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North Adams School, Finance Committee Endorse $22M School Budget

The Finance Committee on Wednesday recommended a fiscal 2027 spending plan of $22 million that had been approved by the School Committee on Tuesday.

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North Adams Finance Committee Warned of Coming Sludge Costs

Waste treatment plan supervisor Brad Furlon warned the Finance Committee last week to expect a future 500 percent increase in sludge disposal.

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North Adams' Average Tax Bill Climbs $126; McCarron Sworn in as Councilor

The City Council on Wednesday approved a split tax rate that maintains a shift of 1.715 to business and commercial properties.

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North Adams Finance Approves Public Services Budgets

The anticipated budget is projected is up about $3.4 million, largely driven by material expenses, wages, and insurance.

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North Adams Finance Begins Review of Fiscal 2026 Budget

The Finance Committee began its review of the proposed $52 million fiscal 2026 budget on Wednesday.

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North Adams Council OKs $49M Budget for Fiscal 2025

Mayor Jennifer Macksey provided the city budget, school budget, compensation and classification plan and capital improvement plan in a bound document with summaries and graphs explaining expenditures.

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North Adams Finance Committee Endorses Additional Positions in $49M Budget

But not enough for Finance Committee member Andrew Fitch, who voted against the compensation and classification plan because it did not include a city planner.