| Berkshire County Development Alliance Winter Networking Mixer
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—Join the Berkshire County Development Alliance (BCDA) for an informal Networking Mixer on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Hot Plate Brewing Co.
Connect with fellow development professionals, volunteers, and community members from across Berkshire County. This get-together is a relaxed way to meet |
 | Local High School Football Officials Head to Gillette Stadium
The Berkshire County Football Officials Association is pleased to announce a crew of eight of its members will work one of eight state championship games at Gillette Stadium this week.
The local crew will officiate the Division 7 game on Thursday at 5 p.m. between Amesbury and Cohasset.
The crew includes: Rick |
 | Festival of Trees at Hancock Shaker Village
The village is a living history museum, which includes raising animals like the Shakers did. Above, some goats get a treat of leftover pine from making wreaths.
HANCOCK, Mass. — The origins of the Berkshire Museum's Festival of Trees event was founded on collaboration, and this year, thanks to a partnership |
 | Snow Angel Volunteers Needed in Pittsfield This Winter
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield seeking volunteers for its third annual Snow Angels program.
The city created this program to help community members who have difficulty cleaning up sidewalks after a big snowstorm.
"It was created back in 2023 to help meet the need of those who live in our city, whether |
| @theMarket: Investors Gave Thanks for Market Gains
This holiday-shortened week is usually a good one for stocks. Volumes are lower, and as the week progresses, fewer participants are at their desks. Whatever the reason, markets recouped all last week's losses.
The pullback may be over. At last tally, the S&P 500 Index pulled back about 5 percent. We may retest the lows, |
| Governor Declares Nov. 28 As 'Green Friday'
HATFIELD, Mass. — To kick off the holiday season in Massachusetts and to highlight the state's Christmas tree and nursery sectors, Governor Maura Healey is declaring Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, as "Green Friday."
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Commissioner Ashley Randle joined state and local |
| Weekend Outlook: Holiday Cheer
Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including holiday concerts, Santa meet and greets, and some Chritsmas tree lightings. Find all the craft fairs and bazaars happening here.
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Festival of Trees
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield
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| Pittsfield Issues Road Cut Moratorium
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield announces that the annual city road cut moratorium will be in effect from Nov. 28, 2025 to March 15, 2026.
The road cut moratorium is implemented each winter to keep roads clear of construction work during snow events and to limit the cuts in roads that are filled with temporary |
| Holiday Wreath Art Auction to Benefit Pittsfield Food Pantries
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Office of Cultural Development announces the 11th annual Holiday Wreath Art Auction on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts from 4-6:30 p.m.
Approximately 50 wreaths will be on display during this ticketed event. There will be wreaths available for grab and go |
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