| Pittsfield Homeless Panel Mulls Pressures of State Sheltering Changes
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Statewide changes in shelter regulations have put further stress on the homeless population.
These include a nine-month stay limit for families waiting to find permanent housing and up to five days at a respite site across the state.
"There are currently about 7,500 family units of shelter across |
| 1Berkshire Announces Berkshire Trendsetter Award Finalists
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire announced the finalists for the 2024 Berkshire Trendsetter Awards, which recognize outstanding initiatives, talented people, and innovative organizations moving the Berkshires forward.
Winners will be announced at the 11th annual Celebrate the Berkshires event on Sept. 19 at the |
| Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 15th Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day (also known as Berkshire BioBlitz) welcomes community members of all ages to join biologists, naturalists, and environmentalists to identify as many plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms as possible during a 24-hour period.
The event, which is free |
| Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, Art, and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including First Friday festivities, art, and more.
See a list of Farmer's Markets here.
Editor’s Pick
Polka Picnic
22 Mill Street, Adams
Time: noon to 5.
The Parish Family of Saint John Paul II |
| The Retired Investor: Precious Metals Normally Fall in September
As one of the best-performing areas of the financial markets this year, gold and silver have been added to many investors' portfolios. And while every dip has been used as an excuse to buy, bulls should hold off a bit when making any new purchases.
The price of gold is up more than 20 percent and silver gained over 17 percent |
| September is College Fire Safety Month
STOW, Mass. — With thousands of new and returning college students settling into dorms, apartments, and other living spaces, Massachusetts fire officials are reminding them, their resident advisors, and others to be sure they have working smoke alarms, carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, and two ways out in an emergency.
As |
 | Berkshire Green Drinks: All About Bats
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Jennifer Longsdorf, the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program Coordinator at MassWildlife, will speak at the September during an online only Berkshire Green Drinks event on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
This free event will take place online via Zoom. The Zoom meeting will start at 6:00 |
| BCC Introduces New Culinary Apprenticeship Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces a new culinary apprenticeship program that combines instruction in the classroom and in a teaching kitchen with professional work in the field. The certificate program begins this fall, and applications are being accepted now.
Student apprentices are paid |
| Pittsfield Officer Recognized for Saving Lives from Fire
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Police Officer Michael Doyle is credited for saving lives when he detected an early morning fire over the weekend.
"It is very rare that a first responder observes a possible structure before it is even detected by residents, but on August 24th Pittsfield Police Officer Michael Doyle was in the |
 | Berkshire Athenaeum Drop in Genealogy Assistance
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, announces Drop in Genealogy Assistance on Thursday mornings, 9:30 -12 noon.
Genealogist and Researcher Sandi Jarvis will be available in the Local History Department to assist with family history. Individuals who need guidance on how to get |
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