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Police Arrest Suspect in Walmart Armed Robbery| 11:45AM / Saturday, August 03, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The suspect in an armed robbery of the local Walmart is facing multiple charges, including for stealing a pickup truck. The robbery occurred on Friday morning when Walmart employees contacted police around 7 a.m. to report a man had brandished a firearm at them and demanded money. The suspect got into a red pickup and drove toward Church Street. Officers were quickly in the area and began to pursue the vehicle. The driver stopped the truck at Hillside Cemetery, and fled run on foot. A short foot pursuit ensued, and officers were able to apprehend the suspect quickly. One officer sustained injuries during the arrest but is expected to make 0 Comments
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Firm Chosen to Lead Study on 'Reconnecting' North Adams | 05:35PM / Friday, August 02, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city has selected a Boston firm to lead the $750,000 feasibility study of the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Stoss Landscape Urbanism and its partners are charged with providing North Adams options for addressing the failing overpass to create a more connected and thriving downtown. "The city of North Adams is thrilled to be working with Stoss and their partners to make sure that we make inform decisions about our future and that we explore every opportunity to remedy disconnected traffic patterns downtown caused, in large part, by the Route 2 Overpass. It is imperative that, unlike the Urban Renewal programs of the past, we do so in an 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Fairs, Festivals & Re-enactmentsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:18PM / Friday, August 02, 2024 | |
 There are a variety of events this weekend, including the inaugural Lanesborough Day, festivals, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Editor's Pick Inaugural Lanesborough Day Bill Laston Memorial Park Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lanesborough Day will celebrate the small town and offer a chance for residents to get together under the new pavilion. There will be a variety of local food vendors as well as a free bounce house, popcorn, water, and the Pittsfield Police's Copsicle truck giving out frozen treats. First responders will also offer a Touch a Truck event. More information here. Multiple 0 Comments
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NBCC to Host 'Back-Packed for Success'| 10:20AM / Friday, August 02, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is hosting its 12th annual back-to-school event for kids entering kindergarten through 12th grade for Northern Berkshire students. This includes homeschooled students. Students will receive a free backpack to fill with school supplies. The deadline for families to register has been extended to Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 5 p.m. The event for families living in Florida and Savoy will be located at Gabriel Abbott Memorial School, 56 North County Road, Florida on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 5 to 6 p.m. Families picking up from Florida and Savoy will receive pre-packed backpacks and be given a choice of 0 Comments
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Hoosic River Measurements Taken by Army Corps of Engineers| 05:52AM / Friday, August 02, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A team of surveyors from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was in the city last week to collect hydrology measurements along the north, south and main reaches of the Hoosic River. The survey is part of the three-year, $3 million feasibility study of the flood control chutes being undertaken in agreement with the city and the Hoosic River Revival. The concrete panels that line the chutes have been decaying for years and several have already fallen into the river. While the system saved the city from periodic catastrophic floods, the chutes are now seen as unsightly, ecologically destitute, and in dire need repair or restoration. The Hoosic 0 Comments
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ACS Swat 16U Squad Wins County TitleBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
09:17PM / Thursday, August 01, 2024 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. – The ACS Swat took a 12-run lead and held off Dalton’s comeback bid for a 15-10 win on Thursday in the Berkshire County Summer Softball League 16-and-under division championship game. Nora Kondel went 4-for-4 with a walk and three RBIs, and Maggie Wohrle struck out six in five innings of work to secure the win for the Swat. ACS coach Lou Moser said he was not surprised to see the visitors battle back from a 12-0 deficit after four innings to make a game of it. “Over the years, we’ve been playing against the Dalton teams,” Moser said. “They’re always gritty. They’re always tough. That’s a younger group 0 Comments
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Greylock Thunder to Hold 18U Softball TryoutCommunity submission,
04:09PM / Thursday, August 01, 2024 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. -- The Greylock Thunder travel softball program will hold tryouts for next year's 18-and-under tournament/showcase team on Saturday, Aug. 17. The tryout will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Russell Field, 500 Harmony St. The team is looking for varsity-level players. Pitchers and catchers are needed. For information, contact Gary Puppolo at gpuppolo92757@gmail.com 0 Comments
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North Adams Regional Receives Critical Access Hospital DesignationStaff Reports,
11:10AM / Thursday, August 01, 2024 | |
BHS President and CEO Darlene Rodowicz poses in one of the new patient rooms on 2 North. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — It took nearly 14 years, a change in requirements and a decade-long coma, but North Adams Regional Hospital has finally been designated as a federally recognized Critical Access Hospital. "Re-establishing inpatient beds at the new North Adams Regional Hospital is a key component of our organization's strategy to keep health-care services and care close to home, as often as possible," said Darlene Rodowicz, president and CEO of Berkshire Health Systems in announcing the news. "We are completely committed to providing sustainable, 0 Comments
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NBSU Wraps Step Up Program With Ice Cream and GamesBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:36PM / Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | |
Many of the children, and a few adults, were sporting painted faces. CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Northern Berkshire School Union wrapped up its summer camp last Thursday with what's becoming an annual event: a school community night at Clarksburg School. That meant a bounce house, music, dunk tank and lots and lots of activities — plus ice cream and hot dogs for dinner. "Oh, it's fantastic. They do a really good job," said one Monroe parent as her daughter waited for a balloon animal. The five-week summer camp program is open to children in the school districts of Clarksburg, Florida, Monroe, Rowe and 0 Comments
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North Adams Package Store Changing Hands AgainBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
02:12PM / Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —The License Commission on Tuesday approved the transfer of a beer/wine package store license for Dave's Package Store. The license will be held by North Adams Package LLC, which will continue doing business as Dave's. Avatar Grang of North Adams, the new manager, told the commissioners that the hours and drive-up window will remain the same and that he and one other would be working in the store. Grang said he did not have experience with running an alcohol store "over here" but was cognizant of the state's liquor laws. He said he was looking to expand his interests. "I have 0 Comments
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NAPS, Greenagers Launch Program at Many Forks Farm| 10:18AM / Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND GREENAGERS, INC. LAUNCHES PROGRAM AT MANY FORKS FARM, FOSTERING YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND NAPS, Greenagers Launch Program at Many Forks Farm CLARKSBURG, Mass. This summer, Greenagers, Inc. has teamed up with Many Forks Farm and the North Adams Public Schools 21st Century Program to introduce a new program aimed at engaging students with nature while fostering leadership and environmental stewardship. At Many Forks Farm, 22 North Adams students, in grades 5 and 6, have participated in a variety of hands-on activities. Under the guidance of Sue Wells and her team, with support from Many Forks Farm's farmer Molly Comstock, participants 0 Comments
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North Adams SteepleCats Finish Year with Road Loss| 09:51PM / Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | |
DANBURY, Conn. -- Dante D'Amore went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles Tuesday to lead the Danbury Westerners to a 9-5 win over the North Adams SteepleCats in the Cats' season finale. Aedan Anderson went 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles and a pair RBIs for North Adams, which also got a double from Elijah Lambros. North Adams finishes the season with a record of 13-31. 0 Comments
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