Mount Holyoke Tops MCLA Volleyball

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The MCLA volleyball team dropped its home opener to Mount Holyoke Tuesday evening, 3-0.

The Lyons (3-0) took the match by scores of 25-15, 25-19, and 25-17 to earn the win.

MHC was led by Sarah Caggiano who notched eight kills in the win. She added 9 digs for the Lyons. Sasha Simine also had a solid night collecting 6 kills on just 9 attacks. Brayden Walden and Joy Maran had 12 and 10 digs respectively to lead the defense.

Mount Holyoke took advantage of 34 errors by the Trailblazers (0-5).

The Lyons broke open a close first set and pulled away to earn the convincing win. In the second set, they lead 24-11 before MCLA rattled off eight straight points, but ultimately fell 25-19 after an error ended the set. In the closing set, the Lyons clinched the win on an ace, their eighth of the night, to earn their third straight win.

MCLA is back in action on Saturday with a tri match at Bay Path with Castleton. Mount Holyoke also has a tri match scheduled on Saturday with Elms and Simmons.

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North Adams City Council Seeking Candidates for Vacated Seat

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08:28PM / Wednesday, October 28, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council is accepting letters of interest to fill the seat being vacated by Councilor Alexa Macdonald.

Macdonald was elected in 2025 for the two-year term but is moving out of the area. Her resignation is effective on Sunday, Nov. 1. The person selected to replace her will serve out the final year of her term.

"We are asking that individuals interested in filling the vacancy or being considered submit a letter of interest to the city clerk and myself, outlining the reasons for seeking the position, along with a current resume and any other additional information they feel relevant," said Council President Ashley Shade. "Previous experience in elected office is not required. The deadline for submitting letters of interest and supporting materials is Wednesday, Nov. 4th, at noon, which is also our deadline for submitting items to our agenda."

Communications should be sent ashade@northadams-ma.gov and City Clerk Tina Leonesio at tleonesio@northadams-ma.gov. If desired, candidates can email the entire council at citycouncil@northadams-ma.gov.

Shade made the announcement at Tuesday's council meeting, noting the process is outlined in the council's rules of order and aligned with the city charter.

The candidates will be able to speak for themselves at the meeting of Nov. 10, when the council will vote on Macdonald's replacement.

"All candidates will be nominated, and then we will have a vote," Shade said. "It'll be roll call, which is in our rules, and we will name the person that we're voting for by roll call, that's how the voting will happen."

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