 Pittsfield Firefighters Douse Blaze in Wealthy Avenue HomeFirefighters quickly doused blaze in a single-family home on Wealthy Avenue late Tuesday afternoon.  Bailey Sworn in as North Adams Police ChiefBoth he and the mayor said the interim length was a matter of timing — there was a police contract being negotiated and Bailey was weighing whether he wanted to continue in the job.  Pittsfield's Infield Offers Youth Sports CampsThe Infield is offering a series of youth sports camps for children aged 4 to 12 starting next week at its Lyman Street facility.  Roberta Harold To Speak At Ventfort HallA tea will be served after her presentation. Senator Mark Announces July Staff HoursAppointments are not required.  Clark Art Presents Sensing NatureThis free seasonal program encourages visitors to connect with the landscapes on the Clark's campus and in the galleries. Berkshire Communities Awarded Mass Save Municipal Energy Manager GrantsSponsors of Mass Save Announce Municipal Energy Manager Grants for 63 Cities and Towns Across Massachusetts. Funding will be awarded over three years from 2025-2027 to help municipalities reduce energy use and carbon emissions SteepleCats Slip to 4-13Alex Marot went 3-for-4 with a triple Monday to lead the North Shore Navigators to a 10-1 win over the North Adams SteepleCats in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.  Pittsfield Subcommittee Says Camping Ban Needs More WorkOn Monday, it tabled the ordinance proposal after adopting amendments to remove criminalization language and the three-day ban limit for camping on private property. Force 12U Finishes Pool Play at National TournamentThe Montgomery Devils' 12-and-under team Monday handed the Berkshire Force a 12-2 loss in the Force's pool play finale at the Youth Softball Nationals. North Adams Council Accepts Airport Grant, But Not Without CommentThe management of Harriman-West Airport continues to generate heated debate between the City Council and the mayor.  Lenox Library 2025 Tanglewood Pre-Concert TalksThese free programs will take place in the Lenox Town Hall auditorium, located at 6 Walker Street, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. on Friday afternoons and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Roxie's Barkery has Grown in SizeRoxie's Barkery and Boutique has expanded, creating more room for items in its shop.  Letter: Dalton Finance Committee — Thank youThis fiscal budget season has been a very difficult one for the Finance Committee and chairs. These professional individuals put their time and talent into doing what is best for the town and its people. MassDOT Advisory: South County Overnight Construction on I-90All work will take place during overnight hours and will be complete by 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, in anticipation of the July 4 holiday. Fire Officials Urge Residents: Leave Fireworks to the ProfessionalsIllegal Fireworks Have Caused More Than 500 Fires, 200 Serious Injuries Since 2020  Pittsfield Plans Unkamet Brook Restoration With MVP GrantPittsfield received a $275,000 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant in fiscal 2025 for the effort, which is expected to be done in the next five years. BRTA Working on Comprehensive Regional Transit PlanStakeholders were polled on their thoughts, with one question being where they'd like to see the BRTA go, with some saying said Veterans Affairs medical center in Leeds and to smaller communities. Bristol, Conn., Rallies Late to Top SteepleCatsThe Blues scored six runs in the sixth and six more in the eighth after North Adams took a 3-1 lead. Berkshire Force 12U Softball Beats Philly ClubDaisy Caron struck out six in a complete-game, four-inning effort Sunday as the Berkshire Force 12-and-under travel softball team beat Philadelphia’s EOM Angels, 7-2, in the Youth Softball Nationals. Post 68-2 Knocks Off GreenfieldGavin Maffuccio went 2-for-4 with a double and a pair of RBIs Sunday to lead the Pittsfield Post 68-2 American Legion Baseball team to an 8-3 win over Greenfield Post 81.  Greylock 14Us Come Back to Win Greenfield Tourney TitleLydia Gaudreau hit a two-run double in the bottom of the fourth to give the Greylock Thunder 14Us a 7-6 lead en route to a 15-7, come-from-behind victory over the Vermont Rockets in the title game of the Mid-Summer Storm tournament.  Veteran Spotlight: Army 1st Lt. Thomas LaRoseThomas LaRose served his country in the Army as a first lieutenant from 2017 to 2021. Berkshire Force 14s Fall to Columbia County, N.Y.The Columbia County (N.Y.) Reds edged the Berkshire Force 14-and-under travel softball team, 3-1, on Sunday. Post 68-1 Senior Legion Team Walks Off Win Against SheffieldDominic Marcella drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the seventh Sunday to give the Pittsfield Post 68-1 American Legion Baseball team a 7-6 win over Sheffield Post 340. |
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