At least half a dozen businesses have opened or expanded downtown this year, but it continues to face challenges, like foot traffic. On a walking tour earlier this month, an Eagle reporters found new energy in a downtown that seems like it's in transition.

Wanting to keep the City Council's focus on work, Councilor Ashley Shade proposed a code of conduct for elected and appointed officials.

After many residents expressed concern about the sale of the Mohawk Theater, the City Council decided it will hold a special meeting in the next few weeks to listen to a presentation from the developer who bid on the property and to obtain community feedback.

Plans to sell the Mohawk Theater may hit a snag after

Voters have picked Michael Obasohan, Jennifer Barbeau, Ashley Shade, former City Councilor Marie Harpin to serve on the North Adams City Council, while reelecting all five incumbents who ran for another term.

A day after a second North Adams city councilor resigned, citing a "toxic" environment, several other members of the council shared a different outlook.

NORTH ADAMS — The city is having a hard time recruiting new employees, some city councilors worry.

NORTH ADAMS — The City Council voted Tuesday night to pass a $42 million budget, though one member stood firm in opposition.