North Adams First Friday Theme: Fresh Start With Wellness Activities

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Community members and residents are invited to join the North Adams Chamber of Commerce for a Fresh Start around Downtown for North Adams' monthly First Fridays.
 
According to a press release, The Jan. 6, 2023, First Friday theme is Fresh Start – a time for residents, businesses, and visitors to reflect, prioritize, find new ways to stay physically active and mentally healthy and come together as a community. 
 
Downtown businesses will have extended hours and many businesses and galleries will be hosting openings, closings, and other special events. The following events have been planned by downtown businesses and organizations:
  • Candlelit Yoga at North Adams Yoga at 6 p.m. Registration. Space is limited.  Advanced registration is required. Proof of vaccination is required. 
  • Live Music at Hearts Pace Tea & Healing Arts Lounge
  • Installation Space: Experience a Gong Bath performed by Howard Rosenberg from Anahata Schoolhouse Yoga and Wellness Center. Performances will be held at 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 pm, and will last approximately 20 minutes.
  • Future Lab[s] Gallery Reception at 6 p.m.
  • Fire pit & hot chocolate outside First Baptist Church:  FBCNA Youth Group will be hosting a fire pit, s'mores, and hot cocoa on the corner of Eagle Street

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Clarksburg Joining Drug Prevention Coalition

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The Select Board has agreed to join a collaborative effort for drug prevention and harm reduction.
 
The new coalition will hire a North County community coordinator who will be headquartered on the North Adams Regional Hospital campus and who oversee allocations for harm reduction, education and prevention efforts. Berkshire Health Systems has also committed about $120,000 over the next five years. 
 
Clarksburg, one of the first communities to sign on to the opioid lawsuit filed by a consortium of states several years ago, has so far received payouts of $23,594.78. It's expected to receive nearly $64,000 by the end of the 16-year payout. 
 
In October, the board had discussed whether to pool that money with other communities, expressing concerns that the small town would not receive enough benefits.
 
"Anytime there's a pooling of money I think countywide, I think we know where the bulk goes to," said member Colton Andrew said Monday. "I'm more open to the idea of keeping the money here but open to hearing your intentions and how the mony will be allocated."
 
Chair Robert Norcross said he felt there seemed to be a focus on harm reduction, such as the use of Narcan, and not enough for prevention or problem-solving.
 
But after hearing from members of the nascent coalition, members voted Monday night to partner with other Northern Berkshire communities.
 
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