DALTON, Mass — The 46th annual Community Recreation Association May Day Races will be held Sunday, May 7, at Nessacus Middle School, with major sponsorship by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
Races include a 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer, the Obstacles & Popsicles kids’ races for ages 8 and under and a 1-mile Splatter Sprint for ages 8 and up, all with chip timing by Berkshire Running Center.
The 5K road/trail race and 10K road race begin at 9 a.m. The Obstacles & Popsicles races begin at 10 a.m., with the Splatter Sprint immediately following. The first 100 runners to register (combined 5K/10K) will receive a long-sleeve wicking T-shirt. Every participant in the Obstacles & Popsicles kids’ races will receive a ribbon and freeze pop at the finish line. All proceeds benefit CRA and Dalton Youth Center programs.
For more information or to register, visit www.daltoncra.org or contact the CRA at 413-684-0260. Online registration is also available at berkshirerunningcenter.com.
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Dalton Cultural Council Accepting Grant Applications
Staff Reports
DALTON, Mass. — The Cultural Council is accepting applications for grant funding to support local events and initiatives until Oct. 16.
The council aims to improve residents' quality of life by promoting access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.
The state Cultural Council awarded the town council $8,000 for the 2025 fiscal year to assist organizations and individuals in funding local cultural projects focusing on arts, humanities, and sciences.
"The Cultural Council funding that is provided by the state annually has a great impact on the community," Chair Alyssa Maschino said.
"Some of these programs couldn't happen without these grants. Last year, we granted funds for hiking backpacks that can be rented from the Dalton Free Library, concerts held at the CRA, and dance classes that were held at the Senior Center for the older population, plus much more. We were able to serve different generations at different locations throughout Dalton."
The state Cultural Council has overseen the Local Cultural Council Program since 1990.
During its August meeting, the council also updated the grant application to state that it will prioritize Dalton and the surrounding communities in this year's grant process.
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