| MassWildlife: Protect your chickens
As backyard chicken farming has increased in popularity across the Bay State, conflict with wildlife has also greatly increased. The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) and the Environmental Police receive calls daily about predators taking chickens or breaking into coops. Any poultry that is unprotected, including free range |
| Market 32, Price Chopper, Freihofer's Campaign for Melodies Center
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper are partnering with Freihofer's Baking Co. to raise funds for the Melodies Center at Albany Medical Center, which provides care to children and teens with cancer and blood disorders.
The Melodies Center is part of the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital, the |
 | Rehabilitation Efforts Reignited for Historical Pittsfield Property
The structure, a remnant of the 19th century, sits between the Registry of Motor Vehicles and Providence Court.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Efforts to save the historic William Russell Allen House have reignited with the support of Community Preservation Act funds.
The Historical Commission has received more |
 | Friday Front Porch Feature: A Timeless Family Home
One of the fireplaces is in the primary bedroom.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for an architecturally interesting home with room for family and friends? Then this is the house for you.
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are |
| Pittsfield Lifeguard Update for 2025 Summer Season
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that lifeguards will not be present to monitor the water and related activities like swimming at Burbank Park (Onota Lake) this summer.
The city began a search for qualified lifeguards in April of 2025. After several months of unsuccessful attempts to fill the lifeguard positions, the city is |
| @theMarket: Markets Forge Ahead on Holiday-Shortened Week
Congress passed the tax and spending bill, and the president signed it into law on July 4 but traders have already moved on. They are laser-focused on the July 9 tariff deadline. It doesn't look good.
As the holiday weekend begins, President Trump warned the nation that he will be sending letters to 10 or 12 countries |
 | Dottie's Coffee Closes Sunday; Owner Rufo Says It was Time
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After announcing the sale of Dottie's Coffee Lounge, owner Jessica Rufo spoke about her reasoning behind it.
"I just decided that I couldn't and didn't have to do it anymore. My real focus right now is where I want to prioritize my time and energy is just with my kids. My oldest daughter is 14, and |
 | More Than 1,100 Complete Holiday 5K
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Pittsfield’s Abigail Geurds was the fastest female finisher in the 4th of July 5K on Friday morning.
Geurds covered the 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) course in 17 minutes, 51 seconds to place 26th overall.
The race saw 1,141 competitors finish the out-and-back course from Wahconah Street |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: July 7 to July 11
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from July 7 to July 11:
Apron installation on Daniels Avenue, Newell Street, Meadow Lane and Joseph Drive
On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
In addition, MassDOT |
 | Fourth of July: The Declaration of Independence
A reminder what today is really all about: The adoption of a (literally) revolutionary document that stated the grievances of the colonists against England and their resolve to pursue a course of self-determination — without the bindings of hereditary rule.
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