Letter: Vote for Right Team for North Adams

Letter to the Editor03:00PM / Thursday, November 02, 2023Print Story | Email Story

To the Editor:

Hi there! How many North Adams folks know that Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 7? How many residents realize that the current mayor is up for re-election? Luckily for us, the signs on the lawn of City Hall remind us of our civic duty.

Me, I voted early right there in City Hall, for nine members for City Council (phew!) plus the city mayor. I'm eager to earn bragging rights for electing the right team. Because, coming soon, North Adams will be reviewing the 10-year update to our Vision 2030 Comprehensive Plan.

We have made progress, despite the COVID-19 setback, and now we are looking ahead to a prosperous future. Vote, and get the right team on board in City Hall. Thank you.

Alice Bojanowski
North Adams, Mass.

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North Adams Winter Parking Ban in Effect

Staff reportsiBerkshires
11:37AM / Tuesday, November 03, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The weather's been nice so far this fall but the winds of winter are ahead. And North Adams is getting ready.

The fall decorations have been pulled from Main Street, the Christmas trees are installed, and the annual overnight parking ban has gone into effect.

As of Sunday, Nov. 1, overnight parking on city streets is prohibited between the hours of 1 and 6 a.m. This is to allow plows to clear the streets during snowstorms.

"We understand that residents may need time to make alternative parking arrangements," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey in a city alert. "Therefore, we will provide a brief grace period during the first few weeks of November. During this time, vehicles parked overnight will receive courtesy reminders rather than tickets."

But don't wait too long to find alternative parking: Ticket enforcement is anticipated to begin in mid-November.

But, if the city gets snow or conditions requiring plowing and sanding, enforcement could start earlier.

"Our goal is to give residents adequate time to adjust while ensuring our streets remain safe and accessible for everyone," said the mayor.

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