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New Veterans Assisted Living Facility Dedicated in Pittsfield

October 05, 2019 | 06:42AM

The facility is dedicated to Roman Sadlowski of Pittsfield. A petty officer in the Navy, he was stationed aboard the USS Oklahoma on Dec. 7, 1941, and perished in the Pearl Harbor attacks.

Bilingual Veterans Outreach Center Opens in Pittsfield

September 07, 2019 | 06:08AM

A small veterans outreach center took barely five months to outgrow its space � a strong indication that there's an unmet need in the county.

Pittsfield Ceremony Honors Vietnam Veterans

March 30, 2019 | 02:58PM

She was just a young child but Mayor Linda Tyer remembers watching soldiers returning from the Vietnam War on television. Her mother had a silver bracelet etched with the name of Francis Edward Visconti, a soldier from Syracuse, N.Y. that was serving overseas. Such bracelets featuring the names of soldiers were worn by women back home and wasn't supposed to be taken off until the soldier returned.

New Veterans Outreach Office Opens in Pittsfield

March 09, 2019 | 07:38AM

Michael King knows firsthand that it can get tricky navigating veterans benefits programs and he's ready to help out any veteran who needs it. "Every issue, generally speaking, has a different process to follow," King said.

Habitat Makes Urgent Repairs to Pittsfield Home

December 19, 2018 | 02:25AM

Britton Street resident John Carey said what happened to his home is "the American way." The elderly veteran is living in the home his grandfather had built. But, it was getting old and falling into disrepair and Carey simply couldn't come up with what was needed to make those fixes.

Hundreds Turn Out for North Adams Wreath-Laying Memorial

December 15, 2018 | 08:05PM

They spread out over the city's cemeteries on Saturday, more than 200 volunteers seeking out names and placing wreaths. It was part of the National Wreaths Across America Day, what is becoming an annual event to remember those who served in the nation's military. More than 3,000 wreaths were placed on graves at Southview, Hill Side, Blackinton and St. Joseph's cemeteries.

Christmas Comes Early at North Adams Veterans Office

December 14, 2018 | 05:39PM

Lined up in ranks across tables and the floor were shopping bags, wrapped gifts, cards and sports bags filled with necessities were ready for pickup on Friday morning at the North Adams Veterans Office.

Hoosac Valley Athletes Paint Wall of Recognition

December 10, 2018 | 01:14AM

The Student-Athlete Leadership Council have honored local veterans with a mural at Hoosac Valley High School.

North Adams Elks Donation Helps Veterans Wreath Effort

December 02, 2018 | 01:37PM

Among the donations has been $2,000 total through the local Elks Lodge, which has made a point of supporting veterans and other community efforts.

North Adams Group Short 500 Wreaths for Veterans Ceremony

November 18, 2018 | 07:09AM

Southview Cemetery alone has 2,867 at last count. So, the group's changed tactics to focus on Southview alone but it's still come up about 500 wreaths short.

Adams Great War Veteran Made Sure Others Not Forgotten

November 11, 2018 | 01:32AM

Like many in Adams, Carpenter was a young mill worker in the Renfrew Mills before being deployed on July 1917. After training, the group landed in France in October where the war was well underway.

Clarksburg Board-Gaming Event to Benefit Soldier On

November 09, 2018 | 04:03PM

The second annual "Soldiers, Dice, & Dragon" event hopes to match or succeed last year's benefit for homeless veterans that netted $2,500.

Operation Christmas Soliciting Donations for North County Veterans

November 04, 2018 | 04:33PM

The drive started by veterans office assistant Tina Samson two years ago expects to provide gift bags to close to 200 veterans, widows and families this season.

Clarksburg VFW Unveils New Sign, Name for Town Field

October 14, 2018 | 07:15AM

Town meeting voted to rename the field last December to memorialize Cook and the town's veterans and the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter, also named after Cook, raised the funds to install the sign.

North Adams Adopts Senior, Veteran Property Tax Programs

September 28, 2018 | 01:01AM

The council adopted the provisions of state laws for programs in which those age 60 or older can receive abates of up to $1,500 and veterans can receive abatements of up to $1,000 for their volunteer services. The roll-call votes were 8-1 on both orders.

Veterans War Memorial Tower Rededicated as National Monument

August 10, 2018 | 01:08AM

In the 100th years since World War 1 came to an end, state officials and veterans groups have rededicated the War Memorial Tower. The Veterans War Memorial Tower is now designated as a national monument by the U.S. World War 1 Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library.

Volunteers Raising Funds for Wreaths on North Adams Veterans Graves

June 28, 2018 | 02:11PM

Maloney said the mission was to place a wreath on the graves of approximately 2,500 veterans in the city cemeteries of Hill Side, Southview and Blackinton, and in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

North Adams Elks, Veterans Office Host Picnic for Veterans

June 15, 2018 | 06:01PM

But the attendees were also taking away more than just food and conversation. This first annual picnic was offering a "goodie bag" of wellness supplies and a gift certificate for each veteran who attended.

VA Hosting Agent Orange Town Hall in Pittsfield

March 21, 2018 | 02:43PM

The meeting will be held noon to 3 p.m. at Reid Middle School, 950 North St. The conversation is part of an ongoing series conducted by the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in its service areas.

North Adams Veterans Services Now Offering City Hall Food Pantry

March 10, 2018 | 02:24AM

That is why it has been a blessing for the office to be able to expand its cache of free items for the 180 to 200 veterans it now serves monthly, including a new endeavor of providing a food pantry led by donations from Big Y supermarkets in North Adams and Pittsfield.