 | Mayor Says 'Misinformation' on Airport Affecting Staff, Commission
City Solicitor Joel Bard of KP Law assured the council that the federal grant assurances are in order.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The mayor says the constant din of accusations around the airport is having a deleterious effect on its operations: "Enough is enough."
"I'm having a really a |
| BAAMS Fall Classes Starting Sept. 13
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires Academy for Advanced Musical Studies (BAAMS) is now offering registration for its Fall 2025 classes.
Music students of all levels, ages 10 to 18, will have the chance to study Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophones and Woodwinds, Guitar, Bass, and Drums along with Improvisation and Music |
 | Chris' Girls Come From Behind to Reach Torchia League Final
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Chris’ Girls Tuesday overcame a 14-3 deficit to earn a 22-17 win over Club Wyndham to reach the title round of the Pat Torchia Softball League.
Karen White went 3-for-3, scored three runs and went the distance in the circle as Chris’ Girls won the loser’s bracket of the |
 | Steeple City Jiu Jitsu Open in North Adams
Tim Stys and Jon Manley have partnered to open the jui jitsu studio in North Adams.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Business partners and coaches Jon Manley and Timothy Stys recently opened Steeple City Jiu Jitsu at 85 Main St.
Stys ran RGS Underground, a jiu jitsu and kickboxing studio in Readsboro, Vt., and Manley ran Jon |
 | Veteran Spotlight: Coast Guard Seaman James Meineker
FALMOUTH, Mass. — James Meineker served his country in the Coast Guard as an electronics technician from 1969 to 1973.
He grew up in the village of Castleton-on-the-Hudson in New York State and did his basic training at Coast Guard Training Center Cape in May, N.J.
"It was a big awakening, |
| Clarksburg Fire Company Asks for Budget Increase to Offset Costs
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The Clarksburg Volunteer Fire Company is hoping for more financial support from the town to address increasing costs.
"The fire company would like to approach the town for our budget to grow," Fire Chief Carlyle "Chipper" Chesbro told the Select Board on Monday. "I |
 | Charlemont Reggae Fest
CHARLEMONT, Mass. — On Saturday Aug. 23 the Charlemont Reggae Festival will be held in Charlemont Mass. at the Fair Grounds from noon to 10pm.
There will be food, drink, exotic craft market, and kids activities.
Live reggae performances from Ras Iba of the V.I., Ras Moon from Cape Verde. Clatta Bumboo, |
| Local Chefs Competition to Benefit the Berkshire Food Project
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Food Project, a nonprofit organization providing nutritious meals daily to those facing food insecurity, announced that local chefs will compete to create small plates — or "super bites" on Friday, Sept. 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Greylock Works.
Tickets are $100 and include a |
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