Pittsfield Announces 2026 Wild Acres Fishing Derby

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Conservation Commission, Recreation Program and Lyon Aviation have announced a free Fishing Derby for youth ages 14 years old and under on Saturday, May 9, at the Wild Acres Conservation Area. 
 
This event will occur rain or shine.
 
Volunteer support will be provided to assist with dressing fish, providing fishing tips and techniques, baiting, etc. The derby will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until noon. Trophies will be awarded at noon to those who catch the largest fish in length and weight. 
 
The Onota Boat Livery has donated fishing poles which will be raffled off during the event. The accessible trail down to the pond will be open.
 
The first 100 children will receive a free food voucher, and food will also be available for purchase from Ozzie's Steak & Eggs.
 
The Wild Acres Conservation Area is located off South Mountain Road in Pittsfield.
 
For more information, contact Jennifer VanBramer, Recreation & Special Events Coordinator, at (413) 499-9371.
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Dalton Elects Incumbents, Write-in for Planning Board

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

The last-minute write-in campaigns for Planning Board resulted in higher than normal write-in votes — 306 — for Monday's election. 
DALTON, Mass. — The unofficial results for the town's annual election indicate that Planning Board registered candidate William Striebel III and write-in candidate Richard Hall have secured the two seats.
 
Some 413 voters cast their ballots at the Senior Center on Monday. There were 82 mail-in ballots.
 
The Planning Board race began with just one candidate for the two available positions, leaving one vacancy initially unfilled, but as Election Day approached, two additional candidates launched write-in campaigns, transforming it into a competitive contest.
 
The Planning Board saw a significant number of write-in votes, totaling 306. Striebel secured 238 votes, Hall 163, and Mary Tresa Devereaux with 133. 
 
Both Hall and Devereaux have been endorsed by the Dalton Clear Air Coalition, of which Hall is a member, and Democratic Town Committee. 
 
Hall decided to run for Planning Board last Monday inspired by the Berkshire Concrete situation wanting to ensure that the company follows the town's zoning bylaws. 
 
"Thank you to everyone who voted for me. I look forward to helping the town. It's a privilege being on the Planning Board," he said. 
 
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