| Dalton Library: More Programming and Accessibility
DALTON, Mass. — For the Dalton Free Public Library, a library serves as a welcoming place that supports literacy and, with its new programming, it is achieving just that.
Nearly a year into her position as library director, Janet Forest has worked with library staff, trustees, and the Friends of the Dalton Library to |
 | Pittsfield Community Food Pantry Benefit Concert
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Food Pantry (formerly South Community Food Pantry) announced its first-ever benefit concert, celebrating the musical talent of the Berkshires while raising support for those in need.
The stage will feature: The Wanda Houston Band, Billy Keane, Jackson DuCharme, Natalia Bernal |
| BCC Invites All to 'Explore the Electrician Trade'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a free, hands-on career awareness event called "Explore the Electrician Trade" on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
The event will be held in the SBA Lounge on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, |
| Pittsfield Council OKs Short-Term Rental Regulations
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city has created regulations for short-term rentals, allowing them for 150 days of the year.
Last week, the City Council approved a zoning amendment that allows the operation of short-term rentals and a licensing process. Popular STR companies such as Airbnb and Vrbo provide a marketplace for units |
 | Berkshire Athenaeum Hosts an Early Literacy Event
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum and Pittsfield Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE), based out of Berkshire County Head Start, invite children ages 6 and under and their families to a free early literacy event celebrating the children's book, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric |
 | Pittsfield Cultural Council Celebrates 2025 Grant Awardees
Council Chair Marilyn Gerhard says the 79 grant applications for fiscal 2025 were the most she has seen during her time on the council.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Cultural Council celebrated its 2025 grant awardees at Zucchini's last week.
Council Chair Marilyn Gerhard welcomed everyone to the Wednesday event |
| BCC Volleyball Team Takes First Win
BOSTON, Mass. – Taconic High graduate Jenyka Ostellino pulled a team-high 12 digs Saturday as the Berkshire Community College women’s volleyball team defeated Roxbury Community College in three sets.
Taconic’s Jasmin Aslan had a team-high four kills and Karen Amichiia led the way with seven aces for BCC in the |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet Opens in Pittsfield
Customers line up for the opening of Ollie's on Thursday.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Ollie's Bargain Outlet is officially open.
The store took over the building at 457 Dalton Ave., which was formerly Big Lots.
The discount retailer celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday |
| Berkshire United Way Launches Annual Campaign
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire United Way kicked off its annual campaign with a focus on early childhood education as a key economic driver for the community.
Attendees were asked to decorate paper flower petals with affirmations of hope.
On Wednesday, board members, supporters, and |
| MassWildlife: Fall outdoor safety tips
BOSTON — The return of cooler weather means many Massachusetts sportsmen and women will head into the woods for the fall 2025 hunting season.
Massachusetts residents may be wondering where and when hunting will be taking place this fall. Early Canada goose hunting began on September 1, black bear hunting season opened statewide |
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