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Pittsfield Parks Look Ahead to Summer EventsBy Joe Durwin, Pittsfield Correspondent
03:35PM / Wednesday, May 16, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Parks Commission on Tuesday issued approval to a number of summer events slated to take place in city parks beginning next month, from the newly reconstructed Common to its recently opened Pittsfield Skate Plaza.
The Berkshire Cycling Association will hold weekly cyclocross races for kids at the Pittsfield Common from June 14 to Aug. 2 on Thursday evenings from 5 to 7:30. These events are open to youths age 12 and younger. Races will be held rain or shine, except the final week's event, which will be postponed for weather if necessary.
The 42nd annual Gather-In at Pitt Park will be held July 21, from 1-8 p.m. Organized by the Westside Neighborhood 0 Comments
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Pittsfield: Boats Must Be Certified Clean of Zebra MusselsCity of Pittsfield,
11:49AM / Friday, May 11, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In an effort to prevent the spread of zebra mussels into city lakes, the city of Pittsfield reminds boaters that state certification of boat decontamination will again be required this season.
All boaters launching from any public access boat ramp in Pittsfield, and across Berkshire County, will be required to sign, date, and display the clean boat certification form prior to launching, provided that they have met the criteria for decontamination. If the criteria cannot be met, it is unlawful to launch the boat until it is properly decontaminated.
Boat ramp monitors will be stationed at both Onota and Pontoosuc lakes seven days a week, beginning in mid-May through 0 Comments
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Pittsfield, State Celebrate Reopening of First St. CommonBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
01:50PM / Wednesday, May 02, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City and state officials marked the opening of the First Street Common on Wednesday to mark the completion of the first phase of a $4.6 million renovation.
The park had fallen into disrepair and the city secured a state grant to move the skate park from the common to East Street and then renovate the First Street park.
The first phase, costing $1.7 million, included the installation of a new playground and entry way.
The next phase will add a gazebo, bathrooms, basketball courts and additional walkway work. Pittsfield contributed about $215,000 on the first phase but has not made a financial commitment to the final two phases yet.
"At the end of the day, these 0 Comments
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Aerial Adventure Park Eyed For LanesboroughBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
11:50PM / Monday, April 09, 2012 | |
 LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — A New York company is eyeing the development of an aerial adventure park near the Hancock border.
Feronia Holdings LLC owns land that encompasses the access road to the Brodie Wind Project. Officials say they want to build a seven-acre park that includes hiking trails, zip lines and ropes courses in what they say is the most "environmentally friendly" way. They plan to partner with Ghent, N.Y., company Tree-Mendous to build the ropes courses.
"It's one of the most environmentally friendly projects you can do," Gerhard Komenda, CEO of Tree-Mendous Adventure Parks, said on Monday. "The trees are not harmed."
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Conor Dillon Golf Tourney Slated for September| 11:58AM / Monday, March 19, 2012 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Former Pittsfield High School baseball standout and current Tampa Bay Ray prospect Matt Torra will host for the 8th annual Conor Dillon Memorial Golf Tournament.
This year's shotgun scramble will be played on Saturday, September 15, at the Waubeeka Golf Links in Williamstown. Torra and friends are continuing their fundraising efforts on behalf of the Pittsfield Little Leagues and the Girls’ Softball League.
Play will begin at 1:00 p.m. A foursome (includes fees, carts, lunch and dinner) costs only $500. Sponsorship opportunities range from $50 to $400.
The event’s application and additional information are available on-line at 0 Comments
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Monterey Softball Seasons Starts Month EarlyCommunity Submission,
11:05AM / Monday, March 19, 2012 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. — Baseball season is coming early this year. Thanks to a mild winter, the ballfield at Greene Park is game ready a month earlier than usual. Weather permitting, informal pickup softball games for all players ages 13 and up will be played now through the end of October.
For more than 20 years, players from Monterey, Otis, Sandsfield, Blandford, Lee, Great Barrington, Sheffield and surrounding towns have enjoyed the friendly competition at the picturesque park. All skill levels welcome. Batting practice starts at 10 and games at 10:30 every Sunday.
Cal Ripken youth baseball also started March 18 as ages 8 to 12 pitchers, catchers, hitters and runners from Monterey, Otis, 0 Comments
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Literacy Volunteers To Build Golf Court In Library| 01:57PM / Friday, February 17, 2012 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County will transform the interior of the Berkshire Athenaeum into a golf course.
On Saturday, February 25, 18 holes of mini golf will be spread over all levels of the library in the event from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. In addition, there will be music in the auditorium, food, and crafts projects for the duffers in your group. Admission and a round of golf is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12.
"We’re hoping to attract families as school vacation winds down, as well as groups from the various corporations who have generously underwritten the tournament,"Ron Latham, president of the Literacy Volunteers and the 0 Comments
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High School Girls Basketball To Fight Cancer In Showcase| 09:06AM / Thursday, February 16, 2012 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The county's girls high school basketball teams will battle it out Saturday to raise money for the American Cancer Society and the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research.
The Berkshire County Athletic Directors Association and the American Cancer Society are putting on the 5th annual Coaches vs. Cancer Showcase at Pittsfield High School.
Beginning at 11 a.m., this all-day event will feature six varsity gamespitting local rivals against each other. The match-ups are based on leaguestandings in an effort to schedule extremelycompetitive games between comparable teams.
A variety of activities are planned on and off the court throughout theday - including great food, 0 Comments
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2012 Bay State Games Alpine Skiing Results| 05:02PM / Monday, February 13, 2012 | |
2012 BayState Games
Alpine Skiing
Event 1: Artistic FS4
Female 9-11 Years: Place Skaters Name Representing Team Points First Katie Stapleton Elite 5 Second Mauryn Tyack Individual 4 Third Lainey Braun FMC Fall River 2.5 Third Madelyn Morrissey Sharper Edge 2.5 Fifth Chloe Bryne Elite 1
Event 2: Artistic FS4
Mixed 12-14 Years: Place Skaters Name Representing Team Points First Carly Jennings Cape Ann 5 Second Meghan Shaffer FMC Natick 4 Third Austin StPierre FMC Natick 3 Fourth Heather Morton FMC Natick 2 Fifth Elizabeth Pier FMC Marlboro 1
Event 3: Artistic FS4
Female 15 Years: Place Skaters Name Representing Team Points First Alexis Nixon Winterland 5 Second Nyomi Warren FMC Natick 4 Third Emily Smith FMC Natick 3 Fourth Nicole
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Bay State Games Return To County FridayBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
07:15PM / Thursday, February 09, 2012 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Bay State Winter Games kicks off bright and early Friday morning.
The first round of figure skating will begin at 7:30 a.m. to start the three-day competition that brings figure skating, alpine skiing and ice hockey to the Northern Berkshires.
Last year, the games expanded to include other nearby states as the Olympic-style competition continues to grow. Since the Bay State Winter Games' inception in 1985, the Berkshires have played host to all the events.
The competition brings an estimated $1.5 million, Williamstown Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Judy Giamborino said last year.
The games are broken into three separate competitions. There is figure 0 Comments
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