| North Adams Resident Appointed to Children's Trust
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced new leadership to the Board of Directors for the Children's Trust along with new appointments.
Included in the appoitments is Heidi Shartrand-Newell of North Adams.
According to a press release, Shartrand-Newell brings over a decade of experience in |
| Police Arrest Suspect in Walmart Armed Robbery
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The suspect in an armed robbery of the local Walmart is facing multiple charges, including for stealing a pickup truck.
The robbery occurred on Friday morning when Walmart employees contacted police around 7 a.m. to report a man had brandished a firearm at them and demanded |
 | Firm Chosen to Lead Study on 'Reconnecting' North Adams
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city has selected a Boston firm to lead the $750,000 feasibility study of the Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Stoss Landscape Urbanism and its partners are charged with providing North Adams options for addressing the failing overpass to create a more connected and thriving |
 | Weekend Outlook: Fairs, Festivals & Re-enactments
There are a variety of events this weekend, including the inaugural Lanesborough Day, festivals, and more.
See a list of Farmer's Markets here.
Editor's Pick
Inaugural Lanesborough Day
Bill Laston Memorial Park
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lanesborough |
| NBCC to Host 'Back-Packed for Success'
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is hosting its 12th annual back-to-school event for kids entering kindergarten through 12th grade for Northern Berkshire students.
This includes homeschooled students.
Students will receive a free backpack to fill with school |
| Hoosic River Measurements Taken by Army Corps of Engineers
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A team of surveyors from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was in the city last week to collect hydrology measurements along the north, south and main reaches of the Hoosic River.
The survey is part of the three-year, $3 million feasibility study of the flood control chutes being undertaken in agreement |
 | ACS Swat 16U Squad Wins County Title
ADAMS, Mass. – The ACS Swat took a 12-run lead and held off Dalton’s comeback bid for a 15-10 win on Thursday in the Berkshire County Summer Softball League 16-and-under division championship game.
Nora Kondel went 4-for-4 with a walk and three RBIs, and Maggie Wohrle struck out six in five innings of work to secure |
 | Greylock Thunder to Hold 18U Softball Tryout
ADAMS, Mass. -- The Greylock Thunder travel softball program will hold tryouts for next year's 18-and-under tournament/showcase team on Saturday, Aug. 17.
The tryout will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Russell Field, 500 Harmony St.
The team is looking for varsity-level players. Pitchers and catchers are |
 | North Adams Regional Receives Critical Access Hospital Designation
BHS President and CEO Darlene Rodowicz poses in one of the new patient rooms on 2 North.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — It took nearly 14 years, a change in requirements and a decade-long coma, but North Adams Regional Hospital has finally been designated as a federally recognized Critical Access |
 | NBSU Wraps Step Up Program With Ice Cream and Games
Many of the children, and a few adults, were sporting painted faces.
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Northern Berkshire School Union wrapped up its summer camp last Thursday with what's becoming an annual event: a school community night at Clarksburg School.
That meant a bounce house, music, dunk tank |
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