Pittsfield

Mass Humanities has awarded $224,000 to 56 humanities organizations across Massachusetts through funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Two organizations in the city of Pittsfield have been awarded a share of the money.
Marginalized communities, and the wealth of culture, knowledge, critica…

The Community Preservation Committee has scheduled a public hearing at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 for comments related to the use of Community Preservation Act funds and the city’s priorities in relation to the Community Preservation Plan. The committee has also announced that the Project Eligib…

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has approved and funded the City of Pittsfield’s grant application for the Shared Streets and Spaces Program in the amount of $238,826. The program will support 20 dynamic placemaking projects in the downtown corridor that will enhance mobility for pede…

Dunkin’ will be celebrating the results of its “Iced Coffee Day” by presenting The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts with a $3,000 donation. Iced Coffee Day has generated more than $6,000 for non-profits in the Berkshires since 2019.
The special check pres…

The 2020 Census is underway.  The government updates the response rate to the Census regularly.  The online report of the response rate can be broken down my state, county and some cases city and town breakdowns are also available.
The report from September 17th listed Massachusetts trendin…

There were no injuries, but four occupants of a Pittsfield home were displaced after an afternoon structure fire in Pittsfield Sunday. According to the media release from Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Garner, crews responded for a report of a structure fire at 46 Brenton Terrace around 3:30 PM...

For the month of October, First Fridays Artswalk will encompass a variety of outdoor locations perfect for a social distanced walk around the downtown, as well as 4 indoor locations.
Enjoy indoor and storefront art shows, outdoor sculpture, and 19 of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes d…

Taco Bell is moving but not too far, a new Taco Bell will be opening next year on Dalton Avenue.

Rumors surrounding the sale of Ken's Bowl to a neighboring recreational and medical marijuana company have been circulating for a few months now, but according to The Berkshire Eagle, it's official.
Berkshire Roots, located next to Ken's Bowl on Dalton Ave in Pittsfield, is seeking app…

Here’s a great opportunity for area residents that are looking for, or are planning to look for, a job soon… followed by some tips to help you dress for your job interview when you finally land it!
The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s public library, will be ho…