North Adams Lions Holding Membership Info Session

08:08AM / Wednesday, April 22, 2026Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Lions Club is hosting a free membership information session on Wednesday, April 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Bounti Fare in Adams.

The informal gathering is open to anyone curious about getting involved in local service in the North Adams area.

Founded on the motto "We Serve," Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization, with more than 1.4 million members serving communities across the globe. The North Adams chapter has upheld that tradition locally for nearly 90 years.

"We want people to see firsthand what Lions is all about," said Kate Gigliotti, president of the North Adams Lions Club. "You don’t need a big-time commitment to make a real difference — just a few hours a month can go a long way in our community. We’d love for our neighbors from Williamstown and North Adams to come, ask questions, and find out if Lions is a good fit for them."

Attendees at the April 29 session will have the opportunity to:

Meet current club members and hear about local projects
Learn how the club connects to Lions Clubs International's worldwide network
Discover how club projects support vision, seniors, youth, and community needs
Understand what membership involves, including time commitment, dues, and flexibility
Explore the personal benefits of membership: service, leadership, and friendship

Light refreshments will be provided. There is no obligation to join, the event is simply an opportunity to learn, connect, and explore how you might contribute to the North Adams community. RSVP to NorthAdamsLionsClub@gmail.com.

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North Adams Housing Authority Director Steps Down

Staff Reports09:16AM / Friday, October 09, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Jennifer Hohn, the longtime executive director of the North Adams Housing Authority (NAHA), has stepped down after 24 years with the agency.

The Berkshire Eagle reported that Hohn resigned from her position on Thursday. The NAHA Board of Commissioners is currently developing a transition plan.

Her resignation follows rising tension between Hohn and the tenants association. Residents—particularly at the Spring and Ashland Park apartments—have raised specific concerns regarding building security, drug activity, and trespassers.

This summer, Tenants Association President Corey Fortin posted a video on social media demonstrating that door alarms in some of the buildings were not functioning.

Shortly after the video was posted, the tenants association's office was locked. Members alleged Hohn locked the space in retaliation, while Hohn maintained it was a matter of tenant safety. Hohn also stated that NAHA does not officially recognize the association because it has yet to go through official channels for certification—a claim the tenants association disputes.

The dispute culminated in plans for a formal grievance hearing between Hohn and the association. Both sides agreed to hold a meeting on Oct. 3, but the hearing had not yet been scheduled at the time of her resignation.
During her tenure as director, Hohn oversaw significant changes at NAHA, including expansion and the dissolution of Housing Opportunities Incorporated, a program founded over 30 years ago to assist first-time homebuyers. Most recently, she led efforts to transition NAHA properties from traditional public housing models to the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. She also directed the rebuilding of a Greylock Valley Apartments building after it was severely damaged by a fire.

The NAHA Board of Commissioners meets monthly, typically on Mondays.

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