2015 Fall Foliage Festival Events

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Paradegoers can feast on free hotdogs on Sunday at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and view the galleries for free as part of the Fall Foliage Festival.

"There will be hundreds and hundreds of hotdogs," said Director of Communications Jodi Joseph.

Joseph said beyond marching in the Fall Foliage Parade, Mass MoCA will invite one and all to the museum's campus to indulge on hot dogs grilled by the museum's Director Joseph Thompson.

Starting at 2 p.m., following the parade, the museum's doors will be open for free gallery visits.

Joseph said Mass MoCA wants residents from its home city to feel welcomed visiting the campus.

"We are constantly looking for ways to introduce folks who aren't familiar with Mass MoCA, particularly neighbors and people from the community," she said. "We thought it would be a day where everyone would be downtown and full of excitement and good cheer. It might just be a good way to cap the day."

Parade begins on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m. from the Ocean State Job Lots parking lot, and conclude on Ashland Street after passing though downtown via Main Street.

No parking will be allowed in the parade route area after 9 a.m. including on Curran Highway, State Street, Hadley Overpass, Main Street, Ashland Street, Church Street, Eagle Street downtown, and North Church Street.

Curran Highway will be closed to northbound traffic at 11 a.m. at Hodges Cross Road. Parade participants are asked to enter the area from the north and exit south.

Route 8 traffic will be detoured over Church Street to Main Street and West Shaft Road to Route 2.

The entire parade route will be closed at noontime. Any cars found on the parade route will be ticketed and/or towed at the owner's expense.

The entire schedule of events for this year's 60th annual Fall Foliage Festival is below:

Fall Foliage Festival Leaf Hunt

This event dates back to 1965. Brightly colored paper leaves will be hidden around the North Berkshire area in scenic locales. Clues will be published in the Berkshire Eagle and iBerkshires.com. Contestants who find these leaves will be awarded prizes by the festival committee.

 

SATURDAY, Sept. 26

Friends of NAPL Book Sale
St. Elizabeth's Parish Center

Friday & Saturday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Selection of paper and hardback books, books on CD, DVDs, children's books, and religious books all moderately priced, including some free VHS tapes.

 

North Adams Farmers Market
St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot
Intersection of Route 88/Marshall Street/Saint Anthony Drive
413-664-6180
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The North Adams Farmers Market provides its customers with fresh, quality, locally grown produce and products in a safe and fun environment. Patrons of the market can find fresh fruits and vegetables, canned goods, baked goods, eggs and meat.

 

SUNDAY, Sept. 27

Children's Races and Family Fair
Noel Field Athletic Complex
315 State St.
413-663-9062
10 to Noon

Race Registration: 10:30 AM
FREE
The Youth Center Inc. and BCAC coordinate a foot race and family fair. This event is open to all ages, with categories for various age groups, and awards for group winners.

The fair includes obstacle courses, games, give-a-ways, entertainment, and food. Children's Fair booths are hosted by local community organizations.  Awards are sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union.

 

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30

Fall Foliage Ziti Supper
St. Elizabeth's Parish Center
70 Marshall St.
413-663-5316
4 to 7 p.m.
Cost is $7 for seniors and kids 12 & younger, $8 for adults. Includes salad, bread and butter, and a beverage. Desserts will also be available.  
 

FRIDAY, Oct. 2

Annual Children's Parade
Main Street
(413) 346-7196
Lineup at 5 p.m.; parade begins at 5:30
FREE
Children from throughout Northern Berkshire are encouraged to make costumes and enter the parade. This year's theme is "60th Anniversary" and can include themes from any of the past 60 years. Parade will proceed west on Main Street to City Hall, where ribbons and awards will be presented. Group and float winners will be invited to participate in the Fall Foliage Parade. Note that groups should be 10 or fewer children, as only 10 medals will be awarded per category/prize. Awards are sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union.


Chicken Dinner & Movie at the Eagles
515 Curran Highway
(413) 664-9043
Time: To Be Announced
Cost: To Be Announced
Join your friends and neighbors at this annual community dinner.  
 

SATURDAY, Oct. 3

North Adams Farmers Market: Bring Your Dog to the Market
St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot
Intersection of Route 88/Marshall Street/Saint Anthony Drive
413-664-6180
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Farmers Market is one of the most pet-friendly places in the city. Celebrate the Dog Day of Fall by bringing your dog to the market. Special market vendors will include animal rescue agencies and animal-themed products. As always, patrons of the market can find fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese, canned goods, baked goods, eggs, and meat. For more information or a schedule of events, call or e-mail tourism@northadams-ma.gov.
 

Fall Foliage Craft Fair
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Main Street between Holden & Eagle; rain location will be the Armory at the corner of  Ashland and Porter streets.

The fair will feature photography, crochet, original artwork, handmade clothing and housewares, upcycled goods, candles, skin care, paper goods, dolls and floral arrangements.

For vendor applications: 413-664-6180 or tourism@northadams-ma.gov
 

Eagles Fraternal Order Tag Sale
515 Curran Highway
(413) 664-9043
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All proceeds go to local charities.

 

Fall Bazaar

VFW Post 996
Mohawk Trail

413-743-5040

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Something for everyone: chinese auction, fish bowl, raffles, baked goods, fried dough and hot dogs. Contact: Mary Risch, 413-743-5040

 

5th Annual Dog Parade
Veterans Memorial Park
Corner of Eagle Street and Route 2
413-664-6180
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; registration at 10
Donations to local animal rescues accepted

Owners are encouraged to make costumes and enter their dogs into this parade. This year's parade theme is "60th Anniversary" and costumes can be inspired by any theme from the past 60 years. Categories are: funniest, best duo (owner and dog), best group (dogs), best small dog, best medium-sized dog, and best large dog. Prizes will be awarded following the parade and ribbons will be given to all participants. Dog parade winners will be invited to participate in the Fall Foliage Parade. Awards are sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union and the Bark N' Cat.
 

Fall Foliage Dance
515 Curran Highway
413-664-9043
8 to Midnight
Cost: To Be Announced
Enjoy live music from Colour 9 at the Eagles.

 

SUNDAY, Oct. 4

All You Can Eat Breakfast
515 Curran Highway
413-664-9043
7 to 11 a.m.
Cost: To be Announced

Fall Foliage 5k Race
Registration begins at noon at 85 Main St. The race will begin at the top of Main Street and head south on State Street, then over Old State Street, returning north on Curran Highway back Main Street, onto American Legion Drive to Ashland, and back to Main Street to finish by Greylock Federal Credit Union.

Presented by Greylock Federal Credit Union, along with co-sponsors The Berkshire Eagle and Berkshire Runners Center. Information: Warren C. Dews Jr. at wdews@berkshireeagle.com or 413-496-6347.
 

60th Annual Fall Foliage Parade

Parade begins at 1 p.m. In honor of its 60th year, all past grand marshals are welcome to join in and lead the parade. The parade will commence at the Ocean State Job Lots parking lot, and conclude on Ashland Street after passing though downtown via Main Street. The full lineup can be found here.

For more information: 413-664-6180 or tourism@northadams-ma.gov


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Macksey Updates on Eagle Street Demo and Myriad City Projects

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

The back of Moderne Studio in late January. The mayor said the city had begun planning for its removal if the owner could not address the problems. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Moderne Studio building is coming down brick by brick on Eagle Street on the city's dime. 
 
Concerns over the failing structure's proximity to its neighbor — just a few feet — means the demolition underway is taking far longer than usual. It's also been delayed somewhat because of recent high winds and weather. 
 
The city had been making plans for the demolition a month ago because of the deterioration of the building, Mayor Jennifer Macksey told the City Council on Tuesday. The project was accelerated after the back of the 150-year-old structure collapsed on March 5
 
Initial estimates for demolition had been $190,000 to $210,000 and included asbestos removal. Those concerns have since been set aside after testing and the mayor believes that the demolition will be lower because it is not a hazardous site.
 
"We also had a lot of contractors who came to look at it for us to not want to touch it because of the proximity to the next building," she said. "Unfortunately time ran out on that property and we did have the building failure. 
 
"And it's an unfortunate situation. I think most of us who have lived here our whole lives and had our pictures taken there and remember being in the window so, you know, we were really hoping the building could be safe."
 
Macksey said the city had tried working with the owner, who could not find a contractor to demolish the building, "so we found one for him."
 
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