 | BAAMS' Summer Jazz Band Day Camp In Full Swing
Students come together to perform as a group but to have the opportunity to break out into sections specific to their instrument.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — More students are getting into the swing with BAAMS' Summer Jazz Band Day Camp, which returned this week for its sixth session.
Berkshires Academy of |
 | Air Quality Alert for Western Mass
BOSTON — The state Department of Environmental Protection has issued an air quality alert effective for Friday for Berkshire County.
The alert also covers Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden and Worcester counties.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the region through Friday night. The region woke up to hazy |
| Berkshire Harm Reduction Deploys Vending Machine in North Adams
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Harm Reduction has deployed a vending machine for clients in North Berkshire that will be accessible when the North Adams office is closed.
The vending machine is located outside the office at 6 Main St., adjacent to North Adams City Hall.
The vending machine provides free |
 | North Adams Planners Gives Thumbs Up to Food Pantry Relocation
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry is moving into the former Aubuchon Hardware site on Union Street, tripling its space.
The Planning Board on Monday unanimously approved the Northern Berkshire Interfaith Action Initiative's application to relocate to the store's warehouse from Eagle |
 | North Adams Council Sets School Debt Exclusion Vote
Council President Bryan Sapienza holds up an application to work as a poll worker for the upcoming elections. The form can be found under 'Becoming an election worker' under city clerk on the city website or in the city clerk's office.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council gave final approval on Tuesday |
 | Vegan Restaurateurs Offer North County New Options
Above, a cold Lithuanian beet soup featured on the website of North Adams' Wish Tree; below, a green curry made with fava beans, cubanelle pepper, bamboo shoot and basil and served with jasmine rice.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Six years ago, Benjamin Dinsmore and Tracy Rackauskas saw a hole in |
 | Weekend Outlook: Hot Glass Shop, Zucchini Festival
There are a variety of events this weekend, including a Zucchini Festival, live music, and more.
See a list of Farmer's Markets here.
Editor's Pick
West Stockbridge Zucchini Festival
Saturday, Aug. 10
This year's festival will have a day filled with |
 | Community Contra Dance in North Adams
NORTH ADAMS — Saturday, August 10th: a community contra dance! North Berkshire Community Dance will hold its monthly contra dance on Aug. 10 with calling by Andy Davis, and live music provided by local musicians.
All are welcome. Come alone, or with friends - most people change partners for each dance throughout the |
 | Clarksburg School Gets New Playground Equipment, Awaits Stairlift
The school has an existing playground for the older children.
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Brand-new playground equipment will welcome children returning to Clarksburg School this fall.
The school received a $64,000 Feigenbaum Foundation grant a couple years ago, but because of supply and shipping |
 | North Adams ConCom Balks at Using Herbicides Near Reservoir
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Nearly a dozen residents attended Monday's Conservation Commission meeting to express opposition to a forest management plan that will include logging and the use of herbicides near Notch Reservoir.
"The forest that's in there now is a healthy habitat. I walk |
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