| 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.
The |
 | Wahconah Park on List of Historical Society's Summer Walking Tours
Wahconah Park's grandstand was closed a few years ago because of structural issues. The city is pursuing a 'raze and replace' project.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society this summer is offering people a chance to learn about Wahconah Park's past, see the ballpark's |
 | Pittsfield 10-Year-Olds Open Little League Tourney with Win
ADAMS, Mass. – The Pittsfield Little League 10-year-old All-Stars Thursday exploded for five runs in the fourth inning to open an 8-0 lead and went on to a 12-0 win over Adams-Cheshire in the Don Gleason District 1 Tournament.
Kooper Colon and Luca Bassi combined on a two-hitter on the mound as Pittsfield dropped the |
 | Pittsfield Looks to Codify Flag Displays
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is looking to codify a flag display policy that sets boundaries while allowing for municipal government speech.
Under the proposed ordinance, Pride and Juneteenth flags are safe.
On Monday, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee supported guidelines that allow Pittsfield's flag, |
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