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Players from the ACS Softball program deliver donations to the No Paws Left Behind animal shelter in North Adams.

Softball Players Donate to Animal Shelter

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Recently, a group of players and families with Adams-Cheshire-Savoy Girls Softball paid a visit to No Paws Left Behind animal shelter with a donation of essential pet supplies.
 
League players, families, and the board of directors collected and donated toys, treats, food, and cleaning supplies to present to the No Paws staff and animals. While there, the players were able to meet and interact with some of the animals, and they also learned a bit about the day-to-day operations of the shelter and the fine work the staff does in finding forever homes for the animals they care for.
 
ACS President Lou Moser noted that philanthropic initiatives have always been a cornerstone of the program and that learning the value of teamwork, on and off the field, go hand in hand.
 
Beyond the supplies, the visit provided plenty of smiling faces, and wagging tails.
 
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Adams Restaurants Near Completion, Signage Hits Zoning Hurdle

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass.— Construction at 19 Park St. is nearly complete, with two new restaurants preparing to open—but one hurdle remains: getting a signage plan approved under the town’s restrictive zoning regulations.
 
The Zoning Board met with architect Stephen Stenson last month to discuss signage for 19A and 19B Park St., which he aims to design in a way that aligns with the historical architecture of the building and improves visibility.
 
After a lengthy discussion, the board continued the hearing to Sept. 8, asking Stenson to return with a more detailed proposal showing exactly how the signage would look.
 
Stenson has been working to renovate the historic Mausert Block, already opening 10 two-bedroom apartments at 21 Park Street. 
 
He hopes to complete the remaining work on the restaurants at 19A and 19B Park St. by the fall, which will bring two new businesses to downtown: Zep's Pizzeria, owned by Seth Martin, and The Burrito Bowl, owned by Timothy Samson.
 
The space is designed to address the evolving demographic, post-COVID environment, changes to the industry, and needs of the community, Stenson told iBerkshires. 
 
During the renovation, he worked to maintain the building's historic character, including the arched windows, decorative stone trim, and a bracketed cornice, which he also wished to do with the signage. 
 
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