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Diane Firtell, whose work 'We Are Here' is seen here, is one of the artists featured in the 'Quarantine Artist Profile' series.

First Fridays Artswalk Features 'Quarantine Artist Profiles' on Social Media

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Like every other arts organization across the country, First Fridays Artswalk has had to cancel events and think of creative ways to safely continue bringing art to our community. It was out of this need that the "Quarantine Artist Profile" was born.

Berkshire County artists are invited to submit images of works (or works in progress) they have created during this unprecedented time of social distance and isolation. These images will be posted to First Fridays Artswalk's social media pages for the community to enjoy. Links to the artists' websites or online stores are included in hopes that those who are able to can support our local artists during this time.

Follow First Fridays Artswalk on Facebook and Instagram to view the Quarantine Artist Profiles. They are also viewable on the website.

Artists who would like to be featured in a Quarantine Artist Profile can visit the website www.firstfridaysartswalk.com for more information.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. This program would not be possible without the support of First Fridays Artswalk’s fiscal agent (the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association) and First Fridays Artswalk sponsors, which include the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Berkshire Money Management, Mary’s Carrot Cake and Berkshire Medical Center.

To make a tax-deductible donation to First Fridays Artswalk, visit the website.


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Gulf Road in Dalton and Lanesborough Re-Opens

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — After being closed for more than two years, Gulf Road reopened on Wednesday for the season.
 
For the last week, the town Highway Department has been clearing up fallen trees and graded the stretch of road on both its side and Dalton's side on Wednesday, Lanesborough Department of Public Works Director Charlie Durfee said. 
 
The seasonal dirt road closed because of flooding caused by what was initially thought to be from a beaver dam that was located on the Pittsfield stretch. 
 
It was initially assessed that the beavers were blocking the culvert, but this may have been incorrect, Shedd said.
 
"The logs were clean-cut on each end, which suggested they were cut by a chainsaw," Shedd said 
 
The road often serves as a shortcut between Lanesborough and Dalton by drivers to avoid retail-related traffic at Allendale Plaza and Berkshire Crossing in Pittsfield. It runs about 1.7 miles from Route 8 near the Connector Road in Lanesborough, through Pittsfield and around the Boulders Reserve and comes out in Dalton, where it turns into High Street. 
 
A pool of water overtook the roadway last year, causing surface damage. The flowing water eroded the gravel road, creating rills and gullies that cut into the roadway, Pittsfield City Engineer Tyler Shedd said. 
 
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