 | Letter: Vote for Greylock on Oct. 8
To the Editor:
Dear North Adams Neighbors,
We are writing today in support of the new Greylock School project. Education has always been our family's priority, and we were very lucky to have received a complete early childhood education. Early education is the foundation on which everything in a community, such as ours, is built |
 | Letter: Open Letter to Mayor Macksey on Notchview Logging
To the Editor:
Dear Mayor Jennifer Macksey,
Almost two months ago I learned about the logging project that was going to use cancer-causing chemicals near our drinking water supply. Hearing this news terrified me as I lost my father to cancer. At the Sept. 12 meeting, we were told chemicals would not be used; however, when we |
 | Letter: Vote Yes for Greylock School Project
To the Editor:
There is a big election coming. Not the one in November, the one in October. An election that will likely have more dramatic consequences locally than the national one.
On Oct. 8, every registered voter will have an opportunity to weigh in on the Greylock School project. It's complicated, but of utmost importance, |
| MCLA's MOSAIC Presents 'Dizzy Spellz'
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced "Dizzy Spellz," a captivating performance blending jazz, tap, and hip-hop, presented by MOSAIC, MCLA's public program dedicated to open arts and intersectional culture.
Featuring the celebrated trumpeter Sean Jones and the |
| Lenox Grad Leads MCLA Men in League Opener
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Lenox Memorial graduate Mateo Phillips had a goal and an assist Friday to lead the MCLA men's soccer team to a 5-1 win over Framingham State in the Trailblazers' MASCAC opener.
Hoosac Valley alumnus Jacob Richardson scored a goal, and Monument Mountain's Avery Manzolini had two assists for |
 | Teacher of the Month: Mark Brown
Drury High math teacher Mark Brown is the September Teacher of the Month. He graduated from Westfield State University and has been teaching for three years.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School math teacher Mark Brown has been selected as the September Teacher of the Month.
The Teacher of |
 | PopCares Chix Dinner Fundraiser Returns
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The popular PopCares chicken dinner will be held in person this year for the first time since 2019. Tickets are now on sale for the dinner scheduled Saturday, Oct. 5, at GreylockWorks.
The annual dinner and auction is a major fundraiser for the nonprofit, which supports local people affected by |
 | Northern Berkshire United Way Sets $475K Campaign Goal
Board President Kelly McCarthy calls for a vote for the next year's slate of officers.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The head of Northern Berkshire United Way said her experiences are a testament to its good work in the region.
"Northern Berkshire United Way unites people, resources and member |
 | Clarksburg Word War II Casualty Returns Home After 82 Years
The procession with a Marine escort arrives at Town Hall.
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Erwin Shaftsbury King was about six years older than James Pierce when he joined the Marines.
Pierce, now 92, grew up near the King family on West Road, where he still lives. He remembered King as just one of the |
|
|
