Western Mass Newborns In Need, Inc. to Host Quilting Workshop

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Williamstown - Western Mass Chapter of Newborns In Need, Inc. is hosting a quilting workshop on Thursday, August 28, 2008 from 6 - 9 pm at the Florida Senior Center, Mohawk Trail, Florida, MA.

We are seeking volunteers to make baby quilts for premature babies and newborns. An experienced quilter will be available to assist those who would like to learn. We have limited supplies and fabric at this time, please feel free to bring your own supplies (fabric must be baby appropriate) and bring a sewing machine.

Donations of sewing supplies and fabrics prior to the workshop would be greatly appreciated. Other volunteer opportunities are available so come join us and learn how you can help the tiny ones of our community. Donations to Western Mass Chapter Newborns In Need, Inc. can be dropped off at this event. Refreshments will be provided. 

For questions or further information contact Donna Page, President, at (413) 884-6069 or e-mail westernmass@newbornsinneed.org.
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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure Fire

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. 

The Fire Department received a call from the owner of 6 Bangor St. reporting a smoke and flames at around 1:44 p.m.

Firefighters arriving on scene reported heavy smoke emanating from the the 1940s single-family ranch home in the thickly settle neighborhood.

The blaze was brought under control in less than an hour and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. 

"The homeowner was outside doing some work, evidently, opened the door when she came back in the house, and there were flames and smoke, so she backed out and called us, and that's all we know right now," Deputy Fire Chief Glen Storie said around 2:35 p.m. 

The fire was out at that time, and first responders observed "quite a bit of damage" to the home. The cause is still under investigation. 

Lanesborough, Cheshire, and Pittsfield departments responded to the scene, and Hancock covered the station during the call. 

"The first crew in knocked the fire right down with the first engine," Storie said. 

Smoke could be seen coming from the back of the home. Part of Narragansett Avenue and Bangor Avenue were blocked off while firefighters battled the blaze. 

 

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