MCLA Offers Free College Courses To Local High School Students

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is offering area high school students the opportunity to get a jump start on their college career by taking a free introductory course at MCLA.

MCLA’s Courtesy Student Program allows qualified high school seniors to strengthen college applications and resumes, earn college credit at no cost other than the price of books, to explore an academic field that interests them, and to get a head start on an education at MCLA or enroll in a course that may be transferable to another college.

Students must be local high school seniors with at least a 3.0 grade point average and a recommendation from a high school guidance counselor. Space is limited based on available seats in the courses offered.

For more information or to receive an application, contact Kate Heekin in the Office of Admission at 800-969-MCLA.
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North Adams Water Safe to Drink

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Water Department says all water line breaks have been repaired and water restored to those affected areas. 
 
The boil water order has been lifted by the state Department of Environmental Protection. Residents no longer have to boil water or use bottled water for drinking, making ice, food preparation, brushing teeth or washing dishes. 
 
A partial lift of the Dec. 15 order was issued on Tuesday; as of Thursday, the requirement is no longer in effect for any areas of the city. 
 
The water issues began on Friday after a water main broke in an inaccessible area behind the water treatment plant on Pattison Road. The drop in pressure and frigid temperatures led to breaks on American Legion Drive and by State Road and Biltmore Avenue. 
 
It took all weekend to fix the main, and several more to repair the other breaks. During this time, residents experienced no water or low water pressure. 
 
The Water Department says all repairs have been completed and that samples collected throughout the distribution system were free of total coliform and E. coli bacteria. 
 
 For more information, contact the North Adams Water Department at 413-662-3157.
 
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