MLK Committee, Shine Wire Recognize Drug Recovery Group Founder
MLK Committee members Kathy Keeser and Alex Daugherty speak at Monday's Martin Luther King Day gathering.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee awarded Kenna Waterman the 2019 Peacemaker Award...
Northern Berkshire Annual Day of Service Set for Monday
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is still "a day on" despite the major winter storm heading for the Berkshires.
The 26th annual Day of Service in North Berkshire will occur as planned on Monday,...
Berkshire United Way CEO Kristine Hazzard Stepping Down
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire United Way will begin the new year searching for a new leader.
Kristine Hazzard will step down as president and chief executive officer by June 30, 2019. Hazzard has led the charitable...
North Berkshire Coalition Forum Listens to Community's Kids
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Out of the mouths of babes.
At the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition's December monthly forum — held for the first time outside of North Adams, at First Congregational Church in Williamstown —...
Habitat Makes Urgent Repairs to Pittsfield Home
Carey was given a framed collage with photos from before, during, and after renovation.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Britton Street resident John Carey said what happened to his home is "the American...
Cop on Top Raises $45K For Special Olympics
The torch, lit by a local athlete, burned throughout the event.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The ninth annual Cop on Top event raised $45,000 for the Special Olympics.
For two days local law enforcement...
Berkshire Bank, Nonprofit Build Beds for Berkshire Children
The staff members assembled the beds and later painted them.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There are a lot of challenges for a family just moving into stabilized housing.
Perhaps one of the most overlooked challenges...
Coalition Introduces Idea of 'Trauma-Informed' Community
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — There's usually a lot of talking at Northern Berkshire Community Coalition monthly forums.
At the most recent forum, however, there was more listening.
The group of about 60 guests -- meeting for the first...
Abbott School Dessert Auction Raises Funds for Charity
The pie auction began to include more different desserts a few years ago. This year, there seemed to be more cakes and cookies than pies.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Cakes, cookies, bars and, of course, pies were scooped in...
North Adams Food Drive Brings in Record Amount
The city has been putting out collection boxes in the schools and city departments each fall since the food pantry opened seven years ago.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams city employees and community members have donated...
Neighborlies Honor Community Members' Dedication
More than two dozen youths were recognized with Neighborlies on Nov. 14.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Neighbors program of the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition held its annual Neighborlies Community...
Clarksburg Board-Gaming Event to Benefit Soldier On
A Red Sox baseball signed by Mitch Moreland will be raffled off on Saturday.
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Clarksburg School's gym will be filled on Saturday with tables full of gaming enthusiasts trying to win their way...
Berkshire Food Project Now Accepting Turkey Donations
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — With Thanksgiving around the corner, the Berkshire Food Project is in need of turkeys. Lots of them.
The food project has provided a Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings to anyone who wants one for...
Brien Center Honors Michaels, Pignatelli at Annual UNICO Dinner
Manny Slaughter was hugged by his daughter after he shared the story from the darkest times in his life with a full room at the annual Unico dinner.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Most of the community leaders in the central...
Louison House Sees Challenges, Restoration in Year Ahead
Director Kathy Keeser and board President Michael Goodwin welcomes community partners to Louison House's annual meeting.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Louison House has sheltered more than 100 people over the past year —...
Berkshire County Kids Place Marks 25 Years at Annual Gala
Gala co-chairmen Paul Fortini and Sheri Quinn welcome attendees to the annual gathering on Friday.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Kathy Singer had a heartfelt wish for Berkshire County Kids Place's 25th...
Berkshire Money Management Donates $2,500 to Thanksgiving Angels
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Thanksgiving really isn't that far away.
At the South Congregational Church, volunteers are already gearing up for the Thanksgiving Angels program, which provides turkeys and all of the sides to...
North County Community Dedicated to Continuing Nelson's Story
Mark Rondeau holds up the new sign for the Friendship Center on Eagle Street, now named after one of its founders, the late Al Nelson.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — It was nearly a decade ago that Al Nelson, Mark Rondeau and Steve...
PopCares Inspiring Next Generation to Volunteer
Bob St. Pierre welcomes attendees at Saturday night's 7th annual PopCares Chicken Dinner and Auction at Greylock Works.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — William "Pop" St. Pierre's legacy of kindness has...
New Men's Group Piques Interest at Coalition Forum on Relational...
MIC INC fielded a team in the Walk A Mile fundraiser in Pittsfield in September. The group also will hold a 'standout' at North Adams City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Back in...
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