NBCC to Host Annual Community Assessment Forum

07:59AM / Tuesday, September 09, 2025Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition's annual September Community Assessment Forum will focus on identifying emerging and urgent issues in our communities, and what projects or initiatives participants want to learn more about.

The forum will be held on Friday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to noon, at Hotel Downstreet located at 40 Main St. Children are welcome.

Everyone in Northern Berkshire is invited and encouraged to bring their topics for discussion to the forum.

The forum will begin with a round of introductions, followed by brief announcements of upcoming events or new projects. Keep announcements brief. NBCC welcomes flyers about upcoming community events or opportunities.

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North Adams Reschedules Boxcar Races, BBQ Cook-Off Oct. 2

Staff Reports10:28AM / Monday, September 28, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Following a rainout over the weekend, the Boxcar Races & BBQ Cook-Off has been rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 2, on Main Street.

Organized by the North Adams Police Department and Fire Department, the community event will serve as the kickoff for Fall Foliage Weekend and coincide with North Adams' monthly First Friday festivities.

Event Schedule:

5:30 – 6 p.m: Boxcar Races begin on Main Street.
6 p.m.: BBQ judging officially commences.
Post-Race Activities: Attendees can sample BBQ and view the youth entry designs at the Boxcar Car Show.

Organizers report that a limited supply of boxcar kits and fully built cars remain available for last-minute entries. Registration is mandatory for all participants — including returning racers from previous years — to assist coordinators in building accurate race brackets and maintaining the schedule. Interested participants can register online here.

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