NORTH ADAMS - Berkshire Community College will hold an advising and registration session at McCann Technical School on Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 4:30 to 6. Although not required, appointments are encouraged.
This session is only for BCC courses held at McCann. Advising and registration for all other BCC credit courses must be made through BCC's Academic Advising Center on the main campus in Pittsfield.
BCC credit courses to be held at McCann during the spring semester include the following. Unless otherwise noted, classes meet from 5:30 to 8:30.
"Introduction to Criminology," (CRJ-200) an introductory study of criminal behaviors focuses on the changes in the crime rate, law, theory, and knowledge about the major forms of crime. Classes meet on Monday.
"Special Needs in Early Childhood," (ECE-122) covers the role of the teacher in identification, evaluation, and planning for special needs in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms. The course teaches the breadth of problems found in special needs child care, from educational, family, and community perspectives. Classes meet on Wednesday from 6 to 9.
"Introduction to Nutrition," (AHS-150) is a focus on the fundamental principles and practices essential in nutrition to maintain health. This course emphasizes improvement of nutritional status through proper diet. Classes meet on Wednesday.
"Cultural Anthropology," (ANT-101) is an introduction to the peoples and cultures of the world. This course investigates the factors that produce different ways of life, belief systems, and behavior patterns, and examines what is considered "normal" from the perspective of different cultures. Classes meet on Wednesday.
"Western Civilization I," (HIS-113) is an examination of the development of Western society and its institutions from their roots in Mesopotamia through ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages and early Europe to the Renaissance. Classes meet on Thursday.
"Applied Contemporary Mathematics," (MAT-101) an examination of a variety of mathematical concepts focuses on solving problems, interpreting data, and applications. This course includes topics such as tables, graphs, basic statistics, geometric measures and consumer mathematics. Classes meet on Tuesdays.
"Mathematics Modules," (MAT-800) allows students who are intimidated by regular mathematics courses to progress at their own rate, decide individually when they are ready to be tested, and to work and study in a no-failure environment. Two sections are being offered, one on Monday evenings, the other on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 8.
"Composition I," (ENG-101) introduces college-level composition. Essay assignments include description, narration, and exposition, with an emphasis on exposition. Classes meet on Thursday.
"Composition II," (ENG-102) is a continuation of ENG 101, with emphasis on extending students' reading, writing, and thinking skills. Essay assignments include exemplification, analysis, comparison/contrast, and argumentation. Classes meet on Tuesdays.
"Introduction to the Novel," (ENG 216) is a survey of fiction, emphasizing longer works. Various types of novels will be examined; other literary forms may be included for comparative study. Classes meet on Mondays.
For more information, or to schedule an advising or registration appointment at McCann call Phylene Farrell at 413-236-5201 or 800-816-1233 (in Mass. Only), Ext. 5201. BCC's spring semester begins Jan. 22.
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Lanesborough Town Meeting to Vote Budget, Bylaws & Vehicle Purchases
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Tuesday's annual town meeting includes a $14 million operating budget, new short-term rentals, accessory dwelling units and sign bylaws, and free cash article appropriations.
Voters will gather at Lanesborough Elementary School on June 9 at 6 p.m. to decide on 20 warrant articles.
The fiscal 2027 budget is up a little over 10 percent. Some of the main increases are the Mount Greylock Regional School District and McCann Technical School: the McCann assessment is up more than 30 percent based on factors including enrollment and the school renovation project, and Mount Greylock's is up 11 percent.
Article 11 is for the town to vote to approve from free cash the sum of $16,298.48 for the McCann Technical School roof and window replacement project so as not to impact the budget. Article 3 is appropriate $7,586,284 for Mount Greylock Regional School assessment.
Another notable increase was in life and health insurance, showing an increase of about 26 percent.
Ambulance Director Jen Weber is planning 24-hour coverage, which means more staff and a hike in her budget. One of the articles asks the town to appropriate $234,100 to operate the Ambulance Enterprise Fund for salaries and expenses.
Many town departments are looking for new vehicles. The Fire Department is looking to replace its outdated 1996 fire engine. There are two articles related to the truck at a total of $813,366. Article 12 would transfer $225,000 from free cash into the Fire Truck Stabilization Fund; Article 13 would transfer $605,000 from the fund and authorize the borrowing of $208,366.08.
The total includes a $100,000 contingency cost to cover any additional costs if a 2026 model-year chassis cannot be secured before new emissions standards go into effect in 2027.
The board at its last meeting moved the $225,000 transfer to come before the borrowing article, changing the stabilization number. If the $225,000 is not voted on, then they will amend the next article's number on the floor, subtracting the $225,000. This shows the borrowing number significantly lower.
Article 17 asks for the transfer of $80,000 from free cash to replace a police cruiser.
Police Chief Rob Derksen's aim is to replace one vehicle every other year, meaning the oldest vehicle gets replaced about every 10 years.
He stressed that if delayed this year, the town may have to double up in a future year to get back on schedule, and that paying later usually costs more. The article will ask for $80,000 from free cash, the vehicles used to be funded by the BHRD.
Lastly, the Highway Department is looking to replace a 2014 International dump truck that will be a total of $330,000 and will take two to three years to receive.
Money will be used from last year's approval of $250,000 from free cash for the replacement of a 2012 highway front-end loader that was underspent $49,261. Town meeting is being asked to approve a transfer of $53,274.85 from free cash and the use of $227,464 from funds from the Sale of Town Real Estate to fund the balance.
Other free cash proposals include $1,200 to purchase software to support tracking and ongoing maintenance schedules of town-owned vehicles; $42,000 for the replacement of the Highway Department's storage shed roof, $200,000 to reduce the tax levy.
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