| Rewind: July 4 thru 11
A lot has happened in the Berkshires this week. Here are some of the things you may have missed.
Pittsfield 4th of July Parade
Community members across the county celebrated Independence Day with parades, fireworks, and more.
Check out our video of Pittsfield’s parade |
| Foundations and Futures Homeownership Celebration
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity invites residents of Pittsfield and surrounding communities to join them at Durant Park for Foundations & Futures, a festive celebration of homeownership, community resilience, and shared aspirations for the future.
The event, taking place Saturday, July 19 from |
 | Pittsfield 10s, 11s Stay Alive in Little League Tournaments
Both Pittsfield Little League teams in action in sectional play on Saturday won to stay alive in their respective age groups.
The 11-year-old All-Stars earned a 14-0 win at Westfield behind Hector Reyes-Colon’s complete-game effort on the mound.
The Pittsfield 11s came out of the loser’s bracket to earn |
 | Force 14U Team Wins Three in Connecticut Tournament
ENFIELD, Conn. – The Berkshire Force 14-and-under travel softball team went 3-0 in three tight games at the Enfield Invitational on Saturday.
The Force edged the host Enfield Extreme Blue, 4-2, before beating the Connecticut Charge 13U squad, 7-2. Berkshire then beat the Senior Noles of Central Massachusetts, |
 | Pittsfield Native Opens Accounting Business
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city native is hoping to help fill a need for certified public accountants in the county.
Kevin Garcia recently started his own accounting firm and is accepting new clients.
"It's just, it's like the American dream. Ever since college, I've always had that drive to |
| 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan for Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is announcing the Draft 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) for Massachusetts is ready for public review and comment. An approved State Wildlife Action Plan is required by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in order to be eligible for State Wildlife Grants, a |
| MassWildlife: Report fish kills
Seeing dead or dying fish can cause distress and prompt concerns about pollution, but the vast majority of summer fish kills are natural events. As warm weather arrives, lakes and ponds heat up, and natural fish kills may occur. To ensure there is not a pollution problem, please report all fish kills by calling the Environmental Police Radio |
 | Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Bestows Annual Honors
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Friday recognized nine winners of the organization’s annual awards for contributions to sports in Berkshire County.
The honorees were recognized at a dinner at the Polish Falcon Club.
Paula and Dick Rivers received the foundation’s Living |
| Berkshire Family YMCA Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
LENOX, Mass. — Berkshire Family YMCA announced its 25th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser, held in tandem with a Cornhole Tournament for families, taking place on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa in Lenox.
The event is proudly supported by Silver Sponsor Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners, Inc. |
| Pittsfield Little League 11-Year-Olds Survive and Advance
SOUTHAMPTON, Mass. – The Pittsfield Little League 11-year-old All-Stars Friday advanced to the Section 1 Tournament loser’s bracket final with a 7-0 win at Southampton.
The visitors jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning on an RBI double by Myles Morrison-Gould. In the third inning, Sean Roazak reached on |
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