Drury Revives Senior Citizens Prom

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The project-based learning Game of Life class at Drury High School announced the return of the Senior Citizens Prom. 
 
Scheduled for May 14 from 5–7 p.m. in the Drury cafeteria, this event welcomes individuals of all ages to join in the festivities.
 
The Senior Citizens Prom promises an evening of dancing, camaraderie, and intergenerational connections. 
 
"We are thrilled to bring back the Senior Citizens Prom," said Patrick Boulger, a co-teacher of the Game of Life class. "This event exemplifies our dedication to integrating Portrait of a Graduate competencies into our curriculum, promoting community engagement, communication, and the holistic development of our students." 
 
By organizing and participating in events like the Senior Citizens Prom, students are practicing these competencies and bringing their in-school learning into a real-life context.
 
Tickets for this event are not required. This event is free of charge.
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Thunderstorms Leave Downed Trees, Wires and Debris Across North County

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

A tree limb smashed in the cab on Mark Moulton's truck. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A severe thunderstorm hammered parts of North and Central County on Tuesday night, downing trees and limbs and leaving more than 8,000 customers without power. 
 
The Berkshires, Eastern New York and parts of Southern Vermont were under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. on Tuesday. The storm came through shortly after 6 p.m. with thunder and lightning and torrential rain. 
 
Alerts and calls began streaming into dispatch and fire and police departments began calling in extra help. 
 
When the rain let, the full extent of the damage could be seen — from uprooted century-old trees to scatterings of debris across streets and lawns. 
 
As of 8:30, Brooklyn, Hoosac, Meadow, North Eagle just above Hospital Avenue were closed and the lower section of North Eagle was limited to one-way traffic. Trees were also down on Holbrook, Chestnut and Hall. 
 
Mayor Jennifer Macksey had been getting a close-up look at the damage and speaking with residents. 
 
"I've been trying to hit as many streets as I can so I have couple more streets to hit before I call it a night," the mayor said just before 9 p.m.
 
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