| MCLA Maintains Top 10 Public Liberal Arts College Ranking
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) has maintained its position as the No. 6 Top Public Liberal Arts School in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report's 2026 rankings.
This marks 11 consecutive years in the top ten.
"Eleven years of top-ten recognition |
| North Adams Council Taking Seat Nominations After November Election
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council postponed action on filling its vacant seat until after the November election.
The councilors indicated their preference for seating the highest non-incumbent vote-getter but will still take letters of interest from candidates.
The council debated the proposition at |
| MCLA Announces Fall Mini Open House Series
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host three Fall Mini Open Houses designed to give prospective students and their families an intimate look at campus life and academic offerings.
The Fall Mini Open Houses will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, Saturday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 15 |
| MCLA Master of Education Program is Accepting Applications
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester for the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program.
The M.Ed. program serves working educators across Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont. Graduates emerge with a blend of classroom and fieldwork experiences |
| North Adams Seeks Christmas Tree Donations for Downtown Holiday Displays
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City of North Adams is seeking the donation of two large Christmas trees to be erected downtown this coming holiday season.
The trees should range from 25 to 30 feet in height.
Trees from the Northern Berkshire region are preferred, with donations welcomed through the first week of |
| MCLA Alumni Association to Hold Awards Ceremony
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, the MCLA Alumni Association will hold its annual Alumni Awards Brunch to recognize distinguished alumni and friends of the College for their accomplishments.
The event will run from 10 a.m.-noon. in MCLA's Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation. |
 | Clarksburg Receives $445K for Four Corners Hazard Mitigation Project
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The town's a step closer to redesigning the area surrounding the town field to better prepare for flooding.
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is providing $445,020 for design and permitting of the Four Corners Project, an initiative to improve the field and prepare for |
| North Adams Urges Water Conservation
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — City officials are encouraging residents to conserve water as the drought conditions were updated last week to Level 2 for the Berkshires.
"Due to ongoing drought conditions, the North Adams Water Department has been closely monitoring the water levels at the Mount Williams and Notch |
| MCLA to Host Networking Session for Regional K-12 Educational Leaders
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Division of Graduate & Continuing Education will host a networking and mentoring session for new K-12 leaders on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 4-6 p.m. at the Berkshire Innovation Center in Pittsfield.
The event comes at a time of significant leadership |
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