BArT Announces Next Enrollment Deadline

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ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School has announced that the next application deadline to be included in its next enrollment lottery for the 2026-2027 school year is Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, at noon.

The public lottery drawing will take place shortly after the noon deadline. This enrollment period is open to prospective students entering grades 6 through 10.

As the only charter public school in the Berkshires, BArT hosts students from all over the county. Interested families should note that applying by this deadline is the best way to secure an available seat or a desirable waitlist spot for the upcoming school year.

How to Apply: The easiest way to apply is to visit the school's application portal at https://bartcharter.schoolmint.com. Applications must be submitted by the noon deadline on July 21 to be included in the lottery.

Learn More: More information on the school's enrollment policy and the public lottery process can be found at https://www.bartcharter.org/apps/pages/Enrollment.

For any questions, interested families are encouraged to reach out to the Enrollment Team at 413.743.7311 ext. 732 or enrollment@bartcharter.org.
 
 

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Adams Marks 250 Years of the Declaration With History, Hope and Look Toward the Future

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

George Washington (Joseph Nowak) addresses the gathering at the Greylock Glen. Look for more photos later. 
ADAMS, Mass. — On July 18, 1776, the first reading of the Declaration of Independence was held in Massachusetts. 
 
Now 250 years later, the reading not only stands as a reminder of the country's history but also serves as a beacon of hope for change. 
 
On Saturday, hundreds of people gathered at the Greylock Glen Outdoor Center, nestled at the base of Mount Greylock, the tallest mountain in all of southern New England. The clouds rolled over and rain came pouring down but that did not dampen the voices of the people. 
 
Dressed as George Washington, Selectman and Adams 250 committee founder Joseph Nowak was handed the Declaration of Independence, by two horsewomen played by Kathy Foley and Donna Digrigoli of Aisling Mountain Farm. 
 
Sections of the Declaration were read by resident Christian Rowe; re-enactor Michael Duncan Smith; retired historian Barry Emery as Thomas Jefferson; and the Stafford Hill Boys, Ken Milman and Ed Chase, who are descendants of Deacon Stephen Carpenter, who fought in the Battle of Bennington.
 
As it was read, history and the present stood together, with reenactors dressed in period clothing alongside Adams American Legion veterans, dressed in modern day regalia — a demonstration of how history and present are forever intertwined. 
 
"We were given the roles of speaking the grievances, and the original writers of the Declaration made it very clear that it was the duty of the people to petition in redress for grievances against the governing authorities," Chase said. 
 
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