North Adams Census Forms Mailed; Dog Licenses Available

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — City residents should be on lookout for their 2012 municipal census, which is expected to arrive by Friday, Jan. 6.

Review the information printed on the forms and make any necessary corrections. If someone has moved, it is helpful if the new address can be provided. Nursing home patients, students and those on active military duty who would normally reside with you should be listed on the form.

Sign the bottom of the form and return it to the city clerk's office in person or by mail.

The census is important to all residents in the community and everyone should be counted. It is very important that our voting records are accurate; many times we are asked to prove someone is or has been a resident of North Adams and without the census form it is impossible to do that.

On the reverse side is also the option of licensing your dog. Complete the form and include the fee and the clerk's office will mail the license to you. Annual licensing is $20 for male or females dogs that are not neutered or spayed and $8 for neutered or spayed animals.

If you have previously licensed your dog in North Adams, the current rabies status will be on file. You may call the office during regular business hours at 413-662-3015 to check if your dog needs a rabies vaccine shot. 

If you have never registered your dog here, then a copy of the rabies certificate must be presented at the time of licensing.

You may also send for the license by mailing City Clerk's Office, 10 Main St., North Adams, MA 01247 and enclosed a self-addressed envelope. Beginning May 1, a late fee of $5 will be imposed.

For more information, call 413-662-3015.

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Berkshire County Homes Celebrating Holiday Cheer

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

There's holiday cheer throughout the Berkshires this winter.

Many homeowners are showing their holiday spirit by decorating their houses. We asked for submissions so those in the community can check out these fanciful lights and decor when they're out.

We asked the homeowners questions on their decorations and why they like to light up their houses.

In Great Barrington, Matt Pevzner has decorated his house with many lights and even has a Facebook page dedicated to making sure others can see the holiday joy.

Located at 93 Brush Hill Road, there's more than 61,000 lights strewn across the yard decorating trees and reindeer and even a polar bear. 

The Pevzner family started decorating in September by testing their hundreds of boxes of lights. He builds all of his own decorations like the star 10-foot star that shines done from 80-feet up, 10 10-foot trees, nine 5-foot trees, and even the sleigh, and more that he also uses a lift to make sure are perfect each year.

"I always decorated but I went big during COVID. I felt that people needed something positive and to bring joy and happiness to everyone," he wrote. "I strive to bring as much joy and happiness as I can during the holidays. I love it when I get a message about how much people enjoy it. I've received cards thanking me how much they enjoyed it and made them smile. That means a lot."

Pevzner starts thinking about next year's display immediately after they take it down after New Year's. He gets his ideas by asking on his Facebook page for people's favorite decorations. The Pevzner family encourages you to take a drive and see their decorations, which are lighted every night from 5 to 10.

In North Adams, the Wilson family decorates their house with fun inflatables and even a big Santa waving to those who pass by.

The Wilsons start decorating before Thanksgiving and started decorating once their daughter was born and have grown their decorations each year as she has grown. They love to decorate as they used to drive around to look at decorations when they were younger and hope to spread the same joy.

"I have always loved driving around looking at Christmas lights and decorations. It's incredible what people can achieve these days with their displays," they wrote.

They are hoping their display carries on the tradition of the Arnold Family Christmas Lights Display that retired in 2022.

The Wilsons' invite you to come and look at their display at 432 Church St. that's lit from 4:30 to 10:30 every night, though if it's really windy, the inflatables might not be up as the weather will be too harsh.

In Pittsfield, Travis and Shannon Dozier decorated their house for the first time this Christmas as they recently purchased their home on Faucett Lane. The two started decorating in November, and hope to bring joy to the community.

"If we put a smile on one child's face driving by, then our mission was accomplished," they said. 

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