MCLA, BCC to hold science programs for middle schoolers

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – As the lead partner of the Berkshire STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Pipeline Network, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), along with Berkshire Community College (BCC) and the Flying Cloud Institute, will offer a free family science program for middle school students and their parents at each college on Saturday, March 28, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Parents and their children will participate in hands-on laboratory explorations led by college professors.

At MCLA, participants will learn about alternative energy as they build wind turbines. Other activities will include chemistry explorations and discovering physics through rockets.

At BCC, participants may choose to focus on environmental science, learn more about weather and climate, work with microscopes in the biology lab, discover the math of art and nature or learn about anatomy and physiology through a physical therapy workshop.

Space is limited. Those interested should register by calling 413-229-3321, or e-mail flyingcloudinstitute@gmail.com for a link to register online.

Established through state Economic Stimulus legislation, the Berkshire STEM Pipeline Network seeks to improve teacher preparation in science, technology, engineering and math subjects and to increase students' interest in, preparation for and success in STEM careers. For more information, go to www.mcla.edu/About_MCLA/Community/stempipeline.
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New North Adams Restaurant Approved for Liquor License

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A new restaurant on Main Street, a provisions shop and a convenience store all got the nod from the License Commission on Tuesday.
 
Siblings Colleen and Sean Taylor are expanding their cuisine empire yet again with the establishment of Main & Mill in the old TD Bank. They were before the commission to apply for an all-alcohol license. 
 
The building is owned by Ginko on Main Street LLC, which has granted 20 years exclusive possession of the property to Latent Builds as the developer. Jack and Suzy Wadsworth, behind Ginko, are development partners with Salvatore Perry and Karla Rothstein of Latent.
 
The bank closed in early 2021 and purchased by Ginko late that year. Plans for the property unveiled three years ago envisioned a restaurant, retail, a park and rooftop bar. 
 
The building's hosted some pop-up eateries and is currently under construction for the new restaurant. 
 
Colleen Taylor said the restaurant will be open seven days a week serving lunch and dinner, and be open early for coffee. 
 
"It's not going to be a very big restaurant. It's about the same size as Trail House, except for Trail House has a bigger patio, so about the same seating," she said.
 
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