 Gina Coleman Chosen as the Recipient of the 2025 Peacemaker AwardThe Peacemaker Award is given annually to an individual or group in Northern Berkshire. Nominations Sought for the 2025 Peacemaker AwardThe recipient of the 2025 Peacemaker Award will be announced in the new year, and the award will be presented to them at the 2025 MLK Jr. Day of service event on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.  North Adams Projects Reaching MilestonesThe 171-foot bridge needs urgent repair and was deemed "structurally deficient" after an inspection by the state Department of Transportation. NBCC to Host 'Back-Packed for Success'A back-to-school event featuring free backpacks with school supplies. NBCC Annual Meeting Filled with Gratitude, CollaborationGratitude was the theme of Northern Berkshire Community Coalition's 38th annual meeting on Friday morning but there was a heavy dose of collaboration as well.  NBCC Celebrating Community at Adams EventThe Adams Theater, reopened and under renovation, will be the site of the 38th annual meeting on Friday, June 28, from 11:30 to 1:30. North Adams Public Schools, nbCC Walk to School DayThere will be opportunities to walk with "walking school buses." There will also be "park and walk" sites for families that live outside the routes and/or farther from the schools. NBCC to Host the Annual NeighborliesThis event is free and open to the public. Snacks and light refreshments will be available. NBCC Gifts Louison House Funding to Support Emergency Winter Housing NeedsThe funds came to the NBCC through the New England Rural Health Association. Nominations Sought for Annual NeighborliesThe Neighborlies will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at MCLA Church Street Center, on Church Street in North Adams.  North Adams Schools, NBCC to Host Walk to School Day"Walk to School" events work to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, alleviating traffic congestion, concern for the environment and building connections between families, schools and the broader community.  Northern Berkshire Coalition Recognizes Heroes, Makes Plans for New HomeThe Northern Berkshire Community Coalition annual meeting on Friday was about sharing stories, including the latest chapter in its own chronicle. North Adams Mayor's Fitness Challenge June 2023This will be the 7th Annual MFC for North Adams.  NBCC Sets Annual Meeting, Northern Berkshire Hero Award PresentationThis year's keynote speaker will be state Sen. Paul Mark and the coalition will honor George and Nancy Canales with the Northern Berkshire Hero Award. |
