According to the Oxford Dictionary, a library is defined as “a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer...
On Tuesday, February 27th, 2024, at 7 pm the North Adams City Council met at the City Council Chambers to discuss various topics related to the general functioning and maintenance of the city. According...
On Tuesday November 28th, the North Adams City Council met at the City Council Chambers for a meeting. The meeting started off at 7 pm with a communication from the Mayor about the Tax Classifications...
This past month, the North Adams City Council met to discuss potentially extending the polling hours on the upcoming Municipal on November 7th. This came as a result of numerous North Adams Residents complaining...
Deanna Morrow, an MCLA alumni who graduated in 2022 with a degree in psychology, has announced her campaign to run for city council.
“I decided to run a few months ago, around the end of 2022. Now,...
On March 23rd, 2023, President James Birge sent an email to the MCLA campus community regarding the potentiality of Berkshire Towers, one the residence halls on campus, being used as a temporary shelter...
In this episode of Beacon Web News, BWN Reporter Savanna Amaral discovers more about North Adams at First Friday. BWN Reporter Mamadou Diallo explores more about 19th century British History at the Mind's...
On Friday, March 3rd, a variety of businesses, gallery spaces, and restaurants participated in downtown North Adams’ monthly First Friday. The theme of this First Friday was First Bites, combining local...
On Saturday, February 18th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. North Adams held their annual WinterFest celebration downtown. This festival got locals out and into the streets celebrating the winter season and...
Erika Bailey, owner of Bailey’s Bakery, has been bringing baked goods to downtown North Adams since 2020 through her small space within The Emporium. However, on Thursday February 9th, Bailey was...
Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• February 16, 2023
I’m not sure when asking how school is going or what your plan to do afterward became the immediate silence filler for everyone having a conversation with a student.
Sufficient time for schoolwork,...
For most students and professors here at MCLA, winter break serves as four weeks to relax, catch up with old friends and family, and start preparing for the spring semester. However, for student-athletes...
