2nd Street to Host Berkshire United Way's 'United in Conversation' Session on Criminal Justice

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Second Street Second Chances (2nd Street) will host Berkshire United Way's "United in Conversation" on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 4-6 p.m. at Wander, located at 34 Depot Street, Suite 101. 
 
The topic of the session is criminal justice. Registration is encouraged, though not required, and the sessions are free.
 
United in Conversation is a series of real stories shared by real people who are passionate about making a difference and who want to build bridges of understanding. All are invited to these valuable community conversations to listen, learn and share.
 
What are the challenges of being unhoused, of struggling with a substance use disorder, to not know what your next steps are, and to not be what others think you are? Hear directly from those with lived experience as well as experts in the field. Gain deeper understanding and foster empathy in a brave and safe space. Your voice matters — and united, we can create real impact.
 
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Force 16U Defends Home Field with Tourney Title

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires.com Sports
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Berkshire Force 16U travel softball team Sunday rallied for three runs in the top of the seventh inning to pull away for an 8-4 win in the championship game of their Battle of the Berkshires tournament at the Doyle Complex.
 
Ava McMahon struck out six and gave up just one run after the first inning as the Force completed a 3-0 run through the playoffs after going 1-2 in pool play.
 
Mollie Crawford, Amelia Polidoro and McMahon each drove in a run in the late rally that finally gave McMahon a little bit of breathing room.
 
The Force jumped on top early with three runs in the top of the first, but the Nor’Easters out of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region responded right away, tying the game.
 
In the second, Amaya Alger (3-for-3) singled, moved up on Mackenzie Biros’ sacrifice bunt and scored on a combination stolen base/errant throw to give the Force a 4-3 lead it never relinquished.
 
But Berkshire missed chances to add to that lead in the third, fourth and fifth, leaving runners in scoring positions in each inning.
 
Meanwhile, McMahon was brilliant in the circle after a rough first inning, striking out six, walking just one and allowing three earned runs in a complete-game effort.
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