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Community Leaders Discuss Biking In The Northern Berkshires

Lucas Willard — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:35:21 +0000

A community forum focused on biking in the Northern Berkshires was recently held, where panelists discussed the challenges and future for expanding the potential for biking in the region.

Jonathan Butler, Adams Town Administrator, said that that the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail – an 11.2 mile railroad corridor turned bike path that runs from Lanesborough up through Adams – has had an impact on the town’s economy that he calls “nothing short of significant”.

North Adams Voters Approve Conte School Renovation on Day of Senate Primary

Lucas Willard — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:21:31 +0000

Many towns across Massachusetts yesterday held local elections on the same day as the U.S. Senate primaries.

In addition to nominating their Democratic and Republican Senatorial candidates, Representative Ed Markey and businessman Gabriel Gomez, respectively, Tuesday was a day for Berkshire County voters to choose their selectmen and members of their local school boards. But for voters in North Adams, it was a day to vote for a nearly $30 million renovation project for the now-closed Conte Middle School.

"All Clear" Following Bomb Threat At North Adams College

Patrick Donges — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:03:39 +0000

Students at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts were evacuated briefly Thursday evening following reports of a bomb threat made against the campus.

Campus officials sent an email message around 5 p.m. asking students to evacuate campus immediately and proceed to the North Adams Armory on nearby Ashland Street.

Berkshire Residents Meet to Discuss Housing Issues

Lucas Willard — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:38:06 +0000

The open forum, held at a monthly meeting of the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition in North Adams, was attended by about 85 Berkshire County housing advocates and area residents.

Though the discussion was largely focused on the need for increased affordable housing in the Northern Berkshires, the lack of available housing stock for low income families is an ongoing issue throughout the region.

North Adams Organization Receives State Funding for Downtown Flood Chute Project

Lucas Willard — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:55:37 +0000

A Northern Berkshire County community will benefit from state funding designed to enhance and restore rivers and wetlands across Massachusetts.

This week, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs announced more than $64,000 in funding to support seven rivers and wetlands Priority Projects in Massachusetts. Through the Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Ecological Restoration, the series of grants will support community organizations in a variety of projects, including dam removal and replacement, infrastructure repair, and habitat restoration.

State Officials Celebrate New HHS Center in North Adams

Lucas Willard — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:00:00 +0000

State officials from Massachusetts gathered to celebrate the opening of a consolidated Health and Human Services center in North Adams. WAMC’s Berkshire Bureau Chief Lucas Willard reports…

An open house was held in downtown North Adams to mark the completion of the state’s fifth consolidated HHS Center – which combines several agencies under the umbrella of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services under one roof.

North Adams to Make 300 Municipal Upgrades to Comply with ADA

Lucas Willard — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:00:00 +0000

In order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of North Adams, Massachusetts must make over 300 repairs and upgrades to its municipal structures. WAMC’s Berkshire Bureau Chief Lucas Willard has more…

Berkshire County Man to Open Holocaust Museum

Lucas Willard — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:49:38 +0000

A Berkshire County man is planning to open a Holocaust Museum in North Adams within the next several weeks. WAMC’s Berkshire Bureau Chief reports…

Darrell P. English says he has been collecting antiques and World War 2 memorabilia since he was a kid. But in recent years, he’s had a growing interest in searching out items and artifacts from the holocaust.

The North Adams resident says that over the years he’s collected over 10,000 World War II pieces.