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High School Football
11-07-09 - Hoosac Valley beats Drury.
More photo's on Monday
Thursday, Nov. 06

Boys' Soccer: State Vocational Championship Game
McCann Tech 3, Keefe Tech 2

Girls' Soccer: State Vocational Championship Game
Blackstone Valley 8, McCann Tech 0
Fall Basketball Clinics

Election

Barrett Reflects on Accomplishments with Capital News 9
Alcombright's Victory Speech

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This is Jake
He's been lost in Pittsfield for weeks but frequently sited. He was last seen heading toward the fire station on Peck's Road. He's tired, dirty and needs seizure medication. He's chipped. If you see him, call Julie at 413-537-5616, the vet 24/7 at 413-499-2820 or animal control at 413-448-9700.
How Much is Heating Oil this Week?
It's breaking $2.50 but still cheaper than gas.
Thanks to Gabriella Bond for sharing her memories of the Quincy Street house torn down last week.
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Lucille Burt, 92
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Bazaars

Nov. 7:

VNA & Hospice, Community Room, North Adams

North Adams Elks
10-4; Nov. 8, 9-2
Crafters, Chinese auction, bake sale
For vendor information, Melanie at 413-743-5562.

Nov. 14

Berkshire Community Church, Richmond
10-4; Crafters, bake sale. Contact Evelyn Goggia at 413-445-5747

Lanesborough Elementary School annual Fall Craft Fair from 10 to 4. Free admission, huge variety of arts and crafts, raffles, food and more. Proceeds go to sixth-grade trip to Cape Cod.

Vendors can contact Deb at 413-738-5349 or debhutton@aol.com or Lori at 413-499-0065 or lorittod@yahoo.com to secure a spot.

Dec. 12-13

North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Contact Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.

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Pitcher's Mound Expands Restaurant Business

By Jen Thomas
06:02AM / Wednesday, December 26, 2007

NORTH ADAMS - The Pitcher's Mound Pub has already built a reputation as a hometown bar, but co-owner Jack Rivard and new chef Christopher Deluca are ready to show just how much more they can do.

Debuting a renovated kitchen and an expanded menu earlier this month, the Mound is poised to become one of the city's hot lunch and dinner destinations.

"We're not trying to change too much," said DeLuca, who last worked as a chef at Taylor's Fine Dining. "We don't want people to think we're trying to say that we're not a bar anymore. We're just adding amenities."

View the Pitcher's Mound's new menu here
(PDF file 173KB)


Offering up traditional pub fare like quesadillas and mozzarella sticks alongside longtime favorites like steak tips, the Mound plans to reel in customers with the promise of good food at an affordable price.

"It's authentic, pub-style food - good portions at an good price. It's the same quality as the other guys, if not better, for a cheaper price," said Deluca.

Operating at the Ashland Street location for nearly 20 years, the Mound was recently forced to close down its kitchen for several months to meet new fire code regulations. Along with the upgrades, Rivard and co-owner Frederick "Fritz" Spooner thought the time was right to improve their dining services.


The Mound's new chef Chris Deluca hopes the expanded menu will attract new business.
"So far, we've gotten a lot of comments about it, a lot of positive responses. We're hoping to juggle both the bar and the restaurant sides of things. You have to turn the business as you go. We're hoping it takes off," said Rivard.

Rivard said he is waiting for the news about the restaurant's new opening to spread via word of mouth.

"It's going to take time," he said.

Meanwhile, Deluca is also working to develop a take-out service and eventual delivery option. Daily specials, a wide variety of choices and a relaxed atmosphere should be big draws for customers, said Deluca, and the restaurant is more than just your typical bar food.

"It all started with the college kids who came in here and then we started getting regulars. Now, the students don't come out until 10 or 11 [p.m.] and we can keep the restaurant open for people to just come in and enjoy a meal," said Rivard.

And the fate of the pub lies on Deluca's experienced shoulders.

"It's all in my hands, for the most part. It's what I do - I'm a kitchen guy; they're beer guys," he said.

Food is served at the Pitcher's Mound Pub from noon to 7 p.m., seven days a week, though the schedule is variable. Call the kitchen directly for more information at 662-2890.

Your Comments
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Best wishes to you on your newest endeavor. We welcome you into the North Adams food service community with open arms.

Cheers,
Celisha Racicot + Omar Montoya
Cafe Latino

from: Cafe Latinoon: 01-12-2008

well hold on to your hat,, mexican in north adams is comming back!
from: dragonfliion: 01-12-2008

He's right.......my uncle is a great chef. He knows what he is doing. From the places he's worked at that he's told me abhout to just being with pur family he's shown great cooking and just being himself.........but yeah he's great.
from: Megt DeLucaon: 12-27-2007



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