UCPWMA Hosts HOWL 2 Go Dueling Pianos Fundraiser

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Friday, April 24, the United Cerebral Palsy of Western Massachusetts (UCPWMA) is organizing HOWL 2 Go Dueling Pianos at the Berkshire Hills Country Club.
 
The event aims to raise funds for the UCPWMA Assistive Technology PATCH Scholarship Fund.
 
HOWL 2 Go Dueling Pianos features two musicians performing popular songs while engaging with the audience. Attendees can request songs, and bids are accepted for song selections. The event supports the UCPWMA Assistive Technology PATCH Scholarship Fund, which aids members who may not qualify for certain government services but are living on fixed incomes with other forms of government support, such as SNAP or WIC, to apply for Assistive Technology devices.
 
Tickets for the fundraiser are $30 per person, including appetizers, or $350 for a table of 10, also including appetizers. A cash bar will be available. Tickets can be purchased through EVENTBRITE, and more information is available at ucpwma.org.
 
 
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Dalton Fire Makes Quick Work of Gasoline Fire

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — Firefighters made quick work of a fire that started in a garage on Main Street on Thursday at about 4:30 p.m. 
 
Fire Chief Chris Cachat said the occupant was working on some motorcycles and "gasoline spilled, and there was a space heater that ignited."
 
It was going to be ruled as accidental, he said. 
 
All the occupants were accounted for and one cat was rescued. He said there should be no problem with the occupants getting back into the house once the electrical inspector clears the 
 
"The crews did a great job," the chief said, adding the late afternoon provided for more hands. "Perfect time of day to have something like this happen. We were able to get in here, get it knocked down."
 
The Fire Department was supported by police, Hinsdale, Windsor and Pittsfield fire departments, County Ambulance, the Water Department and Eversource.
 
Main Street was closed from Weston to Depot street for about an hour and half. 
 
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