BArT Announces Next Enrollment Deadline

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ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School has announced that the next application deadline to be included in its next enrollment lottery for the 2026-2027 school year is Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at noon.

The public lottery drawing will take place shortly after the noon deadline. This enrollment period is open to prospective students entering grades 6 through 10.

As the only charter public school in the Berkshires, BArT hosts students from all over the county. Interested families should note that applying by this deadline is the best way to secure an available seat or a desirable waitlist spot for the upcoming school year.

How to Apply: The easiest way to apply is to visit the school's application portal at https://bartcharter.schoolmint.com. Applications must be submitted by the noon deadline on September 8th to be included in the lottery.

Learn More: More information on the school's enrollment policy and the public lottery process can be found at https://www.bartcharter.org/apps/pages/Enrollment.

For any questions, interested families are encouraged to reach out to the Enrollment Team at 413.743.7311 ext. 732 or enrollment@bartcharter.org.

 


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Adams Sets FY27 Tax Rates; Average Homeowner Bill Rises $130

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — The owner of an average home in Adams can expect their property tax bill to increase by $130.51 this year, or about $65.26 per installment for the semi-annual schedule.
 
During Wednesday's meeting, the Select Board approved a 30 percent split shift for fiscal year 2027, which it has done for the last four years.
 
The commercial, industrial and personal property tax rate is $22.20 per $1,000, for a valuation of $940,00 that equates to a tax bill of $20,868, an increase of $648.60 from the prior year, said Town Assessor Paula Grover.
 
The residential tax rate is $16.08 per $1,000 of assessed value, an estimated annual tax bill of about $4,272. 
 
The average single-family home is valued at $265,700, an increase of $700 from the previous fiscal year. The increase is smaller than recent years, with valuation increases largely limited to homes that underwent renovations or other improvements.
 
The town saw substantial new growth this year, totaling $18,163,326, with the majority of that growth coming from personal property.
 
"A great new growth number for our town. So, that's great," Select Board Chair Jay Meczywor said. 
 
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