Independence Day Road Race Canceled for 2020

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Following the announcement that the 2020 Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade has been cancelled, the organizers of the BMC Independence Day Run, a very popular 5K run held just before the parade kicks off, have decided to cancel the event.

This would have been the 35th anniversary of the Independence Day Run, which raises funds to benefit Berkshire Medical Center.

Organizers of the Independence Day Run cite the ongoing caution surrounding COVID-19 and the continuing need for social distancing to help prevent the spread of the virus in the Berkshires.

The event is being planned for 2021 and it is hoped conditions at that time will allow for the continuation of this important event. Berkshire Medical Center thanks all who have participated, volunteered and supported the Independence Day Run in the past and look forward to seeing and working with everyone next year. 


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Senator Mark December Staff Office Hours

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in December.
 
Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state legislation, or to ask for assistance with issues involving any state agency.
 
Appointments are not required.
  • Adams: Tuesday, Dec. 3 and Tuesday, Dec.  17th from 9 a.m. to noon. Town Hall, 8 Park St., Adams.
  • Dalton: Monday, Dec. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Senior Center, 40 Field St., Dalton.
  • Great Barrington: Monday, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. Town Hall, 334 Main St., Great Barrington.
  • North Adams: Tuesday, Dec. 3 and Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. MCLA Alumni Relations Building, 228 E. Main St., North Adams.
  • Pittsfield: Thursday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. District Office. 773 Tyler St., Pittsfield.
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