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North Adams Fire and police responded to the airport during the landing.

Plane Executes Emergency Landing At North Adams Airport

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A private plane executed an emergency landing at Harriman-and-West Airport on Monday morning.
 
Katherine Eade, the mayor's special assistant and administrator for the airport, reported that the plane carrying two people, including the pilot, landed safely.
 
"The pilot said he essentially glided into North Adams from 12,000 feet…he was very glad to find this remote airport," Eade said.
 
The newly wedded couple was flying home to Colorado after honeymooning in Maine. The pilot, the husband, called in for an emergency landing after he noticed his engine was leaking oil. This prompted a full response from North Adams emergency services, per protocol.
 
The plane landed with no issues. There were no injuries.
 
Eade said longtime airport user Carl Villaneuva donated a courtesy car to the couple so they could drive off and find lunch and a hotel while the grounded plane was repaired at the airport.
 
According to scanner reports, emergency vehicles left the airport around 11 a.m.

 


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BFAIR Selected as September Recipient for Wild Oats Market's September 'Every Penny Counts' Program

We’re incredibly excited and honored to share that BFAIR has been selected as the September recipient of Wild Oats Market's 'Every Penny Counts' Program! 

Throughout the month of September, customers at Wild Oats Market will have the opportunity to round up their purchases at checkout, with those extra pennies adding up to make a BIG difference for the people we serve. 

These donations help BFAIR promote independence, increase accessibility, and enhance the programs and resources we provide to people of all abilities throughout our community.

We are so grateful to Wild Oats for choosing BFAIR and for their continued commitment to supporting local organizations. 

So, if you’re shopping at Wild Oats this September, consider rounding up your purchase and helping us make every penny count! 

Thank you, Wild Oats, for helping us create more possibilities for the people we serve!
 
ABOUT BFAIR
 
BFAIR is is a national and state accredited human service agency responsive to the unique needs of people with disabilities and their families through:
 
  • A Dedication to Excellence
  • Fiscal Responsibility
  • Diverse Service Options
  • Community Partnerships
  • Safe and Healthy Environments
  • Career Opportunities and Advancement
 
These are the principles that guide us at Berkshire Family And Individual Resources. We strive to be the Berkshires premier service provider for persons with cognitive disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries. It’s in our DNA and we are constantly looking for new ways to be the best at serving members of our community.
 

 

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