 North County's First Animal Shelter Opens in North AdamsNorth County's first animal shelter is operating out of the city's municipal shelter on Hodges Cross Road.  Dalton Historical Hopes to Send Historical District Data to StateThe first phase in establishing the proposed second historical district is moving along nicely, Historical Commission co-chair Louisa Horth said during Wednesday's meetings. North Shore Navs Edge SteepleCatsMatthew Chatelle went 3-for-4 with three doubles Sunday to lead the North Shore Navigators to a 4-2 win over the North Adams SteepleCats in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Post 68 Juniors Take 2 in WestfieldGavin O’Donnell went 3-for-4 with a triple and a double to lead the Pittsfield Post 68 Juniors to a 15-0 win over West Springfield Post 207 and a double-header sweep at Bullens Field on Sunday.  Pittsfield 10-Year-Olds Win District 1 Little League TitleChase Albano struck out eight, and the Pittsfield Little League 10-year-old All-Stars Sunday completed a dominant run through the Don Gleason District 1 Tournament.  Adams-Cheshire Bounces Back, Pittsfield Rolls in Little League TourneyWeston Wigglesworth struck out nine in three innings of work, and the Pittsfield’s offense gave him plenty of run support in clinching a berth in the championship series.  Veteran Spotlight: Coast Guard Lt. Joseph PontiHe grew up in Lawrence and graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy as an ensign. His first assignment would take him aboard a weather ship, the USCG Casco. Volunteers Clean Up the Housatonic RiverWith the help of over a dozen volunteers, they cleaned out trash and other dumped items from six locations along the River in Pittsfield.  Bennington Museum Launches $3.2M Century CampaignThe Bennington Museum has launched a "century campaign" with the goal of making $3.2 million in structural and programming improvements as it enters its second century. BMS Announces Talent and Merit Scholarship RecipientsStudents who are accepted into the Talent & Merit Scholarship Program benefit from up to 100 percent tuition assistance.  SVMC Summer Gala Raises $1.5M for New Cancer CenterThe event, which hosted nearly 400 people, broke all previous fundraising records in support of building a new regional cancer center at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC).  Hillard Throws One-Hitter for Babe Ruth TeamCam Hillard struck out six and allowed just one hit Saturday to lead the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars to a 4-0 win over Westfield in the opener of the Western Massachusetts State Tournament at Bullens Field.  Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14s Top WestfieldCam Reynolds went 2-for-4 with a double Saturday to help lift the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14-year-old All-Stars to a 10-7 win over Westfield to start the Western Mass State Tournament at Bullens Field.  Fox, Pittsfield 10s Pull Away Late Against Great BarringtonMason Fox delivered in a 16-1, four-inning win over Great Barrington to open the best-of-three Don Gleason District 1 Tournament championship final at Deming Park.  Dalton-Hinsdale, Pittsfield 12-Year-Olds Open Tourney with WinsOn Sunday at noon, Dalton-Hinsdale will be tested by Pittsfield, which took a 16-1 decision over Great Barrington in the other pool play matchup. MassDOT: South County Road WorkLane closures will be in place during the construction operations, and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones. The schedule for the work and lane closures is as follows:  Dalton Fire Chief Earns AccreditationFire Chief Christian Tobin has earned his accreditation through the state Fire Service Commission.  Adams Community Bank Elects Next CEO and PresidentCommunity Bancorp of the Berkshires, MHC elects next CEO and President.  'Baseball in the Berkshires' Tells New Stories at Lenox's Ventfort HallTen years after he started chronicling, cataloging and collecting artifacts that tell the story of Berkshire County's connection to America's pastime, Larry Moore is still adding pieces to the story.  Two Berkshire Beaches Closed, One for Bacterial ExceedanceTwo Berkshire beaches are closed for swimming ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. BArT Fourth Quarter Honor RollStudents who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors."" Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "High Honors."  Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, a Festival, and MoreThere are a variety of events this weekend, including a festival, ice cream train rides, First Fridays, and more.  To DIY or Not to DIY: The Pros and Cons of ProfessionalReplacement windows are a considerable investment for homeowners. However, the upgrade process doesn’t end with ordering new frames; it also involves installing them. Berkshire Athenaeum announces Call for ArtThe theme for the Call for Art is "empowerment."  Local Author to Speak at Ventfort HallLocal author and historian, Cornelia Brooke Gilder, will engage Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop in a conversational presentation. A tea will be served after the presentation. |
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