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Kids Enjoy Free Soccer Clinic in Pittsfield

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Almost 50 kids from Pittsfield took part in the free “Just for Kicks” soccer camp courtesy of the City of Pittsfield Recreation program, Pittsfield Soccer Club and Soccer Domain Academy.
 
The four-day camp, which took place at Clapp Park between July 5 and 8, gave participants the opportunity to stay active, meet new friends and enjoy the game of soccer in a fun environment.
 
City of Pittsfield Recreation Activities Coordinator Becky Manship was pleased with all aspects of the camp.
 
"We have a fantastic partnership with the Pittsfield Soccer Club and Soccer Domain Academy who donate their time and energy every year,” Manship said.  "The SDA coaches are fantastic with participants and we continue to receive positive feedback from all of the parents who attended the free clinics.”
 
The Pittsfield Soccer Club restarts its town programs in the fall. Soccer Domain Academy, who work closely with PSC, offers 12-month programming for beginners to academy players.
 
The next Soccer Domain Academy camp starts the week of July 18. Single day attendance is possible. To register please visit www.sda-mass.com.
 
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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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