North Adams Public Schools to Host Forums on Grade Configuration

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Public Schools will host two community forums to discuss grade configurations being considered for the district as part of the school building project. 
 
The forums will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 6:30 pm and Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 5:30 pm. Both forums will take place in the Welcome Center at Brayton Elementary School.
 
A Zoom option will be available and can be accessed by going to napsk12.org/ZoomLinkCommunityForum.
 
Forums are open to anyone interested in learning more about the options being considered for the district and will specifically highlight the recent survey results, how this decision will impact district assigned schools, and allow for participants to ask questions and provide feedback about the potential grade configurations.
 
For questions, contact the Family and Community Outreach Coordinator, Emily Schiavoni at 413-412-1106 or at eschiavoni@napsk12.org.
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Clarksburg Joining Drug Prevention Coalition

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The Select Board has agreed to join a collaborative effort for drug prevention and harm reduction.
 
The new coalition will hire a North County community coordinator who will be headquartered on the North Adams Regional Hospital campus and who oversee allocations for harm reduction, education and prevention efforts. Berkshire Health Systems has also committed about $120,000 over the next five years. 
 
Clarksburg, one of the first communities to sign on to the opioid lawsuit filed by a consortium of states several years ago, has so far received payouts of $23,594.78. It's expected to receive nearly $64,000 by the end of the 16-year payout. 
 
In October, the board had discussed whether to pool that money with other communities, expressing concerns that the small town would not receive enough benefits.
 
"Anytime there's a pooling of money I think countywide, I think we know where the bulk goes to," said member Colton Andrew said Monday. "I'm more open to the idea of keeping the money here but open to hearing your intentions and how the mony will be allocated."
 
Chair Robert Norcross said he felt there seemed to be a focus on harm reduction, such as the use of Narcan, and not enough for prevention or problem-solving.
 
But after hearing from members of the nascent coalition, members voted Monday night to partner with other Northern Berkshire communities.
 
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