Pittsfield Family YMCA Swim-a-Thon Taking Signups

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Family YMCA  has started its Swimming for the Cause fundraiser to run from July 1 to 21.

Sponsored by the Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club, the second annual Swimming for the Cause swim-a-thon will benefit the YMCA's Facility Improvement Project to renovate the women's locker room.

Supporting sponsors include Artisan Kitchen & Bath LLC, Canterbury Farms, Jane Iredale and ARC Investment Planning & Management.

Prizes include Cranwell/YMCA memberships, Cranwell spa services, Swim Team Gear dollars, coaching sessions, golf packages, Cranwell overnight stay, ski passes, kayak rentals, ice skating, and cross country lessons.

Participants can pick up a registration packet at Pittsfield Family YMCA or at Cranwell. For those who participate at the Y, the cost is free for members and $10 for non-members. For those who participate at Cranwell, the cost is $25 for members and non-members. Participants are asked to obtain pledges and donations to support their efforts. To make a donation through Paypal, visit pittsfieldfamilyymca.org.

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Dalton Select Board Argues Over Sidewalk Article

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — A heated discussion concerning sidewalks during Monday night's Select Board meeting resulted in the acting chair calling a recess to cool the situation. 
 
The debate stemmed from the two articles on the town meeting warrant for May 6 at 7 p.m. at Wahconah Regional High School. 
 
One proposes purchasing a sidewalk paver for $64,000 so sidewalks can be paved or repaired for less money, but they will use asphalt rather than concrete. The other would amend the town's bylaws to mandate the use of concrete for all future sidewalks. 
 
The article on concrete sidewalks was added to the warrant through a citizen petition led by resident Todd Logan. 
 
The board was determining whether to recommend the article when member John Boyle took the conversation in a new direction by addressing how the petition was brought about. 
 
"I just have a comment about this whole procedure. I'm very disappointed in the fact that you [Logan] have been working, lobbying various groups and implementing this plan and filed this petition six weeks ago. You never had any respect for the Select Board and …" Boyle said. 
 
Before Boyle could finish his statement, which was directed to Logan, who was in the audience, Chair Joe Diver called point of order via Zoom. 
 
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