MCLA To Hold Two Admissions Events

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – In response to a marked increase in applications, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will hold an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in the campus’ Venable Gym.

Applications to MCLA are up approximately 60 percent over this time last year. This spring open house event is being held in response to the increased interest in the College. It is open to prospective students and will include a campus tour and a resource fair with faculty, staff and student groups.

Also at the open house, adult learners who are interested in MCLA’s Fast-Track program – designed to meet the needs of the busy adult learner – can learn more about how to complete or begin their Bachelor’s degree.

In addition to the open house on Wednesday, MCLA will hold an Accepted Student Day on Friday, Feb. 20, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Gym. This event is for students who have been accepted to MCLA. It will include an academic presentation, a resource fair with faculty, staff and student groups and a campus tour.

For more information, go to www.mcla.edu.
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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure Fire

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. 

The Fire Department received a call from the owner of 6 Bangor St. reporting a smoke and flames at around 1:44 p.m.

Firefighters arriving on scene reported heavy smoke emanating from the the 1940s single-family ranch home in the thickly settle neighborhood.

The blaze was brought under control in less than an hour and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. 

"The homeowner was outside doing some work, evidently, opened the door when she came back in the house, and there were flames and smoke, so she backed out and called us, and that's all we know right now," Deputy Fire Chief Glen Storie said around 2:35 p.m. 

The fire was out at that time, and first responders observed "quite a bit of damage" to the home. The cause is still under investigation. 

Lanesborough, Cheshire, and Pittsfield departments responded to the scene, and Hancock covered the station during the call. 

"The first crew in knocked the fire right down with the first engine," Storie said. 

Smoke could be seen coming from the back of the home. Part of Narragansett Avenue and Bangor Avenue were blocked off while firefighters battled the blaze. 

 

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