MCLA to Host Fall Open House Events for Prospective Students

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NORTH ADAMS Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces a series of fall open house events and tour days starting Monday, Oct. 14.  
 
Fall Open House events will take place on Monday, Oct. 14, Saturday, Oct 26., Nov. 16, Nov. 23 and Dec. 7. Check-in runs from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation. The event will run until 1:30 p.m. At these open houses, prospective students will have an opportunity to meet MCLA students, faculty, and staff.  
 
There will be a virtual open house on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. and an athletic preview day in conjunction with the Dec. 7 open house.  
 
"Open Houses offer prospective students a unique opportunity to experience MCLA's campus firsthand, while also gaining insight into our diverse academic programs and dynamic campus life," said Dan Pearson, MCLA's director of admission. "We encourage students to engage with our faculty, staff, and current students to ensure they get all of their questions answered and feel confident about the next steps in their enrollment journey." 
 
To register, go to Visit MCLA.

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Brown Street Bridge Reopens in North Adams

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff

Mayor Jennifer Macksey is the first to drive across the bridge, closed since early 2023.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Mayor Jennifer Macksey led a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Dec. 15, marking the official reopening of the Brown Street Bridge.
 
"We are very excited despite the cold weather," Macksey said before the ribbon-cutting. "… We are chipping away at these projects, but this is long overdue."
 
The bridge had been closed to all vehicle traffic since March 2023 after being deemed structurally deficient by the state Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The 26-foot steel structure, built in 1952, was flagged after its superstructure rating fell to 3.
 
The reopening follows a temporary repair project designed to safely restore access while the city and state determine a long-term plan. The temporary repair contract was awarded to J.H. Maxymillian at a cost of $349,920.
 
Funding for the project included $75,000 from state Chapter 90 road funds, with the balance was covered by state flood money the city had been previously awarded following a severe storm in July several years ago.
 
The mayor emphasized the critical need to reopen the span, particularly for public safety. 
 
"The perception behind that was we have flooding on West Main Street and River Street, we have to use this bridge," she said. "We are very excited to have it open. Not only to alleviate traffic problems down at the intersection of Big Y and the intersection of City Hall, but to help our friends at emergency management with the ambulance."
 
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