MountainOne Distributes Donations, Sponsorships to Nonprofits

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne announced that in the third and fourth quarters of 2025, it distributed $363,200  in donations and sponsorships to not-for-profit organizations across the Berkshires, Pioneer Valley, and the South Shore.
 
In Berkshire County:
 
The Berkshire Innovation Center – $10,000 to serve as the MountainOne Pavilion sponsor, supporting workforce development, innovation programming, and career pathways in advanced manufacturing and technology.
 
ServiceNet, Inc. – $10,000 to support the launch of The First, a collaborative daytime community resource center in downtown Pittsfield providing meals, hygiene services, and personalized resource navigation to help individuals experiencing housing instability move toward long-term stability and independence.
 
Williamstown Rural Lands – $5,000 as Lead Sponsor of the Fall Benefit and Auction, supporting the organization's 40th anniversary celebration and helping maximize funds raised for land conservation, stewardship, and community engagement in Williamstown.
 
1Berkshire – $5,000 to serve as Lead Sponsor of the annual Fall Foliage Parade in North Adams, fostering community connection, local pride, and vibrant downtown activity through a beloved seasonal event.
 
Elizabeth Freeman Center – $2,500 to sponsor the Rise Together Walk and fundraiser, supporting critical survivor services including the 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, legal and housing advocacy, and economic empowerment programs serving Berkshire County.
 
North Adams Veterans Services. – $2,500 to cover the cost of engraving names of additional veterans to the Veterans' Memorial Park. The park stands as a place of reflection and gratitude, reminding us of the sacrifices of our veterans.
 
MountainOne also continued its support of cultural and educational institutions within the Berkshires, including commitments to MASS MoCA and the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. 
 
These contributions align with broader, multi-year capital campaign efforts and reflect MountainOne's long-term investment in regional vitality. 
 
"It is our privilege to support the work of organizations that uplift, empower, and enrich the communities we serve," said Brenda Petell, Vice President of Community Engagement. "These outstanding nonprofits represent just a portion of the many organizations we support throughout the year to help drive positive work in our communities."

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SteepleCats Earn Their First Home Win of Summer

By Ben McDonoughFor iBerkshires.com Sports
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — It took nearly three weeks and plenty of heartbreak, but the North Adams SteepleCats finally had their breakthrough moment at Joe Wolfe Field.
 
Behind six strong innings from starter Niklas Pavia and a game-changing three-run third inning, the SteepleCats earned their first home victory of the 2026 season Sunday afternoon, defeating the Upper Valley Nighthawks 4-1.
 
The SteepleCats wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Chris Diaz opened the bottom of the first with a double into the gap and immediately put pressure on the Nighthawks by stealing third base. One batter later, Bobby Stang hit a ground ball that allowed Diaz to race home and give North Adams an early 1-0 advantage.
 
That was all the support Pavia needed to settle into a groove.
 
The right-hander was electric from the start, striking out the side in the second inning and consistently attacking hitters with confidence. Pavia struck out seven batters over six innings of work, allowing just one run while repeatedly pitching out of trouble.
 
Upper Valley’s lone run came in the third inning when Frank Kelly launched a solo home run to left field, knotting the game at one apiece.
 
The tie lasted only minutes.
 
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