 | Pittsfield Accepts Grant for Domestic Violence Services
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Police Department received more than $66,000 from the state to assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in collaboration with the Elizabeth Freeman Center.
On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a $66,826.52 Violence Against Women's Act STOP Grant from the Massachusetts |
 | Wahconah Park Grandstand Cost Halved to $15M
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The price tag for Wahconah Park's new grandstand has been cut in half, and planners are looking at a "less is more" approach that is sustainable for the future.
In 2023, the park's restoration committee recommended a $30.2 million overhaul of the historic grandstand that was condemned the |
 | Holiday Hours: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Rev. King waves to the hundreds of thousands gathered on the Washington Mall in 1963 when he gave the 'I Have a Dream' speech.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is being celebrated Monday, Jan. 19. It is a federal holiday to commemorate the birthday of the civil rights activist born Jan. 15, 1929. It is observed on |
| No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Central and Northeast Regions have worsened to a Level 2–Significant Drought while normal conditions remain unchanged in the Western, Connecticut River Valley, and Cape Cod Regions.
Conditions also declined in nearly all other |
| Pittsfield ARPA Funds Have Year-End Expiration Date
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — American Rescue Fund Act monies must be spent by the end of the year, and Pittsfield is already close.
In 2021, the city was awarded a historic amount of money — $40,602,779 — in federal remediation funds for the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the end of September 2025, more than $37 |
| Lanesborough Winterfest Returns, Work Planned for Route 7
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town's winter festival will return, and the state plans to repave more than half mile of Route 7.
Town Administrator Gina Dario delivered several town updates during Monday's Select Board meeting. The second annual Winter Fun Fest hosted by the Community Development Committee is on Sunday, Feb. |
| Pittsfield Man Facing Drug, Assault Charges
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man was taken into custody on Tuesday evening after allegedly threatening others in his North Street apartment.
Ixander Pereira, 22, was arrested after police say they discovered bags of material "consistent" with heroin on his person.
Pereira was charged with |
| Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation Elects New Leadership
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation (PERC) elected a new President and Vice President at its Annual Meeting on Dec. 12.
Longtime President, Jay Anderson stepped down after more than 20 years of service. PERC Board members elected former Vice President Mark McKenna as his replacement, |
| BMC Awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization's |
| Lanesborough Farm Appealing Short-Term Rental Prohibition
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Are short-term rentals permitted in Lanesborough?
That question has sparked debate following a cease-and-desist sent to Second Drop Farm, the new keepers of the historic Bradley Farm, for using its farmhouse as on Airbnb.
The farm's owners have appealed to the |
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