| News and events in Pittsfield, Mass.
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Driver Seriously Injured in Pittsfield Accident| 05:14PM / Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A woman was taken to Bay State Medical Center on Monday after a rock crashed into the windshield and her car went into a ravine. According to Lt. Marc Maddalena, a 2013 Ford F550 was exiting a driveway in the 300 block of Cheshire Road, Route 8, to proceed southbound when a rock from its load became airborne and struck a northbound 2013 Toyota Corolla. The rock struck the operator, and she lost control of the Toyota, which left the roadway and dropped into a ravine on the east side of the road. The Fire Department had to use mechanical means to extricate the woman from the vehicle. She was first taken to Berkshire Medical 0 Comments
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Public Health Advisory for Pontoosuc Lake| 03:22PM / Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Be advised that recent observations results have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom at Pontoosuc Lake that may present harmful health effects for users of the lake. This public health advisory impacts all access points to the lake in Pittsfield and Lanesborough. Accordingly, and as recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, a public health advisory is being issued. Waterbody poses risk for people and pets. Do not swim. Do not swallow water. Keep animals away. Rinse off after contact with water. Warning signs are being posted around the lake. Blue-green algae, also known as Cyanobacteria, occur 0 Comments
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Dalton Library: More Programming and AccessibilityBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:08PM / Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — For the Dalton Free Public Library, a library serves as a welcoming place that supports literacy and, with its new programming, it is achieving just that. Nearly a year into her position as library director, Janet Forest has worked with library staff, trustees, and the Friends of the Dalton Library to implement a variety of programs aimed at increasing library participation and accessibility. "We have so many people that come into the library and they'll say, 'I haven't been here in 30 years' or 'I haven't been here since my kids were here,' and a lot's changed in those years, depending on how old they are. So, I think 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Community Food Pantry Benefit Concert | 08:51AM / Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Food Pantry (formerly South Community Food Pantry) announced its first-ever benefit concert, celebrating the musical talent of the Berkshires while raising support for those in need. The stage will feature: The Wanda Houston Band, Billy Keane, Jackson DuCharme, Natalia Bernal and Jason Ennis. The concert will be held at 7:00 pm on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at the Colonial Theater at 111 South Street, Pittsfield. Tickets are $40, and $60 (plus ticketing fees). Ticket proceeds will go directly to the Food Pantry. "We are incredibly grateful to Berkshire Theater Group for providing the Colonial Theater 0 Comments
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BCC Invites All to 'Explore the Electrician Trade'| 08:14AM / Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a free, hands-on career awareness event called "Explore the Electrician Trade" on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The event will be held in the SBA Lounge on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. The event will focus on the BCC Trades Academy's future electrician program. Attendees will include local electricians, young employees in the trade and facilities managers. Admission is free; registration is suggested but not required. To register, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/electrician. An overview of the program will be followed 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council OKs Short-Term Rental RegulationsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:28AM / Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city has created regulations for short-term rentals, allowing them for 150 days of the year.
Last week, the City Council approved a zoning amendment that allows the operation of short-term rentals and a licensing process. Popular STR companies such as Airbnb and Vrbo provide a marketplace for units that are rented for 30 consecutive days or less.
"If you complain about a short-term rental, right now, there is no ordinance, so if you make a zoning complaint, the zoning enforcement officer, our building commissioner, will say, 'There's no ordinance. I can't do anything about this complaint.' He'll drive out to the
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Berkshire Athenaeum Hosts an Early Literacy Event | 12:49PM / Monday, September 15, 2025 | |
 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 Carle. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 10:30 am to noon in the auditorium of the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library located at 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201. This event aims to engage young learners and their families through a variety of fun, STEAM- based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Cultural Council Celebrates 2025 Grant AwardeesBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:25PM / Monday, September 15, 2025 | |
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 and congratulated those who received funding. "We provide grants to help underwrite projects, programs and events in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences," she said. Gerhard said there were 79 applicants last year that council members had to sift through, one of the highest numbers she has seen in her time on the council. "So seven years,
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BCC Volleyball Team Takes First Win| 09:56AM / Monday, September 15, 2025 | |
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 25-10, 27-25, 25-11 win. BCC (1-1) is home on Tuesday at 5 p.m. against Bristol Community College. 0 Comments
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Ollie's Bargain Outlet Opens in PittsfieldBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:30AM / Monday, September 15, 2025 | |
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 morning, handing out bags with a shirt and a calendar to customers. "When [the space] became available, we were all over this as a team. We want to be in Berkshire County. We love Pittsfield. It's a great location," Ollie's President and CEO Eric van der Valk said. Van der Valk said the company's business model is "good stuff 0 Comments
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Berkshire United Way Launches Annual CampaignBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:30PM / Sunday, September 14, 2025 | |
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 beneficiaries gathered at the Country Club of Pittsfield to mark the nonprofit's yearly fundraising campaign. BUW works to help families access financial mobility, ensuring young people have a strong foundation, and strengthening residents' quality of life. "Berkshire United Way is here to support our community, and too many of our community 0 Comments
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MassWildlife: Fall outdoor safety tips| 04:06PM / Sunday, September 14, 2025 | |
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 on Sept. 2, while pheasant hunting season opens Oct. 18. Archery deer and turkey hunting seasons begin statewide on Oct. 6. Click here to review a summary of all hunting seasons and migratory game bird hunting seasons. Hunting on Sunday is not permitted in Massachusetts. Many public lands are open to hunting
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