Community Contra Dance in North Adams

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NORTH ADAMS — North Berkshire Community Dance has announced it is relocating to North Adams for its summer 2026 season, beginning with an event on Saturday, June 13.

The traditional contra dance will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of the All Saints Episcopal Church, located at 59 Summer Street.

Caller Seamus Connor will lead the evening, providing instruction for all dances. Live traditional fiddle music will be performed by an open band led by George Wilson on fiddle and Becky Hollingsworth on keyboard. Organizers welcome all acoustic musicians to join the ensemble.

A 15-minute introductory lesson for new dancers and families will begin at 7:15 p.m. Attendance does not require a partner, as participants typically switch partners throughout the event. Additionally, a pre-dance calling playgroup will run from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the same location for individuals interested in practicing dance calling.

Admission is structured on a pay-as-you-can basis, with a suggested donation of $12 to $20. Barter arrangements, particularly for cleanup assistance, are also accepted.

According to the organization's respiratory health policy, masks are optional, and the venue's windows will remain open. Attendees are asked to stay home if they feel ill.

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North Adams Water Line Break Shuts Off Service on Ashland; McCann Dismisses Classes Early

Staff Reports iBerkshires
10:52AM / Friday, October 30, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A water main that broke Friday morning has affected water service south of Main Street along Ashland and Church streets and caused McCann Technical School to close early.

The break occurred shortly before 9 a.m. near the Roots Teen Center; Ashland Street between Summer Street and American Legion Drive was closed to traffic to allow crews to work on repairs.

"The way it was coming out, we were hoping it was a sprinkler line for the old Nassif's, but there's no sprinkler line in there, so it's a main line," said Commissioner of Public Services Timothy Lescarbeau. "We're trying to get it isolated. Once we get isolated, everything's coming back."

This break is causing areas of the city to have little to no water pressure.

McCann Technical posted that its Tea Room would be closed and then announced early dismissal for 11:15 a.m. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has cancelled all classes.

The Water Department was opening connections around the affected area to close off the gates and redirect the flow until the line could be repaired. Water was flowing out of a hydrant past the post office and streaming down American Legion Drive.

American Legion Drive is open but the work crews are now in the intersection of Ashland and Summer Street and traffic will be disrupted. The city is asking that motorists and pedestrians avoid the affected area whenever possible "to allow our crews to work safely and efficiently."

For questions or concerns, contact the Water Department at 413-662-3157. In the event of an emergency, contact the Dispatch Center at 413-664-4944, Ext. 1.

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