NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Candidates in this year's local election have been invited to an open forum this Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion.
Hosted by the North Adams Democratic City Committee, with the support of state Sen. Paul Mark, the forum will allow voters to meet the candidates for mayor, City Council, and the North Adams and McCann school committees and discuss the issues with them.
In keeping with the nature of municipal elections, this is a non-partisan event. The NADCC is not sponsoring or endorsing any candidate for any office and all candidates appearing on the ballot have been invited to participate.
The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 7, and polls will be open at St. Elizabeth's Parish Center from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 28; register at the city clerk's office or on the secretary of state's website.
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MCLA to Host Graduate Programs Info Session at BIC
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host information sessions for its graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Education (MEd) on Tuesday, May 14 at 5 p.m. at the Berkshire Innovation Center in Pittsfield.
A virtual session will be held on May 30 at noon.
Prospective students are invited to meet with faculty, students, and staff to learn more about how to continue their education in two of MCLA's programs designed to support the rising workforce needs in the Berkshires and beyond.
According to a press release:
The MBA program is committed to redefining the educational experience by focusing on real-world application that drives meaningful change in the region's businesses and organizations. The program combines the best liberal arts principles with modern business studies, equipping students with the critical thinking skills needed to excel in today's dynamic business environment. It is a part-time 30-credit program structured in an accelerated hybrid learning model for working professionals and in partnership with the Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC).
The MEd Program offers a thoughtful blend of classroom and fieldwork experiences that prepare students to make a meaningful impact in their school communities. Programs include: MEd with Initial Licensure, Professional Teacher Licensure with MEd, MEd with Individualized Plan of Study Non-Licensure, Accelerated +1 Bachelor's Degree with MEd
To register: ?MCLA Graduate Information Sessions or contact the Office of Graduate and Continuing Education at 413-662-5575.
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