Letter: Vote for Right Team for North Adams

To the Editor:

Hi there! How many North Adams folks know that Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 7? How many residents realize that the current mayor is up for re-election? Luckily for us, the signs on the lawn of City Hall remind us of our civic duty.

Me, I voted early right there in City Hall, for nine members for City Council (phew!) plus the city mayor. I'm eager to earn bragging rights for electing the right team. Because, coming soon, North Adams will be reviewing the 10-year update to our Vision 2030 Comprehensive Plan.

We have made progress, despite the COVID-19 setback, and now we are looking ahead to a prosperous future. Vote, and get the right team on board in City Hall. Thank you.

Alice Bojanowski
North Adams, Mass.

Weekend Outlook: Independence Weekend

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
11:55AM / Thursday, July 03, 2025

Check out some of the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend, including Independence Day events, fireflies, and more. Closures and main events can be found here.

 

Farmers' markets are open for the season and can be found here.

Friday 

 

Pittsfield's Fourth of July Parade

Downtown Pittsfield

Time: 10 a.m.

 

The annual Pittsfield 4th of July parade will start at 10 a.m. at the intersection of South and Housatonic Streets and will head north up South Street on the southbound lane and will end at Wahconah Park.

 

This year's event is themed "Young at Heart," and it will have more than 100 units, including over a dozen floats, several musical and dance performances, and other elements that celebrate the community's youth.  

 

No parking will be allowed at Wahconah Park; however, parking is available at the Fenn Street/First Street lot, the Eagle Street lot, the McKay Street lot/garage, and the Summer Street lot.