2001 Children's Pet Show
There were 64 participants this year with a wide variety of animals including rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, a South American turtle, a tree frog, chinchilla, lizards, and dogs and cats in an array of shapes and sizes. Winners of the "Best of Class" category were invited to ride on the Berkshire Humane Society's "Changing Spaces…Changing Faces" float, featuring Steve Caporizzo from WTEN in Albany. The event raised money for the Berkshire Humane Society, who had a volunteer on hand to answer questions people may have had about adopting an animal, or caring for your pet. A grooming demonstration was put on by Amy Lewitt, owner of Ruff Cuts. Best Friends Boarding and Greylock Animal Hospital also supplied information to attendees. Members of the Class of 2002 at C.H. McCann Technical High School staffed a concession stand with all proceeds to benefit the Widows, Widowers and Children of the Firefighters fund in New York City. The pet show was supported by Hoosac Valley Coal & Grain, WNAW/WMNB, Beck's Printing, Ruff Cuts, Sofco, McCann Technical High School and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Below is a list of the winners in every category. Birds/Reptiles/Amphibians Largest - Warren Noel with Tre Smallest - Billy Valotta with Virginia Best Groomed - David Robert with Fresco Best Marked - Aaron Richard with Spike Best of Class- Warren Noel with Tre Small Animal Largest Gina Tatro with Thumper Smallest Anthony DeMarsico with Hammy Best Groomed Lindsey Errichetto with Jordan Best Marked Zachary Plante with Butterscotch Best of Class Angela Saltamartini with Buttercup Cat Largest (no prize awarded in this category) Smallest Crystal Vareschi with Sylvester Best Groomed Casey Thomas with Beth Best Marked Chris Mahar with Smokey Best of Class Caleb Robert with Inky Small Dog Largest Chris Milanesi with Oreo Smallest Roger Simpson with Snickers Best Groomed Becky Nolan with Molly Best Marked Miranda Bona with Bug Best of Class Alexis Rosasco with Bubba Large Dog Largest Billy Straub with Barry Smallest Jose Cloon with Whaba Best Groomed Zachery Richards with Rusty Best Marked Nick Waltermire with Charlie Best of Class Kalyn Gelinas with Tucker| Best of Class Category | Child's Name | Pet's Name |
| Birds/Reptiles/Amphibians | Warren Noel | Tre (a turtle) |
| Cat | Caleb Robert | Inky |
| Small Animal | Angela Saltamartini | Buttercup |
| Small Dog | Alexis Rosasco | Bubba |
| Large Dog | Kalyn Gelinas | Tucker |
Best of Show was won by Alexis Rosasco with Bubba.
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North Adams Schools Say Goodbye to Alcombright, Await His Replace
By Tammy Daniels iBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee bid adieu to Richard Alcombright for a second time on Tuesday.
Richard Alcmbright, former mayor, encouraged citizens to get involved rather than sitting on the sidelines criticizing.
The former mayor was presented with a clock in 2017 upon the completion of his fourth term as chair of the committee; on Tuesday, he received another clock marking his four years as a member of the committee.
"I have 49 years of aggregate elected services," said Alcombright. "My point is this, that I would not have done it if I didn't love it. The rewards of public service far outweigh any resulting things that might come with any positions."
He said he chose not run because it was time for new voices and ideas, and for others who call the city home to step up. He was disappointed by the last election cycle because of its anger and vitriol, and critics hiding behind keyboards.
"Many uninformed or ill-informed people sitting on the sidelines criticizing those who try so hard to move our community forward, trying to make those who do the work, all of you, feel less than," Alcombright said.
"There is nothing more harmful than when we make someone feel less than ...we need to set a higher standard, our own well-intended standard for political interaction."
His civic service is lengthy — McCann School Committee member; as chair or member of social service, health care and substance abuse committees — as well as his terms as mayor, city councilor and School Committee member. He's served through five different superintendents and with numerous
