 | North Adams Council Votes Sanctuary for Transgender Community
Mayor Jennifer Macksey gives Nash MacDonald a hug and a framed proclamation for Transgender Visibility Day at Tuesday's meeting.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday declaring the North Adams a sanctuary for the LGBTQIA-plus community.
The vote was 6-3 with |
 | Berkshire Running Foundation Announces 2025 Race Calendar
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Berkshire Running Foundation recently announced a year-long schedule of races and community engagement.
The season kicks off with the MCLA Sam Gomez 5K on Sunday, April 6.
“The Berkshire Running Foundation is thrilled to be working with the community partners, MountainOne, Berkshire |
| North Adams Panel Recommends Sale of Sullivan School
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Finance Committee on Monday voted to recommend the sale of Sullivan School for $50,000 for use as housing.
"I think it's time to accept the reality of this space and put it back into taxation," said committee member Lisa Blackmer. "And although it will not happen |
 | North Adams Share the Love Campaign Surpasses Fundraising Goal
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — First Congregational Church of North Adams' fourth annual "Share the Love" campaign concluded with over $9,000 raised to support local organizations serving individuals in need.
"Share the Love is catching on; people are familiar with it and wish to support the organizations that we have |
 | Girls Basketball Hall of Fame Welcomes 2025 Class
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – When seven former players were enshrined in the Berkshire County High School Girls Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, their numerous accomplishments were chronicled.
Not surprisingly, some of their crowning achievements – 1,000th career points, Berkshire County MVPs and all-Western Massachusetts |
| North Adams Struggling to Redact Security Issues From School Records Request
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Building Committee's update on Tuesday included that a public records request for the detailed design documents is requiring redaction and review, including by public safety.
"It's a very large document, well over 190 pages, and because it contains information that's very |
 | Residents Still Having Issues with Sand from Berkshire Concrete
Planners Donald Davis, left, Robert Collins and Zack McCain III hear from residents of the Pleasant Street area.
DALTON, Mass. — Town officials say they are taking residents' concerns seriously regarding the dust and particulates coating bordering neighborhoods from Berkshire Concrete's unauthorized dig |
 | Letter: Black History Month Deserves to Be Celebrated Every Day
To the Editor:
My name is Jack Callahan. I am a 14-year-old, white, American boy, and I believe that no matter who you are, where you are, and what you believe in, we the people have an obligation to celebrate the beauty of the people and cultures around us.
Some people will ask why we should care about Black history and if we, as |
| North Adams Announces Downtown Crosswalk Art Project
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— The City of North Adams announced a public art project for downtown North Adams.
The project involves the selection of four artists to create artwork for eight downtown crosswalks. Each selected artist will receive a $2,000 honorarium for design and implementation. The project aims to enhance the visual appeal |
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