Annual Berkshire Charity Hockey Draft Tournament

08:14AM / Sunday, March 30, 2025Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Annual Berkshire Charity Draft Tournament is set to take place on April 12 and 13 at the The Peter M. Foote Rink.

This event will bring together hockey enthusiasts and local community members to raise funds for No Paws Left Behind, a local animal shelter dedicated to rescuing and caring for animals in need.

During the tournament, food and supplies for No Paws Left Behind will be collected at the rink. Donations of pet food, blankets, toys, and other essential items are greatly appreciated and will directly benefit the shelter's residents.

The success of this event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors: Key West Lounge, Stafford Green Farm, and Amy's Cottage. Their contributions have been instrumental in making this tournament a reality and ensuring that all proceeds go directly to supporting the animals at No Paws Left Behind.

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Northern Berkshire EMS Restocks North Adams Veterans Food Pantry

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
07:00AM / Saturday, March 07, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Northern Berkshire EMS helped fill out the Veterans Pantry in City Hall after an agency-wide food drive.

Veterans Agent Kurtis Durocher was thankful for the much-needed replenishing.

"There is always a need, and that need is exponentially growing," he said, adding he estimates the donation equals between $1,000 to $1,500 of groceries and other supplies.

Angela Swistak, of the Transportation Division, helped organize the fundraising effort. She said she went to City Hall to update her dog licenses and saw a flyer on Durocher's door.

"I came in to get my dog license, and I saw the note on the door looking for donations. So I stopped in and said, 'let's do this'," she said.

Durocher said it was a perfect opportunity because that day he was reaching out to businesses and organizations to see if anyone wanted to run a fundraiser.

Swistak said donation receptacles were placed at the North Adams station, the Williamstown station, and the Council on Aging as well as other locations.

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