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CRA Executive Director Alison Peters and Dan McMahaon pose with some of the players, parents, and volunteers of the Dalton Soccer Club and the trophy named in McMahon’s honor at last weekend’s tournament.

Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament Dedicates Trophy to Founder

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DALTON, Mass. – The annual CRA Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament this year named the 7th/8th grade divisions of the tournament the Dan McMahon division in recognition of McMahon’s impact on youth soccer in Berkshire County over his 35 year career at the CRA.
 
McMahon was the creator of the Just for Kicks Tournament 27 years ago and came to present the winners of the divisions, the McMahon Cup.
 
More than 70 teams competed in eight divisions over the course of two days on the holiday weekend at Wahconah Regional High School and Nessacus Middle School.
 
Winners and runners-up in each division included:
 
5/6 Boys- Division 1
Finalist, Williamstown Soccer Club
Champion, Pittsfield Soccer Club          
5/6 Boys- Division 2
Finalist, Northampton Soccer Club 
Champion, North Adams
5/6 Girls- Division 1
Finalist, Williamstown Soccer Club 
Champion, Berkshire Hills Soccer Club 
5/6 Girls- Division 2
Finalist, North Adams
Champion, Lenox Soccer Club 
7/8 Girls, Dan McMahon Division
Finalist, South Hadley Soccer Club
Champion, Pittsfield Soccer Club
7/8 Boys, Dan McMahon Division 
Finalist, Dalton Soccer Club
Champion, Berkshire Hills Soccer Club
 
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Dalton Fire Station Space Needs Study to Be Presented Sept. 1

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — For years, the Fire Department has grappled with cramped quarters and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance issues.
 
Now, a comprehensive Community and Space Needs Analysis is set to shed light on the department’s space needs and potential solutions.
 
On Sept. 1, Mark Waters of Mission CIT will present the report to the Board of Water Commissioners at the Dalton Fire Station, located at 20 Flansburg Avenue. 
 
Currently, the monthly meetings are held on the second floor of the fire station, which requires advance accommodation requests for those with mobility disabilities because of its lack of ADA compliance.
 
The press release advises anyone who requires a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting to contact the ADA Coordinator at (413) 684-6118, ext. 2, in advance.
 
"While the District will do its best to accommodate you, certain accommodation requires the hiring of outside contractors who may not be available if requested immediately before the meeting," the press release said. 
 
The presentation was initially set for Aug. 25 but was postponed because the Board of Water Commissioners didn’t have a quorum. 
 
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