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CRA Executive Director Alison Peters and Dan McMahaon pose with some of the players, parents, and volunteers of the Dalton Soccer Club and the trophy named in McMahon’s honor at last weekend’s tournament.

Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament Dedicates Trophy to Founder

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DALTON, Mass. – The annual CRA Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament this year named the 7th/8th grade divisions of the tournament the Dan McMahon division in recognition of McMahon’s impact on youth soccer in Berkshire County over his 35 year career at the CRA.
 
McMahon was the creator of the Just for Kicks Tournament 27 years ago and came to present the winners of the divisions, the McMahon Cup.
 
More than 70 teams competed in eight divisions over the course of two days on the holiday weekend at Wahconah Regional High School and Nessacus Middle School.
 
Winners and runners-up in each division included:
 
5/6 Boys- Division 1
Finalist, Williamstown Soccer Club
Champion, Pittsfield Soccer Club          
5/6 Boys- Division 2
Finalist, Northampton Soccer Club 
Champion, North Adams
5/6 Girls- Division 1
Finalist, Williamstown Soccer Club 
Champion, Berkshire Hills Soccer Club 
5/6 Girls- Division 2
Finalist, North Adams
Champion, Lenox Soccer Club 
7/8 Girls, Dan McMahon Division
Finalist, South Hadley Soccer Club
Champion, Pittsfield Soccer Club
7/8 Boys, Dan McMahon Division 
Finalist, Dalton Soccer Club
Champion, Berkshire Hills Soccer Club
 
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Dalton Green Committee Hosts Climate Solutions Fair Sunday

DALTON, Mass.—The town invites community members to its Climate Solutions Fair at the Stationery Factory this Sunday, Oct. 13, at 1 p.m. 
 
Dalton’s environmental consultant, Blue Strike Environmental, will headline the event with a multi-media presentation on the key components of the Climate Action Plan, followed by an information session for community members. 
 
The Green Committee members will also present their draft climate action plan survey. The event will feature survey workshops, during which attendees can provide input on ways to improve the survey.
 
The community survey is part of a broad community engagement strategy to ensure all voices are heard and have access to the resources they need. 
 
The event will also delve into the benefits of electric vehicle ownership and solar power for homes, review state and federal incentives to increase home energy efficiency, and have other environmental conversations. 
 
“The comprehensive outreach survey will help us provide a plan securely founded on the actual wishes and priorities of its residents,” said Bob Bishop, Select Board chair.
 
“I am very pleased with how the Green Dalton Committee is approaching this important task.”  
 
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