ADAMS, Mass. –  The Greylock Thunder Travel Softball League, a division of the long-standing Adams Lassie League, has made a major contribution to the Town of Adams and its Parks Department by funding the installation of new state-of-the-art LED stadium lights at Russell Field.

 

The installation will be celebrated with a special event on Friday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m.

 

This donation marks another milestone in the League’s decades-long mission to support youth sports and enhance recreational opportunities for local families. For more than 50 years, the Adams Lassie League and its Greylock Thunder division have provided young athletes in Adams and surrounding communities with opportunities to learn, compete, and grow through the game of softball.

 

“These new lights will benefit not only our players, but the entire community,” Greylock Thunder President Corey Bishop said. “Russell Field has been the heart of local softball for generations, and we’re proud to help ensure it remains a safe, modern, and welcoming facility for years to come.”

 

The Adams Lassie League Inc., a 501c3 non-profit,  has been a cornerstone of youth sports in Berkshire County for more than half a century, providing girls from Adams and surrounding towns with the opportunity to develop athletic skills, build lifelong friendships, and learn the value of teamwork. Greylock Thunder, its competitive travel division, continues that legacy by preparing young athletes to succeed on and off the field.

 

The LED lighting system replaces older fixtures with energy-efficient technology, dramatically improving field visibility for evening games while reducing long-term maintenance and utility costs. The upgrade also supports the league’s commitment to sustainability and fiscal responsibility. The new lighting system is now fully operational.

 

There will be a “Lighting of the field” ceremony and a subsequent night game on Sept. 19. The ceremony will be attended by Town of Adams officials, league directors, coaches, volunteers, players and parents.