 | Hancock Shaker Village 'The Big Chill' Celebrated Berkshire Winter
Children have fun in the snow at Hancock Shaker Village. More photos.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hancock Shaker Village's "The Big Chill" event turned out to be chillier and snowier than expected.
The event is to celebrate all things New England in the winter, said Caroline Holland, the |
| The Retired Investor: Are Federal Asset Sales a Solution to Debt Problem?
At last count, the federal government owns 28 percent of the total land in the U.S., and under the surface of that real estate lies a wealth of oil, gas, and coal. Does selling off federal assets make sense in this era of downsizing government?
President Donald Trump plans to shrink the federal government through firing, hiring |
 | Weekend Outlook: Fireworks and Mindful Walks
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including festivals, fireworks, winter activities, and more.
Editor's Pick
Fireworks
The Common, Pittsfield
Time: Saturday 6 p.m.
Fireworks will mark the end of the annual 10x10 Upstreet Arts |
 | Greylock Federal Promotes Kellogg Street Branch Manager
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Shirley Crandall Petithory to branch manager of its Kellogg Street branch in Pittsfield.
"I am very excited about Shirley's promotion to manager of the Kellogg Street branch," said Senior Vice President, Retail Services |
| Pittsfield to Consider Speeding Cameras
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Will Pittsfield have speeding cameras in 2026? That is to be decided.
Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren would like the city to consider traffic cameras for speeding enforcement. The City Council referred his petition to Mayor Peter Marchetti last week.
"Obviously, the mayor's got to consider it, |
 | Berkshire County Historical: 'In The Service of America' Lecture
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society will present the lecture In the Service of America: Berkshire's Black Soldiers and Veterans of the Revolution, by historian Cynthia Farr Brown.
The free event takes place on Feb. 26.
The lecture will look at some of the stories of the Black |
 | Residents Oppose Battery Energy Storage in Southeast Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Fifteen community members attended last week's Conservation Commission meeting to speak against a proposed battery energy storage system on Williams Street.
A Stonehenge Road resident called it an "accident waiting to happen" and said, "None of us want 60 Teslas parked in that goddamn |
| Berkshire United Way Seeks Volunteer Grant Reviewers
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire United Way (BUW) is seeking volunteers to assist in its two-year funding cycle grant review process.
Volunteers will participate in up to 25 hours of training, individual evaluations, and group meetings to make funding recommendations. These recommendations will be presented to the |
| BCC Offers Virtual Advanced Beginner Computer Training Course
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Workforce Department is offering a virtual advanced beginner computer training course starting Monday, Feb. 24 and concluding Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. The course will be taught in |
| Lanesborough Select Board Votes to Expand Tow List
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Select Board members want to even the playing field for towing.
In a 2-1 vote with Chair Michael Murphy in opposition, the board last week voted to allow businesses outside of Lanesborough to be on the towing list. Current towers will work with the town on a formal policy, as there is currently not |
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