Dalton Fire Department Responds to Injured Hiker

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DALTON, Mass. — Firefighters helped rescue a woman who fell 25 feet off a ledge on Tuesday night. 
 
The Fire Department responded at about 7:30 p.m. to a report of an injured hiker in the area of Mountain Drive. 
 
Dalton paramedics requested air medical transport and the Western Mass Technical Rescue Team because of the steep terrain. 
 
Firefighters began extracting the injured person while Pittsfield Engine 3 established a landing zone. Dalton Ambulance transported the patient to a medical helicopter that landed in a park off Dalton Division Road. 
 
LifeFlight transported the patient to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield for "traumatic injuries." 
 
The patient was listed in stable condition. 
 
Cheshire Fire Department provided coverage for the town while Dalton firefighters worked on the rescue operation.
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Dalton CRA May Day Races Return May 5

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DALTON, Mass.  — The 47th annual Community Recreation Association May Day Races will be held Sunday, May 5, at Nessacus Middle School, with major sponsorship by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
 
Races include 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer, the Obstacles & Popsicles kids’ races for ages 8 and under, and a 1-mile Splatter Sprint for ages 8 and up, all with chip timing by Berkshire Running Center, along with an untimed fun walk.
 
The 5K road/trail race, 10K road race and fun walk begin at 9 a.m. The Obstacles & Popsicles races begin at 10 a.m., with the Splatter Sprint immediately following.
 
The first 100 runners to register (combined 5K/10K) will receive a long-sleeve wicking T-shirt. Every participant in the Obstacles & Popsicles kids’ races will receive a ribbon and freeze pop at the finish line. All proceeds benefit nonprofit CRA and Dalton Youth Center programs.
 
For more information or to register, visit www.daltoncra.org or contact the CRA at 413-684-0260. Online registration is also available at berkshirerunningcenter.com.
 
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