Massachusetts Berkshire County
Cheshire
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
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WAMC Northeast Public Radio
19 hours agoMutual 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.
Public Safety
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
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.
Education
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.
Events
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.
Events
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.
Events
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
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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Cheshire by the numbers
- Area
- 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km²)
- Median age
- 60.2
- Persons per household
- 1.7