| North Adams Reviewing Affordable Housing Trust Ordinance
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city is feeling its way toward an affordable housing trust.
The General Government Committee on Tuesday reviewed a proposed ordinance to create such a structure and continued discussion until the next meeting to allow for some language changes and more research.
"When we end |
| No Paws Left Behind Shelter Marking First Anniversary
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — No Paws Left Behind, the first animal shelter in North Berkshire, is celebrating one year of being open.
The shelter opened up last July at the City Yard taking on the legacy of the former Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter of Pittsfield with its former manager, Noelle Howland, taking on the role of executive |
| SteepleCats Explode for 11 Runs on Fireworks Night
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The North Adams SteepleCats Friday scored nine runs in the first two innings en route to an 11-2 win over the North Shore Navigators in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.
Kyle Salvati earned the win on the mound, throwing five scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts.
Nelphie Lopez led |
| NAPS, Public Safety Agencies Complete Emergency Coordination Drill
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On Thursday, June 26, North Adams Public Schools, in collaboration with the North Adams Police and Fire Departments and North Adams Ambulance, conducted a successful, full-scale emergency coordination drill at Drury High School.
The daylong event brought together school officials, first responders, and |
 | More Than 1,100 Complete Holiday 5K
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Pittsfield’s Abigail Geurds was the fastest female finisher in the 4th of July 5K on Friday morning.
Geurds covered the 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) course in 17 minutes, 51 seconds to place 26th overall.
The race saw 1,141 competitors finish the out-and-back course from Wahconah Street |
 | Weekend Outlook: Independence Weekend
Check out some of the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend, including Independence Day events, fireflies, and more. Closures and main events can be found here.
Farmers' markets are open for the season and can be found here.
Friday
Pittsfield's Fourth of July |
| SteepleCats Split Road Double-Header
SANFORD, Maine -- The North Adams SteepleCats Wednesday exploded for seven runs in the top of the fourth inning to erase a four-run deficit and earn a 7-4 win and double-header split against the Sanford Mainers.
Pittsfield's Nick Guachione doubled in a run in the winning rally, which also saw Gabriel Natividad and Owen Arias |
| North Adams Seeing Races for Mayor, City Council
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — It looks like the city may avoid a preliminary election, based on the number of candidates as of last week.
There are two candidates certified for the November ballot: Jennifer Macksey is running for her third term in the corner office and Scott Berglund, a sales representative, is challenging |
 | Bailey Sworn in as North Adams Police Chief
Police Chief Mark Bailey poses with his family after being sworn in.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Mark Bailey wanted a simple swearing in as the city's police chief. Family, some colleagues and staff.
"This is as small as I get," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey to the room full of officers, |
| Pittsfield's Infield Offers Youth Sports Camps
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Infield is offering a series of youth sports camps for children aged 4 to 12 starting next week at its Lyman Street facility.
The first two sessions are a baseball camp for children 7 to 12. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon, July 7-9.
From 9 to noon, July 21-23, The Infield will hold a |
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