| Pittsfield Man Charged with Assault, Drug Possession
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Tuesday, Jan. 13 2026 at approximately 6:34pm, members of the Pittsfield Police Department (PPD) patrol division responded to the 500 block of North Street.
The responding officers learned that a person had been threatened by a man with a firearm, and there were multiple people including the potential |
| 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 |
| 2026 Point in Time Count on Jan. 25
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Point in Time count, which measures people experiencing homelessness, will occur on Sunday, Jan. 25, and the Three County Continuum of Care stresses that every survey matters.
Earlier this month, the CoC's data and evaluations manager Michele LaFleur and compliance manager Natalie Burtzos |
| The Berkshires' Outdoor Recreation Website Sees Growth
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Over 100,000 people used Berkshire County's comprehensive outdoor recreation website in 2025, taking advantage of a broader array of activity categories as well as more links to resources like clubs, guides, and gear.
The website, www.berkshiresoutside.org, provides a centralized, comprehensive |
| BCC Announces Community Education Workshops
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the schedule of Community Education Workshops for 2026.
Workshops cover the topic areas of art, culinary and hospitality, professional development and self-care. All workshops are open to the public.
For more |
| Dalton Zoning Denies Berkshire Concrete's Appeal for Dig Site
DALTON, Mass. — The Zoning Board maintained its decision that Berkshire Concrete's unauthorized dig site on parcel No. 105-16 needs to be fully remediated or covered to abide by town bylaws.
In October, the board voted that Berkshire Concrete violated zoning bylaw 350-61 Section E. Restoration. A decision that Petricca |
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