| News and events in Pittsfield, Mass.
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Pittsfield Firefighters Contain North St. Blaze | 02:13PM / Monday, December 08, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, the Pittsfield Fire Department responded to 664/666 North St. for smoke showing from the same address. Engine 2 arrived and found fire showing from the exterior rear of the 2-1/2 story, wood frame, 4 family apartment building. E2 crew pulled a 1-3/4" handline and attacked the main body of fire. The department's response consisted of E3, E2, E5, Truck 2, and Car2. E1 responded to scene as a rapid intervention crew. While E2 extinguished all visible fire, E3 conducted a primary search of the building, E5 secured water supply, and T2 assisted with checking for fire extension. The fire was 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Lights Now 12-Foot Christmas TreeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:36PM / Monday, December 08, 2025 | |
Events coordinator Jennifer VanBramer says the annual tree lighting has been held since 1945. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city lit its permanent Christmas tree, now 12 feet tall, to dozens of cheering community members on Friday.
The annual tree lighting ceremony drew adults and children to Park Square as they waited for Santa and Mrs. Claus to arrive. It has been a Pittsfield tradition for 80 years, and a dedicated Christmas tree was planted in 2023.
"This event has been a long-standing Pittsfield tradition since 1945, and every year it reminds us just how special our city truly is," Recreation & Special Events Coordinator Jennifer VanBramer
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BMC Recognized For Hip Fracture Clinical Achievements from Healthgrades| 10:51AM / Monday, December 08, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that Berkshire Medical Center (BMC), in partnership with Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates, has achieved a 5-Star Rating for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. BMC was rated 5-stars for Hip Fracture Treatment for 2026. "The outstanding orthopaedic team at Berkshire Medical Center, working hand in hand with our exceptional Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates partners provide the highest standard of care for our hip fracture patients," said James Lederer, MD, BHS Chief Medical Officer/Chief Quality Officer. "BMC's hip fracture
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Bousquet Mountain Drifters Restaurant Under New Local OwnershipBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:26AM / Monday, December 08, 2025 | |
The look of the pub isn't changing but the McNinches are planning a redo of the menu. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The restaurant at Bousquet Mountain will reopen under new management. The McNinch Restaurant Group will operate Drifters Bar & Restaurant, opening on Dec. 12. McNinch Restaurant Group is operated by father and son duo John and Tucker McNinch. They currently own and operate Patrick's Pub and the 101 Restaurant and Bar in the Holiday Inn. "I think we have a strong understanding of Bosquet's culture, the clientele there, who they're trying to reach, who are with the ski mountain itself as well as the general 0 Comments
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Dalton Sale of Bardin Property Challenged By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:57PM / Sunday, December 07, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The sale of the last parcel of the land known as the Bardin property is being challenged. The town received four bids on the property: $30,000, $31,500, $51,000, and $51,510. Dicken Crane of Holiday Farm was the highest bidder at $51,510 but was not awarded the parcel. The 9.15-acre property is located off Route 9, right on the town line of Windsor. During a Select Board meeting on Nov. 10, the board awarded the final parcel to Thomas and Esther Balardini, who purchased the two other parcels that were under an Agricultural Preservation Restriction for $150,000. A fourth lot is in the town of Windsor. The Balardinis were the 0 Comments
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National Grid Offers Holiday Safety Tips| 03:45PM / Sunday, December 07, 2025 | |
WALTHAM, Mass. — With the holiday season upon us, National Grid is encouraging customers to stay safe. Whether hanging outdoor lights, installing inflatables or decorating trees, safety should be top of mind as the holidays approach and colder weather settles in. As festive light displays begin to appear across the region, National Grid offers these tips to help customers guard against accidents and injuries this season. Safely decorate the Christmas tree. According to the National Fire Protection Association, electrical cords or lighting equipment were involved in more than 40 percent of home Christmas tree fires, and nearly one in five Christmas tree fires was 0 Comments
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ServiceNet Warming Shelter Open and BusyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:21PM / Sunday, December 07, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community members can escape the harsh temperatures and have a hot beverage at ServiceNet's warming shelter, which began in November and has been busy since.
Erin Forbush, ServiceNet's director of shelter and housing, said people will typically trickle in when a shelter opens. That was not the case for the pop-up space in First United Methodist Church's dining area, next to ServiceNet's 40-bed shelter, The Pearl.
"This year, we had 23 people on day one, so I think that really is a telltale sign of days to come," Forbush told the Homelessness Advisory Committee on Wednesday.
"We've all been talking about how this
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Attorney Jeffrey T. Collins Appointed to State Ethics Commission| 11:49AM / Sunday, December 07, 2025 | |
BOSTON — Jeffrey T. Collins, a partner at Boston-based law firm Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP, has been appointed by Governor Maura Healey to the State Ethics Commission. Commissioner Collins succeeds former Commission member Wilbur P. Edwards Jr. Prior to joining Morgan, Brown & Joy, Commissioner Collins worked for 18 years at the Office of the Attorney General of Massachusetts, where he was an Assistant Attorney General and served as Deputy Chief of the Government Bureau's Trial Division. Before joining the Attorney General's Office, he was Legal Counsel and Senior Policy Analyst for the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Joint Committee on Commerce and 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Historical Society Writers Workshop Series | 08:47AM / Sunday, December 07, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. —The Berkshire County Historical Society will offer a six-session, six-genre writing series for writers of all levels and areas of interest beginning Dec. 20. The series is held one Saturday a month from 2-5 pm at Arrowhead, the historic home of Herman Melville. Fee for the workshop series is $350; participation is limited to twelve writers and participants are highly encouraged to attend every workshop. To reserve, email education@berkshirehistory.org. Dates are subject to change. In the event of snow or blizzard conditions, workshops will be postponed. Dec. 20, 2025 - Jana Laiz The Art of Deep Listening – In order 0 Comments
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Berkshire Museum's New Aquarium Taking Shape By Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
08:07AM / Sunday, December 07, 2025 | |
A rendering showing how the redesigned aquarium will look. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Museum's $12.1 million renovation project is on track for reopening the museum next summer. The major renovation of the 1903 structure will include a new lobby, gift shop, family activity center, lecture hall, conference room, and reimagined first-floor galleries showcasing art, natural history, and historical objects. One of the biggest attractions will be the aquarium, which will be double the size and replace the old theater. "We're going to have a whole group of new exhibits and exhibitions. Our aquarium, which is in the basement 0 Comments
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Governor Makes Nominations for District Court, Probate & Family Court | 07:32AM / Sunday, December 07, 2025 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey nominated Frances Dallmeyer to serve as an Associate Justice of the District Court and Toiya Taylor to serve as Associate Justice of the Probate & Family Court. The nominees will now be considered by the Governor's Council for confirmation. "Both Frances and Toiya have years of legal experience and a deep-rooted commitment to upholding the law," said Governor Maura Healey. "If confirmed, they will be positive additions to the courts and serve the people of Massachusetts with distinction." The District Court Department hears a wide range of criminal, civil, housing, juvenile, mental 0 Comments
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MassDOT Extends Deadline for 'Name A Snowplow' Contest| 03:42PM / Saturday, December 06, 2025 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing an extended deadline for the fourth annual "Name a Snowplow" contest for students in Massachusetts. The contest seeks to solicit names for 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service for the upcoming 2025/2026 winter season. Submissions will now be received through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. The purpose of the contest is to celebrate the snow and ice season and to help recognize the hard work and dedication shown by public works employees and contractors during the winter season. Winning names will be announced on Friday, Dec. 19. Applications 0 Comments
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