| Pittsfield Man Facing Drug, Assault Charges
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man was taken into custody on Tuesday evening after allegedly threatening others in his North Street apartment.
Ixander Pereira, 22, was arrested after police say they discovered bags of material "consistent" with heroin on his person.
Pereira was charged with |
| Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation Elects New Leadership
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation (PERC) elected a new President and Vice President at its Annual Meeting on Dec. 12.
Longtime President, Jay Anderson stepped down after more than 20 years of service. PERC Board members elected former Vice President Mark McKenna as his replacement, |
| BMC Awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization's |
| Lanesborough Farm Appealing Short-Term Rental Prohibition
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Are short-term rentals permitted in Lanesborough?
That question has sparked debate following a cease-and-desist sent to Second Drop Farm, the new keepers of the historic Bradley Farm, for using its farmhouse as on Airbnb.
The farm's owners have appealed to the |
| 2026 Point in Time Count on Jan. 25
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Point in Time count, which measures people experiencing homelessness, will occur on Sunday, Jan. 25, and the Three County Continuum of Care stresses that every survey matters.
Earlier this month, the CoC's data and evaluations manager Michele LaFleur and compliance manager Natalie Burtzos |
| The Berkshires' Outdoor Recreation Website Sees Growth
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Over 100,000 people used Berkshire County's comprehensive outdoor recreation website in 2025, taking advantage of a broader array of activity categories as well as more links to resources like clubs, guides, and gear.
The website, www.berkshiresoutside.org, provides a centralized, comprehensive |
| BCC Announces Community Education Workshops
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the schedule of Community Education Workshops for 2026.
Workshops cover the topic areas of art, culinary and hospitality, professional development and self-care. All workshops are open to the public.
For more |
| Dalton Zoning Denies Berkshire Concrete's Appeal for Dig Site
DALTON, Mass. — The Zoning Board maintained its decision that Berkshire Concrete's unauthorized dig site on parcel No. 105-16 needs to be fully remediated or covered to abide by town bylaws.
In October, the board voted that Berkshire Concrete violated zoning bylaw 350-61 Section E. Restoration. A decision that Petricca |
 | Pittsfield Firefighters to Participate in BFit Challenge
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Some of the city's firefighters are gearing up for the 10th annual BFit Challenge.
Every year, members of the department travel to Boston to climb the stairs at TD Garden in support of the New England Fire Cancer Fund. First responders, military members, and other community members each raise $300 to |
| Preview: First Pittsfield City Council Meeting of the Term
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council will handle grants, subcommittee assignments, and a local historic district effort during its first meeting of the new term on Tuesday.
On the agenda is a $50,000 donation from the Feigenbaum Foundation Inc. for the Wahconah Park ice rink, a $66,826.52 Violence Against Women's Act STOP |
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