| Weekend Outlook: Pride, Music, and More
Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including nature outings, musical bingo, and more.
Farmers' markets are open for the season and can be found towards the end of this article.
Editor's Pick
Community Day
Mass MoCA, North |
| NAACP, Women of Color Giving Circle Scholarships
PITTSFIELD, Mass. NAACP Berkshire County and the Women of Color Giving Circle awarded students attending a 4-year program scholarships of $1,000 for the first two years. Students attending a Community College or Trade School receive $500.
Thelonious Adams-BCC- Manufacturing Technician
Audrey Allard -University |
 | Berkshire County Historical Society Present Revolutionary Music
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society will present a program of historic songs of the American Revolution on June 25, beginning at 5:30 pm.
The program by award winning singer/songwriters Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle. Tickets are $15 BCHS member and $20 non-members and can be purchased by using |
 | MassDOT Plans Replacement of South St. Bridges
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The state will replace two structurally unsound bridges on South Street in a couple of years, possibly resulting in a brief closure of the main route.
Last week, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation held a 25 percent design hearing for the $18.5 million project. It will replace deteriorating |
 | Lever Partnering Two Companies to Use Local Wood in Berkshire Projects
CHARLEMONT, Mass – Lever worked with Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity to partner them with a local mill to provide wood for the four homes they plan to build in Williamstown.
"We're working with them on subsidizing local lumber from Hall Tavern Farm specifically to be used in affordable housing projects," said |
 | Berkshire Music School Announces Talent and Merit Scholarship Auditions
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire Music School announced their upcoming Talent and Merit Scholarship Auditions for aspiring musicians.
These auditions are scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Berkshire Music School, located at 30 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
Students |
 | Pittsfield Lawn and Tractor has a New Name and Space
PITTSFIELD, Mass – Pittsfield Lawn and Tractor (PLT) recently moved their location and changed their name to Western Mass Power Equipment.
The new location, 1685 West Housatonic Street, is just up the road from their former spot.
The business is still owned by the Wojtkowski brothers. The name, website, and phone number were |
| Casella Transfer Station Fully Operational for Residential Drop-off
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The Casella Transfer Station located at 500 Hubbard Avenue will be available for full-service residential drop off for Pittsfield residents beginning on Wednesday, June 18.
This full service includes drop-off for trash, recycling, bulky waste, electronics, mattresses and metal.
Pittsfield |
 | Berkshire Carousel Spins Again
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—Community members of all ages rode Berkshire Carousel on Saturday for the first time in years.
Founders James and Jackie Shulman aimed to counter negativity around Pittsfield after General Electric left the area, while bringing people together for a common cause. Around 170 carousels are operating in the |
| Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market Returns for Third Season
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market will launch its third season on June 17, 2025, bringing fresh, locally-sourced food directly to six communities across Berkshire County through October 17.
The mobile market addresses food access challenges by delivering seasonal produce, eggs, meat, dairy |
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