BCC's Paterson Recreation Complex Welcomes Community Memberships

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. —Berkshire Community College's Paterson Recreation Complex welcomes members of the Berkshire community to join. Memberships for the public are $25 per month, $70 for three months, $125 for six months or $250 per year. 
 
Seniors (ages 60 and over), BCC alums, members of the military, first responders and non-BCC students enjoy a discounted rate of $20 per month, $55 for three months, $100 for six months or $200 per year. Day passes are available for $7.   
 
The Paterson Field House 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. Use of the facilities is free for BCC students, faculty and staff. 
 
Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 5:30 am-9 pm and Saturday-Sunday, 8 am-5 pm. All facilities are open to the public during normal operating hours, providing their use does not interfere with college activities. 
 
Members of Paterson recreation enjoy a number of opportunities, including free trips facilitated by the Adventure Program (first come, first served); yoga, pilates, Zumba and introductory fitness courses; open recreation hours; and Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) classes for people 65 and older. Some classes require pre-registration.  
 
Spaces available for rent include the Gene Dellea Turf Field, the basketball court, grass soccer fields, the outdoor pool and tennis courts.  
 
For more information, including rental request forms, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/paterson, email paterson@berkshirecc.edu or call (413) 236-1670. 

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Berkshire Concrete Lawsuit Seeks Damages, Continued Operation

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — Whether Berkshire Concrete can continue excavating after its permit was denied —and if the town is liable for damages — will be decided in a lawsuit the company has filed against the town, planning board and its members.
 
The suit was filed on behalf of Berkshire Concrete Corp., a subsidiary of Petricca Industries, by Jaan G. Rannik of Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook in Superior Court on April 13
 
Berkshire Concrete is suing for damages and wants the Planning Board's permit denial overturned.
 
The company seeks permission to operate on its entire property, and to have any future permit applications granted — unless they violate previous permit conditions and fail to fix them after formal written notice, or if the Mine Safety and Health Administration finds a public health danger requiring new restrictions.
 
It also requests that if a future renewal is denied for a violation and Berkshire Concrete disputes it or claims it didn't have time to fix, operations can continue until a  final decision is made.
 
The company claims the town breached its 1992 contract with Berkshire Concrete and the board exceeded its authority in denying the special permit. 
 
Berkshire Concrete claims that as a direct result of the town's breach of contract it suffered damages of no less than 1.9 million and will continue to incur additional damages. 
 
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