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Published September 17Mutual aid conflict between Hinsdale, Dalton reaches Massachusetts’ 911 Department
The relationship between two Berkshire County police departments has continued to strain this year. The challenges stem from a mental health call in January that ended with the caller killed by police.
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Published September 15New leaders of BCC, MCLA commit to collaborative vision for Berkshire public higher ed
At the two public colleges of Berkshire County – the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams and Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield – the fall semester is underway. It marks the beginning of a new leadership era for both institutions.
Paw & Pages at The Mount Invites Children to Read to a Therapy Dog
The Berkshire Athenaeum and The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home, invite children and families to celebrate the joy of reading at “Paws & Pages: Read to a Therapy Dog with the Berkshire Athenaeum” on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Call for Participants and Volunteers for Pittsfield Halloween Parade 2026
The Parks and Recreation Program has announced its 80th annual Halloween Parade, which will be held on Friday, October 30, at 7:00p.m. on Tyler Street. We are seeking floats, marchers, bands, and volunteers to participate in this annual tradition.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
A household hazardous waste collection, organized by the City of Pittsfield, will be held on Saturday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You must pre-register to drop off designated household hazardous waste items. No walk-ins will be allowed.
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Published September 14Western Mass. rail trail funding part of statewide response to regional inequity
A Berkshire County rail trail has received a new round of state funding. It's part of an effort to address longstanding inequities between the eastern and western regions of the commonwealth.
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Published September 10Former Miss Hall's science teacher pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges
A former teacher at a Pittsfield, Massachusetts, boarding school accused of sexually assaulting students in his care has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
City of Pittsfield Announces Car Seat Safety Event
The City of Pittsfield’s Health Department is pleased to announce a Car Seat Safety event on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Pittsfield Fire Department to Host Open House
The Pittsfield Fire Department (PFD) is pleased to announce an open house on Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at PFD Headquarters, 74 Columbus Avenue.
Show Your Library Card and Save this September for Library Card Sign-Up Month
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Berkshire Athenaeum, has partnered with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., to help you save big.
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Published September 08Third Miss Hall's staffer to be arraigned in sex abuse scandal
An arraignment date has been set for the third former employee of a Pittsfield, Massachusetts, private school at the center of an ongoing sex abuse investigation.
Pittsfield Health Department Announces Homebound Vaccinations for Residents
The City of Pittsfield Health Department announces flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for Pittsfield residents who are homebound (cannot leave home without considerable and taxing effort, or where it is medically inadvisable).