Chang-Chavkin Scholar Program Awards BArT Student for a Third Year

02:56PM / Tuesday, May 16, 2023Print Story | Email Story

ADAMS, Mass — Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Charter Public School recognizes senior Gianna Fosty as a Chang-Chavkin Scholar.

Named after Arnie Chavkin and Laura Chang, the program helps first-generation college-bound students attend college and succeed. Fosty is one of 8 scholars this year, narrowed down from 50 candidates across ten Berkshire County schools.

Fosty is the third BArT student to receive this opportunity.

The program's mission is to "support rural, high achieving, first-generation students with the funding and resources needed to graduate from a four-year college that meets their potential." As a Chang-Chavkin scholar, Gianna will receive financial scholarships valued up to $15,000 annually for all years of her college experience, supplemental collegiate counseling, and wrap-around support while in college to help ensure graduation.

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Adams OKs Parking Fix for Stalled Jordan St. Culvert Repairs

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
05:45PM / Saturday, December 20, 2025

ADAMS, Mass. — Jordan Street residents displaced by a years-old culvert collapse have a place to park this winter, but town officials remain in the dark regarding when the culvert will actually be fixed.

The Select Board on Wednesday approved a traffic commission recommendation to allow permitted on-street parking for specific residents during the winter parking ban.

Interim Town Administrator Holli Jayko explained that the collapse, which occurred behind a Jordan Street apartment building several years ago, effectively eliminated off-street parking for several households.

"This collapse eliminated parking for some residents which creates challenges during the winter parking-ban period," Jayko said.

While most residents on the narrow, one-way street have access to private parking, a select few were left with no legal options during the winter months. Those affected can now apply for a town permit, provided they can prove their parking loss is a direct result of the collapse.

Selectman Joseph Nowak noted the culvert has been "down for years" and questioned if there were any immediate plans for repair.

Community Development Director Donna Cesan said the town has been working with the Massachusetts and Federal Emergency Management agencies through the Hazard Mitigation Program, but the project is currently stalled at the federal level. Cesan noted that MEMA will not enter into a formal agreement until funding is fully secured.

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