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North Adams Movieplex Holds 'Five For Free' Food Drive

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Those who donate five non-perishable food goods can see a free movie of their choice at the North Adams Movieplex.
 
The downtown theater will hold its annual "Five For Free" food drive Tuesday night to benefit the Berkshire Dream Center.
 
"We always like to be part of the community, not just in the community, so we like to do our part," theater manager Scott Ingalls said. "There are a lot of people out here who need it."
 
He said people who donate can see the movie of their choice for showings starting between 6 and 7:30 p.m.. He said the movies are first-come, first-serve. People can also donate throughout the day and get a free large popcorn.
 
The Berkshire Dream Center, a Christian-based non-profit, runs a number of charities and community outreach programs from its church on Tyler Street in Pittsfield and a drop-in center at 149 Eagle St. in North Adams. Its mobile food pantry visits the Mohawk Forest, Brayton Hill and Greylock Apartments housing complexes once a month.
 
In addition to the food drive, Ingalls said the theater will also continue the season's spirit through the month with free showings of popular Christmas movies.
 
"We have done really well with the free movies so far and a lot of people seem to come out," he said.  
 
On Saturday, Dec. 10, there will be a free showing of "Miracle on 34th Street," and Sunday, Dec. 11, there will be a showing of "Elf."
 
"Muppets Christmas Carol" is set for Dec. 17; "Christmas Vacation" on Dec. 18, and "Home Alone" on Dec. 24.
 
All shows start at 11 a.m. and also are first-come, first-serve. Ingalls said donations will also be accepted at the free movies.
 
Tomorrow even If you don't have time for a movie and still want to donate
Drop off you donations and grab a Free Large Popcorn to take home and enjoy.

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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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