Leadership Summit To Explore Trends Affecting Berkshires

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DALTON, Mass. – Over 100 community, business, education leaders; students; and parents have been invited to participate in a Leadership Summit to explore the trends affecting the Berkshires. This highly experiential process will take place at on Wednesday, March 4 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the Wahconah Country Club. The purpose is to involve the community in learning more about the forces that affect government and social policy, as well as identify and capitalize on the opportunities that certain trends provide.

Summit participants will have the opportunity to discuss trends in the economy, healthcare, education, business and share perspectives on their communities. The information gleaned from the environmental scan discussions will contribute to future planning for the Central Berkshire Regional School District.

The event is hosted by the community, school and business leaders and high school students who are participating in a three month Leadership Training program sponsored by the Central Berkshire Regional School District. The Leadership Training equips participants with strategic thinking, decision-making and collaboration skills designed to help them be more competent in formal and informal leadership roles in their communities.

For more information or to register, contact the Superintendent’s office, 413-684-0320 or dkoch@cbrsd.org. Refreshments will be served from 6 – 6:30. Donations of $5 – 10 are appreciated.
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Bell, Ogle Win at May Day Race in Dalton

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DALTON, Mass. -- Stefan Ogle was the top male 5-kilometer finisher and Lindley Bell the top female 5K finisher at the 2026 Community Recreation Association May Day Races on Sunday at Nessacus Middle School.
 
Ogle’s winning 5K time was 19 minutes, 7 seconds, Brady Payson was second in 19:41, and Lake Kittler third in 19:43. Bell’s winning women’s time was 23:56, followed by Kristy MacWilliams in 24:22 and Chelsea Smith in 29:20.
 
Girls led the Splatter Sprint mile race, with Payton Anastasio, age 11, the top overall finisher in in 8:07, 12-year-old Breelin Touponce second in 8:44 and 11-year-old Brooklyn Renderer third in 8:45. The top three boys were Jace Esposito in 8:54, Michael Londergan in 10:15 and Samuel King in 10:38.
 
In the kids’ Obstacles & Popsicles half-mile race for ages 6-8, 7-year-old Henry King was first in 4:00, 8-year-old Jake Vosburgh finished second in 4:01, while 7-year-old Maisey Reed was third in 4:31. Evan Vreeland was third among the boys in 4:41, while Cecelia Polson was the second-place girl in 4:37 and Harper Phelps was third in 4:40.
 
In the 5-and-under race, Jack Barbour was first among the boys in 4:38, Jackson Lavierdiere was second in 5:05, and Mae Cimini third in 5:10. Kennedy Phelps was the top girl in 5:14, while Laura Vosburgh was second in 5:57 and Olivia Shea third 5:58. 
 
5K Race
1. Stefan Ogle, 19:07. 2. Brady Payson, 19:41. 3. Lake Kittler, 19:43. 4. Brian Ducey, 19:46. 5. Chaz Mahar, 21:35. 6. Philip Malm, 21:50. 7. Benjamin Ward, 22:48. 8. Bret Matthews, 23:11. 9. Robert King, 23:28. 10. Noah Aldrich, 23:50.
 
Kids' Splatter Sprint 1 Mile Race
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