Register now for Y's Superhero 5K Challenge on Sept. 13

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Family YMCA’s will hold a new family-friendly walk/run Superhero 5K Challenge on Sept. 13.

Dressed as a superhero of their own design, children will conquer 19 villain-themed obstacles spread along a 3.1-mile course around Burbank Park.

The Superhero 5K Challenge is the YMCA’s new social responsibility fundraiser striving to build a safe community alongside our families, friends and neighbors. All proceeds will support the Y’s programs and services that provide a safe environment for children and families.

Two courses are planned for this event: Ages 3-10 years can participate in an Obstacle Course Fun Run for free, and ages 8 and up can participate in an Obstacle Course 5K for a $10 fee for those 8-18 and $15 for those over 18. (Children 8-10 years old will choose which run to participate in.) Registration the day of the event is $20 for everyone.


To register, go online by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11.

Participants should arrive no later than 9 a.m. on Sept. 13 at the Controy Pavilion at Burbank Park in Pittsfield. All registered superheroes will receive a superhero bracelet. Superheroes can register individually or as a team. Team maximum size is 10 superheroes.

After the event, there will be food vendors, music, games and raffles. All villain-themed obstacles are family friendly, but superheroes may get dirty as they conquer them.

Prizes will be awarded for those superheroes or their teams who raise money for the event.

 

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MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMC

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Prepare for traffic impacts around Berkshire Medical Center through May for a state Department of Transportation project to improve situations and intersections on North Street and First Street.

Because of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street between Burbank Street and Abbott Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday through at least May 6.

BMC and Medical Arts Complex parking areas remain open and detours may be in place at certain times. The city will provide additional updates on changes to traffic patterns in the area as construction progresses.

The project has been a few years in the making, with a public hearing dating back to 2021. It aims to increase safety for all modes of transportation and improve intersection operation.

It consists of intersection widening and signalization improvements at First and Tyler streets, the conversion of North Street between Tyler and Stoddard Avenue to serve one-way southbound traffic only, intersection improvements at Charles Street and North Street, intersection improvements at Springside Avenue and North Street, and the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of First Street, North Street, Stoddard Avenue, and the Berkshire Medical Center entrance.

Work also includes the construction of 5-foot bike lanes and 5-foot sidewalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps.  

Last year, the City Council approved multiple orders for the state project: five orders of takings for intersection and signal improvements at First Street and North Street. 

The total amount identified for permanent and temporary takings is $397,200, with $200,000 allocated by the council and the additional monies coming from carryover Chapter 90 funding. The state Transportation Improvement Plan is paying for the project and the city is responsible for 20 percent of the design cost and rights-of-way takings.

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