Holiday Events: Grab Your Easter Baskets!

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It's time for the kiddos to break out their baskets and spy some Easter goodies around the county this weekend.

Saturday, March 26

Stockbridge Library Train Station, 2 Depot St., Stockbridge, 11 a.m.: A special storytime and Easter Egg Hunt will be held. Have fun searching for eggs and hearing an Easter story. Info at 413-298-5501.

Peter Cook VFW Post 9144, Clarksburg, 10 a.m.: Annual egg hunt will be held in the town field. All children up to age 12 are welcome.

Blue Rider Stables, 15 Farm Lane, South Egremont, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: A candy free egg hunt  will be held for free. Other activities include hay bale maze, $1; pony rides, $5, face painting and refreshments for purchase. Information at bluerider.org or 413-528-5299.

• Berkshire Co-Op Market, 42 Bridge St., Great Barrington, 10:30 a.m.:  DIY Kids workshop will feature Natural Egg Dying. Participants will experiment with food, flowers and leaves to make naturally dyed eggs. Wear appropriate clothing for this workshop, as it may get messy. Information: 413-528-9697, Ext. 10.



• Lilac Park, Main Street, Lenox, 11 a.m.: An Easter Egg Scramble will be held by the Lenox Community Center Arrive early to line up. Rain/snow moves the scramble to the Lenox Community Center.

• Morningside Community School, Burbank Street, Pittsfield: The city's annual Eggstravaganza Egg Scramble will be held rain or shine. The schedule is as follows: 10:30 a.m. for 9-year-olds; 10:40 a.m. for 7- and 8-year-olds; 10:55 a.m. for 5- and 6-year-olds; 11:10 a.m. for 4-year-olds; 11:25 a.m. for 2- and 3-year-olds. One winner in each age group who finds the golden egg will receive a special prize. Info at 413-499-9370.

• Sweetwood of Williamstown Retirement Living Community, Williamstown, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Children of all ages are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt, rain or shine. Come for light refreshments, fun and, weather permitting, fresh air on our beautiful grounds as kids hunt for Easter eggs. If it rains, there is lots of space and hiding places inside.

• Dalton CRA, Main Street, Dalton, 11 a.m.: The CRA will hold its annual Easter egg hunt. Boys and girls pre-school through grade five may participate. There will also be a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
 

Sunday, March 27

• Cheshire Elementary School, noon: Cheshire Police Association will hold its annual Easter egg hunt. Three age groups: toddler to 4 years; 5-7 years; and 8-10 years. Children search for prizes donated by local merchants or by the Police Association. Prizes awarded after all the age groups finish.


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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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