Greylock Thunder Donates New LED Stadium Lights to Russell Field

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ADAMS, Mass. — The Greylock Thunder Travel Softball League, a division of the long-standing Adams Lassie League Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, funded the installation of new state-of-the-art LED stadium lights at Russell Field.
 
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," said President Corey Bishop. "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 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 at 7 p.m. 
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Adams Creates Time Capsule to Be Opened in 25 Years

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — As America celebrated its 250th anniversary, Adams looked toward the future by creating a time capsule to preserve pieces of the community for future generations.
 
During the town's 250th celebration, hundreds of people explored Greylock Glen, visiting vendors by local businesses and educational organizations that showcased exhibits connecting the community's past with its future.
 
Among them was the time capsule, which will be reopened 25 years from now. Attendees put pen to cardstock to reflect on the celebration, current events, the community, and their hopes for the area's future. 
 
The letters were then sealed with red wax and placed inside a glass container, preserving their thoughts for future generations.
 
Some participants spent more than 15 minutes at the tables reflecting on what they wanted to preserve for future generations, volunteer Nancy Garton said. 
 
"People were curious," she said, adding that it was touching to see people participating in history as it was being made. 
 
One woman shared that contributing to the time capsule made her feel connected to the future, as if she would still be present 25 years from now, Garton said. 
 
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