Colegrove Park School to Perform 'You're A Good Man Charlie Brown'

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass — The Colegrove Park Elementary School 21st Century Afterschool Program presents a performance of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" at MCLA's Venable Theatre on Thursday, May 28 at 3:30 PM.

This performance by 5th and 6th grade students will be the first-ever musical performed as part of the elementary school's 21st Century Afterschool Program, and is presented under the direction of Colegrove teacher Katie Bryce featuring choreography by Malia'Kekia Nicolini.

According to a press release:

Families and community members are invited to join Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang to explore life's great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes and celebrate the joy of friendship.

The performance is free to attend.

"Our students have worked so hard to not only put on this show, but to help curate the experience of living in Charlie Brown's world. They helped with costumes, set design, prop selection, and choreography," said Katie Bryce, program teacher and director. "This show is quite literally their passion project, and I am so proud of what they are about to put on!"

"You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" is based on the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz. Book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner and additional dialogue by Michael Mayer. Additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa.

"You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com

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North Adams Housing Authority Director Steps Down

Staff Reports09:16AM / Friday, October 09, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Jennifer Hohn, the longtime executive director of the North Adams Housing Authority (NAHA), has stepped down after 24 years with the agency.

The Berkshire Eagle reported that Hohn resigned from her position on Thursday. The NAHA Board of Commissioners is currently developing a transition plan.

Her resignation follows rising tension between Hohn and the tenants association. Residents—particularly at the Spring and Ashland Park apartments—have raised specific concerns regarding building security, drug activity, and trespassers.

This summer, Tenants Association President Corey Fortin posted a video on social media demonstrating that door alarms in some of the buildings were not functioning.

Shortly after the video was posted, the tenants association's office was locked. Members alleged Hohn locked the space in retaliation, while Hohn maintained it was a matter of tenant safety. Hohn also stated that NAHA does not officially recognize the association because it has yet to go through official channels for certification—a claim the tenants association disputes.

The dispute culminated in plans for a formal grievance hearing between Hohn and the association. Both sides agreed to hold a meeting on Oct. 3, but the hearing had not yet been scheduled at the time of her resignation.
During her tenure as director, Hohn oversaw significant changes at NAHA, including expansion and the dissolution of Housing Opportunities Incorporated, a program founded over 30 years ago to assist first-time homebuyers. Most recently, she led efforts to transition NAHA properties from traditional public housing models to the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. She also directed the rebuilding of a Greylock Valley Apartments building after it was severely damaged by a fire.

The NAHA Board of Commissioners meets monthly, typically on Mondays.

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