Local Musicians Debut 'Southwest Passage' at Stationery Factory

11:09AM / Wednesday, July 22, 2026Print Story | Email Story

DALTON, Mass. — Otis resident and musician Pete Adams and singer-songwriter/guitarist Bobby Sweet of Becket, will be celebrating the release of their new album "Southwest Passage" at the Stationery Factory on Aug. 9.

The evening begins at 7 and will feature songs from the album in addition to other country dance tunes. The full band event also features Jody Lampro, Dan Broad, and Andy Crawford.

Adams has played with regionally popular bands over the years, including Cobble Mountain Band, Dooley Austin Band, and the BSweet Band. As a sixth-generation musician and multi-instrumentalist, Sweet has seven albums to his name. He has lent his talents as a musician and recording engineer/producer to many regional recording projects.

"Southwest Passage" is a collection of songs harkening back to the heyday of electric and steel guitar instrumentals of the '50s.

Doors open at 6; tickets and information here.

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Girls Inc. Members Get Firsthand Look at Local Government in Pittsfield

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Monday, October 19, 2026

Evelyn says what she likes about Girls Inc. She was one of three girls who spoke from the podium during the visit.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Members of Girls Inc. of the Berkshires visited City Hall, where they learned about local government, civic engagement, and discovered how their voices matter at any age.

Girls Inc., a subsidiary of the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center, has a holistic curriculum aimed at empowering and inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

Elected and appointed officials recently welcomed the girls, giving them a tour of the municipal building and answering questions they had from election processes, responsibilities and terms of elected officials, to how ward and at-large councilors represent residents.

"I'm really pleased to see how engaged they are and interested in how government works, and their interest in hopefully understanding the impact that local government has on their everyday lives," at-Large City Councilor Alisa Costa said.

The power of the people is stronger than that of an elected official and sometimes people forget that, Mayor Peter Marchetti said, emphasizing the influence residents can have by speaking during public comment periods at government meetings.

"It's the power of the people. So, I hope they learn to use their voices wisely," he said.

It's important to encourage you to speak up and be public, rather than taking the "back seat" and being quiet, Marchetti said.

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