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Boon for BART: ADAMS -- The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has voted to allow BART (Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School) to increase enrollment from 308 to 363 and add Pittsfield as a city served.
This means Pittsfield students get the same enrollment preference as Northern Berkshire school children. The charter update is good until 2018, when the school will apply again.
Executive Director Julia Bowen is pleased with the development but says focus is now on building upgrades and thinks the school will have more leverage to negotiate a capital improvements loan with a Boston/Washington, D.C., bank.
Phil Demers is writing this story and can be reached at pdemers@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalPhil, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 225.
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"Once again, businesses and individuals in Northern Berk shire County were very generous in 2012," Peter Lynch, Santa Fund president and Transcript publisher, said Wednesday. "We appreciate every donation, and they mean so much to the 582 children that were served this year."
The fund provided toys to children from eligible Nor thern Berkshire families who might otherwise have been unable to buy their children holiday gifts this year.
MSNBC host ‘claims’ Williams: WILLIAMSTOWN -- MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry spoke at Williams College today, and her talk, "What Difference Does it Make?" kicked off the annual Claiming Williams series of events, which celebrate diversity on campus.
Ed Damon is writing this story and can be reached at edamon@thetranscript.com or 413-663-3741, ext. 224.
Man arrested following copper theft: NORTH ADAMS -- Richard Jones III, 27, of Chase Avenue was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly stealing copper from an apartment complex at 116 Church St.
Jones was arraigned in Berkshire Superior Court in June on several breaking and entering and larceny charges. He was released on personal recognizance by Judge Mary Lou Rup.
The new charges constitute breaking and entering a building at night for a felony, destruction or property over $250 and possession of a burglarious instrument.
Phil Demers is writing this story and can be reached at pdemers@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalPhil, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 225.
Officials say coliform of no concern: NORTH ADAMS -- Two of the city’s water samples tested positive for coliform during a routine water test in December. However, Public Works Director Tim Lescarbeau says residents have no need to worry, that water tests came back clean on the second round and the report issued by the city is required under new guidelines.
Jennifer Huberdeau is writing this story and can be reached at jhuberdeau@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalJen, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 227.
Adams election on horizon: ADAMS -- Nomination for ms for the May 6 town election are now available and all potential candidates have until 5 p.m. on March 18 to submit their paperwork.
The election could gain the town a new moderator and assessor, one- and three-year terms, respectively, and fill vac ancies on the Select Board, Redevelopment Aut h ority and A dams-Ches hire Regional Sch ool District (ACRSD) Committee.
Phil Demers is writing this story and can be reached at pdemers@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalPhil, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 225.
All things denim: NORTH ADAMS -- Tom Quinton will open The Denim Depot, at the Oasis Plaza on Saturday. The store specializes in denim -- discounted designer jeans and consignment jeans.
Jennifer Huberdeau is writing this story and can be reached at jhuberdeau@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalJen, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 227.
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