Northern Berkshire MLK Jr. Day of Service

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Committee invites the public to the annual Northern Berkshire MLK Jr. Day of Service to celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with this annual day of volunteering. 

Gather Monday, Jan. 15, as the Northern Berkshire community celebrates the life, principles, and ideals of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in a "Day of Service." A celebratory luncheon will follow.

The celebration begins at 8:30 a.m. at MCLA's Church Street Center with coffee and pastries. Volunteer site service will take place from approximately 9:30 a.m. to noon. 

This is a family-friendly event and there are projects appropriate for all ages and abilities. Participants will choose from numerous sites to provide service to the community, including: Louison House, Sweetwood, Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires, weatherization for homes, meal prep/delivery sites, ROOTs Teen Center, as well as projects onsite at the Church Street Center, like mitten, blanket and card making.

Participants will return to the Church Street Center at 12:30pm to share a free luncheon and community celebration, enjoy local entertainment and hear uplifting words in the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. The annual Peacemaker Award will be presented during the lunchtime celebration. 
 
This year, the MLK Jr. Day of Service announced the annual Peacemaker Award will be given to Reverend Mary Frances Curns.
 
This "A Day On, Not a Day Off" event is free and everyone in the community is encouraged to volunteer and celebrate our Northern Berkshire community. Volunteers can pre-register online at https://bit.ly/MLK_day_2024 or by calling the NBCC at 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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