 | Be Aware of Runners Near BCC During Thursday Morning Fund-Raiser
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Residents are asked to be aware of traffic delays on outer West Street along the Berkshire Community College campus down to Meadow Ridge on Thanksgiving morning between 9 and 10 a.m. for the 10th annual MountainOne Thankful 5K.
The annual event is a fundraiser for the local Berkshire County food |
| Pittsfield Firefighters Gunn, Mazzeo Commended for Meritorious Conduct
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two city firefighters were among the 170 from throughout the state recognized on Tuesday for valor and meritorious conduct at the 36th annual Firefighter of the Year Awards.
Firefighters Clarence Gunn and Mathew Mazzeo received Citations for Meritorious Conduct for their swift actions in rescuing an ice |
| Pittsfield Council to Vote on Crosby/Conte Feasibility Contract
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council will take a vote on the Crosby/Conte feasibility study agreement on Tuesday.
Throughout the 2025 municipal election season and previous votes, there has been resounding support for the proposal to rebuild and consolidate John C. Crosby Elementary and Silvio O. Conte Community School on the |
| State Fire Marshal: Put Fire Safety on the Menu this Thanksgiving
STOW, Mass. — Thanksgiving is just a week away, and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to stay safe in the kitchen on the #1 day for home fires in Massachusetts.
"Thanksgiving is a cherished time to spend with family and friends, but it's also the leading day for fires at home," said State Fire |
 | Thanksgiving Angels Makes Thanksgiving Accessible for Everyone
Volunteers from Haddda Auto Group were ready to give walk-ins a ride home with their Thanksgiving feast.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Food insecurity is rising; however, the Thanksgiving Angels are growing alongside it.
"It's unbelievable how many people are terrified of losing their SNAP |
| Habitat For Humanity Holiday Match Challenge
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity announced that a longtime supporter has once again stepped forward with a 1-to-1 Holiday Match Challenge, offering to match all donations made through Dec. 31, 2025, up to $7,000.
Every gift made during this year's Home for the Holidays campaign will go |
| Santa Will Be Calling Pittsfield Children This Holiday Season
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Santa and Mrs. Claus will be calling Pittsfield children to ask them what they want for Christmas.
The city of Pittsfield is hosting its 44th annual North Pole Calling Program this December.
Children from kindergarten to second-graders, or any children who still believes, will be |
 | Holiday Hours: Thanksgiving
Plymouth's statue of Massasoit, who was instrumental in Plymouth Colony's survival, looks out over the Plymouth Rock monument. Image via SeePlymouth.com.
Thanksgiving will be observed on Thursday, Nov. 27. The day is a national holiday inspired by the first Thanksgiving dinner shared between the Pilgrims and Wampanoags in |
| Berkshire Communities Awarded Recycling and Waste Reduction Grants
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced more than $4 million in Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grants to 280 municipalities and regional collaboratives to help communities maximize recycling, composting and waste reduction.
"These grants support our communities, expand recycling and |
 | BRPC Forms Search Committee to Replace Retiring Director
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will be seeking a new executive director as Thomas Matuszko plans to retire in March.
On Thursday, an Executive Director Search Committee was established with a slate of experienced members.
Matuszko has worked with organization for nearly 30 years. He was appointed as |
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