Library Challenge Celebrates 20th Year

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STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Golfers and tennis players of all levels are invited to play in the 20th annual Golf and Tennis Challenge to benefit the Stockbridge Library and The Lenox Library.  

The Challenge is being held at the Stockbridge Golf Club in Stockbridge on Tuesday, Sept. 15, with a rain date of Tuesday, Sept. 29. The planning committee, chaired by Stephen Peters from The Lenox Library and Michael Pulitzer from The Stockbridge Library, is excited to collaborate on this event in its 20th year.

Golf participants will start the day’s events with a light lunch followed by a 12:15 p.m. shotgun start for teams of four, vying for prizes in the categories of low gross score, low net score, closest to the pin and straightest drive.  The $145 fee for golfers includes a round of golf with cart, lunch, snacks and cocktail buffet with cash bar.

For the third year, the tournament will also include a doubles round-robin style tennis event for both men and women.  At 1:45 p.m., tennis players will participate in play with prizes awarded to the top scorers.  Tennis players can compete for an $85 fee which includes a cocktail buffet with cash bar.



All players will gather for a cocktail dinner buffet and awards ceremony featuring a cash bar and the awarding of prizes for the top players, as well as the many raffle prizes that have been donated.  All players will receive a specially designed commemorative gift.

Members of the community are encouraged to support both libraries by purchasing raffle tickets, one ticket for $5 or six tickets for $25.  Raffle prizes include golf outings, theater tickets, gift certificates to local restaurants and museums, and many more.  The raffle tickets can be purchased at either library or from library board members.  Raffle ticket holders do not need to be present at the drawing to win the raffle items.

To participate, donate or buy raffle tickets, or sponsor the event, email golf@lenoxlib.org or call 413-637-2630, ext. 121.


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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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