BCC To Make Major Improvements to Paterson Field House

07:57AM / Friday, September 10, 2021Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced plans to make major building improvements to the Paterson Field House

The house is an integral part of Paterson Recreation that maintains a fitness center, basketball court, turf field, two grass soccer fields, three adult outdoor tennis courts, two youth tennis courts, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Slated for completion by June 1, 2022, improvements include installing an HVAC system, coating and sealing the floors of the Fitness Center, and sanding and coating wood court floors.

While Paterson Field House will be closed for regularly scheduled events during the renovation, the college has planned several fitness/recreation programs and club sports activities at alternate locations. The Gene Dellea Community Turf Field remains open, serving as the home field for Pittsfield High School's and Taconic High School's football, soccer and lacrosse teams. Outdoor tennis courts are also open to the public from dawn until dusk.

"We'd love to have Paterson Field House open right now, but the projects happening this year — particularly the new HVAC system — are going to improve our students' and members' daily experience when we reopen," said Daryl Shreve, BCC Director of Recreational Services. "Paterson Recreation will be as active as ever, from fitness battles and adventure trips to online classes and club sports."

Scheduled activities include:

A new season of Burke's Fitness Battle, a team-based challenge open to BCC students, faculty and staff. The spirited six-week battle, held September 20 through October 29, includes events such as walking, hiking, weightlifting, pickleball and yoga. Registration for teams (or individuals seeking to join a team) is open through September 20 at www.berkshirecc.edu/fitness-battle.
A partnership with Berkshire Fitness and Wellness offering students and staff more than 40 free online classes each month and free membership to the fitness center, located on North Street in Pittsfield.
Adventure Club activities, including a hiking series, rock climbing, zip lining and ski trips.
Club sports, including soccer, volleyball, cross country and basketball.

For a complete schedule of recreational activities, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/news-events/.

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Dalton Board Signs Off on Land Sale Over Residents' Objections

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Residents demanded the right to speak but the agenda did not include public comment. Amy Musante holds a sign saying the town now as '$20,000 less for a police station.'

DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board signed the sale on the last of what had been known as the Bardin property Monday even as a handful of residents demanded the right to speak against the action.

The quitclaim deed transfers the nine acres to Thomas and Esther Balardini, who purchased the two other parcels in Dalton. They were the third-highest bidders at $31,500. Despite this, the board awarded them the land in an effort to keep the property intact.

"It's going to be an ongoing battle but one I think that has to be fought [because of] the disregard for the taxpayers," said Dicken Crane, the high bidder at $51,510.

"If it was personal I would let it go, but this affects everyone and backing down is not in my nature."

Crane had appealed to the board to accept his bid during two previous meetings. He and others opposed to accepting the lower bid say it cost the town $20,000. After the meeting, Crane said he will be filing a lawsuit and has a citizen's petition for the next town meeting with over 100 signatures.

Three members of the board — Chair Robert Bishop Jr., John Boyle, and Marc Strout — attended the 10-minute meeting. Members Anthony Pagliarulo and Daniel Esko previously expressed their disapproval of the sale to the Balardinis.

Pagliarulo voted against the sale but did sign the purchase-and-sale agreement earlier this month. His reasoning was the explanation by the town attorney during an executive session that, unlike procurement, where the board is required to accept the lowest bid for services, it does have some discretion when it comes to accepting bids in this instance.

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