BFAIR Purchases Mass Ave. Property to Support Growth of Redemption Center

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — BFAIR announced the purchase of the building located at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue home to the BFAIR Bottle and Can Redemption Center, effective Jan. 9, 2026. 
 
After several years of managing the Bottle and Can Redemption Center, BFAIR officially acquired the business in July 2019. The recent purchase of the building allows BFAIR to plan for long-term growth and expansion in response to a significant increase in the volume of redeemable bottles and cans being processed, stated a press release. 
 
"This purchase gives us the opportunity to expand the space to better meet growing demand," said Laura Baran, senior director of CBDS and Employment Services. "The increase is driven by more customers, additional pop-up and pick-up locations through our service van—sponsored by Adams Community Bank—and a rise in community bottle drives." 
 
With the ability to expand the building, BFAIR will be able to add workspace and purchase a second bottle and can counting machine, made possible through support from the Berkshire Bank Foundation. These improvements will increase efficiency, enhance workflow, and support continued job creation. 
 
Future renovations may also include reconfiguring the lobby area to improve productivity and customer flow as operations continue to grow. 
 
For more information about BFAIR and the Bottle & Can Redemption Center, visit https://www.bfair.org/BFAIR-Bottle-and-Can-Redemption-Center  

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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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