NBT Bank to Host Community Shred Day and Food Drive

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — NBT Bank has announced it will host a Community Shred Day on Saturday, May 9, 2026. 
 
The event is scheduled to take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the bank's branch located at 331 State Road.  
 
To facilitate the event, NBT Bank is partnering with Valley Green Shredding, LLC to provide professional document destruction services to the public at no cost. 
 
The initiative aims to help community members protect their personal information by safely disposing of sensitive old documents.  
 
While the service is free, organizers have noted the following guidelines:
  • There is a five bag or box maximum per person.  
  • The event is intended for personal documents only; no business shredding will be accepted. 
In addition to the shredding services, NBT Bank will hold a food drive during the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to support local neighbors in need. 
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North Shore Shuts Out SteepleCats

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LYNN, Mass. -- John Hegarty gave up one hit in five innings of work on Saturday to led the North Shore Navigators to a 4-0 win over the North Adams SteepleCats in New England Collegiate Baseball League action.
 
Nklas Pavia went six innings on the mound for the SteepleCats, striking out six and allowing three runs.
 
Nelphie Lopez' double and Evan Meier's single accounted for North Adams' offense.
 
The SteepleCats (4-13) are home on Sunday for a double-header against Navigators (8-11) starting at 2 p.m.
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