Northern Berkshire Adult Education Announces Summer Course Offerings

Staff Reports 10:37AM / Friday, July 17, 2026Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Northern Berkshire Adult Education announced its lineup of summer courses, all running July 20 – August 27, 2026.

This summer's offerings provide both in-person and remote options. Courses include:

Financial Literacy — Taught by Dylan Newell, this course covers budgeting, saving, investing, and credit, aligning with adult education math standards to help prepare students for the HiSET. In person Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m., at the North Adams Armory.
Creative Writing — Led by Julia McKenzie, students will explore poetry, short fiction, and memoir while building reading and writing skills aligned with HiSET preparation standards. Mondays and Wednesdays, 3–5 p.m., at the North AdamsArmory.
Remote Beginning English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) — Instructed by Leah Franke. Open to new and continuing students. Remote learning Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–noon.
Remote Intermediate ESOL — Instructed by Leah Franke. Open to new and continuing students. Remote learning Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 6–8:30 p.m.

All courses are designed to support learners in reaching their educational and personal goals. Interested students are encouraged to enroll before classes begin on July 20.

For more information or to register, contact Erikka Adams at eadams@napsk12.org or 413-412-1118.

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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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