Community Contra Dance in North Adams

03:18PM / Tuesday, June 09, 2026Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS — North Berkshire Community Dance has announced it is relocating to North Adams for its summer 2026 season, beginning with an event on Saturday, June 13.

The traditional contra dance will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of the All Saints Episcopal Church, located at 59 Summer Street.

Caller Seamus Connor will lead the evening, providing instruction for all dances. Live traditional fiddle music will be performed by an open band led by George Wilson on fiddle and Becky Hollingsworth on keyboard. Organizers welcome all acoustic musicians to join the ensemble.

A 15-minute introductory lesson for new dancers and families will begin at 7:15 p.m. Attendance does not require a partner, as participants typically switch partners throughout the event. Additionally, a pre-dance calling playgroup will run from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the same location for individuals interested in practicing dance calling.

Admission is structured on a pay-as-you-can basis, with a suggested donation of $12 to $20. Barter arrangements, particularly for cleanup assistance, are also accepted.

According to the organization's respiratory health policy, masks are optional, and the venue's windows will remain open. Attendees are asked to stay home if they feel ill.

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Berkshires Remember First Responders, Military Personnel Lost at 9/11 and Aftermath

By Jack Guerino & Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
02:30PM / Friday, September 11, 2026

North Adams Mayor Jennifer Macksey, with Fire Chief Brent Lefebvre speaks at Friday's memorial.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The county's two cities held memorials on Friday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

Great Barrington was scheduled to hold a dedication of piece of steel from the World Trade Center at 6 p.m.

North Adams held its ceremony in the fire station's side garden starting at exactly 8:46 a.m., the time Flight 11 crashed into the World Trade Center's North Tower.

The small square of grass was packed with police officers, firefighters, wire and alarm personnel, dispatchers, and Northern Berkshire EMS employees, and city employees, officials and community members.

After the ceremonial tolling of the bell, an honor guard presented the colors.

Mayor Jennifer Macksey said it felt odd welcoming people to a very solemn event.

"What happened 25 years ago put a mark on emergency services. It put additional pressure on police, fire, EMS, and dispatchers," Macksey said. "While we remember those who lost their lives during 9/11, and those who ran to help as many as they could during 9/11, we have to pause and appreciate those who continue to serve despite that awful threat that occurred 25 years ago."

She said it was a direct attack on the United States and all of its people.

"It was a question of our freedoms and our ability to be safe in our communities," the mayor said. "I can say today that here in North Adams, it could happen to us, but I know with the professionalism of our Fire Department, Police Department, EMS, and our dispatch team, we are a better community; we are a safer community than we were 25 years ago."

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