North Adams City Food Collection Benefits Friendship Center Pantry
Mayor Richard Alcombright helps with his final delivery as mayor.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The annual citywide food drive delivered hundreds of pounds of food on Thursday morning for the Friendship Center Food...
One Man's Mission: A Book For Every Child
The Northern Berkshire Santa Fund is teaming up with Robert Behr to put a book in the bag of every child the Fund serves this Christmas. To help with this effort, you can donate money online, or donate gently used children's books for...
Louison House Annual Meeting Shows Hope, Progress
A new logo, designed by Jennifer Civello and reflecting the Rebuilding Hope campaign after a fire at Louison House last year.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The past year has been one of significant change for the Louison House. New...
Roots Teen Center Hosting Halloween Fundraiser For One-Year...
The Roots teen center opened for business one year ago on Eagle Street.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — When the Roots teen center's youth board of directors started to brainstorm a fundraiser for the month of October, the answer was...
North County Turns Out in Droves for Annual PopCares Fundraiser
Crista and Patrick Wood speak about journey of their toddler Carrick, who was born with cancer and died before this third birthday. Crista Wood thanked the community and PopCares for their support during difficult...
Central Berkshire Habitat Honors Volunteerism at Annual Meeting
Bonnie Hayden shares her story not just to highlight the short-term impacts Habitat for Humanity has one people's lives, but the long-term ones, too.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — To understand what Central Berkshire Habitat for...
Berkshire County Kids Place Honors Volunteers at Annual Gala
This year's gala at the Country Club of Pittsfield was the 'Enchanted Forest.'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Jennifer never thought her family would have to deal with a sexual assault.
"I knew...
iForum: Girl Scouts Already Doing Great Things in the Community
You might have seen the group of 100 Girl Scouts in the Berkshire Mall last March, coming together to learn about other cultures on World Thinking Day.
I wanted to preserve the moment.
There, in front of me, stood six young...
Northern Berkshire United Way Sets Annual Campaign Goal
James White II, the new executive director of BArT Charter Public School, speaks about community at the NBUW breakfast.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — There was a lot of talk about numbers at the Northern Berkshire United Way...
Coalition Brainstorms Needs of Northern Berkshire Community
Michael Obasohan, coordinator of the MCLA Multicultural Education Resource Center, makes a point about the importance of encouraging diversity and acceptance in the community.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Some familiar topics made the...
Northern Berkshire Habitat Presents Keys to Latest Homeowner
Bordeau cuts the cake at Sunday's celebration with co-President Elizabeth Goodman. In the back is board member Jenny Dunning.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A few years ago, Kelly Bordeau didn't think she had a chance at...
Rubber Duck Derby Raises Funds for North County Family Center
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Hundreds of bright yellow rubber duckies were set adrift on the Hoosic River on Thursday night.
The ducks in their jaunty sea caps were a fund raiser for Family Center of Northern Berkshire County,...
Coalition Remembers Cariddi, Looks Back During Annual Meeting
Jim Mahon, second from left, and Paula Consolini, third from right, accept the Northern Berkshire Hero Award on Friday. (Photo by Bert Lamb)
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition's annual...
Murder-Mystery Dinner to Benefit Louison House Education Programs
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Pull out your scrunchies and lace gloves and don't cut that mullet — you'll need to be totally rad if you want to solve a murder in a hair band.
"Totally '80s, Totally...
Parents Sought for Substance Abuse Focus Groups
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is looking for parents of children ages 9 to 14 to participate in focus groups aimed at identifying best ways to communicate information about underage substance abuse to...
National Trails Day Activities Planned at Great Barrington River Walk
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Great Barrington Land Conservancy will celebrate National Trails Day at the Great Barrington River Walk with several activities throughout the day on Saturday, June 3.
At 9 a.m., a paddle and hike will be...
Coalition on the Move for Transportation Discussion
The new legs of the bike path were part of the transportation discussion.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition has been on the move this year.
Breaking from its long tradition of Friday morning...
Law Enforcement Golf Tournament Supports Child Abuse Victims
Steve DelNegro and Chris Ware's team.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 25th annual Berkshire County Law Enforcement Golf Tournament (BCLEGT) to benefit victims of child abuse will be held on Thursday, June 2.
Local law...
Northern Berkshire United Way Celebrates Successes
Ellen Sutherland is flanked by Northern Berkshire United Way Executive Director Christa Collier, left, and North Adams Schools Superintendent Barbara Malkas.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — When it comes to asking people to give to...
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