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The McCann Technical School postsecondary program graduates 21 students Monday night.
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The ceremony in the gym was for graduates in surgical technology, cosmetology and dental assisting.
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School Committee Chair Gary Rivers the graduates are 'battle-tested and battle-approved' because they stayed the course.
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McCann Postsecondary Graduates 'Battle Tested'

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
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Superintendent James Brosnan tells the graduates to acknowledge those who helped them along the way. See more photos here. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The McCann Postsecondary program graduated 21 students Monday night.
 
School Committee Chairman Gary Rivers addressed the graduates and told them they have already proven themselves.  
 
"You are battle-tested and battle-approved. You have stayed the course and successfully navigated the twists and turns that you have faced this year," he said. "It doesn't surprise me in the least that you are probably all sitting here this evening with a job ready to go as soon as you leave McCann." 
 
He told the graduates to value their life experiences.
 
"Remember experience is knowledge but knowledge is not experience, and I know you all have life experiences that will make you successful in your work or whatever path you follow," he concluded.
 
Superintendent James Brosnan welcomed the graduates and their families in his address and asked the graduates to acknowledge those who have helped them along the way. 
 
"The class of 2024, it is my honor to welcome you," he said. " …We are here to celebrate the class of 2024, and the hard work, and also the family and friends who supported you."
 
He asked the graduates to give a round of applause to friends and family in attendance.
 
Surgical Technology Graduates
 
Tessa Claire Zoito, North Adams:  Associates in Surgical Technology
 
Dental Assisting Graduates 
 
Ashley Marie Massey, Adams
 
Liliana Eve Pisano, North Adams
 
Blake Eric Smith, Lanesborough
 
Hayden E Therrien, North Adams
 
Katelyn Noelle Wojtaszek, Adams
 
Medical Assisting Graduates 
 
Laura Beth Corsi, North Adams
 
Cameron Violet Lutz, North Adams
 
April Marie Ureste, Pittsfield
 
Cosmetology Graduates 
 
Alyssa Nicole Baisley, Pittsfield
 
Michaela Jade Berry, Pittsfield
 
Malina Joy Foss, Pittsfield
 
Brianna Rose Goodrich, Pittsfield
 
Kaitlyn Hillebrand, Pittsfield
 
Maddison Houghtaling, North Adams
 
Emma Lynne Lear, North Adams
 
Jordan Elizabeth McDonald, North Adams
 
Tessa Neveah Thibert, Clarksburg
 
Jess Wiles, Adams
 
Ashlyn Wood, Dalton (absent from ceremony)
 
Nayeli Castaneda, Pittsfield
 
Skills USA Awards
 
State Competition, Dental Assisting
 
Gold: Blake Smith - Attending National Compition in Atlanta in June
Silver: Ashley Massey
 

Tags: graduation 2024,   McCann,   postsecondary,   

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A North Adams Turnkey Home

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a three-story home that's newly renovated? Then this is the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 74 Washington Ave.

This home was originally built in 1880 and has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It is 2,320 square feet on less than an acre. 

The first floor includes the kitchen, a full bathroom, an office, a large open living room and dining area, and an entry with a staircase to the second floor, which has three bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and a laundry closet. The third floor was turned into a spacious primary suite with a full bathroom.

The house comes with major kitchen and laundry appliances.

It's on the market for $349,900.

We spoke to Allison Pacelli with Pacelli Zepka Corp., which has the listing.

What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market? 

A house at this price point with so much space for several people is not easy to find. There are four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, large living room, kitchen, and a bonus room off the kitchen that could be an office or dining room or possibly even an extra guest room.

What was your first impression when you walked into this home?

I love some of the character of the house. For example, the banister and railing on the stairs is ornate and beautiful.

How would you describe the feel or atmosphere of this home? 

The house is light and bright. It's a great mix of some class features like the stairway and updates like the kitchen and bathrooms.

What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for? 

I can see all sorts of people in this house. 

What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?

North Adams is such a vibrant and welcoming community. You can walk to MCLA or downtown. Williams College and Mass MoCA are close. The hospital is nearby, and the house would be great for doctors or nurses. There are a lot of opportunities in the area.

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations? 

The entire house was renovated about two years ago. The owners removed all knob & tube wiring, installed a new boiler, added a new laundry setup on the second floor, and redid the third floor into a great primary suite, with private bathroom. The kitchen and all three bathrooms are also new.

You can find out more about this home on its listing here.

*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.

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