Pittsfield's Third Thursday to Celebrate Frontline Workers

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Third Thursday returns for its second event on Thursday, June 16 from 5-8pm at the Common on First Street.

This month will be celebrating all frontline workers including schools, healthcare, non-profits, emergency services, retailers, and city staff.

The evening will highlight entertainment on the mainstage while activities, food and vendors fill the park.

Whiskey Treaty Roadshow will be headlining the evening, playing music from 5:30-7:30pm.

Wandering Star and Hot Plate Brewing will host a beer garden with food trucks and more.

General Dynamics will conduct an interactive slime experiment to explore the chemical reaction between different ingredients and how it changes their state of matter. Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School will also be offering interactive STEAM experiments.

Berkshire United Way and 18 Degrees are leading the frontline worker celebration, in conjunction with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.

Click here for a full list of vendors.

Stay downtown for Third Thursday After Hours and take advantage of the restaurants, theatre and nightly entertainment that are always present in Downtown Pittsfield.

Third Thirsday is Sponsored by MountainOne.

"MountainOne is thrilled to once again partner with the City of Pittsfield for the upcoming Third Thursday celebration," said Jonathan Denmark, the presenting sponsor President & Chief Operating Officer, Insurance Division. "As we expand our own services in Pittsfield, we look forward to greeting all of our community members at the Common as we Celebrate Summer together."

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Pittsfield Police Chief Retiring in January

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:28PM / Monday, December 22, 2025

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police Chief Thomas Dawley will retire next month after 24 years with the Pittsfield Police Department, and the mayor will appoint his successor.

Dawley's last day will be on Jan. 9, and he told iBerkshires that it was "just time." He began his law enforcement career in 1995 at the Berkshire County House of Corrections and was appointed police chief in June 2024.

"Reasons for leaving are cumulative. I have been in law enforcement for almost 30 years. There is no particular reason for my retirement, I just feel that it is time," he wrote in an email.

"I love the profession and love this department. The duties, responsibilities and obligations as a Chief are very demanding. It is a lifestyle, not a job. It is a 24/7–365 days a year responsibility."

According to The Berkshire Eagle, Dawley told Mayor Peter Marchetti of his intention to retire back in April but had kept the decision quiet. Marchetti is expected to choose his successor in the next couple of weeks.

Dawley, 52, was "honored and humbled" when he was chosen two years ago to succeed Michael Wynn, he said, and he misses being an officer out in the community, as the role of chief is more administrative by nature. He described the officers and civilian staff at the department as "the best of the best" and is proud of the "second to none" dedication, professionalism, and commitment they bring to work every day.

"Policing is different than it was 10-20 years ago and the profession is being tested daily," he noted.

"I want a new challenge and preferably something that does not involve law enforcement, but I am definitely not ruling it out!"

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