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Man awaiting trial in ex-girlfriend’s death found guilty of federal drug, firearms charges
Deven Moffitt was convicted of his three federal charges on Thursday. Read the story on VTDigger here: Man awaiting trial in ex-girlfriend’s death found guilty of federal drug, firearms charges.
BAAMS Receives $10K Donation from Noel Family
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies Inc. (BAAMS) has recently garnered significant support from the family of the late Edward J. Noel Jr. This backing came in the form of a $10,000 donation awarded in April, facilitated by Kirby Noel, son of the late...
Stratton Mountain School Appoints New Youth Program Director with Over 18 Years of Leadership and Coaching Experience
Press release provided by Stratton Mountain School. Stratton Mountain, Vermont – May 9, 2024 – Stratton Mountain School (SMS) proudly announces the appointment of Sydney Koop (Mikkelson) as its new Junior Program Director, effective July 1st. With a distinguished career spanning over 18 years, Sydney brings a wealth of leadership, coaching, and marketing expertise to this newly created position. Sydney will coach with the SMS U12 and U14 alpine groups as well as spearheading the collaborative programming between SMS and the Stratton Winter Sports Club (SWSC).
“It really makes me nervous about my future in this area:” Residents call on North Adams to take advantage of Affordable Housing Act funding opportunities
The first-term Democrat filed her over $4 billion Affordable Housing Act in October, stopping in Pittsfield to outline her approach to housing costs, which she described as the commonwealth’s greatest challenge. "It's a $4 billion plan to create tens of thousands of new homes," said Healey. "40,000 new housing...
North Adams Draft Ordinance Allows More Retail Cannabis
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The mayor is asking the City Council to take up a revamp of the cannabis ordinance that will allow more establishments to licensed. Mayor Jennifer Macksey provided the draft language on Tuesday night and said she's asked City Solicitor Nicole Constanza of KP Law to work with the General Government Committee.
2024 Mohawk Trail Regional Prom
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Same Place, New Day for Williamstown Town Meeting 2024
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The New England town meeting — steeped in tradition — has been far from traditional in the Village Beautiful over the last five years. In 2020, the May annual town meeting was pushed off until August and held outside due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hoosac Valley Elementary Unveils New Sign
ADAMS, Mass. — On Friday morning the Hoosac Valley Elementary School community gathered on the school's lawn to welcome the school's first sign. Nearly seven years ago, Cheshire Elementary School and CT Plunkett Elementary School joined together to become Hoosac Valley Elementary School. After the closing of Cheshire Elementary School, the school district voted to rename CT Plunkett as Hoosac Valley Elementary School.
North Adams Liquor Store Has New Owner; Vegan Eatery Gets Alcohol License
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The former V&V liquor store is expected to reopen under new management. The License Board on Tuesday approved two license transfers including one for V&V and a license for a restaurant in the former BrewHaHa on West Main Street. Tracy Rackauskas and Benjamin Dinsmore, owners...
Adams Housing Authority Rededicates McAndrews Community Center
ADAMS, Mass. — It started with changing out the old box lights in the community room at Columbia Valley. It ended with fully refurbished room along with a refreshed kitchen and ladies room. Residents of the senior living facility gathered in the new community room on Wednesday to rededicate...
Balanced Attack Lifts Wahconah to Second Win
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Aliyah Southard had a hat trick, and eight different players scored for Wahconah Friday in a 13-3 win over McCann Tech. Mia Thomas and Olivia Roberts scored two goals apiece, and 11 Wahconah players had at least one point in its second win in a row.
Mount Greylock Boys, Girls Repeat at Western Mass
BUCKLAND, Mass. – The Mount Greylock girls and boys track and field teams followed up their undefeated dual meet seasons with dominating wins at the Western Massachusetts Division 2 Championships at Mohawk Trail Regional High School on Friday. Maggie Nichols and Katherine Goss paced the girls by each earning...
Letter: Look for Facts in Bias Incidents
The May 13, 2024, article entitled "'The Roof is Caving In': Mount Greylock School Committee Hears Details of Bias Incidents." If reported accurately, and if I interpreted the article correctly, Mr. Dravis brought to light some extremely troublesome issues. If prejudice is occurring routinely in our schools and elsewhere in town, especially in those institutions under the auspice of town governance, a clearly reasoned plan must be created and implemented.
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