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Governor Visits North Adams to Survey Flood DamageBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
01:58PM / Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — During Governor Maura Healey's visit Wednesday, Mayor Jennifer Macksey had one immediate plea. "Governor, we just need help," Macksey said at a gathering on State Street over a massive sinkhole. "We need help from the state and federal not only to rebuild what you see today but also to work on long-term fixes throughout the community." Berkshire County was hit with severe rains Monday that led to flooding in many communities. Although some communities waded through the storm mostly unharmed, North Adams and Clarksburg saw substantial damage to roads and infrastructure. Macksey estimates that the city is looking at 0 Comments
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North Adams Mayor 'Terrified' of Potential for More Storm DamageBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:19AM / Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Residents who have been hit with storm damage twice in the last five weeks told the City Council Tuesday that drainage problems in their neighborhood need a long-term solution. "Five weeks ago, I was left with a 2 foot ditch against my foundation," Frederick Street resident Leigh Uqdah told the council. "DPW helped me, fortunately. But this last storm washed it away. "If another storm comes and it's not fixed, it could potentially cause my house to tip over. The city of North Adams needs to prioritize how we manage severe storms and runoff." Uqdah spoke from the floor of Tuesday's meeting along with Frederick 0 Comments
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La Festa Baseball Exchange Returns July 22| 05:15AM / Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The La Festa Baseball Exchange returns to Joe Wolfe Field on Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23. The 32nd edition of the exchange again will give youth baseball players from North County a chance to compete against their peers from Boston's North End. The North End Dodgers will welcome the Berkshire County players and their families for games in August. Since its inception, the La Festa Exchange has featured 124 games on both ends of the commonwealth involving more than 1,000 youngsters. This year's event will kick off with opening ceremonies at 5:30 on July 22. Sunday's game is scheduled for 10 a.m. 0 Comments
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City Woman Wins Hometown Holidays Gift Basket |
Jonathan Secor had some help in pulling the winning ticket.
Congrats to Janet O'Neill of North Adams who won the big Hometown Holidays gift basket on Thursday. O'Neill won some $1,300 worth of gift certificates and merchandise.
The drawing could be entered by spending $50 downtown during the Thursday night Hometown Holiday events. Jonathan Secor of MCLA Gallery 51 said 62 people had entered the contest (including the editor of iBerkshires &mdash amazing how much cat toys cost nowadays).
Secor contacted O'Neill who was excited and surprised at winning. "No, I'm not kidding," Secor assured her
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