N. Berkshire Coalition Seeking 'Good Neighbors'

Print Story | Email Story
NORTH ADAMS - The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is accepting nominations for the Spring Community Recognition celebration, which will be held Tuesday, May 6, at 5 at Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue on Lois Street.

Area residents are asked to consider people of all ages who have performed acts of kindness or made a positive difference in their lives, in their neighborhoods or in their community. Anyone may nominate individuals or groups in one or more of the following categories: neighborly acts, neighborhood beautification, business support or pulling together on a project.

Send the name(s), address and phone numbers of those recommended and those making the recommendation, indication of the category and a brief description of the reason. Each nominee will receive an invitation to the event, where the coalition staff and Mayor John Barrett III will present certificates of appreciation.

Applications may be picked up at the coalition Office on the 6th floor of 85 Main St. Nominations may also be called in to 663-7588, e-mailed to kkeeser@nbccoalition.org, or sent to Community Recognition, c/o Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, 85 Main St., Suite 624, North Adams, MA 01247. Nominations accepted through April 21.
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

SteepleCats Fall to Upper Valley Nighthawks

By Ben McDonoughFor iBerkshires.com
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams SteepleCats were unable to overcome a pair of multi-run innings Friday night at Joe Wolfe Field, falling 5-1 to the Upper Valley Nighthawks.
 
North Adams pitcher Jakob Foster was making his first start after throwing only two innings earlier in the season and looked sharp early. The right-hander struck out two in a scoreless first inning before punching out three more hitters in the second, allowing just a hit batter to reach base.
 
Upper Valley broke through in the third. Alejandro Puig opened the inning with a single before James Love doubled with two outs. A two-run double by Magoulik gave the Nighthawks a 2-0 lead before Foster escaped the frame.
 
The SteepleCats struggled to generate offense against Upper Valley starter Trey Sejnoha, who retired the first nine North Adams hitters in order. Nick Lamelo finally reached in the third, hustling into second on a ball misplayed in right field.
 
North Adams put together its best threat of the game in the fourth. Bobby Stang reached on an error and Nelphie Lopez worked a walk to put two runners aboard. Chris Diaz moved both runners into scoring position with a groundout, but Sejnoha induced a foul fly ball to end the inning and strand both runners.
 
The Nighthawks added to their lead in the fifth. After an error extended the inning, Upper Valley loaded the bases before a hit batter forced home a run. Jake Bell followed with a two-run double, pushing the Nighthawks’ advantage to 5-0.
 
The SteepleCats answered with another opportunity in the bottom half of the inning. Shawn Stephenson and Owen Arias recorded back-to-back infield singles, and a walk to Evan Meier loaded the bases with two outs. Reliever Nick Tamburro entered and escaped the jam with a strikeout, preserving the shutout.
 
View Full Story

More North Adams Stories