Bell, Ogle Win at May Day Race in Dalton

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DALTON, Mass. -- Stefan Ogle was the top male 5-kilometer finisher and Lindley Bell the top female 5K finisher at the 2026 Community Recreation Association May Day Races on Sunday at Nessacus Middle School.
 
Ogle’s winning 5K time was 19 minutes, 7 seconds, Brady Payson was second in 19:41, and Lake Kittler third in 19:43. Bell’s winning women’s time was 23:56, followed by Kristy MacWilliams in 24:22 and Chelsea Smith in 29:20.
 
Girls led the Splatter Sprint mile race, with Payton Anastasio, age 11, the top overall finisher in in 8:07, 12-year-old Breelin Touponce second in 8:44 and 11-year-old Brooklyn Renderer third in 8:45. The top three boys were Jace Esposito in 8:54, Michael Londergan in 10:15 and Samuel King in 10:38.
 
In the kids’ Obstacles & Popsicles half-mile race for ages 6-8, 7-year-old Henry King was first in 4:00, 8-year-old Jake Vosburgh finished second in 4:01, while 7-year-old Maisey Reed was third in 4:31. Evan Vreeland was third among the boys in 4:41, while Cecelia Polson was the second-place girl in 4:37 and Harper Phelps was third in 4:40.
 
In the 5-and-under race, Jack Barbour was first among the boys in 4:38, Jackson Lavierdiere was second in 5:05, and Mae Cimini third in 5:10. Kennedy Phelps was the top girl in 5:14, while Laura Vosburgh was second in 5:57 and Olivia Shea third 5:58. 
 
5K Race
1. Stefan Ogle, 19:07. 2. Brady Payson, 19:41. 3. Lake Kittler, 19:43. 4. Brian Ducey, 19:46. 5. Chaz Mahar, 21:35. 6. Philip Malm, 21:50. 7. Benjamin Ward, 22:48. 8. Bret Matthews, 23:11. 9. Robert King, 23:28. 10. Noah Aldrich, 23:50.
 
Kids' Splatter Sprint 1 Mile Race
1. Payton Anastasio, 8:07. 2. Breelin Touponce, 844. 3. Brooklyn Renderer, 8:45. 4. Jace Esposito, 8:54. 5. Eva Esposito, 9:04. 6. Rainey Kovacs, 9:06. 7. Juliana Anastasio, 9:21. 8. Harper Phelps, 9:31. 9. Blake Featherstone, 9:49. 10. Michael Londergan, 10:15.
 
Kids' Obstacles & Popsicles 1/2 Mile Race
Age 4 Boys
1. Jackson Lavierdiere, 5:04. 2. Julian LaCasse, 5:59. 3. Tanner Marshall, 6:18.
 
Age 4 Girls
1. Laura Vosburgh, 5:57. 2. Olivia Vreeland, 6:48. 3. Quinn Sheran, 6:49.
 
Age 5 Boys
1. Jack Barbour, 4:38. 2. Mae Cimini, 5:10. 3. Tatum Price, 5:15.
 
Age 5 Girls
1. Kennedy Phelps, 5:14. 2. Olivia Shea, 5:58. 3. Madelyn West, 6:16.
 
Age 6 Boys
1. Kyle Vosburgh, 4:59. 2. Sawyer Chee, 5:04. 3. Nolan Touponce, 5:06.
 
Age 6 Girls
1. Evie Kelly, 5:21. 2. Emily Ceberholm, 5:23. 3. Carina Roy, 5:24.
 
Age 7 Boys
1. Henry King, 4:00. 2. Evan Vreeland, 4:41. 3. Luke Sandstedt, 4:42.
 
Age 7 Girls
1. Maisey Reed, 4:31. 2. Johanna Sheran, 4:52. 3. Mara Shreve, 4:53.
 
Age 8 Boys
1. Jake Vosburgh, 4:01. 2. Carter Farella, 4:44. 3. Jack Bartels, 5:59.
 
Age 8 Girls
1. Cecelia Polson, 4:37. 2. Harper Phelps, 4:40. 3. Freya Wesley, 5:01.
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Dalton Fire Station Space Needs Study to Be Presented Sept. 1

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — For years, the Fire Department has grappled with cramped quarters and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance issues.
 
Now, a comprehensive Community and Space Needs Analysis is set to shed light on the department’s space needs and potential solutions.
 
On Sept. 1, Mark Waters of Mission CIT will present the report to the Board of Water Commissioners at the Dalton Fire Station, located at 20 Flansburg Avenue. 
 
Currently, the monthly meetings are held on the second floor of the fire station, which requires advance accommodation requests for those with mobility disabilities because of its lack of ADA compliance.
 
The press release advises anyone who requires a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting to contact the ADA Coordinator at (413) 684-6118, ext. 2, in advance.
 
"While the District will do its best to accommodate you, certain accommodation requires the hiring of outside contractors who may not be available if requested immediately before the meeting," the press release said. 
 
The presentation was initially set for Aug. 25 but was postponed because the Board of Water Commissioners didn’t have a quorum. 
 
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