Berkshire South Launches Monthly Adaptive Play Event

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— Families in the southern Berkshires will soon have a new opportunity for inclusive recreation when Berkshire South Regional Community Center launches Every Body Bounces, a monthly bounce and play event designed especially for children with adaptive needs. 
 
The first event will take place Sunday, April 19 from 1:00–3:00 pm.
 
"Berkshire South is committed to meeting the needs of our community through inclusive programming. We want every family to feel a sense of comfort and belonging while here," said Jenise Lucey, Executive Director at Berkshire South. "Every Body Bounces creates a space where children can move, play, and connect in whatever way feels comfortable for them."
 
Every Body Bounces is a two-hour bounce party featuring inflatable play in a welcoming, low-pressure, sensory-friendly environment where children can move freely, explore at their own pace, and enjoy active play in a supportive setting.
 
Whether a child loves to leap into the action, prefers gentle movement, or simply enjoys being part of the fun, the program celebrates movement, connection, and community. Families are encouraged to bring their own snacks and drinks and enjoy an afternoon focused on fun and inclusion.
 
Upcoming Every Body Bounces dates include: Sunday, April 19, Sunday, May 24, Sunday, June 28, Sunday, July 26, and Sunday, August 23. Each event runs from 1:00–3:00 pm at Berkshire South Regional Community Center. Admission is $3.
 
For more information and to register, visit: www.berkshiresouth.org/events
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Victim Identified in Fatal Richmond Crash

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RICHMOND, Mass. — A 25-year-old South County man died Thursday in the fiery crash on Route 41. 

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office on Friday reported that the victim was Christopher Lee Kilmer, 25.

The single-vehicle accident took place on Route 41 in Richmond near 2715 State Road. A Hyundai Sonata driven by Kilmer was travelling northbound when it crossed into the southbound lane and off the road; the car was engulfed in flames when first responders arrived.

According to the DA's Office, West Stockbridge Fire and County Ambulance declared Kilmer dead at 9:53 a.m. when the Fire Department "was able to extinguish the fire." 

"It was at this time (when the fire was extinguished) that first responders observed a single occupant in the vehicle and made the declaration of death," according to the press release.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has taken custody of the body. 

On Friday morning, several South County fire departments posted tributes on Facebook to Kilmer, who they reported was a member of the West Stockbridge and Alford fire departments.

"Every first responder carries a fear that one day the next emergency call will involve someone they know, a friend, a neighbor, or someone they love. But perhaps the greatest fear of all is when that call involves one of our own," the post read. 

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