| Berkshire Athenaeum Short Story Contest
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, and the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum are thrilled to announce the 47th Annual Short Story Writing Contest for Children and the 28th Annual Short Story Writing Contest for Young Adults.
This annual event, fostering imagination and |
| Pittsfield's Tavern at the A Secures Liquor License
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The General Electric Athletic Golf Course's onsite restaurant has new operators.
On Monday, the Licensing Board approved an All-Alcohol Restaurant License transfer from House of Seasoning, a change of license location, and a change of manager for the Crane Avenue establishment.
It is now operated by |
 | Jimmy Fund Fund-Raiser Returns June 28
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – A local fund-raiser for the Jimmy Fund keeps getting bigger and bigger.
Striking out Cancer in the Berkshires returns for a fifth year on Saturday, June 28, on Buddy Pellerin Field at Clapp Park.
Organizer Joe DiCicco, who started the event in 2021 in honor of his late wife, never expected |
 | Pittsfield Fire Department Welcomes New Engine
Mayor Peter Marchetti sits behind the wheel of the new truck as Fire Chief Thomas Sammons looks on.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Fire Department welcomed a new engine to its Somerset Avenue station on Friday.
Per tradition, firefighters pushed the 42,000-pound vehicle into the bay for good luck. The 2025 |
| BHS Opens Registration for Annual 4th of July 5K Race
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Registration has begun for the annual Berkshire Health Systems 4th of July 5K Race, held just prior to the Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade.
In 2024 over one thousand runners participated in the 5K, which runs along the parade route in downtown Pittsfield.
Registration is $35 for |
| Pittsfield Public Schools Public Hearing on Proposed Middle Grade Restructuring
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pursuant to School Committee Policy SC-64 Policy for Redistricting of Schools, which guarantees the community a formal opportunity to comment on any proposed change that affects school attendance zones, the Pittsfield Public Schools (PPS) School Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 5:30 |
 | Pittsfield Church to Host Family Movie Event for Pride Festivities
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church of Pittsfield will host "Chill & Cheer: Family Movie Time" on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. This event is part of Pittsfield’s Pride festivities.
The "Rainbow Movie Room" is described as a free, family-friendly drop-in space |
 | Dalton Picks former FinComm Chair as Interim Town Manager
Matthew Castriotta, left, over Zoom, and H. Terry Williams III were interviewed on Monday night for the interim post.
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board voted for Dalton native Henry "Terry" Williams III, a state Department of Revenue retiree, for the interim town manager position.
The |
| Recount Called for Dalton May 12 Election
DALTON, Mass. — The town clerk's office will recount the ballots from the May 12 local election to verify the results.
William Drosehn, a Select Board candidate, called for a recount last week "to find deeper information about the election results."
Drosehn emphasized that he has |
 | Free Learn to Row Day on Onota Lake
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Saturday, June 7, 2025 when Berkshire Community Rowing (BCR) hosts its annual Learn to Row Program on Onota Lake.
Free rowing sessions will be held from 8:00 am to 9:45 am and again at 10:00 am to 11:45 am at the Berkshire Community Rowing boathouse in Burbank Park.
Registration is now |
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