MCLA Announces Pathways Campaign Has Raised $33.4 Million

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NORTH ADAMS, MA — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) has officially certified that Pathways, the Campaign for MCLA has raised $33.4 million, surpassing its original $25 million goal by more than $8 million.

The Campaign Cabinet met on July 15 to formally mark the conclusion of the College's most ambitious fundraising campaign.

"Tonight, we celebrate not only a number, but the collective belief in the power of public higher education and in MCLA's future," said Julie Arnold, Pathways Campaign Cabinet member. "Together, we have written a historic chapter in the College's story."

Funds raised through Pathways have supported scholarships, athletic facility enhancements, travel opportunities for students, and professional development for faculty members. The Campaign's success has helped the MCLA endowment reach the highest level in the College's history, and MCLA's reserve fund has doubled over the past five years to $27 million, reflecting a sustained commitment to long-term financial health.

"The impact of this campaign will be felt for generations," said MCLA President Dr. Diana Rogers-Adkinson. "Just this May, that impact was on full display at Commencement, when 193 graduates crossed the stage, many of them supported directly by scholarships this campaign made possible. As I begin my presidency at MCLA, I could not ask for a more inspiring introduction to this community."

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North Adams Water Line Break Shuts Off Service on Ashland; McCann Dismisses Classes Early

Staff Reports iBerkshires
10:52AM / Friday, October 30, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A water main that broke Friday morning has affected water service south of Main Street along Ashland and Church streets and caused McCann Technical School to close early.

The break occurred shortly before 9 a.m. near the Roots Teen Center; Ashland Street between Summer Street and American Legion Drive was closed to traffic to allow crews to work on repairs.

"The way it was coming out, we were hoping it was a sprinkler line for the old Nassif's, but there's no sprinkler line in there, so it's a main line," said Commissioner of Public Services Timothy Lescarbeau. "We're trying to get it isolated. Once we get isolated, everything's coming back."

This break is causing areas of the city to have little to no water pressure.

McCann Technical posted that its Tea Room would be closed and then announced early dismissal for 11:15 a.m. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has cancelled all classes.

The Water Department was opening connections around the affected area to close off the gates and redirect the flow until the line could be repaired. Water was flowing out of a hydrant past the post office and streaming down American Legion Drive.

American Legion Drive is open but the work crews are now in the intersection of Ashland and Summer Street and traffic will be disrupted. The city is asking that motorists and pedestrians avoid the affected area whenever possible "to allow our crews to work safely and efficiently."

For questions or concerns, contact the Water Department at 413-662-3157. In the event of an emergency, contact the Dispatch Center at 413-664-4944, Ext. 1.

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