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This year's class includes the 2013-14 Wahconah Regional High School hockey team that went to the state championship game.

Dalton CRA Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class

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DALTON, Mass. -- The Community Recreation Association has announced its CRA Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognizing outstanding teams, coaches, contributors, and athletes whose achievements have left a lasting impact on sports throughout Central Berkshire.
 
The 2026 Hall of Fame Class includes:
 
• Teams - 1952 Dalton High School basketball team, 1998 Wahconah girls soccer team, 2014 Wahconah hockey team.
 
• Coaches - Dick Farley, Peter Stephenson, Joe O'Neil.
 
• Contributors - John Corliss, Kelly's Package Store, Jody DiMassimo.
 
•  Athletes - Janinne Noel, Matt Boudreau, Shannon Hoosick, Harry Hume, Dave Ward, Tom Reynolds, Lisa Perrott.
 
The CRA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. at The Stationery Factory in Dalton. The event will celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of this exceptional class.
 
Tickets are $40 per person and which includes food provided by Ozzie's Catering. Tickets may be purchased online at www.daltoncra.org or at the CRA front desk until Friday, Aug. 21.
 
All proceeds from the event support youth sports programs throughout Central Berkshire, helping provide opportunities for the next generation of local athletes.
 
For additional information about the Hall of Fame or the induction ceremony, please contact CRA Hall of Fame Chairman Dustin Belcher at 413-684-0260 or dbelcher@daltoncra.org.
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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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