be achieved. Her dedication to the |
 | Thousands Turned Out for Saturday's 'No Kings' Rallies
Inflatable costumes at the Great Barrington protest in this submitted photo.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Hundreds if not thousands of Berkshire County residents stood at town halls, intersections and along streets on Saturday to participate in the nationwide "No Kings" protests.
"If |
| North Adams Man Sentenced To State Prison for Rape, Assault
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Friday, Oct. 17 Aaron Shepperd, 37 of North Adams, pleaded guilty to the following charges:
3 counts of Rape of a Child with Force
1 count of Indecent Assault and Battery of a Child Under 14
1 Count of Indecent Assault and Battery of a Child Over 14
Shepperd was sentenced to 8 to 10 |
 | Childcare of the Berkshires Celebrates New and Improved StoryWalk
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Childcare of the Berkshires opened their new StoryWalk, located on the Born Learning Trail, on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Toddlers and parents in the local toddler play group at the center were in attendance to help cut the ribbon.
The StoryWalk is part of the center's Born Learning Trail, |
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