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The exhibit "The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons and Aquarium" will remain on view through Sept. 13.

Berkshire Museum Operating Hours Expand to Five Days Per Week

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Museum, which began a phased reopening on Aug. 1, will expand its operating hours to five days per week beginning August 31. 

The new schedule will be as follows:

• Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Saturday,10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

The museum will continue to close in the middle of each day, from 2 to 2:30 p.m. on Sundays and 1 to 2 p.m. the rest of the week, for a deep cleaning of all public spaces. Through August 29, the Berkshire Museum is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Advance reservations are required to visit the museum. Guests are encouraged to reserve their timed experiences online, or by calling 413-443-7171 ext. 360. Additional information about the measures the Berkshire Museum is taking to ensure the safety of their visitors and staff can be reviewed here.

The exhibit "The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons and Aquarium" will remain on view through Sept. 13. Upcoming exhibitions include "Art of the Hills: Narrative," scheduled to debut in the museum’s galleries Oct. 10. A virtual version of the show, which opened with an online event in early June,  is currently on view online. Additional details about the physical exhibition will follow.


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Dalton Town Hall Lift Solutions in Development

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — Solutions are being sought for the lift in Town Hall that has been out of service since December because of safety concerns. 
 
Building Grounds Superintendent Jeff Burch told the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee meeting on Tuesday night that Hill Engineering has been contracted to come up with a potential option.
 
The lift is in the police station and the only other lift for the town hall is in the library, which is not accessible after library hours. 
 
Previous attempts by Garaventa Lift to repair it have been unsuccessful. 
 
Replacing it in the same location is not an option because the new weight limit requirement went from 400 pounds to 650 pounds. Determining whether the current railings can hold 650 pounds is outside the scope of Garaventa's services to the town. 
 
The first option Hill has proposed is to install a vertical lift in a storage closet to the left of the police entrance, which would go up into the town account's office. 
 
A member of the committee expressed concern that the current office location may not be suitable as it could hinder access to the police station during construction. 
 
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