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City Council Meeting: Paint Stewardship and Re-appointments

Em Marlay-Wright, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

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...

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November 28th’s City Council Meeting: A Recap

Em Marlay-Wright, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

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...

The Struggles of Voting: A Conversation of Working-Class Citizens

The Struggles of Voting: A Conversation of Working-Class Citizens

Em Marlay-Wright, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

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...

Alum Deanna Morrow Running for NA City Council

Alum Deanna Morrow Running for NA City Council

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer April 23, 2023

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,...

Berkshire Towers to Potentially be Used for Housing of Homeless Families

Berkshire Towers to Potentially be Used for Housing of Homeless Families

Ashley DelRatez, Staff Writer April 23, 2023

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...

BWN 3/9/23

The Beacon March 9, 2023

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...

First Bites: March’s Food Filled First Friday

First Bites: March’s Food Filled First Friday

Ashley DelRatez, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

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...

North Adams’ Annual WinterFest: Filled with Chowder, Smores, Sculptures and More

North Adams’ Annual WinterFest: Filled with Chowder, Smores, Sculptures and More

Ashley DelRatez, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

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...

Bailey’s Bakery Brings Baked Goods to the Berkshires

Bailey’s Bakery Brings Baked Goods to the Berkshires

Ashley DelRatez, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

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...

Protecting Your Peace: Take Care of Yourself

Protecting Your Peace: Take Care of Yourself

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,...

The women’s team has faced many setbacks this season, but have continued to persist and work hard.

MCLA Basketball: Despite setbacks over break, strong return to the season

Owen Brown, Sports Editor February 16, 2023

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...

Many local businesses took part in this month’s First Friday festivities, including tea shop Heart’s Pace.

February’s First Friday: A Cozy Alternative to the Cold Weather

Ashley DelRatez, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

On Friday, February 3rd, small businesses and art galleries on Main Street and Eagle Street of downtown North Adams stayed open late to celebrate the First Friday of the month. Although temperatures...

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