Great Barrington Road Race set for Oct. 16

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. Run for the Hills, the Great Barrington Land Conservancy’s road race, will be on Oct. 16.

Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to enjoy the peak fall foliage and help GBLC to raise the funds needed to promote conservation, farm preservation, and community trails.

The event will take place at the site of the Kilpatrick Athletic Center at Bard College at Simon’s Rock. More information is available at https://www.gbland.org/run-for-the-hills/details.

Early registration is recommended and the first 125 registrants will receive t-shirts. Register through the Berkshire Running Center. https://berkshirerunningcenter.com/run-for-the-hills-10k-5k/

Families are encouraged to participate and children six and under are free. Runners and walkers will receive updated information as Race Day draws near.  On-site registration will also be available on Race Day. 

Computerized timing will be provided by our partner the Berkshire Running Center. Race results will be posted online. 


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State Closes Brookside Road Bridge

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— Brookside Road bridge was closed today following a routine inspection by the MA Department of Transportation.
 
Town Public Works Superintendent Joe Aberdale said the DOT inspection report now requires further state review and that there is no information yet on a timeline for reopening. Brookside Road is located south of town and runs east to Brush Hill Road and Boardman Street.
    
Aberdale said load limits on the older, trestle bridge have been disregarded for some years by heavy vehicles. He said that usage has likely taken a toll on the span over the Housatonic River.
 
Southbound drivers heading to Brush Hill and the north end of Boardman Street will need to travel further south on Route 7 to Kellogg Road and then onto Boardman Street, heading north.
 
"We will keep residents informed as we learn more from the state DOT," said Aberdale.
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