MCLA to Host Virtual Information Sessions for Graduate Programs

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host a virtual information session on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, for individuals interested in advancing their careers through MCLA's graduate programs. 
 
This session will provide prospective students with an opportunity to explore MCLA's Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (MEd), and Leadership Academy programs, learn about the application process, and connect with faculty and admissions staff.
 
The session schedule is as follows:
 
MEd Information Session – 12 PM (Virtual)
Leadership Academy Information Session – 4:30 PM (Virtual)
MBA Information Session – 7 PM (Virtual)
 
MCLA's MBA program is designed for working professionals looking to expand their business expertise and leadership skills. With a focus on strategic management, finance, marketing, and organizational leadership, the MBA program prepares graduates for roles in a variety of industries, from corporate settings to nonprofit organizations. The flexible structure allows students to balance their studies with their professional and personal commitments.
 
The MEd program at MCLA supports current and aspiring educators in deepening their knowledge of instructional strategies, curriculum development, and educational leadership. The program provides pathways for teachers seeking professional licensure, leadership roles in education, and expertise in specialized fields such as special education or curriculum design.
 
The Leadership Academy is ideal for educators and professionals seeking administrative roles in schools or other organizations. This program focuses on leadership theory, policy development, and real-world applications in educational leadership, preparing students for positions such as principals, superintendents, and program directors.
 
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, explore financial aid options, and gain insights into how MCLA's graduate programs can support their career aspirations.
 
To register for the session, visit MCLA's website or contact the Office of Graduate and Continuing Education at dgce@mcla.edu or 413-662-5575. 

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Clarksburg Looking to AG's Receivership Program to Help With Distressed Properties

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

 
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The town is looking to move two properties into receivership to get them cleaned up and back on the tax rolls. 
 
Health Agent Valerie Bird has raised the idea last month when a Daniels Road property was ordered vacated for multiple code violations. Bird and the Select Board didn't believe the owner had the capacity to address the myriad issues. 
 
Bird recommended the Attorney General's receivership program, which takes blighted property and, through the court system, gets it into the hands of a developer who can rejuvenate it. 
 
Maja Kazmierczak, assistant attorney general with the Neighborhood Renewal Division, offered a virtual presentation to the board on Monday, explaining the program and how it might be able to help Clarksburg. 
 
"We've partnered with over 170 municipalities, and we definitely have over probably about 215 active properties that we're working on," she said. "We've had just about $715,000 in back taxes returned to municipalities through our program."
 
The program has been around for 30 years in various forms, with the goal to turn abandoned and blighted properties that have code violations into safe housing. 
 
The state's receivership statute allows the court to appoint a receiver to a property if there are code violations and there is no one to repair them.
 
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