BCC to Hold Adult Swimming Clinic

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PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold "All about Freestyle," a swimming clinic for adults, on Saturday, July 20 at 9:30 am in Paterson Field House. 
 
Certified coach Chris Colburn will instruct. 
 
Designed for master swimmers, triathletes and fitness swimmers, the clinic will offer tips, drills and techniques on how to swim a faster, more efficient freestyle.
 
The session will include 45 minutes of on-deck/classroom instruction, followed by 90 minutes in the water working on mastering the skills learned in the classroom.  
 
The clinic is open to swimmers ages 18 and up who are able to swim at least 100 yards of freestyle (front crawl) unassisted and nonstop. The in-water portion of the clinic includes several drills, most of which will incorporate one length of the pool (70 feet). 
 
The fee for the clinic is $45 ($30 for Paterson Field House gym members). Class size is limited to 30 swimmers on a first-come, first basis. To register, call 413) 236-1670 and pay with a credit card by phone, or walk in to the Paterson Welcome Desk. 

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Planning Board Approves Draft of Updated Special Permit Application

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Planning Board approved a draft of the updated special permit application during its meeting on Wednesday. 
 
The special permit fee application will become effective if the town's legal counsel approves it. The board will have to approve the application again following legal counsel's review. 
 
According to the town bylaws, town boards and officers have the authorization to change fees. 
 
The updated application adjusts how applicants pay for the certified abutters letters. 
 
The updated special permit application sheet breaks down the costs for the abutters list, the two Berkshire Eagle legal postings, and the flat certified mail fee for eight letters to abutting towns, the applicant, and notice of the decision to the applicant. 
 
Then charges an additional cost of $8.69 per abutter. 
 
The Board of Assessors certified abutters list is $25, and the flat certified mail fee for eight letters will remain at $69.52. 
 
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