NBT Bank to Host Community Shred Day and Food Drive

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — NBT Bank has announced it will host a Community Shred Day on Saturday, May 9, 2026. 
 
The event is scheduled to take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the bank's branch located at 331 State Road.  
 
To facilitate the event, NBT Bank is partnering with Valley Green Shredding, LLC to provide professional document destruction services to the public at no cost. 
 
The initiative aims to help community members protect their personal information by safely disposing of sensitive old documents.  
 
While the service is free, organizers have noted the following guidelines:
  • There is a five bag or box maximum per person.  
  • The event is intended for personal documents only; no business shredding will be accepted. 
In addition to the shredding services, NBT Bank will hold a food drive during the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to support local neighbors in need. 
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Two Transported to Hospital After Curran Highway Car Crash

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A two-car motor-vehicle accident near Ernie's Auto Sales on Route 8 on Monday sent two to the emergency department.

According to North Adams 911, North Adams Fire Department, Police and Northern Berkshire EMS were dispatched to the scene of a two car accident.

Both vehicles were traveling Southbound; one vehicle was making a left turn into Ernie's when the second vehicle struck the turning car in the passenger side rear.

Two people were transported to the emergency department and both cars were towed from the scene.

 

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