| Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, Art, and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including First Friday festivities, art, and more.
See a list of Farmer's Markets here.
Editor’s Pick
Polka Picnic
22 Mill Street, Adams
Time: noon to 5.
The Parish Family of Saint John Paul II |
| The Retired Investor: Precious Metals Normally Fall in September
As one of the best-performing areas of the financial markets this year, gold and silver have been added to many investors' portfolios. And while every dip has been used as an excuse to buy, bulls should hold off a bit when making any new purchases.
The price of gold is up more than 20 percent and silver gained over 17 percent |
| September is College Fire Safety Month
STOW, Mass. — With thousands of new and returning college students settling into dorms, apartments, and other living spaces, Massachusetts fire officials are reminding them, their resident advisors, and others to be sure they have working smoke alarms, carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, and two ways out in an emergency.
As |
 | Berkshire Green Drinks: All About Bats
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Jennifer Longsdorf, the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program Coordinator at MassWildlife, will speak at the September during an online only Berkshire Green Drinks event on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
This free event will take place online via Zoom. The Zoom meeting will start at 6:00 |
| BCC Introduces New Culinary Apprenticeship Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces a new culinary apprenticeship program that combines instruction in the classroom and in a teaching kitchen with professional work in the field. The certificate program begins this fall, and applications are being accepted now.
Student apprentices are paid |
| Pittsfield Officer Recognized for Saving Lives from Fire
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Police Officer Michael Doyle is credited for saving lives when he detected an early morning fire over the weekend.
"It is very rare that a first responder observes a possible structure before it is even detected by residents, but on August 24th Pittsfield Police Officer Michael Doyle was in the |
 | Berkshire Athenaeum Drop in Genealogy Assistance
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, announces Drop in Genealogy Assistance on Thursday mornings, 9:30 -12 noon.
Genealogist and Researcher Sandi Jarvis will be available in the Local History Department to assist with family history. Individuals who need guidance on how to get |
 | Brazilian Day Celebration in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Brazzucas Brazilian Market, Espetinho Carioca, and MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Partners are thrilled to announce the first-ever Brazilian Day Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield.
This event will honor Brazilian culture and Brazilian Independence Day on Saturday, |
| BRTA Announces Pilot Pittsfield Paratransit Evening Service
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) received funding from Massachusetts Department of Transportation for pilot evening Paratransit service through June 30, 2025.
This evening service is for BRTA Paratransit customers travelling from Pittsfield to Pittsfield, Monday – Saturday, 7 |
 | Sheriff Bowler Holds Annual Picnic Saturday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The annual Sheriff's Picnic will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, from noon to 4 p.m. at Camp Russell in Richmond.
The event will feature an afternoon barbecue including burgers, hot dogs, smoked ribs and wings. In addition, lifeguards will be on duty at the camp's pool from 1- 3 |
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