| Short-Term Rental Ordinance Advances to Pittsfield Council
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— After some final revisions, an ordinance that allows and regulates short-term rentals will go before the City Council.
Last week, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee gave its approval to the document. In late June, councilors had to make several decisions, including designating a granting authority and |
| Central Berkshires Habitat For Humanity Sells 54th Home
The home's new owner Binta Kinteh with Habitat CEO Carolyn Valli, right, and below, working on her home. Provided photos.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity has sold more than 50 homes to local families — most recently to a health-care worker and single mother.
The |
 | Berkshire Community College Welcomes Community to 65th Anniversary Fest
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College is turning 65, and the entire Berkshires community is invited to join the festivities at Community Fest, happening Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 to 4 on the main campus.
Admission is free, but registration is recommended. More than 60 activities are planned, ranging from live music and |
| MassDEP Air Quality Advisory Extended for Western Massachusetts
BOSTON — Due to smoke from Canadian wildfires that continue to influence parts of the state, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is extending an air quality advisory, effective today, for Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties.
Effective today, Aug. 5, 2025, until 11:59 |
 | Wild County Final Ends with Force Black on Top in 14U Division
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – In the sixth inning of Monday’s Berkshire County summer league 14-and-under championship game, the Berkshire Force Black team got a couple of bad breaks.
Then, it got the biggest break of the night and cashed in to score three runs and take a 9-8 win over the Force Teal |
| Pittsfield Won't Have a Preliminary Election
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Candidates for the November municipal election have been certified and, because of some withdrawals, the city won't have a preliminary election in September.
On Nov. 4, voters will elect a city clerk, six School Committee members, four at-large city councilors, and seven ward councilors. Certified papers |
| Pittsfield's 2025 National Night Out
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, Aug. 6, the Pittsfield Police Department will be hosting the local National Night Out event at the Common Park on First St. in downtown Pittsfield.
This event will run from 5-7 PM. This event is free and open to the public.
According to a press release, National Night |
| MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Impact Expected Statewide
BOSTON — Due to smoke from Canadian wildfires the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has issued a statewide air quality advisory, effective Aug. 4 untill 11:59 pm.
Air quality across the Commonwealth is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include people with |
| West Street Safety Improvements Starting Soon
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Streetscape improvements are set to begin on West Street soon.
On Thursday, the city notified residents that the project will kick off on Aug. 11. Running between Backman Avenue and College Way, it implements safety measures for pedestrians and motorists on a street that saw two fatalities in |
| Central Berkshire Cell Phone Policy A 'Gamechanger'
DALTON, Mass. — Officials say Central Berkshire Regional School District's cell phone policy has been a success
In 2023, the district updated its cell phone policy to prohibit use during school hours to ensure that the use of cell phones or other electronic devices by students and staff does not interfere with learning.
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