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MCLA to Hold Annual Undergraduate Research Conference

This year's keynote speaker is MCLA alumnus Bentley S. Munsell '15, a registered nurse and nursing leader who advocates for social justice and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in healthcare.

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Mount Greylock Hosts Argentinian Students for Exchange Program

Mount Greylock Regional High School is currently hosting 36 students from La Cumbre, Argentina, for a two-week cultural exchange program.

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Region 1 Science Fair Showcases Middle School Students' Projects

Middle school students from around Region 1 displayed their science projects at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts on Wednesday.

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CBRSD Aims to Improve Town Meeting Attendance

As town meeting season approaches, the Central Berkshire Regional School District aims to lower a barrier to residential participation caused by the lack of child care.

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BCC Nursing Programs Integrate Mental Health First Aid Certification

The requirement, based on the curriculum provided by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, aims to equip graduating nursing students with the skills to identify and respond to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

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Mount Greylock School Committee Affirms Protection for All Students, Staff

The Mount Greylock School Committee last week unanimously approved a policy that affirms the district's support for all students and employees without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity.

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PHS Principal Stepping Down at School Year's End

Pittsfield High School Principal Maggie Harrington-Esko will step down at the end of the year after nearly 20 years in the building.

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MCLA Announces 2025 Commencement Speaker, Honorees

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Award-winning author and Rice University professor Kiese Laymon will be the speaker at the 126th commencement exercises at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

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MCLA Green Living Seminar to Feature Pollinator Habitat Presentation

Meltzer will discuss the biodiversity crisis and the ecological relationships between native plants, insects, birds, and fungi. Her presentation will cover how ecological landscape practices can support these species, mitigate climate change, and create resilient environments.

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Pittsfield School Committee Mulls Lukewarm FY26 Budget

On Wednesday, School Committee members aired their suggestions for the $87 million budget proposal with $1,238,000 in payroll reductions expected to be made through job movement, attrition, retirements, etc.

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Teacher of the Month: Karen DuCharme

Karen DuCharme has been a teacher for 24 years, starting at Pittsfield High School, and has been at Mount Greylock Regional School for the last 11 years.

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Pittsfield School Officials Want Summary of PHS Investigation

While it is unclear how much information will be released, School Committee members want some executive summary of the Pittsfield High School investigation into alleged staff misconduct.

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Williams: No Evidence of ICE Activity on Campus

Williams College is advising its community members in the wake of rumors that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel have been spotted on campus.

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Pittsfield Celebrates Jazz Art Contest Winners

For the month of April, Pittsfield High School students' jazz-inspired works bring color and design to the corridors of City Hall.

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Pittsfield School Officials Making Budget Recommendations Wednesday

The School Committee will make recommendations for the district's fiscal year 2026 budget on Wednesday.

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Clarksburg School Officials Told to Provide Options for Cutting Budget

School officials say the fiscal 2026 budget is up by less than one percent — if they didn't have to carry nearly $200,000 for retirements and FICA.

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Drury Students Bring Musical 'Zombie Prom' To Life

The production is led by students in various roles, including acting, technical work, costuming, set building, and stage management. Community members, school, and district personnel are providing mentorship and guidance.

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St. Stans Announces Third Marking Period Honor Roll

St. Stanislaus Kostka School Announces Third Marking Period Honor Roll

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MCLA to Hosts Panel Discussion on U.S. Immigration Under Trump's Second Term

Following the presentations, attendees will have an opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with the panelists.

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PHS Warmed by Updated Heating System

A new climate control system has brought Pittsfield High School into the 21st century.

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Hoosac Valley Students Experience Air Force's ECHO VR Training

Hoosac Valley High School students traded textbooks for virtual reality on Monday, when the Air Force brought its Enhanced Cognitive Human Operations, or ECHO, experience to the school.

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New York Times Bestselling Author to Speak at MCLA's MOSAIC

The event will take place on April 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the MOSAIC Event Space on 49 Main St., North Adams. This event is free and open to the public.

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MCLA Green Living Seminar: Green Roofs and Urban Rewilding

Presentations occur every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (FCSI) Room 121. Each presentation is free and open to the public.

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Stop & Shop Boosts BCC Food Pantry by $7,500

Stop & Shop boosted Berkshire Community College's food pantry by $7,500, providing students with nutritional stability while focusing on education.

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Central Berkshire Picks Insider Henault for Next Superintendent

The committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to offer the post to Michael Henault, who has been the district's assistant superintendent for three years.

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MCLA Green Living Seminar: Restoring Rivers and Rewilding Wetlands in Massachusetts

Presentations occur every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (FCSI) Room 121.

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St. Agnes' Academy Plans Information Session

St. Agnes Academy will hold a meet-and-greet informational session at St. Charles' Parish Hall in Pittsfield on Sunday, April 6, immediately following the 9:30 a.m. Mass.

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Pittsfield Board to Mull School Committee Pay Increase

On Tuesday, the City Council unanimously voted to send a request from two councilors to review a School Committee pay increase to the Personnel Review Board.

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BCC Seeks Support for New Athletic Lockers

Acceptance into NJCAA varsity sports underscores need for new equipment

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