Letter: Bond Will Be a Reliable Community Leader

To the Editor:

When looking toward the future of this great city, it is important not to neglect the voices of the younger generations. It is also important not to underscore the value community service has in shaping a candidate. Coming from an MCLA student and soon to be officeholder, I believe the person to best connect with our youth and represent the value of community service is Lynette Bond.

The most important memories I've made as a college student were through active volunteerism. As a person who dedicates my time in such a way, I can see how volunteer work has influenced Lynette Bond as a person, and how it will shape her tenure as the next mayor of North Adams. Through her dedication as a foster parent, her time in the Peace Corps, and her intense dedication toward the Colegrove Park Elementary School project, she has proven to me that she will be a reliable community leader.

I have been able to call North Adams my home for 22 years. MCLA was my school of choice because of this beautiful city I have been able to call my home. I think the school is especially emblematic of our community's younger demographics, and it makes me pleased to see who younger people want as their leader. The feedback we have received from the overwhelming majority of them? The future is with Lynette.

With students who want to make North Adams their home after they graduate, and have taken on our community as one that represents them, Lynette is an especially symbolic person to take office as our next mayor. Lynette may not have been born in North Adams, but she chose our city as her home like so many others here do. I am confident in Lynette's experience, transparency, and communicative nature to lead our city for the next two years. I hope with all this information in mind, you will vote for her assuredly on Nov. 2.

Joshua Vallieres
North Adams, Mass.

Joshua Vallieres is a candidate for North Adams School Committee. 

Weekend Outlook: Crafting, Concerts and More

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
12:31PM / Friday, January 30, 2026

Check out the events happening this weekend, including shows, crafting, and more.

Editor's Pick

Murder on the Menu
197 East St., Lenox
Time: Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m.

Join the drama department at Lenox Memorial Middle and High School for a comedic, interactive murder mystery. Try to solve the mystery by interacting with the cast.

Tickets are $20 and include a dinner of pasta, salad, and dessert.

More information here.

Friday

Vivaldi & Mozart Candlelight Experience
Zion Lutheran Church, Pittsfield
Time: 6 to 7, 8 to 9 p.m.

Enjoy a candlelight concert of music by Mozart and Vivaldi. Tickets are $30 to $70.

More information and tickets here.

Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Bring a craft you have been working on and join others to socialize.

More information here.

Guthrie Family Singers

Stationery Factory, Dalton

Time: 7:30 p.m.

 

Guthrie Family Singers are Sarah Lee, Serena, and Robin Guthrie, all granddaughters of Woody Guthrie. They offer a blend of folk, indie, country, gospel, and classic girl-group sounds. Suitable for all ages. 

 

Tickets can be purchased here. 

 

'The Little Shop of Horrors'

Bennington (Vt.) Theater

Time: 6 p.m.

 

The theater at 331 Main St. screens Roger Corman's classic 1960 horror-comedy, which spawned the Broadway musical and a 1986 film.