Bartlettâ€™s Orchard tour to showcase energy efficiency

12:00AM / Friday, July 02, 2004Print Story | Email Story

Bartlettâ€™s Orchard, Richmond, Massachusetts will host an energy tour on Monday, July 19, 2004, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The tour will highlight how energy efficient technologies and renewable energy can benefit farms by reducing costs and energy usage. After touring Bartlettâ€™s orchard, the group will walk to the neighboring home of Stephen Congdon. Congdonâ€™s 1800â€™s colonial house has ground-mounted solar electric panels and a solar domestic hot water system mounted on the roof. Congdon, a Berkshire County pioneer in solar energy, will explain the different technologies in use at his home and the benefits of producing his own electricity. Farmers have a chance to hear firsthand how a technology saves money, improves operations and lessens environmental impacts of farm operations. Area farmers and interested others are invited to this free tour. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear good walking shoes. Please pre-register, by contacting Ruth Dinerman at CET, ruthd@cetonline.org or call 413-445-4556 ext. 16 or Amy Johns, amyj@cetonline.org or call 413-445-4556 ext. 14.

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Community in Unity Day in Pittsfield

10:28AM / Friday, September 04, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community in Unity Day: Living with Purpose will be held on the First Street Common from 10 to 4 on Monday, Sept. 7.

Downtown Pittsfield Inc. and the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association have partnered with local resident Ricardo Reeves to host this event.

This will be a day dedicated to bringing the community together through music, art, food, and family-friendly activities.

The event will feature live music by Wanda Houston, children's art activities, food trucks, and community resources. The splash pad will be open for kids to enjoy, and water will be provided. Community in Unity Day is open to everyone free of charge and the event is senior friendly and will feature an interpreter.

This is a drug and alcohol-free event. Food trucks will have fare available for purchase.

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