 Westfield Babe Ruth Tops Pittsfield 13s in Game One of SeriesJJ Gonzalez Monday led the Westfield Babe Ruth 13-year-old All-Stars on the mound and at the plate in a 10-2 win over Pittsfield to open the best-of-three Western Massachusetts Championship Series.  Pittsfield Audit Committee Begins WorkThe city received two bid responses for an independent audit, and a recommendation will be made later this month.  BIC Expansion to Begin This FallThe effort is supported by $5.2 million from the state, and another $2 million was earmarked through an economic development bond bill. Pittsfield has also committed $1 million in GE Economic Development Funds. Adams Opts into PACE Program and Keeps Savoy Agreement for COAThe select board opted into the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program as well as another agreement with Savoy for the Council on Aging (COA) shared service. Dalton Seeks Dismissal of Two Counts in Berkshire Concrete LitigationThe town moved to dismiss two of the counts filed against it by Berkshire Concrete — breach of contract and promissory estoppel, a legal doctrine that allows someone to recover damages when a promise is broken, even if a formal contract does not exist. Weisheit had not come to a determination at the time of the hearing. No Lanesborough Residents Showing Interest in Mount Greylock School Committee SeatsWith just more than two weeks left to turn in nomination papers, a three-way race is shaping up for two seats on the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee. Williamstown Board of Health Looks into County Mosquito ProgramThe Board of Health on Monday began a conversation about enrolling the town in the Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project. Thunder 18U Team Reaches Tourney Final in N.H.The Greylock Thunder 18U travel softball team Sunday reached the title game of the New England Fusion College Showcase.  Dalton-Hinsdale 10-Year-Olds Reach County Title SeriesCooper Kennedy and Blake Preston each drove in a run in the top of the seventh, and the Dalton-Hinsdale Little League 10-and-under All-Stars held on for a 6-5 win over Adams-Cheshire in the District 1 Tournament at Deming Park. Adams-Cheshire Walks Off Little League Win; Pittsfield 12s RollDan Collins hit a two-out double to right-center Sunday to give the Adams-Cheshire Little League 12-year-old All-Stars a 5-4 win over Dalton-Hinsdale in the Don Gleason District 1 Tournament.  Veteran Spotlight: Army Reserve Sgt. Rachel HaileyRachel Hailey served her country in the Army Reserve with humility and intense pride as a sergeant from 1999 to 2008. A Semiquincentennial Minute: Bay State Gave America the GerrymanderToday, gerrymandering is a widely accepted term for creating voting districts using tools that political scientists call “cracking” and “packing.” SteepleCats Win Annual July 4 GameSebastian Rhoades went 2-for-3 with a triple and three runs batted in Sunday to lead the SteepleCats to a 7-3 win over Keene, N.H.  Thunder Earns Split at New Hampshire TournamentEmma Lemire went five innings in the circle to earn the complete-game win, allowing just one earned run. MassWildLife: How does wildlife beat the heat?What do wild animals do when temperatures start to climb? Like any good New Englander, our local wildlife is built to survive all 4 seasons. From bizarre bodily functions to wardrobe changes, here's how they’ll stay cool this summer. SteepleCats Win on RoadTony Woodie went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and three runs batted in Friday to lead the North Adams SteepleCats to an 11-6 win over the Upper Valley Nighthawks.  Williamstown's Images Holds Ribbon-Cutting at Renovated TheaterThe theater reopened in May but celebrated its rebirth Friday as part of the townwide, two-day celebration of America’s birth. Great Barrington Pulls Away Late for 12-Year-Old Little League Tourney WinTyler Warren hit a three-run triple to cap an 11-run bottom of the fourth Friday that ended the Great Barrington All-Stars’ 12-2 win over Lanesborough in the Don Gleason District 1 Little League Tournament.  Pittsfield 10-Year-Olds Cruise to County FinalGrayson Christopher drove in Levi Doyle with the game's first run in the bottom of the third, and Pittsfield went on to a 9-0 win over Dalton-Hinsdale. Weekend Outlook: America's 250th CelebrationsCheck out the events happening this Fourth of July weekend, including America’s 250th birthday celebrations, fireworks, hikes, and more.  Thunder 18U Team Starts Strong at N.H. TournamentOlivia Perry went 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBIs Saturday to lead the Greylock Thunder 18U travel softball team to a 10-5 win over the Mass Drifters at the New England Fusion College Showcase. Friday Front Porch Feature: The Woolen HouseOur Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 103 Holmes Road in Hinsdale. State Fire Marshal: Leave Fireworks to the ProfessionalsFires and Serious Injuries Increased by Nearly 25 percent in 2025; One Fatality Reported Governor Announces Free Parking at State Parks, Beaches This WeekendGovernor Healey Announces Free Parking at State Parks and Beaches for July 4th Weekend |
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