MCLA to Hold Annual Sam Gomez Race

04:06PM / Tuesday, February 21, 2023Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS, MASS.— The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Student Government Association's (SGA) 45th annual Sam Gomez Road Race will again be a hybrid event this year, with an interactive virtual race that will be run from March 24 th through March 31 and the in-person event will be held on April 1.

This year's race will benefit Tapestry of North Adams.

Through the event, the SGA has raised over $30,000 for Berkshire-based organizations for almost 20 years.

Runners can register at mcla.edu/samgomez. Community members can also donate to beneficiaries as well.

The April 1 race kicks off at 11 a.m. Check-in time will be from 9:30 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. on the second floor of the MCLA Campus Center in the Achievement Lounge.

Virtual runners can complete their run any time between March 24 and March 31. Runners will be emailed a link to submit their virtual time through our partner organization, the Berkshire Running Center.

Runners are asked to post a photo on social media using #SamGomez2023 and tag @MCLAStudentGovernment.

Runners who register will receive a race T-shirt and medal.

As of Feb. 21 this year's race sponsors are Becks Printing Company, Inc., Countryside Landscape Services, Donovan O'Connor, Dodig LLP, Gajda, Arnold, & McConnell, PC, H.A. George Fuel Corporation,

Monarch Realty, Inc, RK Miles, Walmart, and The Williamstown Motel.

Sam Gomez was a professor at MCLA (then North Adams State College) and founded the school's cross-country team. Coach Gomez believed in the importance of the relationship between the local community and MCLA.

In honor of Coach Gomez and his legacy of giving back to the Berkshire community, each year SGA selects a Berkshire County charity to receive the proceeds from the race bearing Coach Gomez's name.

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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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