Nominations Sought for Annual Neighborlies

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC) is gathering submissions for the annual Neighborlies celebration, a community recognition award night. 
 
The Neighborlies will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at MCLA Church Street Center, on Church Street in North Adams. 
 
Community members can recognize people who have given their time, energy and resources to help make Northern Berkshire a better place to live and work. Residents are encouraged to consider people of all ages who have performed acts of kindness or made a positive difference in their lives, in their neighborhoods or in their community as a whole. 
 
Anyone may submit individuals or groups in one or more of the following categories: Neighborly Acts, Youth Taking the Lead, Businesses and Groups Pulling Together, Family Support, and Health and Wellness.
 
Everyone being recognized with a Neighborly Award will be presented with their certificate at the Neighborlies celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, where friends, family, neighbors and the public are invited to join. 
 
Light refreshments will be available.  Submissions should be received by Nov. 4, 2023. 
 
There are several ways to make submissions. Submissions can be made online through the nbCC website by visiting https://bit.ly/2023Neighborlies
 
Nomination forms may be picked up and dropped off or mailed to the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition Office at 61 Main Street, Suite 218, North Adams, MA 01247. Nominations may also be called in to (413) 663-7588 or e-mailed to gglasier@nbccoalition.org
 
Send the name(s), address, phone and e-mail of those being nominated, with the category you wish them to be recognized under  and a brief description of the reason. Please include your name or indicate that you would like to remain anonymous.
 
For more information, call nbCC at (413) 663-7588.

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North Adams Warns Residents of Lead Pipe Survey Scam

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City of North Adams is warning residents about scammers exploiting a city-run lead pipe survey project.

As mentioned in a letter sent to city residents, the city is undergoing a lead pipe survey. Since then, some residents have been contacted by scammers claiming to be part of the survey and looking for financial information.

Officials emphasized that the survey is free, and the city is not making phone calls to residents at this time. 

Residents are urged not to share financial details over the phone. Anyone receiving such calls should report the incident immediately to the North Adams Police Department at 413-664-4944, extension 1.

 
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