The school received a $64,000 Feigenbaum Foundation grant a couple years ago, but because of supply and shipping delays from the pandemic, the equipment was not delivered until this past winter.
Northern Berkshire School Union wrapped up its summer camp last Thursday with what's becoming an annual event: a school community night at Clarksburg School.
The students can now reach the town field through a rough path in the woods and walk the field until crossing the road or walk along the sidewalk-free Cross Road, a heavily traveled way with no shoulders.
The school is a town hub and the goal is to make it more pedestrian and bicycle friendly, Barnes said. "The project is intended just to create more accessibility between resources for everyone."
The School Committee voted on Monday to accept applications for four non-resident spots for the 2023-2024 school year on a first-come, first-serve basis until Aug. 28.
Based on the recommendation of Principal Sandra Cote, the committee approved two slots for first grade, one for fourth grade and eight slots for sixth grade.
The most significant upcoming renovation is the installation of a chair lift, for ADA compliance. The lift will allow access from the main floor to the lower level of the split-level school, including the cafeteria, gymnasium and playground.