Historian to Discuss Dr. Samuel Jones and Arnold Print Works at North Adams Library

01:22PM / Wednesday, May 07, 2025Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Library will host historian and graphic designer Samuel M. Trudel on Wednesday, May 14, at 6:00 p.m.

Trudel will discuss his recently published two-book series on the history of the Arnold Print Works from 1868 to 1942, focusing on Dr. Samuel M. Jones' ownership (1915-1942).

The presentation will cover Jones' acquisition of the North Adams-based textile manufacturer, the company's survival through the Great Depression, its return to profitability, and its eventual sale to Sprague Electric in 1942 due to World War II. At the time of the sale, Arnold Print Works employed 2,500 people.

Trudel's presentation will include previously unpublished photographs of the company's operations, samples of original Arnold Print Works fabrics, and family photographs and letters.

The event will be held in the 3rd-floor community room of the North Adams Public Library, located at 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA, 01247. It is free and open to the public and is co-hosted with the North Adams Historical Society.

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Police Called for Fight at Drury

01:31PM / Monday, February 09, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — School officials say a police presence at Drury High School on Monday morning was related to a fight between students stemming from an "incident" over the weekend.

The high and middle school went into lockdown for a brief period as police and school administrators dealt with the problem.

Superintendent Timothy Callahan provided the public schools' official statement, which was sent out to the school community. It does not detail the root of the conflict but says there will be consequences to the students' behavior. Some parents have posted that one of the students brought a knife to school and that there was a "large" police presence.

Good Morning Drury Staff, Students, and Families,

An incident in the community over the weekend led to a conflict prior to the start of school at Drury High School this morning between two or more high school students. School staff called for a "stay put" and then a brief "lockdown" to ensure that the confict was contained and addressed promptly. The North Adams Police also arrived on the scene to ensure the safety of everyone in the school.

School leaders will provide consequences to students involved in the conflict as outlined in our district-wide Code of Conduct, Character, and Support and also provide regular support for students to build pro-social behaviors and minimize incidents of verbal and physical escalation.

Unsafe actions will not be tolerated in our buildings, and we appreciate your support in ensuring that our focus can remain on classroom teaching and learning.

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