Community Invited to Participate in Burbank Park Clean-Up

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) and the City of Pittsfield are organizing a community clean-up event at Burbank Park on Saturday, April 19, from 9:30 AM to noon. 
 
The event is in recognition of Earth Day. A complimentary lunch will be provided to participants after the clean-up.
 
Burbank Park, situated along the shore of Onota Lake, has experienced issues with illegal dumping and litter. The purpose of the clean-up is to remove trash from designated areas within the park to restore its condition and protect local wildlife.
 
Volunteers should meet at the Onota Lake Boat Launch, located at 309 Lakeway Drive, at 9:30 AM. Participants will be divided into groups to cover different sections of the park. Gloves, trash bags, and other necessary supplies will be provided. Attendees are advised to bring their own water bottle, wear appropriate footwear, and dress according to the weather conditions on that day.
 
The event is open to individuals of all ages, and families, school groups, and organizations are invited to participate. Registration is required. Interested individuals can register through the provided link: tinyurl.com/BEAT-Earth-Day-2025.
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Berkshire Force 12U Team Starts Strong at Conn. Tournament

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WINDSOR, Conn. – Peyton Demary raced home on an error in the bottom of the fourth inning Friday to give the Berkshire Force a 6-5 walkoff win and a 3-0 record on day one of a tournament at the End of Summer Challenge at the Fast Pitch Nation complex.
 
The winning rally against the CT Titans started with a leadoff walk and a single by Demary.
 
After the lead runner was eliminated on Emma Wixsom’s single, McKinley Bushika stepped to the plate and put the ball in play.
 
A miscue allowed Demary to score from second base and end the game.
 
Wixsom and Demary split time in the circle against the Titans, striking out one apiece and allowing three earned runs.
 
The Force started its day on Friday against the Bethel (Conn.) Blast, earning a 6-2 win behind Demary and Wixsom. Demary struck out a pair in two innings in the circle, and Wixsom delivered two scoreless innings.
 
C.C. Clark, Wixsom and Bushika each doubled in the opener. Bushika went 3-for-3 with an RBI.
 
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