Fall Foliage Parade Theme Announced, Applications Available

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — In honor of the parade's 70th anniversary, 1Berkshire and the Northern Berkshire Fall Foliage Parade Committee announced this year's theme: "70 Years in Motion — Time Traveling Through North Berkshire."

The parade is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4, when it will travel through downtown North Adams beginning at 1 p.m.

According to a press release:

This year, the parade will bring history to life with creative floats, imaginative costumes, and memorable displays inspired by North Berkshire's rich past, vibrant present, and exciting future.

Whether you're stepping into the past, imagining the future, or bringing a favorite era to life, now is the time to build your time machine (or float), gather your fellow travelers, and prepare for an unforgettable adventure. Dress in period costumes, create a float inspired by a moment in history, or imagine what tomorrow might hold as we celebrate 70 years of parade tradition.

Participants can enter a float, band or musical unit, marching group, veterans unit, or public safety unit. There are also opportunities to volunteer on the Parade Committee. Donations can also be made to the Parade, as the Fall Foliage Parade is funded through donations. There are also a variety of parade sponsorship opportunities available.

Questions or comments about the Fall Foliage Parade can be directed to Christine Hoyt at choyt@1berkshire.com. Applications to participate in the parade or for more information about becoming involved visit 1berkshire.com/fall-foliage-parade.

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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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