Sports
Baseball in the Berkshires Museum Stages Exhibit in New York
Baseball in the Berkshires in cooperation with the Guilderland Public Library will present an historical baseball exhibit titled “Bats Across the Border,” from June 3 to 29 during normal library hours.
Turtles on the Roadway Need Your Help
Turtle nesting activity peaks between late May and early June, and drivers are urged to keep an eye out for turtles on the road – especially when driving near ponds and wetlands.
Free Training Program Leading to BHS July 4th Road Race
The program begins on Saturday, May 27 and ends on July 1.
Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs Summer Events
On Tuesday the Parks Commission approved a variety of happenings for the warm months including the well-known Live on The Lake, which will happen on Wednesdays from July 5 to August 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
More Than 400 Compete in Steel Rail Races
Williamstown's Alex White was the first runner across the finish line at Sunday's MountainOne Steel Rail Marathon on the Ashuwilticook Trail.
Koperniak Hits Walkoff Homer for Triple-A Squad
Hoosac Valley graduate Matt Koperniak Saturday hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th to give the Memphis Redbirds a 3-1 win over the Gwinnett Stripers in the Triple-A International League.
Williams Softball Eliminated in NCAA Tournament
The Salisbury University softball team Sunday scored five runs in the bottom of the fourth inning en route to a 6-1 win to end Williams' season in the NCAA Division III tournament.
Sunday's Steel Rail Races to Cause Minor Delays on Route 8
The event includes a marathon, half marathon and 8K distance on the bike path starting and finishing in Pittsfield while covering the distance to the end of the trail in Adams and back.
Williams Softball Stays Alive at NCAAs Against Carpenter's Rams
Kayla Chang went 3-for-4 at the plate and stole three bases to help the Williams College softball team Friday beat Framingham State, 9-4, in an elimination game at the NCAA Division III tournament.
Pontoosuc Lake Closure Notices
Additionally, the lake will be closed on Tuesday, May 23 to all uses as part of the nuisance aquatic weed management program.
Williams Softball Wins NCAA Tournament Opener
Tayler Wise drove in a run in the bottom of the fifth inning Thursday to give the Williams College softball team a 1-0 win over UMass-Dartmouth in the NCAA Division III tournament.
Pittsfield: Wild Acres Fishing Derby
The event will be held rain or shine.
Youth Event to Learn About Track and Field Set for May 28
Children 8 and up are invited to a Track and Field Youth Camp on Sunday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to noon on the Taconic High School track.
CIAO Soccer Hall of Fame Inducts Class of '23
The Community Italian-American Organization Soccer Hall of Fame Thursday inducted 11 new members in a ceremony at Berkshire Hills Country Club.
Williams Softball Pitcher Dominant in League Tourney Wins
Williams College first-year Sadie Leonard Saturday won games against Trinity and Bates by scores of 1-0 and 2-1 to advance to the New England Small College Athletic Confernece title game.
Berkshire Conservation District Healthy Soils
The District purchased an Esch 12' no-till seeder which they have been renting to area farmers since 2019.
Turtles Must be Left in the Wild
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department said keeping native turtles as pets is prohibited because it can harm the turtle and pose threats to wild turtle populations.
Pittsfield's Striking Out Cancer Event Back for Third Year
Area baseball and softball players ages 13 and up are encouraged to participate in the third annual Striking Out Cancer in the Berkshires Event on Saturday, June 24.
Youth Baseball Players Run, March Into 2023 Season
With a big assist from its biggest fan, the Pittsfield Little League American Division officially kicked off its 2023 season on Sunday at Deming Park.
White Dominant at May Day Races
Nearly 100 road racers and about 150 youngsters turned out Sunday for the 46th annual Dalton CRA May Day Races at Nessacus Middle School.
Q&A: Lenox's Schwartz Places Sixth at Freestyle Skiing Nationals
Arthur Schwartz had high expectations for himself going into last month's USASA National Championships at Colorado's Cooper Mountain.
MCLA's Adams Reaches Baseball Milestone in Win over Williams
MCLA's Randy Adams went 3-for-6 with a pair of doubles and five RBIs, leading the Trailblazers to an 11-4 victory over Williams College on Thursday.
Williams Softball Blanks Trinity
Kelly McGuigan went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs Saturday to lead the Williams College softball team to a 7-0 win over Trinity.
Rachiele Has Two-HR Day for MCLA
Taconic High graduate Austin Rachiele went 4-for-5 with a pair of three-run home runs and seven runs batted in on Friday to lead the MCLA baseball team to a 17-1 over Fitchburg State in the opener of a double-header.
BCC to Hold Alumni Field Day
Activities include the inaugural BCC Alumni Soccer Game and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Falcon's Perch Concession Stand (pre-registration required). All BCC alumni and friends are invited to attend.
Northern Berkshire 'Baseball Bonanza' Returns Saturday Evening
Northern Berkshire Youth Baseball will hold its second annual Baseball Bonanza on Saturday at 4:30 on Fallon Field.
BHS 4th of July Road Race Under New Direction
The BHS 4th of July Road Race began in 1985 with 250 runners taking to the street to run the out-and-back 5K course before the start of the annual Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade.
BCC to Reopen Paterson Field House
While renovations were delayed during the pandemic, Paterson served about 33,000 people receiving COVID-19 vaccines.
Rachiele Hits for Cycle to Lead MCLA Past Westfield State
Austin Rachiele went 4-for-4 hitting for the cycle in MCLA's 5-4 MASCAC victory over Westfield State this afternoon.
