Pittsfield Cultural Council Seeks Applications for Grants

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Cultural Council will accept applications for 2026 Mass Cultural Council grants from Sept. 2 to Oct. 16, 2025.
 
The PCC invites artists, musicians, performers, educators, community groups, non-profits, and others to apply for grants to support art shows, concerts, performances, workshops, lectures, short-term artist residencies in schools, and other community programs.
 
Applications for 2026 must be submitted only through the MCC website (not by mail or email) beginning at 10 a.m. on Sept. 2. Deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 16. No late applications will be accepted. The PCC will discuss and vote on applications in open meetings in the fall of 2025 and will notify successful recipients by mid-January 2026.
 
Grant Information Sessions:
  • The MCC will hold a free online information session for prospective applicants on Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
  • The PCC will hold a reception for 2025 grant recipients and answer questions from prospective 2026 applicants on Sept. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at Zucchini’s, 1331 North St., Pittsfield. To RSVP, email pittsfieldculture@yahoo.com by Sept. 1.
"In evaluating applications, the PCC will give highest priority to proposals for free community events and activities, as well those with a clear purpose, a secured venue, and the potential to reach the greatest number of Pittsfield residents," said PCC Chair Marilyn Gerhard.
 
To apply, learn more about grant requirements, visit the PCC home page on the MCC website.
 
 
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Dalton Resident Ranks Third in National Snocross Race

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

Sal LeBeau on his machine with his sister, Kenna, in the black hat, and friend Brandon and his sister Alea.
DALTON, Mass. — At just 16 years old, Salvatore LaBeau is already making avalanches in the national snocross racing scene.
 
Last weekend, LaBeau raced in the Mount Zion Snocross National race in Ironwood, Mich., the first of eight races in the national circuit series. 
 
Competitions take place across national circuits, attracting racers from various regions and even internationally. 
 
Labeau rides for CT Motorsports, a team based in Upstate New York, on a 2025 Polaris 600R. 
 
This is LaBeau's first time competing on the CT Motorsports team. Years prior, he raced for a team owned by Bruce Gaspardi, owner of South Side Sales and Service in North Adams.  
 
Despite a bad first day on Friday when he fell off his snowmobile and didn't make the final, LaBeau carried on with confidence and on Saturday obtained his first national podium, placing in third for the Sport Lite class. 
 
"I'm feeling good. I'm gonna start training more when I come home, and go to the gym more. And I am really excited, because I'm in 11th right now," the Wahconah High student said. 
 
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