| Showers and Storms Give Way to Pleasant Weekend
Expect some showers today Wednesday, Aug. 16 with a blend of sun and clouds this afternoon, reports AccuWeather. Temperatures will top out in the mid-70s.
On Thursday, expect higher humidity with more clouds. Thundershowers are expected in the afternoon.
It will feel cooler Friday, Aug. 18. Expect mostly cloudy |
| Pittsfield Council Narrowly Opposes Mosquito Spraying
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city will not resume mosquito spraying.
The City Council 5-6 shot down a request to repeal the 2021 decision that discontinued the adulticide spraying portion of the Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project.
The body was divided with Ward 2 Councilor Charles Kronick, Ward 6 Councilor Dina Lampiasi, Ward |
| Westside Super Soap Box Derby
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Westside Legends is hosting our 2nd Annual Westside Super Soap Box Derby on Saturday, Aug. 19 from noon to 4 pm.
There will be a rain date on Sunday, Aug. 20.
Check-in starts at 11 am and the first race starts, which features the city's mayoral candidates, at noon. The event will |
| Pittsfield Councilors Ask for Citywide Water Meter Plan
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City officials would like to see all of Pittsfield on metered water.
On Monday, the Public Works and Utilities subcommittee mulled how to best approach the endeavor. This was in response to a petition from Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren and Ward 5 Councilor Patrick Kavey requesting a plan to offer |
 | Berkshire Humane Shopping Spree Supported by Haddad Subaru
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Haddad Subaru asked community members to "Fill and Suby" with pet food to be donated to the Berkshire Humane Society's food pantry.
But Haddad Subaru went a step further and pledged if the Subaru was filled, they would pay for Berkshire Humane to go on a shopping |
| BMC Achieves Recognition for Orthopaedic Care
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems announced that Berkshire Medical Center has received 2023-2024 Star Performer recognition from The American Orthopaedic Association's (AOA) Own the Bone® program, marking the 8th consecutive year it has been recognized.
"Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates and BMC |
 | Pittsfield Historical OKs Demos for Fire-Gutted Home, Business
The century-old home on Von Nida Street was heavily damaged by fire last year. The Historical Commission approved its demolition.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Historical Commission approved the demolition of a residential and commercial property on Monday: 16 Von Nida St. and 108 West Housatonic St.
Two years ago, |
| 1Berkshire Welcomes Youth Leadership Program Class
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire welcomes its 13th class into the Berkshire Youth Leadership Program.
This group of 27 rising high school juniors from across the Berkshires was selected through a competitive application process to begin a year-long leadership development program that kicked off in June with a three-day, |
 | Pittsfield's West Nile Risk Elevated; Council Asked to Resume Spraying
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With three cases of West Nile virus found in recent sampled mosquitos, the City Council on Tuesday will tackle requests to resume adulticide spraying.
On the agenda is a petition from Ward 4 Councilor James Conant requesting to repeal the action that eliminated spray applications for the control of adult mosquitos |
 | BCHS Talk on Shays' Rebellion
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 5:30 pm, the Berkshire County Historical Society welcomes historian Tim Abbott who will present his research on Shays' Rebellion in the Berkshires.
He will discuss the final fight of that conflict that took place in Sheffield on Feb. 27, 1787, and its impact not |
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