| Mass MoCA's Assets for Artists Program Awarded Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mass MoCA's Assets for Artists and partners THECOLLAB, Katunemo Arts & Healing, WANDER, R.O.P.E. Berkshires, and Let it Shine were awarded a $125,000 Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Creative Catalyst Grant
The organization will use grant funds to enact a range of projects aimed at |
 | Wander Berkshires Cuts Ribbon on Inclusive, Sober Space
Mayor Marchetti, left with owners Jay Santangelo and Kate Payne and their daughter, Frances, and Rebecca Brien of Downtown Inc. pose after the ribbon cutting on the cafe and event space.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community members Wander-ed downtown Tuesday morning to celebrate a new, inclusive cafe and event |
| Central Berkshire Eyes 4.13% Increase for FY26
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School District is anticipating a 4.13 percent increase to its gross initial budget for fiscal 2026, translating to an increase of $1,473,826.
This year's gross budget was $35,679,791, and next year's is forecast at $37,153,617.
Superintendent |
 | Pittsfield Firefighters Rescue Ice Fisherman From Onota Lake
A fisherman in an ice hut on Onota Lake on Saturday.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A fisherman was hauled of the icy waters of Onota Lake on Tuesday morning.
The Fire Department responded to the report of a fisherman falling through the ice about 7:45 a.m. At first, it was reported he was able to get out |
 | Pittsfield Firefighters Contain Structure Fire on Holmes Road
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Firefighters battled a structure fire on Holmes Road, facing challenges when a frozen hydrant temporarily delayed their efforts to extinguish the blaze in an occupied home.
The Pittsfield Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 120 Holmes Road on Jan. 20 at 4:57 p.m. after multiple 911 calls |
| Burlington Store Coming to Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A national retail clothing store will move into the recently shuttered Staples this summer.
Last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a sign exemption for Burlington Stores, formerly Burlington Coat Factory. This allows the company to place a sign larger than 100 square feet on the space in Berkshire |
 | Marchetti Details Housing Efforts in State of City Address
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Upcoming housing projects aim to bring new life into underutilized properties and improve neighborhoods.
Mayor Peter Marchetti's first State of the City address emphasized housing, one of the greatest struggles Pittsfield and the nation face.
He outlined the administration's efforts to find |
 | Volunteers Build Community During MLK Day of Service
Rachel Melendez Mabee, speaker at BCC's opening breakfast, says her great-grandmother's journey through racism and injustice sets the tone for the work still ahead.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Despite a snowstorm that filled the Berkshires with nearly 8 inches of snow, community members turned out for a |
 | Helping Hands in Pittsfield on MLK Day
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There were four volunteer initiatives for the Berkshire Community College Day of Service: crafting Valentine's Day cards for Hillcrest residents, office organization with Western Mass Labor Action, cleaning the Harvest Table (a local food pantry and meal site), and sorting clothing and toy donations with the Gladys |
 | Letter: Dalton Must Be Allowed to Vote
To the Editor:
On Jan. 18, a Friday evening, the Select Board was advised of a date error on the instructions only for the mail-in ballots for the Feb. 3 election.
On Saturday, Jan. 19 (after being advised by the town manager on Friday evening), Dalton Town Clerk Heather Hunt with the assistance of Patti Mele-Nichols — and at |
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