 | Pittsfield Works to Update Open Space & Recreation Plan
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The city's Open Space and Recreation Plan is due for an update to guide the next five years.
Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager James McGrath and Seth Jenkins, senior planner at the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, have worked on the effort over the past year so that the city remains |
| Bomb Threat Evacuates Fundraiser at Pittsfield's Wander
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An inclusive, sober cafe downtown had to be evacuated Saturday because of a bomb threat.
This interrupted a drag story hour fundraiser but organizers say they are standing strong against hate.
"To those who would attempt to sow fear — know this: you've only strengthened our resolve. Our joy is |
 | Letter: Pittsfield's Potholes Are a Joke — But the Punchline Is Us
To the Editor:
Try driving down West Street without spilling your coffee or losing a tire. Our roads look like they've been shelled — and every spring, we pretend it's just part of "living in the Berkshires."
It's not. It's failure. Year after year, the same lazy patch jobs fall apart, using the same |
 | Disability Advocates Hope Lawmakers See the 'Light'
State Reps. Tricia Farley-Bouvier, left, and Leigh Davis, Joann Shugrue from Congressman Neal's office and Pittsfield Mayor Peter Marchetti attend the annual advocacy breakfast at the Country Club of Pittsfield on Friday.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Despite the "chaos" of the current political and budgetary |
 | Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Capt. Ralph Herbst
FALMOUTH, Mass. — Ralph Herbst served his country in the Air Force from 1961 to 1968, separating as a captain.
He would fly more than 200 missions during his military career.
He grew up in Highland Park, Ill., and graduated from the University of Colorado, where he also played football, before joining |
| MassWildLife: Drivers Watch for amphibians
For many Massachusetts residents, spring rain is a reminder of the changing seasons. For smaller Massachusetts natives, like amphibians, spring rains signal it’s time to emerge from winter retreats and migrate to breeding sites or disperse to new areas. Unfortunately, many of those animals will face the daunting task of |
 | Girls Basketball Hall of Fame Welcomes 2025 Class
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – When seven former players were enshrined in the Berkshire County High School Girls Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, their numerous accomplishments were chronicled.
Not surprisingly, some of their crowning achievements – 1,000th career points, Berkshire County MVPs and all-Western Massachusetts |
| MassRMV: REAL ID Compliance Becomes Effective on May 7
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is reminding residents that, beginning May 7, anyone traveling by plane domestically or entering certain federal facilities will need a Registry-issued REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ID, or a valid passport.
The Registry is strongly encouraging everyone seeking a |
| Market 32/Price Chopper Raises Funds For Red Cross Wildfire Relief
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32/Price Chopper customers donated $63,338.77 to the American Red Cross California Wildfire Fund. Market 32/Price Chopper contributed an additional $10,000, bringing the total donation to $73,338.77.
According to CAL FIRE, wildfires in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties in January burned 58 square |
 | Community Hero: Reina Mercado-Antunez
Reina Mercado-Antunez speaks about Taino history and culture to her daughter's class in this provided photo.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Reina Mercado-Antunez is widely regarded by her peers as the glue that holds a community together. It is this spirit she brings to every role she assumes that has earned her the title |
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