Berkshire Running Foundation Hosts Steel Rail Race Training Program

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Running Foundation this week announced the launch of its free MountainOne Steel Rail Race training program, a 10-week community training series designed to prepare runners and walkers for the upcoming races.

The program begins Saturday, March 7, and runs through May 9, offering multiple weekly training options in both Pittsfield and Adams.

Thanks to the continued support of MountainOne, all sessions are free and open to the public.

Participants may attend at either location each Saturday: Adams Visitor Center 3 Hoosac Street, Adams, 8 a.m.; or Berkshire Running Center 5 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield, 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Each session is led by the BRF Ambassadors, a team of experienced runners and community leaders who guide participants through progressive mileage, race-day preparation, and supportive group training.

The program welcomes runners and walkers of all experience levels, from first-time 5K participants to athletes preparing for the half marathon and marathon distances featured on Steel Rail Race weekend.

Participants will receive: weekly group training sessions, guidance from BRF Ambassadors, structured mileage progression and a supportive, inclusive training environment

No registration is required, and participants may join at any point during the 10-week series.

For more information about the Berkshire Running Foundation, the MountainOne Steel Rail Races, or the free training program, visit www.berkshirerun.org or contact Shiobbean Lemme at director@berkshirerun.org.

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Dalton Special Town Meeting Rejects Land Buy for Police Station

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
09:29PM / Monday, October 19, 2026

Voters hold up cards to be counted on a vote to cast secret ballots on purchase of land question. Voters rejected the land purchase but authorized buying electronic devices for future voting.

DALTON, Mass. — A special town meeting on Monday night authorized 11 of 12 warrant articles, only nixing a contentious proposal to buy land for a police station.

After nearly an hour of discussion, 113 voters rejected by secret ballot the purchase of land on West Housatonic Street for $69,700.

Article 2 needed two-thirds to pass, and failed 65-48, about 10 votes short.

A motion was made by Robert Collins for the article to be voted on by secret ballot to ensure ballot privacy, which was approved by 72-19.

Town officials have been debating options for a new police station for more than year, focusing on several parcels that could host a new building and, more recently, the possibility of a combined fire and police station. These included the West Housatonic site, another on Main street and the vacant Dalton High lot next to the Senior Center.

Resident Adelard Nadeau Jr., who previously served on the Fire District's Prudential Committee, argued that the town is spending money that it does not have.

He advocated for the lot by the Senior Center which he believed to be cheaper and shovel ready.

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