NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Fall Foliage Parade returns for its 66th year with the theme of "Holidays on Parade."
The parade steps off on Sunday, Oct 2, at 1 p.m. from the corner of State and Old State streets and travels to Main Street. It's hosted by 1Berkshire and the city of North Adams.
Groups, businesses and individuals can participate through donations, sponsorships, marching and making floats.
Anyone or group can create a float for the parade around the holiday theme -- Valentine's Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. Any platform that can be pulled or driven can be made into a float; it doesn't have to be expensive but you could find a business to sponsor you.
If you don't have a group to march or build a float with, you can volunteer as a banner holder. The parade is always looking for volunteers to help put on the event.
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.
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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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