North Adams 10-Year-Olds Drop First Game of Cal Ripken Tourney

iBerkshires.com Sports09:13PM / Thursday, July 09, 2026Print Story | Email Story

MARLBORO, Mass. — James Lacki went 4-for-4 with a double and five runs batted in Thursday to lead Uxbridge to a 26-3 win over the North Adams 10-year-old All-Stars in the first game of the Western Massachusetts State Tournament.

Cooper Bolte had a hit for Northern Berkshire, which got an RBI from Mason Rennell.

Paxton Wood, Bolte and Ben Vivori split time on the mound for North Adams, which plays two games on ~~Friday~~ Saturday against Nipmuc and Groton-Dunstable.

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North Adams Reschedules Boxcar Races, BBQ Cook-Off Oct. 2

Staff Reports10:28AM / Monday, September 28, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Following a rainout over the weekend, the Boxcar Races & BBQ Cook-Off has been rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 2, on Main Street.

Organized by the North Adams Police Department and Fire Department, the community event will serve as the kickoff for Fall Foliage Weekend and coincide with North Adams' monthly First Friday festivities.

Event Schedule:

5:30 – 6 p.m: Boxcar Races begin on Main Street.
6 p.m.: BBQ judging officially commences.
Post-Race Activities: Attendees can sample BBQ and view the youth entry designs at the Boxcar Car Show.

Organizers report that a limited supply of boxcar kits and fully built cars remain available for last-minute entries. Registration is mandatory for all participants — including returning racers from previous years — to assist coordinators in building accurate race brackets and maintaining the schedule. Interested participants can register online here.

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