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Residents rally against a federal grant, warning it could jeopardize immigrant safety and community trust—will the North Adams City Council heed their call?

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Residents tell council accepting Byrne grant risks immigrant safety and trust
At a packed hearing, more than a dozen residents and regional organizers urged North Adams leaders to reject the Byrne JAG grant, saying attached immigration-related conditions could lead to increased enforcement and community harm; organizers presented a petition with 286–325 signatures.
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October 30, 2026 at 2:18 AM
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North Adams City Council faces a heated debate over a $14,231 federal grant, with concerns that accepting it may jeopardize trust within immigrant communities.

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North Adams postpones decision on $14,231 Byrne JAG grant after public outcry and solicitor opinion
After more than an hour of public comment and legal questions, the council voted to postpone action on a $14,231 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and request written guidance from the Massachusetts attorney general about defending the city in potential federal litigation.
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October 21, 2026 at 7:07 PM