NBCC Seeking Community Champions

NORTH ADAMS, Mass — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is looking to work with a Community Champion from each of these communities: North Adams, Adams, Williamstown, Florida, Savoy, Cheshire, Clarksburg, New Ashford, Hancock, and Lanesborough.

Currently, the nbCC has secured representatives from Lanesborough, North Adams, and Williamstown, but continues to search for advocates for the remaining towns. Community Champions will be supporting the Coalition in their youth substance use prevention work by helping at events, presenting information to the community through group presentations and one-on-one conversations.

The coalition is looking for someone who is connected to their community, is a confident public speaker, and would like to help further the prevention work in north Berkshire County. Residents interested in applying for this stipend role can fill out this form: https://bit.ly/nbcccommunitychampion

For more information, contact Youth Prevention Coordinator Lindsey Rosa at lrosa@nbccoalition.org or go to (413) 663-7588.

McCann Graduates Urged to Make the World a Better Place

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
10:13PM / Wednesday, June 05, 2024

Look for more photos of the graduation. 

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The 110 graduates of the McCann Technical School class of 2024 were greeted with cheers as they entered the Amsler Center Gym on Wednesday night. 

 

"It's a distinct honor to be here to see a class that has worked diligently over the last four years to be successful tonight," said Superintendent James Brosnan. "And for family members and friends to be here to share this opportunity with you."

 

Diplomas and awards were presented by Brosnan and School Committee Chair Gary Rivers. Graduate Kaitlyn Thomson offered a stirring rendition of the national anthem and Brayden Reed was singled out by Principal Justin Kratz for having perfect attendance for all four years. The principal also recognized retiring school Librarian Rick Moon.

 

Kratz thanked Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts for lending them the space for graduation, joking with the crowd — fanning themselves with programs and diplomas in the steamy gym — that McCann's would have been 30 degrees hotter. 

 

Rivers asked the class to stand so the crowd could applaud them on their "tremendous accomplishment" that included earning certifications in their majors and competing in SkillsUSA and Business Professionals of America. 

 

"Your graduation is not only a celebration of your academic achievements in technical expertise, but it's also a testament to your character, perseverance and resilience," he said. "Despite the challenges and obstacles you may face, you have shown strength, courage and determination to succeed."

 

He encouraged them to embrace opportunity and pursue their dreams, goals and passions.