McCann Tech Culinary Arts Department Announces Fall Tea Room Opening

10:26AM / Friday, October 02, 2026Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The McCann Technical School Culinary Arts Department will launch its Fall Season of the Tea Room starting Thursday, Oct. 8.
The student-run dining room will open to the public from 10:45 a.m. to noon on select dates throughout the fall semester.

Following the opening buffet on Oct. 8, additional service dates include Friday, Oct. 30; Friday, Nov. 13; Tuesday, Dec. 8; and Thursday, Dec. 10.

Following the December dates, the Tea Room will close for the season before reopening in February 2027.

This season's menu features a variety of appetizers, lunch entrees, and beverages:

Appetizers & Soups: French Onion Soup Au Gratin ($3.00), Soup of the Day ($2.00), and Mixed Green Salad ($3.00).

Lighter Side: Chicken Caesar Salad ($7.50), Meatball Grinder served with French fries ($7.50), Bacon & Cheddar Grilled Cheese on sourdough with French fries ($7.50), and Garlic & Cheese Breadsticks with marinara ($5.50).

Entrées: Baked Stuffed Shrimp served with a baked potato and vegetable of the day ($9.25), and Chicken Parmesan with fettuccine and vegetable of the day ($9.25).

Desserts & Beverages: Dessert of the Day ($2.50), Coffee or Tea ($1.00), Milk ($1.00), and various soft drinks ($1.75).

Community members are invited to support the culinary students and enjoy lunch during operating hours. Guests are asked to notify their server of any food allergies prior to ordering.

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North Adams Housing Authority Director Steps Down

Staff Reports09:16AM / Friday, October 09, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Jennifer Hohn, the longtime executive director of the North Adams Housing Authority (NAHA), has stepped down after 24 years with the agency.

The Berkshire Eagle reported that Hohn resigned from her position on Thursday. The NAHA Board of Commissioners is currently developing a transition plan.

Her resignation follows rising tension between Hohn and the tenants association. Residents—particularly at the Spring and Ashland Park apartments—have raised specific concerns regarding building security, drug activity, and trespassers.

This summer, Tenants Association President Corey Fortin posted a video on social media demonstrating that door alarms in some of the buildings were not functioning.

Shortly after the video was posted, the tenants association's office was locked. Members alleged Hohn locked the space in retaliation, while Hohn maintained it was a matter of tenant safety. Hohn also stated that NAHA does not officially recognize the association because it has yet to go through official channels for certification—a claim the tenants association disputes.

The dispute culminated in plans for a formal grievance hearing between Hohn and the association. Both sides agreed to hold a meeting on Oct. 3, but the hearing had not yet been scheduled at the time of her resignation.
During her tenure as director, Hohn oversaw significant changes at NAHA, including expansion and the dissolution of Housing Opportunities Incorporated, a program founded over 30 years ago to assist first-time homebuyers. Most recently, she led efforts to transition NAHA properties from traditional public housing models to the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. She also directed the rebuilding of a Greylock Valley Apartments building after it was severely damaged by a fire.

The NAHA Board of Commissioners meets monthly, typically on Mondays.

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