Annual DZ24 Wiffle Ball Tournament Slated for Oct. 18

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 6th Annual DZ24 Wiffle Ball Tournament and Raffle Fundraiser is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Deming Park in Pittsfield.

This event serves as a fundraiser for the Dave Zerbato Scholarship Fund, which provides financial support to graduating seniors from both Pittsfield and Taconic High Schools. All proceeds from the day will benefit the fund.

Teams of four will compete in a tournament structure, with competition brackets organized by age. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each age group.

The cost to participate is $10 per person or $40 per team. The deadline for team registration is Thursday, Oct. 16. Teams must register by emailing Justin Hopkins at justinhop@nycap.rr.com and providing their team name, members, and all members' ages.

In addition to the tournament, event T-Shirts will be sold. Pre-ordering is highly recommended to ensure availability, as quantities will be limited. The pre-order cost is $20, while the price increases to $25 on the day of the event. Those pre-ordering should indicate the number of shirts and the adult sizes required in their registration email. The event will also feature the sale of raffle tickets, food, and beverages.

Payments—including registration fees and purchases—can be made via cash, PayPal, check (payable to the "Dave Zerbato Scholarship Fund"), or Venmo (@davezerbatoscholarship). For those unable to attend but wishing to support the cause, donations are also strongly encouraged.

Organizers note that in the event of rain, the tournament will be moved to an alternate location at Rip City Academy in Dalton.

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The Grand Coming to North Street, Bousquet Under New Food Management

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
01:06PM / Sunday, August 30, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Grand has secured its liquor license, and the McNinch Restaurant Group now operates Bousquet Mountain’s restaurant, its third eatery in the city.

On Monday, the Licensing Board approved the transfer of all alcohol-seven-day liquor licenses for The Grand on North Street and the ski area at 101 Dan Fox Drive.

The former Iztac Mexican Restaurant has given way to a more subdued, moody facade as local Gordon Hebler prepares to open as an oyster bar and piano lounge with seafood options. Its liquor license was transferred to Chesnut Catering doing business as The Grand, owned and managed by Hebler.

He envisions following the theater and music programs in the county, closing for a couple of months at the beginning of each year. Seating was also reduced from accommodating around 100 patrons to 60.

"We're going to be pretty busy. I have that feeling anyway," Hebler said. "…If the foot traffic is any indication of what we're going to see, I'm very excited."

An entertainment license was also approved for The Grand. A piano and vocalist are planned for Wednesday through Sunday evenings; an opening date has not yet been set.

"It’s not just a run in and grab a quick bite and run out," Hebler said. "It's a little bit more involved."

The board also approved an all-alcohol seven-day liquor license transfer from Fresh Powder LLC to the McNinch Restaurant Group for Drifters Bar and Restaurant, located in Bousquet’s ski lodge, and the ski area.

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