 | 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 |
| Greylock Elementary School Community Forums
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Public Schools invites the community to attend two upcoming forums regarding the Greylock School Project.
These events will take place on:
Thursday, Aug. 15, 6 PM at Greylock Elementary School
Thursday, Aug. 22, 6 PM at Brayton Elementary School
The forums will |
 | Berkshire Thunder Stays Unbeaten in BABL
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Aaron Ricci went 4-for-4 with three RBIs Saturday to lead the Berkshire Thunder to victory over Tunnel City Freight as the Thunder stayed unbeaten in the Berkshire Adult Baseball League’s 33-and-over division.
Berkshire improved to 13-0 this summer and completed a two-game season sweep of |
| 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 |
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