 Greylock Thunder Holds Tryouts for '25 Travel TeamThe Greylock Thunder will hold tryouts for its 2025 12-and-under travel softball team on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Russell Field.  Berkshire Force Opens Play in New England RegionalThe Berkshire Force 12-and-under travel softball team Friday morning rallied with five runs in the top of the sixth but could not catch the Stamford, Conn., Stars in the opening game of the Babe Ruth New England Regional at the Doyle Complex.  Clark Art Presents 'Fragile Beauty'Exhibition features glass objects spanning from ancient glass to contemporary creations  Weekend Outlook: Solid Sound, Films and ConcertsThere are a variety of events this weekend, including the Solid Sound Festival, musical performances, gallery exhibits, and more.  Two Arrested in Connection With Lee Home InvasionThe two suspects were arrested on June 26 and 27.  Berkshire Money Management Welcomes New StaffBerkshire Money Management welcomes two new staff members to its Great Barrington office: Operations Support Partner Katrina Fitzpatrick and Front Office Coordinator Lusha Martin.  Daniel Maltz to Play on the Fortpiano at Ventfort HallHe will give two concerts, one on Wednesday, July 3 and one on Thursday, July 4, both at 5 pm. Northern Berkshire YMCA Relocates Summer Program to MCLACamp Abenaki will utilize the Church Street Center Social Hall during July and August with indoor and outdoor activities as well as field trips for swimming and exploration throughout the local communities.  Pittsfield Council Amends Cannabis Ordinance, Celebrates PHS AthletesThe meeting was less than a half hour, with the most time spent on proclamations for the Pittsfield High School baseball and softball teams and a certificate of recognition to PHS student Jake Bassi. Large Solar PV Arrays Likely Not Feasible in DaltonGreen Committee member Todd Logan updated the committee last week on his efforts to obtain data to inform the possibility of developing large PV arrays on town properties. Keene Comes Back to Beat SteepleCatsThe Keene, N.H., Swamp Bats Thursday overcame an early 5-0 deficit to earn a 10-9 win over the North Adams SteepleCats at Joe Wolfe Field. Gavin O'Donnell Leads Legion Team Past WestfieldGavin O’Donnell went 4-for-4 with a triple Thursday to lead the Pittsfield Post 68 Juniors to a 10-0 win over Westfield Post 124 in American Legion Baseball play. Greylock Thunder Falls to Columbia County, N.Y.Lydia Gaudreau went 1-for-2 and scored a run Thursday for the Greylock Thunder 14-and-under travel softball squad in an 8-1 loss to the Columbia County Reds.  Williamstown Fire District Won't Seek Retirement Exemption for ChiefFire Chief Craig Pedercini had asked the panel, which governs the district, to seek the exemption to prevent him from having to retire in March of next year. No Paws Left Behind to Operate at North Adams Animal ShelterThe nonprofit No Paws Left Behind animal shelter will operate out of the city's municipal shelter on Hodges Cross Road. Volunteers Needed to Clean Up the West Branch Housatonic RiverAfter the cleanup, volunteers will be provided a free lunch from a local restaurant. Volunteers must RSVP in advance to reserve a free lunch.  Chelsea Gaia To Speak at Ventfort HallA tea will be served after her presentation. Fall Foliage Parade Theme AnnouncedThis year's parade theme will be "Berk du Soleil - The Greatest Show in North Berkshire." Fiber Optic Cable Coming to Housatonic Village from Stockbridge RoadThe grant will pay a portion of the $700,000 total cost of installation; the 2023 Annual Town Meeting approved a matching amount of $250,000, and Fiber Connect of Egremont, the project vendor, will cover the remaining costs.  Herb Garden Workshops at the Bidwell HouseIn 2024, the Museum is hosting two workshops with Gardens of the Goddess on July 2 and 16, about designing and harvesting your very own herb garden.  Dalton Commits ARPA Funds Toward Police Station Repair, DesignThe town needs to address safety issues within the police station, including plumbing, mold, ventilation, mice, water damage, heating, and cell damage. Lanesborough Rebuff of Gold Star Exemption Dismays Pittsfield OfficialsPittsfield officials are disappointed that Lanesborough rejected a proposal for Gold Star family tax exemptions, clarifying that the city proudly adopted this years ago.  Dalton Installs Seven Accessible Picnic TablesThe Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant picnic tables have been installed at Greenridge, Pinegrove and Chamberland parks and at the library.  Letter: Cancer Survivor MonthJune has a special significance for members of our community: it's the start of summer, end of school for students and teachers, and at the Phelps Cancer Center, we celebrate National Cancer Survivor Month. Software Upgrades Impacting Pittsfield Online Permitting SystemTo move all the data from the current site to the new site, the permitting system for the Engineering Division will be unavailable during this transition period. No permit applications will be accepted online. |
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