image description — The City of Pittsfield Recreation Program has teamed up with the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires for several free public skating events

Free Public Skating Offered at Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires

03:12PM / Tuesday, January 07, 2020Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield Recreation Program has teamed up with the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires for several free public skating events.

The first 100 people through the door will receive both free admission for skating and skate rental, if needed (limited size availability) on the following times and dates:

* 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11;

* 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25;

* 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 (sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union);

* 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 (sponsored by The Pittsfield Cooperative Bank); and

* 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires is located at 16 Melville St. in Pittsfield. For more information call Becky Manship, recreation activities coordinator, at 413-499-9371 or send an email.

The rink is open for public skating now every Saturday and Sunday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The regular rates are $6 for adults and $6 for non-Club member children ($4 for Club member children). Skate rentals are $3.

During February vacation, public skate sessions will be held on Monday, Feb. 17, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; and Friday, Feb. 21, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

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Possible Measles Exposure at Boston, Logan

12:05PM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles and was present in a number of locations.

This could have resulted in other people being exposed to measles virus.

The visitor arrived at Logan International Airport on American Airlines flight 2384 from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 11 at 2:39 p.m. They stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Westborough in Westborough and departed the state on Dec. 12 via Logan at 9:19 p.m. on JetBlue flight 117 to Las Vegas.

DPH is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local partners to identify and notify those who may have been exposed to measles from this individual.

"Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease, which has increased significantly in the United States because of the unfortunate decrease in vaccination rates. It is also a preventable disease," said Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein. "This current situation serves as an important reminder of the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our communities. While Massachusetts has not had a measles case this year, 2025 saw the highest number of nationwide cases in more than a decade — nearly 2,000 in 44 jurisdictions, and sadly, three deaths.

"Fifteen years ago, measles had been considered eliminated in the United States, but that tremendous progress is at risk. Vaccines are one of the most important public health interventions ever — they are safe, effective, and lifesaving."

Measles is very contagious. However, the risk to most people in Massachusetts is low because the vaccination rate in the state is high. People who are not immune and visited any of the locations on the following dates and times may be at risk for developing measles.

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