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Alison Felix Remembered at Drury High SchoolBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
10:15AM / Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Drury High School girls soccer community came together Saturday morning to remember Alison Felix, a multi-sport standout and member of the school's Class of 2020 who died last December in an automobile accident. Her sister Jacinta captured the spirit of the moment and Alison's life. "Sports have always had a huge impact on our lives," Jacinta said. "And, more importantly than the wins and losses, sports have allowed us to make unbreakable bonds, long-lasting memories and a forever family that we will always be grateful for. "I'm slowly learning it takes a village to find your way through grief. But 0 Comments
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North Adams Council Will Wait for Outcome of Nip Bottle ProgramBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:16AM / Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | |
Empty nip bottles are littered around the city. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A privately sponsored redemption initiative for nip bottles has the Public Safety Committee postponing any recommendations on a ban. Mayor Jennifer Macksey and Police Chief Mark Bailey had asked the City Council last month to consider prohibiting sales of the diminutive containers, citing littering and alcohol problems. In the meantime, Councilor Keith Bona came up with the idea of a volunteer redemption program and soon raised donations from local businesses and organizations to fund the effort. Bona, Benjamin Lamb from the NAMAzing Initiative, and Berkshire Individual and Family Resources
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Dalton's Just for Kicks Soccer Tourney Draws Hundreds of PlayersCommunity submission,
10:24AM / Monday, October 13, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. – The Community Recreation Association’s 29th annual Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament at Wahconah High School and Nessacus Middle School drew 67 teams from across Western Massachusetts, competing in U10, U12, and U14 divisions, showcasing some great soccer Finalists included: U12 Boys Division 1 Winner, Northampton Soccer Club Runner-up, Williamstown Soccer Club, Mayhem U12 Boys Division 2 Winner, Williamstown Soccer Club, Capybaras Runner-up, Dalton, White U12 Girls Division 1 Winner, Dalton, Blue Runner Up, Lenox Soccer Club U12 Girls Division 2 Winner, North Adams Soccer Club Runner Up, Dalton, 0 Comments
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Northern Berkshire Housing Resource Fair| 10:09AM / Monday, October 13, 2025 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — Local Northern Berkshire housing organizations will be sponsoring a Housing Resource Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 15 between 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Adams Visitors Center, on 3 Hoosac St. The fair will offer attendees the opportunity to meet with representatives of local organizations who will have applications on hand to either fill out or take home with them. Participating organizations include Adams Housing Authority, Greylock Apartments in Adams,North Adams Housing Authority and the Williamstown Housing Authority. Also, Adams Council on Aging and the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition will be on hand to pass out information. This event is free and 0 Comments
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Local Art Professor Recognized for Her Sustainable WorkBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:27PM / Sunday, October 12, 2025 | |
Artist Melanie Mowinski's 'Code Blue,' made from old wallpaper and her husband's shirt, tells the story of her husband's heart problems. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — An art professor at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts recently earned a reward for her work in book binding. Melanie Mowinski applied for the Guild of Bookworkers Mid-Career Award, a newly established award by the guild. The printmaker showcased her "Plunder Books," a sustainable artistic practice in which she takes trash and discarded items and recycles them into a story. She's also offered a course of the same name. She didn't believe she would get the award at first and had
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Abbott Memorial Students Learn Fire Safety Through Burn Demonstration By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
12:03PM / Sunday, October 12, 2025 | |
Children were told to cover their faces as the smoke blew in their direction. Firefighters wanted the demonstration to be as real as possible. FLORIDA, Mass. — Students from Abbott Memorial School received an up-close lesson in fire safety Thursday during a field trip to the fire station, where they met with local firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and State Police for a live, hands-on demonstration. The Volunteer Fire Department has hosted the program for some years now. Current adult volunteer firefighters noted they attended the program themselves when they were in school, estimating the tradition has been running for over 35 years. "We have 0 Comments
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MCLA Gallery 51 to Present 'Ecologies of the In\between'| 08:34AM / Saturday, October 11, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Gallery 51 at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will present "Ecologies of the In\between," an exhibition featuring works by four contemporary artists. The exhibition opens with a public reception on Friday, Oct. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. and runs through Jan. 4, 2026. Curated by Dr. Victoria Papa, Associate Professor of English & Visual Culture at MCLA, the exhibition brings together artists Johanna Hedva, CAConrad, Kelsey Shultis, and Báyò Akómoláfé, whose diverse practices span drawing, painting, sculpture, poetry, and sound. "This exhibition is an invitation to the in\between, a 0 Comments
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MountainOne Insurance Promotes Senior Personal Lines Account Manager| 03:16PM / Friday, October 10, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne Insurance Agency announced the promotion of Lianne Kudlate of Pittsfield to Senior Personal Lines Account Manager,. Senior Personal Lines Account Manager is a new leadership-level role that recognizes team members who bring experience, knowledge, and client service to the agency. Kudlate is a respected expert in personal lines insurance, recognized for her knowledge of policies, endorsements, and coverage strategy. She stays current with industry trends, ensuring her clients receive the most relevant, effective, and up-to-date protection. "Lianne's promotion reflects not only her exceptional expertise and dedication 0 Comments
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Holiday Hours: Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day| 02:00PM / Thursday, October 09, 2025 | |
Dióscoro Teófilo Puebla Tolín's 'First landing of Columbus on the Shores of the New World,' at San Salvador, W.I., Oct. 12, 1492, from 1862. Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day is being observed Monday, Oct. 13. As Columbus Day, it commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492. As Indigenous Peoples Day, it commemorates the harm to their cultures and communities that followed Columbus' arrival. Columbus' voyage had been celebrated on significant anniversaries but did not become an official holiday until it was recognized by Colorado in 1905. It was declared a federal holiday in 1937.
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Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2025| 12:00PM / Thursday, October 09, 2025 | |
 The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, the holidays are approaching; artisans and craft enthusiasts know what that means. It's craft fair and bazaar season! This list will be updated as we get more information. Have an event to add? Email us at info@iberkshires.com. October Fall Fest Herman Melville's Arrowhead, Pittsfield The Berkshire Museum and the Berkshire County Historical Society is inviting the community to celebrate the Fall with a variety of crafts, games, and hands-on activities for children and adults. The free event features hayrides, lawn games, a cider pressing activity, and more. For guests over 21 there will be 0 Comments
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BFAIR Launch Coat and Boot Drive for Local Veterans| 10:46AM / Thursday, October 09, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Community Based Day Services (CBDS) team, in partnership with BFAIR, has launched a Coat and Boot Drive to provide essential winter wear to local veterans ahead of the cold season. This initiative supports the North Adams Veterans' Services Office, which identified warm outerwear and footwear as a critical need. Organizers are collecting new or gently used men's and women's coats and boots that are in good condition. Donation Drop-Off Locations (Now until Nov. 6, 2025): CBDS, 26 Roberts Drive, North Adams BFAIR Administrative Office, 771 South Church Street, North Adams BFAIR Pittsfield Office, 39 Willis 0 Comments
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Fall Foliage Leaf Hunt 2025| 04:25PM / Wednesday, October 08, 2025 | |
 There are still some Fall Foliage leaves to be found! Here's a second set of clues to help hunt them down. You only have a few days left to find them: Bring them to the North Adams Office of Tourism by Tuesday, Oct. 14, to claim a prize! 2. First clue: An (inter)stellar way to build those muscles! Second clue: You can't work out here 24/7 anymore, but the leaf can be found anytime day or night. 4. First clue: Hope rises here like the placement of the sun at the start of dawn. Second clue: This resource for youth and families would be uncomfortably cold in Fahrenheit, but pretty comfortable in 0 Comments
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