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Berkshire Bruins Offering Free Hockey Program| 09:47AM / Wednesday, October 31, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Bruins, a program of the Boys and Girls Club, are offering free hockey to children who enroll within the Mite Program (5-8 years of age, born on or after Jan. 1, 2004, with no prior year's registration with the program). Returning players can also have their fees waived if they get a friend to join the program and play. New registrants must mention the returning player's name for credit to be received. Limit one waiver for returning player per new registrant. The Mite Program offers ice time two to three times per week from November to March. Opportunities include basic instruction and fun cross-ice games. To register and find more 0 Comments
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DCR Celebrates $750K Renovation of Monterey DamBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
04:23PM / Tuesday, October 23, 2012 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. — Protecting the Berkshire's scenic beauty means investing in it and with the reopening of the Benedict Pond Dam, the state has spent $750,000 doing just that.
The dam in the Beartown State Forest was renovated to be handicapped accessible and more welcoming to the public.
Department of Conservation and Recreation Commission Edward Lambert said at a ribbon cutting on Tuesday that the new dam not only provides a high quality of life but will also contribute to the tourism industry.
"The bottom line is that we're very pleased with this infrastructure," Lambert said. "We know these facilities are important to the areas for both the quality of life and some 0 Comments
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Annual Sam Gomez Race Set For Sunday| 08:49AM / Monday, October 15, 2012 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — This year's Sam Gomez Classic 5K Charity Road Race will be held on Sunday, Oct. 21, at 11:30 a.m. and will begin at the corner of Pleasant and Church streets. Proceeds of the annual Sam Gomez Classic 5K Charity Road Race will this year be given to the Friendship Center Food Pantry in North Adams. Anyone interested in participating in this event may go to the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts website to register. You may also call 413-662-5401 for entry information. Registrations will also be taken on the day of the race.Registration for the race is $13 in advance and $15 on the day of the race. Free T-shirts will be given to the first 100 0 Comments
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Suns Name McGuire As General Manager, Pittsfield Suns Sports Info
12:08PM / Monday, October 01, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Goldklang Group announced that Kevin McGuire has been promoted to general manager of the Pittsfield Suns. McGuire ascends to the role after spending the 2012 season as the baseball team's assistant general manager, where he handled most of the club's daily operations. McGuire has been a member of the Goldklang Group since 2010. His career began with the Hudson Valley Renegades (New York Penn League) as a promotions intern, where he rose quickly to the role of Director of Promotions and Entertainment for the 2011 season. With the Renegades, McGuire was in charge of all aspects of the club's entertainment. McGuire's time with the Renegades gave 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Recreation Lists Punt, Pass & Kick Winners| 09:15AM / Tuesday, September 25, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Thirty children took part in the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition hosted by the city's Recreation Program on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Taconic High School.
These youngsters earned first-place honors in their respective age groups:
GIRLSNameHometownTotal Score*Age 6-7 Nia FranklinPittsfield 55 feet 5 inchesAge 8-9Krystyna MorawiecLee83 feet 4 inchesAge 10-11Lexus LaFontPittsfield33 feet 1 inch BOYS Name HometownTotal Score*Age 6-7Jonathan Howard Pittsfield111 feet Age 8-9Connor HayfordPittsfield170 feet 7 inchesAge 10-11 Isaiah TrumblePittsfield 169 feet 6 inchesAge 12-13Nickolas SayersPittsfield 222 feetAge 14-15Cameron 0 Comments
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GM/Manager of the Suns to Step Down| 09:25AM / Thursday, September 20, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After a successful first season at the helm, General Manager and Manager Jamie Keefe decided to pursue other challenges in the sport. Keefe informed team officials late last week that he would step away from the team at the end of the month. Keefe guided the Suns to a record of 27-25 in its inaugural season. Keefe will continue his recent venture into the collegiate sports arena, accepting a position as a coach for the UMass-Lowell baseball team. Keefe was the first piece of the puzzle for the Goldklang Group after they acquired the Pittsfield franchise. Having managed in Pittsfield with previous teams, Keefe was a leading force in helping the Suns establish a 0 Comments
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Waning Bossidy Fund Sparks Calls For Pittsfield Parks PlanBy Joe Durwin, Pittsfield Correspondent
10:49PM / Wednesday, September 19, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two requests for allocations from the city's special athletic fields fund sparked calls at Tuesday's Parks Commission meeting for more aggressive action on long-term parks maintenance.
The commission voted to table a request for $3,000 in "Bossidy Bucks" funding for materials to maintain the Babe Ruth ballfield until it can work out a long-term maintenance plan with city government.
The Bossidy Bucks fund was established in 2001 from a $1 millon donation by Larry Bossidy, former GE and Honeywell executive, for the ongoing upkeep of city athletic fields. In light of this and more substantial recent requests, Parks Commission members and others in the 0 Comments
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Mayor Bianchi Commends Pittsfield Babe Ruth TeamBy Joe Durwin,
12:24PM / Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Daniel Bianchi hailed the city's 15-year-old Babe Ruth All Stars Tuesday on their performance in the World Series in Van Buren, Ark., two weeks ago.
At the first City Council meeting following the team's return, the mayor presented certificates from the city in recognition of their achievements.
"We are so proud of you as a community," said Bianchi. "You guys have done a great job, and you've represented the city of Pittsfield beautifully through great sportsmanship, and great sports."
The team swept five games in the series before finally being eliminated in the opening game of the single elimination tournament by El Segundo, 0 Comments
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'Growing Pains' For County GriddersBy Stephen Dravis,
06:06PM / Friday, September 07, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The last two autumns, the Mount Greylock Regional High School football program has been a constant.
This year, the Mounties are experiencing change.
When Greylock puts its 26-game winning streak on the line Friday night against Pittsfield, coach Shawn Flaherty's squad will do so with a lot of new faces wearing red and white.
"From last year, we basically lost our entire line," Flaherty said at Tuesday's inaugural Berkshire County football "media day."
And that does not even count three-year starting quarterback Kent Hanson.
Still, Flaherty was optimistic in a room full of players and coaches just itching to be the first to end the streak.
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