BArT To Host Get BArT Smart Fundraiser

ADAMS, Mass. — BArT Charter Public School is holding its annual fundraiser, Get BArT Smart, on Saturday, April 6 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at One Commercial Street in Adams.

Get BArT Smart features a trivia experience, individuals and teams of up to 6 will travel from classroom to classroom throughout the evening for trivia and team projects served up by BArT educators.

"We have a great program planned," said Leah Thompson, Director of Advancement at BArT. "It will be an exciting evening of trivia, community, and a whole lot of fun! We look forward to seeing lots of new and familiar faces."

This event is the primary fundraiser for the school, the proceeds of which directly benefit student programming. The School also invites companies to sponsor the event.

Get BArT Smart is open to everyone 21 and above. Tickets are $75 each and include food, drinks, and donuts. For more information, visit https://www.bartcharter.org/apps/pages/GetBARTSmart and register to play.

Contact Leah Thompson at leah.thompson@bartcharter.org with sponsorship inquiries. 

Cheshire Festival of Trees on View Until Dec. 31

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
12:19PM / Thursday, December 18, 2025

Businesses, nonprofits, schools and town departments provided trees for the display that reflected their missions or services. 

CHESHIRE, Mass. — There is still time to experience the festive atmosphere of the Community House. 

 

The moment you step into the town offices, you're greeted by the scent of fresh pine wafting from about 70 beautifully decorated trees on display. 

 

The town's festival of trees will be on display Monday through Thursday from 10 to 4, Friday and Saturday from 10 to 8, and Sunday from 10 to 5 until Dec. 31. The building will be closed Dec. 24 and 25. 

 

The idea started four years ago with Department of Public Works Director Corey McGrath's vision to display a decorated, lighted tree in all 13 windows of the Community House, the former Cheshire School.

 

A large part of it was to bring the community back into the building that was a mess five years ago, he said. 

 

The purpose of the building is in its name — a community pillar housing the town offices and Youth Center Inc., and a community hub featuring activities from dancing, craft fairs, wrestling, and more.  

 

Since its establishment, the display has grown into the festival it is today featuring raffles, a Christmas village, nutcrackers, and, of course, trees.