 | Lever Partnering Two Companies to Use Local Wood in Berkshire Projects
CHARLEMONT, Mass – Lever worked with Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity to partner them with a local mill to provide wood for the four homes they plan to build in Williamstown.
"We're working with them on subsidizing local lumber from Hall Tavern Farm specifically to be used in affordable housing projects," said |
 | Berkshire Music School Announces Talent and Merit Scholarship Auditions
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire Music School announced their upcoming Talent and Merit Scholarship Auditions for aspiring musicians.
These auditions are scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Berkshire Music School, located at 30 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
Students |
 | Pittsfield Lawn and Tractor has a New Name and Space
PITTSFIELD, Mass – Pittsfield Lawn and Tractor (PLT) recently moved their location and changed their name to Western Mass Power Equipment.
The new location, 1685 West Housatonic Street, is just up the road from their former spot.
The business is still owned by the Wojtkowski brothers. The name, website, and phone number were |
| Casella Transfer Station Fully Operational for Residential Drop-off
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The Casella Transfer Station located at 500 Hubbard Avenue will be available for full-service residential drop off for Pittsfield residents beginning on Wednesday, June 18.
This full service includes drop-off for trash, recycling, bulky waste, electronics, mattresses and metal.
Pittsfield |
 | Berkshire Carousel Spins Again
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—Community members of all ages rode Berkshire Carousel on Saturday for the first time in years.
Founders James and Jackie Shulman aimed to counter negativity around Pittsfield after General Electric left the area, while bringing people together for a common cause. Around 170 carousels are operating in the |
| Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market Returns for Third Season
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market will launch its third season on June 17, 2025, bringing fresh, locally-sourced food directly to six communities across Berkshire County through October 17.
The mobile market addresses food access challenges by delivering seasonal produce, eggs, meat, dairy |
| State Records Supervisor: Burden Met to Withhold PHS Investigation Report
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The state office of public records has denied a city councilor's request for the full Pittsfield High School Investigation report, which found allegations against staff members "unsupported."
On June 12, Supervisor of Records Manza Arthur informed the district that Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth |
| Holiday Hours: Juneteenth
Juneteenth will be celebrated in Massachusetts as a state and federal holiday on Thursday, June 19.
The date of June 19 was first designated as a state holiday in 2020 and federal holiday in 2021, but it has been commemorated in Massachusetts since former Gov. Deval Patrick first signed a proclamation in |
 | Pittsfield Adult Learning Center Graduates 62 Resilient Students
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Husband and wife, Suzanne and James Bruzzi, turned their tassels to the left after receiving high school equivalency diplomas together on Thursday.
The Williams Stickney Pittsfield Adult Learning Center graduates are now on track for college, more than 20 years after their abbreviated time in high |
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