 | Drury Hosts Inaugural Government Appreciation Day
State Rep. John Barrett III explains his role in the state Legislature to students during Government Appreciation Day at Drury on Friday.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Eighth-grade students learned about civics firsthand during the school's inaugural Massachusetts Government Appreciation Day.
"Government |
| Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, Record Show, and More
There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including First Friday Festivities, a record show, and more.
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Pittsfield's Inaugural First Friday at Five
Downtown Pittsfield
Time: 5 p.m.
The city has combined Third Thursdays and the First Fridays |
| Drury Hosts Inaugural Government Appreciation Day
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School will hold its inaugural Massachusetts Government Appreciation Day on Friday, May 3, from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Lead by civics teacher Patrick Boulger, this event marks an addition to the 8th grade civics curriculum, aiming to equip students with practical insights into the intricacies of |
 | North Adams Hopes to Transform Y Into Community Recreation Center
Mayor Jennifer Macksey updates members of the former YMCA on the status of the roof project and plans for reopening.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city has plans to keep the former YMCA as a community center.
"The city of North Adams is very committed to having a recreation center not only for our |
 | Adams Lions Club Golf Tourney Set for May 18
ADAMS, Mass. -- The Adams Lions Club’s annual golf tournament will be Saturday, May 18, at Forest Park Country Club.
Teams of four will compete in a 9-hole scramble format with tee times beginning at 8 a.m.
Proceeds will support Lions initiatives, including scholarships for local high school graduates and |
| North Adams School Panel Recommends $20M Budget That Cuts 26 Jobs
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee will be presented next week with a $20 million spending plan for fiscal 2025 that includes closing Greylock School and a reduction of 26 full-time positions.
The Finance and Facilities committee is recommending the budget of $20,357,096, up $302,744 or 1.51 percent over this |
| MCLA's Tax Assistance Program Helped Return Over $1M to Community
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) celebrates its five-year anniversary, marking a half-decade of service to the community.
In that time, students helped return more than $1 million in refunds to taxpayers. Despite the challenges posed by the |
| Clarksburg Holds Information Session CPA Warrant Article
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — An informational meeting on the Community Preservation Act will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at 6 p.m. at the Clarksburg Elementary School.
Voters at the annual town meeting on May 29 will be asked to approve adoption of the state law which will allow the town to collect a 3 percent surcharge on property |
 | North Adams Helmet Giveaway A Success
Mayor Jennifer Macksey with Sebastyn Donovan, who let her ride his scooter.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On a bright, hazy Saturday afternoon, three North Adams institutions joined forces to bring a little safety to the community.
Representatives of the North Adams Police Department, the Northern Berkshire |
 | MCLA in Talks With Anonymous Donor for Art Museum, Art Lab
Andre Lynch, the new vice provost for institutional equity and belonging, introduces himself to the trustees, some of whom were participating remotely.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts may be in line for up to a $10 million donation that will include a campus art |
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