| Pittsfield City Council: Make Polluters Pay
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The City Council supports statewide efforts to make the largest polluters pay.
On Tuesday, it voted to back Bill H.1014/S.588, "An Act Establishing a Climate Change Superfund," which is expected to generate $75 billion over 25 years from the largest oil and gas companies. Councilor At Large |
 | Organizers Preview Upcoming 'No Kings' Rallies
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Almost ten "No Kings" rallies will take place around Berkshire County on Saturday to oppose actions taken by the Trump Administration.
On Wednesday, organizers gathered in front of the Silvio O. Conte Federal Building to discuss why they will be protesting. Community members said they |
| Weekend Outlook: A Haunting Time
Check out the fun events happening this weekend in the Berkshire's including Halloween themed events and fall festivals.
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The Vagabond Ball
The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Friday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a night of dancing and live music at the Colonial Theatre. Featuring artists Bella's Bartok, |
 | The Vagabond Ball Comes to the Colonial Theatre
PITTSFIELD, Mass — The Vagabond Ball rolls into The Colonial Theatre on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
This evening brings together a lineup of genre-bending performers, headlined by Bella's Bartok, alongside The Slambovian Circus of Dreams and The Picky Bastards.
Inspired by vaudeville, cabaret, and the |
| The Retired Investor: Front running is alive and well in America
On Friday, Oct. 10, just ninety minutes before President Trump took to social media threatening 100 percent tariffs on China, two anonymous accounts placed bets that cryptocurrencies would fall in the short term. By the end of the day, the cryptocurrency market had plunged $19 billion, resulting in a $160 million gain for those traders.
The |
| Berkshire Community Mobilizes for Harm Reduction 'Days of Action'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, over two dozen community members will participate in a weekend-long Harm Reduction "Days of Action" across Berkshire County.
Volunteers will distribute lifesaving overdose prevention supplies, resources, and knowledge to residents in areas |
 | Adelson and Company P.C. Name New Partner
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Adelson and Company P.C., an accounting firm formed in 1938, specializing in audit, tax, and advisory services, has announced that Sylvia Zygawski has been named a shareholder and partner.
Zygawski, a Certified Public Accountant, is licensed in both the states of Massachusetts and New York. She holds a |
| Pumpkin Carving Spooktacular returns to the Berkshire Athenaeum
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The annual Pumpkin Carving Spooktacular is back at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Youth of all ages are invited to the Library, where there will be free pumpkins available along with all the tools and |
| Pittsfield Health Board Mulls Camping Ordinance
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Board of Health wants to apply its expertise to the proposed public camping ordinance and curb negative effects on unhoused community members.
Later this month, the board will give its input to the City Council after requesting that it be included in the conversation.
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