NBCC to Host 'Back-Packed for Success'

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is hosting its 12th annual back-to-school event for kids entering kindergarten through 12th grade for Northern Berkshire students. 
 
This includes homeschooled students. 
 
Students will receive a free backpack to fill with school supplies. The deadline for families to register has been extended to Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 5 p.m.
 
The event for families living in Florida and Savoy will be located at Gabriel Abbott Memorial School, 56 North County Road, Florida on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 5 to 6 p.m. Families picking up from Florida and Savoy will receive pre-packed backpacks and be given a choice of backpack color upon registration. 
 
The event for families living in Williamstown, North Adams, Clarksburg, Adams and Cheshire will be located at Terra Nova community space, 85 Main St., North Adams on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. Families picking up at this location will choose their backpacks and school supplies at the event.
 
This event requires registration as supplies are limited. Families can register at https://bit.ly/2024backpacked or by contacting NBCC's Family Resource Center at 413-663-7588 through Wednesday, Aug.7.
 
For more information, contact Nancy Kennedy, Northern Berkshire Community Coalition at 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org

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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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