 Man Drowned in Becket QuarryA man drowned Friday in Becket Quarry; his remains were recovered on Saturday.  New Exhibit Looks to Past, Future at Jacob's PillowWith the opening of the new Doris Duke Theatre last week, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival is using its new space to host exhibits that explore the festival's past and look to its future.  Berkshire Community College Announces New Staff Members, PromotionsBerkshire Community College has added two new staff members and made two promotions.  NAMI Berkshires Holds Youth Mental Wellness FairNAMI Berkshire County held its first ever Youth Mental Health Wellness Fair on July 12 at the Common, in conjunction with Roots Risings' Pittsfield Farmers Market.  Wahconah Park Grandstand Staged for DemolitionAfter a quarter century of hosting baseball fans, demolition is planned for the Wahconah Park grandstand to make way for the ballpark's future. Governor Names New Massachusetts Environmental Police ColonelJohn Monaghan brings over 25 years of law enforcement experience to the Environmental Police  Dalton Wants Berkshire Concrete's Unauthorized Dig Site Fully CoveredOfficials from the Select Board and Planning Board agree that parcel No. 105-16 should be fully mitigated.  Dalton CRA Softball Tournament Gets UnderwayThe Greylock Thunder travel softball program opened the CRA Tournament on Friday night with a pair of victories.  Southern Berkshire Comeback Falls Just Short at Babe Ruth RegionalCam Simmons went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles to lead the Knights’ offense.  Hoff Leads Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14s at RegionalThe Pittsfield 14-year-old Babe Ruth All-Stars Friday opened the New England Regional with a 4-3 win over Stamford, Conn. SteepleCats Shut Out in MaineThree Sanford pitchers combined on a two-hitter Friday as the Mainers beat the North Adams SteepleCats, 2-0, in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. SVMC Wellness Connection: July 18Southwestern Vermont Medical Center has received state approval for the construction of a $21 million Cancer Center expansion. MassDOT Schedules Work on MassPikeThe Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be performing overnight and daytime milling, paving, bridge repair, and bridge painting operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound. Dalton Select Board Moving Back to Town HallAfter four years, a pandemic, and renovations to Town Hall, the Select Board is meeting again in the Callahan Room on a trial basis. Freeman Center Welcomes New Board MembersThe Elizabeth Freeman Center has welcomed Myla Franklin, Laurie Gallagher, Chris MacBeth and Tess Sorrentino to its board of directors.  54th Infantry Mural Will Be Permanent in Pittsfield's Durant ParkA mural honoring Black city residents who fought in the Civil War will be a permanent fixture at Durant Park. Adams Code Enforcement Officer Has to Doff One of Many HatsThe town has a code enforcement officer but at the expense of shorting itself on Board of Health members.  St. Joseph's Polish Picnic Set SundayThe annual St. Joseph's Polish Picnic will be serving up thousands of pierogies and gallons of kapusta this Sunday.  Bidwell Museum Holding Roadshow Summer FundraiserThe Bidwell House Museum announced the details of its annual summer fundraising party to be held on Friday, July 25, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Museum. Pittsfield Sues PathogenX for Repayment of GE FundsThe city is suing a medical waste company for repayment of GE Economic Development funds.  Pittsfield Rally Wages 'Good Trouble' Against Trump AdministrationCommunity members made "good trouble" at Park Square on Thursday in honor of late U.S. Rep. John Lewis.  Adams-Cheshire, Dalton-Hinsdale Square Off in Jimmy Fund FinalFor 35 years, Berkshire County youngsters have been raising money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and enjoying America’s pastime.  Holden Ends Pittsfield Little League's Post-Season RunBrendan Michaud went the distance on the mound on Thursday in leading the Holden Little League 12-year-old All-Stars to a 5-1 win over PIttsfield in an elimination game in the Section 1 tournament. Post 125 Juniors Beat West SpringfieldMichael Hartman went 2-for-3 with a double and a pair of RBIs Thursday to lead the North Adams Post 125 Juniors to an American Legion Baseball win over West Springfield. Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Training for Public Safety OfficialsFire, police, and emergency medical professionals in Berkshire County are invited to a hands-on training on lithium-ion battery fire response hosted by the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority. |
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