 Berkshire Habitat ReStore Closing Its DoorsCentral Berkshire Habitat for Humanity announced last week that it will closing the ReStore on Hubbard Avenue at the end of August because it is no longer profitable.  Beatles Benefit Concert for AYJ FundOctopus Garden will perform a benefit concert of Beatles music for the AYJ Fund.  Weekend Outlook: Picnics & Beach PartiesCheck out some of the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend, including live music, dance parties, train rides, and more. Springfield Diocese Names New Assistant Director of DevelopmentWilbraham resident Christine Peyman has been named the new assistant director of development for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield.  Clark Art Presents Exhibition of Isamu NoguchiThe exhibition is on view July 19 through October 13, 2025 in the Clark Center's Michael Conforti Pavilion. Dalton Board Sets Salary Range for Town Manager PositionAs the town moves forward in its search for a new town manager, the Select Board voted to increase its salary range for the position.  Mount Greylock School Committee Moves Toward Appointing SuperintendentThe Mount Greylock Regional School Committee is poised to name interim Superintendent Joseph Bergeron as the full-time superintendent of the three-school, K-12 district.  Red-Hot SteepleCats Get to .500Johnny Ruggiero, who came into the game with a 1.82 earned run average in seven appearances this summer, lowered his ERA to 1.70 after going seven innings on the mound and earning his second win of the season. Post 68-1 Downs Monson in Legion PlayGavin O’Donnell went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI Wednesday to lead the Pittsfield Post 68-1 Seniors to an American Legion Baseball win over Monson Post 241 at Clapp Park.  Pittsfield Little Leaguers Stay Alive in SectionalMateo Herrera got the start on the mound on Wednesday and struck out seven while allowing two hits and no runs in 3 and a third innings. Williamstown Select Board Discusses Plans of ActionShana Dixon noted that the comprehensive plan, titled "Envisioning Williamstown 2035," is just one tool at the board's disposal.  The Classical Beat: Tanglewood & Sevenars: Classical Music HeavenTanglewood enters its third week, and the highlights are many; indeed, every concert will be memorable.  W.E.B. Du Bois Statue Unveiling Set SaturdayA life-size sculpture of civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois will be unveiled in his hometown this Saturday at 2 p.m.  Companion Corner: Kodi at Second Chance Animal ShelterKodi is a playful boy who enjoys looking outside when he's not romping with his toys.  Lanesborough Police and EMS Soon to Be NeighborsThe town's police and emergency medical services will be on the same site— in rental spaces.  Great Barrington Public Theater Hosts Benefit Reading of 'Amchitka'The first staged reading of this new play will take place on July 23, 2025 at 7:00pm. Tickets will cost $30; all proceeds from the reading will go to support GB Public's legacy of New Work and its playwriting development program.  Greylock Thunder 12U Wins New York TournamentThe Greylock Thunder 12-and-under travel softball team Sunday beat the Webster (N.Y.) Xtreme in the final round of Rhyan Towne Memorial Scholarship Fund Softball Tournament. MCLA's MOSAIC Presents Solo ExhibitionThe exhibition is by LaRissa Rogers in Partnership with The Rose Kennedy Greenway and Williamstown Theatre Festival  Clark Art Presents Morning Self-CareFrom 9:30 am to 10:30 am, local yoga instructor Mary Edgerton leads free all-levels yoga sessions inspired by the sights and sounds of the Clark's natural landscape on the Reflecting Pool lawn.  Parks Commission Hears Complaints Over Pontoosuc Park Shore AccessA site visit to the south side of Pontoosuc Lake Park on Tuesday turned combative at times as attendees passionately voiced their discontent on renovation work they say limits access to the water.  Jiu Jitsu Studio Approved in North AdamsThe Planning Board on Monday approved an application for Steeple City Jiu Jitsu to set up shop in the former Green, a community and event space operated by Terra Nova Church. Greylock Thunder To Hold Softball TryoutsThe Greylock Thunder travel softball team will hold tryouts for its 14-and-under and 12-and-under teams on Monday, July 21, at Russell Field.  SteepleCats Move Within Game of .500 with Road WinNelphie Lopez and Robert Stang each homered in North Adams' Tuesday win.  Zerbato Throws No-Hitter for Post 68 Legion TeamCamden Zerbato fired a no-hitter Tuesday to lead the Pittsfield Post 68-1 American Legion Baseball team to an 8-0 win over Westfield.  Holden Holds On, Tops Pittsfield in Sectional OpenerRyder Froio hit a three-run homer for Pittsfield with two out in the top of the fifth inning, but Holden retired the next four hitters in order to end the game. |
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