This time, itâs the weather.
âThe rain is having a tremendous impact on our outdoor festival,â said Nicole Tomasofky, director of marketing and communications at Jacobâs Pillow Dance Festival. Persistent rainfall forced the Pillow to cancel 10 out of its 20 performances â with refunds to patrons â within the first two weeks of its outdoor-only summer season.
Other outdoor work is a struggle.
âWhen itâs wet, we canât,â said Tom Zanconato, owner of Zanconato Paving & Sealcoating in Pittsfield.
âYou should not sealcoat or crack seal when itâs raining.â
But, the soggy weather can be a boon for some.