Documentary Screening at Clarksburg Town Library

07:31AM / Tuesday, February 24, 2026Print Story | Email Story

CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The Clarksburg Town Library and the Clarksburg Agricultural Commission will present the documentary film "Did You Put Milk in the Bucket?: A Tribute to The Center for Resourceful Living" on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 2 PM at the Clarksburg Town Library, 711 West Cross Road, Clarksburg.

The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

The Center for Resourceful Living (1975–1980), based at what was then North Adams State College (now Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts), offered hands-on learning and academic courses focused on sustainable living, renewable energy, localized solutions, and reduced environmental impact. Founded by Professor Lawrence Vadnais and his wife, Betty, longtime residents of Stamford, Vt, the Center had a lasting influence despite its brief existence, stated a press release.

Students learned by operating a college farm in Clarksburg, growing and preserving food, raising livestock, building renewable-energy infrastructure, and using draft animals for farming and logging. Many consider the program ahead of its time in anticipating today's climate challenges. The year 2025 marks the Center's 50th anniversary.

Filmmaker Sharon Wyrrick will be present at the screening. Funding for the film was provided in part by the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire, supported by the Mass Cultural Council.

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Clarksburg School Committee Considers Lowering Paid Time Off Payout Threshold

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
06:27AM / Wednesday, October 07, 2026

CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The School Committee will review its paid time off payout policy and potentially lower the minimum service requirement for employees to collect a payout upon leaving.

The conversation began at an Oct. 1 meeting, where the committee requested that a recently retired employee receive his full payout even though he served 16 years rather than meeting the current 20-year threshold.

"I think 20 years is a lot for people," School Committee member Cindy Brule said. "I think we need a number that is more realistic."

Assistant Superintendent Tara Barnes noted that this is another instance where Clarksburg's municipal policy differs from the school's. Most municipal employees in Clarksburg can collect a payout after 10 years of service.

The employee in question was Mike Peters, a recently retired custodian who sought to cash in on 87 sick days and three personal days.

"If he had taken those days over the 16 years, it would have caused disruption," School Committee member Dan Haskins said after supporting the payout.

In Principal Kimberly Rougeau's report, she shared that the school year has started smoothly and that staff have completed several professional development sessions.

Rougeau added that the school is essentially fully staffed. She welcomed new physical education teacher Heather Gray as well as Pat Wood, the new Special Education and 504 Coordinator. She noted that Gray is also a speech-language pathologist who can assist with the school's caseload, adding that both hires have "hit the ground running."

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