 | Berkshire Athenaeum Hosts an Early Literacy Event
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum and Pittsfield Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE), based out of Berkshire County Head Start, invite children ages 6 and under and their families to a free early literacy event celebrating the children's book, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric |
 | Pittsfield Cultural Council Celebrates 2025 Grant Awardees
Council Chair Marilyn Gerhard says the 79 grant applications for fiscal 2025 were the most she has seen during her time on the council.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Cultural Council celebrated its 2025 grant awardees at Zucchini's last week.
Council Chair Marilyn Gerhard welcomed everyone to the Wednesday event |
| BCC Volleyball Team Takes First Win
BOSTON, Mass. – Taconic High graduate Jenyka Ostellino pulled a team-high 12 digs Saturday as the Berkshire Community College women’s volleyball team defeated Roxbury Community College in three sets.
Taconic’s Jasmin Aslan had a team-high four kills and Karen Amichiia led the way with seven aces for BCC in the |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet Opens in Pittsfield
Customers line up for the opening of Ollie's on Thursday.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Ollie's Bargain Outlet is officially open.
The store took over the building at 457 Dalton Ave., which was formerly Big Lots.
The discount retailer celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday |
| Berkshire United Way Launches Annual Campaign
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire United Way kicked off its annual campaign with a focus on early childhood education as a key economic driver for the community.
Attendees were asked to decorate paper flower petals with affirmations of hope.
On Wednesday, board members, supporters, and |
| MassWildlife: Fall outdoor safety tips
BOSTON — The return of cooler weather means many Massachusetts sportsmen and women will head into the woods for the fall 2025 hunting season.
Massachusetts residents may be wondering where and when hunting will be taking place this fall. Early Canada goose hunting began on September 1, black bear hunting season opened statewide |
| Towns to Talk Walking, Cycling Improvements Around Tanglewood
LENOX, Mass. — The town of Lenox and Stockbridge are seeking to improve walking and cycling connections around the area of Tanglewood and nearby institutions.
Stakeholders in the two towns have been working with Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and its technical consultant, Beta Group Inc., to explore what an |
| Dalton to Hold Green Burials Information Sessions
DALTON, Mass. — The Cemetery Trustees will hold two informational sessions surrounding green burials at Ashuelot Cemetery.
These sessions will take place at the Dalton Senior Center on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 1:30 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6:30 p.m. with the goal to explain what green burials are, answer |
| Lanesborough Employee Charged in N.Y. Embezzlement
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — In late June, the town's administrative assistant was arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $325,000 from a New York business.
“On June 30, 2025, New York State Police in Schodack arrested Corrine R. Bradley, 49 of Averill Park, N.Y., for grand larceny in the second degree, possession of a |
 | Pearl Ambassador Program Enhances Pride in Downtown Pittsfield
The pilot volunteer program has been funded by a state grant and the city is seeking ways to continue it.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Residents of The Pearl shelter have been cleaning downtown over the summer, creating a collective pride for the city while also taking pride in themselves.
From June to October, |
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