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North Adams Movieplex Holds 'Five For Free' Food Drive

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Those who donate five non-perishable food goods can see a free movie of their choice at the North Adams Movieplex.
 
The downtown theater will hold its annual "Five For Free" food drive Tuesday night to benefit the Berkshire Dream Center.
 
"We always like to be part of the community, not just in the community, so we like to do our part," theater manager Scott Ingalls said. "There are a lot of people out here who need it."
 
He said people who donate can see the movie of their choice for showings starting between 6 and 7:30 p.m.. He said the movies are first-come, first-serve. People can also donate throughout the day and get a free large popcorn.
 
The Berkshire Dream Center, a Christian-based non-profit, runs a number of charities and community outreach programs from its church on Tyler Street in Pittsfield and a drop-in center at 149 Eagle St. in North Adams. Its mobile food pantry visits the Mohawk Forest, Brayton Hill and Greylock Apartments housing complexes once a month.
 
In addition to the food drive, Ingalls said the theater will also continue the season's spirit through the month with free showings of popular Christmas movies.
 
"We have done really well with the free movies so far and a lot of people seem to come out," he said.  
 
On Saturday, Dec. 10, there will be a free showing of "Miracle on 34th Street," and Sunday, Dec. 11, there will be a showing of "Elf."
 
"Muppets Christmas Carol" is set for Dec. 17; "Christmas Vacation" on Dec. 18, and "Home Alone" on Dec. 24.
 
All shows start at 11 a.m. and also are first-come, first-serve. Ingalls said donations will also be accepted at the free movies.
 
Tomorrow even If you don't have time for a movie and still want to donate
Drop off you donations and grab a Free Large Popcorn to take home and enjoy.

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North Adams Council Looks at Animal Commission, OKs Police Cruiser Deal

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council Tuesday took the first step toward forming a new Animal Control Commission.
 
Mayor Jennifer Macksey brought the council the request to create a body to help the Police Department "in carrying out their responsibility under [Massachusetts General Law] as well as conduct hearings related to dangerous and/or nuisance dogs."
 
At Tuesday's meeting, Macksey told the council that state officials recommended that the city establish a commission, a proposal endorsed both by the local animal control officer and the interim police chief.
 
"As most of you know, we have a new animal control officer, Matthew Reynolds," Macksey said. "Part of his job has been to look at our ordinances and make sure we have enough documentation that when we get ourselves in a situation with a dangerous dog or nuisance dog, that we have enough procedures outlined."
 
According to a draft ordinance submitted by Macksey, the new five-member board would advise the city's animal control officer after hearing cases regarding concerns or complaints on an as-needed basis.
 
It also would be empowered to create educational programs, publish statistics on the city's animals and make recommendations to other bodies about a long-range plan to meet the North Adams' "needs in connection with animal control."
 
The councilors agreed that an Animal Control Commission would benefit the city.
 
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