 | Pittsfield Returns Incumbents, Elects New School Committee
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There is new leadership in a couple of wards, but the majority returning to the City Council are incumbents.
On Tuesday, Earl Persip III, Peter White, Alisa Costa, and Kathleen Amuso held their seats as councilors at large. Persip was the top vote getter with 3,172 votes, according to unofficial results, followed |
| Hancock Shaker Village Announces Multi-Year Grant Award, Endowment Challenge
HANCOCK, Mass. — With construction underway on a new Visitor Center and Center for Shaker Studies on the campus of Hancock Shaker Village, two philanthropic contributions will help bring new exhibits and programming to visitors when the doors open in the summer of 2026, while supporting the long-term financial |
| Pet Food Pantry Available to Help During Trying Times
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Humane Society has a Pet Food Bank available to cat and dog owners in Berkshire County who are struggling financially.
Pet food is available at the Dr. John Reynolds Adoption and Education Center at 214 Barker Road in Pittsfield, Purradise Feline Adoption and Boarding facility at 301 |
| Eagles Band's Free Concert Has Military Theme
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Eagles Concert Band is bringing a free concert at the Colonial Theatre on Friday, Nov. 7.
This is the band's 18th year performing at the Colonial. New principal conductor David Diggs said he has decided to perform music from composer John Philip Sousa, but not his famous |
 | Housing Event in Pittsfield Highlights Need for More Units
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County needs nearly 2,000 housing units to meet demand, and housing advocates are urging the construction of housing for multiple income levels to meet it.
Last month, housing and planning organizations gathered at Berkshire Community College to share key findings from the "Building Homes. |
| Pittsfield Municipal Election Preview
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Voters will elect a city clerk, six School Committee members, four at-large city councilors, and seven ward councilors on Tuesday.
Polls for the municipal election open at 8 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m.
After a tumultuous year in the schools, the School Committee will be largely brand-new come January. |
| MountainOne 10th Annual Thankful 5K
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshire Running Foundation will host the 10th annual MountainOne Thankful 5K again this year on Nov. 27, at 9:00AM at Berkshire Community College.
"MountainOne is thrilled to be partnering with the Berkshire Running Foundation to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Thankful 5K. |
 | Pontoosuc Lake Shoreline Access Plan Tabled for Revisions
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Conservation Commission has requested another plan to improve access on the south shoreline of Pontoosuc Lake while stabilizing the bank.
Last week, a modified planting plan from the Parks Commission was tabled. The conversation is now centered on how to use alternative erosion controls from |
| Pittsfield Health Officials Eye Camping Ordinance Alternative
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of Health plans to present recommendations around public camping in February.
On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a communication from health officials after sending the proposed camping ordinance to them. The board met in early October and began its work to bring forward public health-centered |
 | Boys and Girls Club Gets Crown in Program's 15th Straight Win
DALTON, Mass. – The Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires defeated Dalton in the Senior Division Championship Game of the Berkshire County Youth Football League, 30-0, on Sunday.
It was an unusual start for both teams, as the Pittsfield squad opened with a dominant defensive stand, forcing Dalton to punt after three |
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