Berkshire Works to host job fairs

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To herald the statewide "Jobs First Day at the Career Centers," the Berkshire Works Career Center at 160 North St., Pittsfield, and 37 Main St., North Adams, will showcase job search and employer resources throughout the day on Thursday, September 4. According to its organizers, the day-long event, the first of its kind, is designed to demonstrate Gov. Mitt Romney’s commitment to growing the Massachusetts economy by tapping into the career center system, which connects workers and employers. In June, Romney announced the extension of hours at every career center so that job seekers could have greater opportunities to receive job search and assistance services. “My Jobs First initiative is about creating jobs for every citizen who needs one, and these centers are on the front lines, helping give people the tools they need to find new employment, one person and one job at a time,” Romney said. To mark the occasion, Janice Tatarka and Jennifer James from the state Department of Workforce Development will travel to the Berkshires to get a firsthand look at the different services being provided. Berkshire Works will hold numerous special events, as follows: Pittsfield 8:30 a.m.- 7 p.m.: an open house for job seekers, workers and employers. 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.: Matt Harris of Village Ventures Inc. and the Regional Competitive Council will be the keynote speaker at the Berkshire County Regional Employment Board meeting. 9 a.m.: Mayor Sara Hathaway will kick off Jobs First Day. 9-1: GED classes. 10-11: interviewing skills workshop. 9-11: employer recruitments (Jiminy Peak, McDonald’s,Sears). 9:30-11:30: computer literacy classes. noon-3: Job Fair (O’Connell Oil, Adams & Adams, Pinkerton/Securitax, Stop & Shop). 1-4: English as a second language classes. North Adams 8:30-5: open house for job seekers, workers, and employers. Tours will be provided throughout the day. 10-noon: service fair. Fifteen agencies from the community will provide collaborative support and “employability” development to job seekers. Services will include community outreach, transportation assistance, labor market information and employment opportunities. “Jobs First Day at the Career Centers” is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. In addition to the programs listed above, Berkshire Works offers unemployed individuals a wide range of search and assistance throughout the year. Job seekers can post their resume online, receive career assessment and training information, unemployment insurance information, use the Internet in their job searches and more. Employers can take advantage of customized services that include posting job vacancies online, recruiting and screening qualified workers and gaining access to labor market information. Further information: Berkshire Works in Pittsfield, 413-499-2220;in North Adams, 663-1113, or visit the Division of Employment and Training Web site, www.detma.org.
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Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Stockbridge Grange is holding a community dinner on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, featuring spaghetti and meatballs, salad, and bread with dessert choices of chocolate cream or lemon meringue pie.
 
Dinner is $17.00 per person, take out only with 12-1:30 pm pick up at the Stockbridge Grange Hall at 51 Church Street, Stockbridge.  Orders may be made by calling 413-243-1298 or 413-443-4352. 
 
Inclement weather postpones the meal for a week.
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