NBCC Seeking Community Champions

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is looking to work with a Community Champion from each of these communities: North Adams, Adams, Williamstown, Florida, Savoy, Cheshire, Clarksburg, New Ashford, Hancock, and Lanesborough.

Currently, the nbCC has secured representatives from Lanesborough, North Adams, and Williamstown, but continues to search for advocates for the remaining towns. Community Champions will be supporting the Coalition in their youth substance use prevention work by helping at events, presenting information to the community through group presentations and one-on-one conversations.

The coalition is looking for someone who is connected to their community, is a confident public speaker, and would like to help further the prevention work in north Berkshire County. Residents interested in applying for this stipend role can fill out this form: https://bit.ly/nbcccommunitychampion

For more information, contact Youth Prevention Coordinator Lindsey Rosa at lrosa@nbccoalition.org or go to (413) 663-7588.

 


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No Injuries in North Adams Two-Car Accident

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A two-car accident at the intersection of Church and Ashland streets Friday resulted in no injuries.

According to North Adams 911, the North Adams Fire Department, North Adams Police Department, and Northern Berkshire EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Church Street and Ashland Street on Friday, Sept. 18, at around 4:25 p.m.

One vehicle was exiting Church Street onto South Church Street while the second was traveling north on South Church onto Ashland when the collision occurred. Airbags deployed, and fluids were spilled onto the roadway.

The northbound vehicle came to rest against a small tree, while the other vehicle spun onto Ashland Street.

No injuries were reported, and both vehicles were towed from the scene.

 

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