'Baseball in the Berkshires' Tells New Stories at Lenox's Ventfort HallTen years after he started chronicling, cataloging and collecting artifacts that tell the story of Berkshire County's connection to America's pastime, Larry Moore is still adding pieces to the story. Pittsfield Historical Commission Plans Wahconah Park Project SupportOne member of the Historical Commission expressed a wish to see more historical materials used on the exterior. State Athletic Association Honors County UmpireThe Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association recently named Don Singleton of Williamstown the 2022-23 Baseball Official of the Year in the commonwealth. Pittsfield Council Gives Baseball a BirthdayThe date is in reference to the over 230-year-old broken window bylaw and always falls around Labor Day weekend, which is a good time to celebrate baseball. Pittsfield Council Says Baseball Should Be a HolidayThe council last week supported a request from Ward 5 Councilor Patrick Kavey and baseball enthusiast Phil Massery to recognize Sept. 5 as the official birthday of baseball. |