BHS Opens Registration for Annual 4th of July 5K Race

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PITTSFIELD, Mass — Registration has begun for the annual Berkshire Health Systems 4th of July 5K Race, held just prior to the Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade. 
 
In 2024 over one thousand runners participated in the 5K, which runs along the parade route in downtown Pittsfield.
 
Registration is $35 for adult runners who register prior to July 1st, and $40 for adult in-person registration at the Berkshire Running Center on July 2 or 3. Online registration is open and can be completed by visiting www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/bhs5k
 
As with the 2024 BHS 5K, children in Berkshire County schools from K-12 can register and race for free through June 30th.
 
Berkshire Health Systems thanks race sponsors, who are covering the cost of children's registration, including: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, B&G Restaurant Supply, Greylock Federal Credit Union, Ashley Associates, Barile Environmental, Springside & Craneville Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Centers, BBE Office Interiors, Hillcrest Educational Centers, Moresi Associates, JH Maxymillian, John's Tractor and Excavation, Berkshire Community College, Shields Health Solutions, Hill Engineers, Architects and Planners, MacFarlane Office Products, Lipton Energy and Granite City Electric.
 
The BHS 4th of July 5K Race starts at 9 am sharp on the 4th, ending at Wahconah Park.

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Third No Kings Rally Adds War in Iran to List of Grievances

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

 

State Sen. Paul Mark was at four rallies on Saturday. He and state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier, both seen here in Pittsfield, said what they heard today will inspire them on Beacon Hill. . 
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Even the frigid wind couldn't silence the voices of thousands of protestors across the county.  
 
In Pittsfield, more than 1,000 people were at the Common, wearing custom T-shirts, and costumes ranging from the Statue of Liberty to inflatable animals, or just holding signs condemning the President Donald Trump and his administration. 
 
This third "No Kings" rally, following on the protests last June and October, saw hundreds of thousands of Americans and others across the world take to the streets and the parks to oppose a growing list of actions made by the administration. 
 
This time, signs protesting the war against Iran joined others focusing on constitutional rights like voting and free speech, democracy, and protecting marginalized groups.
 
Activists, musicians, and some public officials attended the protest, including state Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier in Pittsfield; state Rep. John Barrett III was in North Adams. None of the legislators spoke at the rallies. 
 
Farley-Bouvier said the people of Pittsfield were at the rally in resistance and joy — standing up together to say, "enough is enough."
 
Some days the role of a state representative is hard and days like this inspire and rejuvenate the drive to go back out there and fight another day, she said. 
 
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