UCP Marks White Cane Day in PittsfieldNational White Cane Day, on Oct. 15, recognizes the assistive device as a symbol of independence for people who are blind or visually impaired, and raises awareness about accessibility, mobility, and inclusion. Letter: Oleskiewicz Endorses Macksey for MayorPlease join me in support of Jennifer Macksey for mayor of the City of North Adams. Thousands Turned Out for Saturday's 'No Kings' RalliesMore than 1,000 people were estimated at the rally at North Adams City Hall, where they held signs along the Hadley Overpass and around the intersection at Main Street. North Adams Man Sentenced To State Prison for Rape, AssaultShepperd was sentenced to 8 to 10 years in State Prison. Letter: No 'No King Day' in WilliamstownApparently, there was no scheduled "No Kings Day" rally in Williamstown, the home of Williams College. Clark Art Presents Concert By Davone Tines With RuckusThe performance takes place at 7 pm in the Clark’s Manton Research Center auditorium. Berkshire Organizations Share in Findings From Western Mass Housing StudyStakeholders invited to discuss the housing crisis in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties Berkshire Bach Society Harpsichord Festival ConcludesJoin BBS for a special recital of French Baroque music for keyboard by Peter Sykes on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, 3pm Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System: Oct. 20-24If discolored water or low-pressure conditions persist, please contact the Water Department at (413) 499-9339. Adams Selectmen Track OML Complaints, Discuss Rising CostThe selectmen reviewed open meeting law complaints against them and legal costs associated. A New Bakery is Open in WilliamstownGreat Falls Baking Company is opened on Oct. 11 showcasing many baked goods made in house from scratch. Market 32 Pets in Halloween Costumes ContestSix winners to receive Purina and Cat's Pride prize baskets; Cat’s Pride to donate 2,000 pounds of litter to animal shelter Pan-Mass Challenge Returns To the BerkshiresThe event made an impact on cancer funding, with one hundred percent of every rider-raised dollar directly benefiting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber). Governor Re-Establishes Special Advisory Commission on Disability PolicyThe Commission will be Chaired by the Massachusetts Office on Disability's Executive Director Allan Motenko and will consist of at least 24 people appointed by Governor Healey based on recommendations from organizations that support people with disabilities. Semester Cinema to Shoot its Next Feature Film in BerkshiresAt Semester Cinema, thirty film professionals mentor and collaborate with forty-five college film and theater students to make an ambitious feature film for national release. Williamstown Select Board Talks TrashNancy Nylen, who represents the town on the 14-town Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Management District, was before the board at its late September meeting to talk about the district's activities and the operations at the town transfer station. Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and CATA Showcase Artwork From Artists with DisabilitiesThe exhibit, titled “Light Through Leaves,” features approximately 60 pieces from about 50 artists, all based on landscapes they observed during field trips to the sanctuary and surrounding Berkshire County. Nominees for Ninth Berkshire Theatre Awards AnnouncedThe awards will be presented on the evening of Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield. This is the ninth time the awards will be presented to honor and celebrate the excellence and diversity of theatre in the greater Berkshire region. MassDOT Announces Reprocurement for Service Plazas ContractFocus remains delivering the highest-quality service plazas and best value for taxpayers Pittsfield Schools Hire MCLA Administrator as Assistant Superintendent for Business and FinanceHowland has worked in higher education and public service for over 20 years, as the MCLA director of student accounts since 2015 Registration open for UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' DashThis family-friendly event starts from the Berkshire Family YMCA at 655 Gage Street in downtown Bennington and supports UCS' Teens4Change (T4C) program, a peer-led program that gives local teens opportunities to gather weekly, make community connections and help others. Childcare of the Berkshires Celebrates New and Improved StoryWalkThe StoryWalk is part of the center's Born Learning Trail, which was installed in 2018 with the help of Berkshire United Way. Berkshire Athenaeum Celebrates 20th Diary of a Wimpy Kid BookThe free event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, from 3:30–5:00 p.m. in the Library's auditorium. |
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