 | Community Contra Dance
NORTH ADAMS — On Saturday, July 13 there will be a community contra dance.
North Berkshire Community Dance will hold its monthly contra dance with calling by Fern Bradley, and live music provided by local musicians.
All are welcome. New dancers and families with children are encouraged to arrive by 7:30 for |
| MCLA to Host Saturday Preview Days, Campus Tours
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA invites prospective students to tour the College campus and learn about the admission and financial aid process during four Saturday preview days in July and August.
Preview days and campus tours are scheduled for July 13 and 27 and August 3 and 17 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The deadline to apply for |
 | North Adams Council Sets Vote on New School Borrowing
New Administrative Officer Marya Kozik with Councilors Andrew Fitch and Lisa Blackmer. Kozik was introduced to the council on Tuesday night.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. to authorize borrowing for the Greylock School project.
Mayor |
| North Adams Planners OK 10 Short-Term Rentals
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Planning Board approved 10 special permits for short-term rentals during a brief meeting on Monday night.
The City Council last year had set fees and permitting regulations for short-term rentals in the city after more than four years of debate.
Special permits are |
 | Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14s Win Western Mass Title
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Brendan Merwin threw five innings on the mound and went 2-for-4 with a double at the plate Monday to lead the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14-and-under All-Stars to an 8-3 win over Westfield and a Western Massachusetts State Championship.
Pittsfield swept the best two-out-three series, 2-0, to carry the Western Mass |
 | North Adams' Downtown Shopping Plaza Sold Again
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The former Kmart shopping plaza has changed hands again and the new owners are seeking tenants as "Parkade Plaza."
The 127,626 square-foot retail center was sold on June 4 for $2.6 million to Guru Realty LLC of Mendon, with listed managers Nitant Raval of Mendon and Chirag Patel of |
 | North County's First Animal Shelter Opens in North Adams
Four kittens born at the shelter that will be up for adoption once they're old enough.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The nonprofit No Paws Left Behind animal shelter was overflowing visitors, balloons and donated supplies at Saturday's open house.
North County's first animal |
| North Shore Navs Edge SteepleCats
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Matthew Chatelle went 3-for-4 with three doubles Sunday to lead the North Shore Navigators to a 4-2 win over the North Adams SteepleCats in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.
David McCann hit a solo home run and drove in both runs for the SteepleCats.
Pittsfield High graduate Cam |
 | Veteran Spotlight: Coast Guard Lt. Joseph Ponti
FALMOUTH, Mass. — Joseph Ponti served his country in the Coast Guard from 1961 to 1965, and was discharged as a lieutenant.
He grew up in Lawrence and graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy as an ensign. His first assignment would take him aboard a weather ship, the USCG Casco.
"We went |
 | Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, a Festival, and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including a festival, ice cream train rides, First Fridays, and more.
Editor's Pick
Common Ground Festival
The Common, Pittsfield
Saturday, 3 to 9 p.m.
The Mill Town Foundation will be having a free, family-friendly event |
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