 | Commission Mapping out Pittsfield's Park Square Historical District
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Creating a historic district around Park Square would take about a year through the work of a study committee.
The Historical Commission last week mapped out the first phases of establishing a district for the historically significant city center so its facade is preserved and protected. This includes |
 | Berkshire Boxing Academy Brings Home First Win at Rumble in Revere
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire Boxing Academy, a small but spirited boxing gym housed inside Berkshire Nautilus at 42 Summer St., is celebrating its first competitive victory after an inspiring showing at the second annual Rumble in Revere on Aug. 30.
Led by head coach Abby Allard, the academy continues to redefine what a |
| 1Berkshire to Hold Open House at its New Location
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire invites its members and the public to attend an Open House at its new Crawford Square location in downtown Pittsfield.
The Open House will be held at 137 North Street, Suite 200, Pittsfield from 4-6 pm on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and |
| Pittsfield Cultural Council Seeks Applications for Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Cultural Council will accept applications for 2026 Mass Cultural Council grants from Sept. 2 to Oct. 16, 2025.
The PCC invites artists, musicians, performers, educators, community groups, non-profits, and others to apply for grants to support art shows, concerts, performances, workshops, |
| BRTA to Interview 4 for New Administrator
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The board of the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority last week ranked the top candidates for the administrator post using an anonymous system.
The 16 applicants were narrowed down to four, who will be asked to interview.
Earlier this month, the board was sent the candidates' resumes |
 | Candlelit Signs in Park Square Mark 41 Overdose Deaths in 2024
Each sign had the name of one of the 41 people in Berkshire County who died of overdose in 2024.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pairs of community members walked from the Common to Park Square in silence on Sunday, honoring those who have died from overdose.
Living in Recovery held its fourth annual memorial |
| Pittsfield Licensing Board Continues Bei Tempi, Methuselah Hearings
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Licensing Board has further continued two show-cause hearings for alleged improper alcohol service.
The hearings for Bei Tempi on Onota Street and Methuselah Bar and Lounge on North Street were pushed to September.
Bei Tempi is alleged to have served an 18-year-old who then returned home |
 | White Pulls Out Narrow Win on Mount Greylock
ADAMS, Mass. – Dalton’s Alex White is a familiar presence running – and winning – on the local road race circuit.
On Sunday, he took the road less traveled by … at least by him.
And that made the difference at the 50th running of the Mount Greylock Road Race, where White outkicked |
 | The Bible Speaks 'Cult Survivor' Speaks at Ventfort Hall
Elita Galvin speaks at Ventfort Hall about her time as a child at The Bible Speaks and the podcast she does with her sister about the church.
LENOX, Mass. — A dream made of pure intentions to follow in the word of God turned out to be, for many, served in a poisoned chalice.
Despite the |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Sept. 2-5
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Please be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from September 2-5:
Crack sealing continues this week for the following locations:
Lincoln Street
Pomeroy Avenue
Williams Street
Highway Department Paving Projects:
Oakhurst Avenue
East Alford |
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