Central Berkshire Record Show Returns October 2

DALTON, Mass. — After a successful inaugural event in the spring, the Central Berkshire Record Show is returning this fall at the Stationery Factory.

Hosted by Berkshirecat Productions, it will feature two dozen vinyl dealers, CDs, cassettes, music memorabilia, food truck fare, local craft beer and drinks, and consistent DJ sets.

Organizer Andrew Garcia said the first show in May was "super successful" and exceeded expectations. He aims to recapture the spirit and success of that event and make it a set standard.

"The place all day long was busy with activity and lots of smiling faces," Garcia said.

 "And what was cool was to see younger people as well as your standard record collector, so families brought their kids who were just kind of getting into collecting but there were also some seasoned collectors who came early for the VIP part and it was neat to see people stick around and take advantage of the bar and food, which we also had."

The event will run Sunday, Oct. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is 3$ at 10 a.m. and VIP admission is $10 at 8:30 a.m. for those who want a first look.

Garcia is a longtime musician and owner of Berkshirecat Records on the second floor of the factory. He created the first event as a "premium record show experience" in an airy light-filled venue rather than a cramped, dark hall that allows people to make a day out of it with multiple activities.

He is a native of New York and has lived in Dalton — and taught music in the town — since the 1990s.  Before opening Berkshirecat, Garcia would sell media and records at tag sales.

He plans on continuing to do two shows a year, one in the spring and one in the fall.

"I feel very grateful to have the space at the Stationery Factory available," Garcia said.

"You want it from the customer side but you also want it on the vendor side, a successful day."

He pointed out that the factory’s passenger elevator that was under construction for the last event is now operational.

DJs include Tim Dupree as Pup Daddy Productions and Michael Keleher as DJ Ketchabone.

Biggins Diggins food truck will be serving fare and a full bar with craft beer and more will be available.  To enjoy the offerings, there are comfortable places to sit as well as free wi-fi.

The Stationery Factory is wheelchair accessible and has ample on-site parking.

Tickets are available at the door and in advance through Eventbrite.

Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
12:23PM / Thursday, April 25, 2024

Albert Ingegni III tells the council about how his father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo who died at age 94 in 2020, enjoyed his many years serving the city and told Ingegni to do the same. 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It's not every day that a citizen is recognized for decades of service to a local board — except for Tuesday.

Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.

"It's not every day that you get to stand before the City Council in honor of a Pittsfield citizen who has dedicated 40 years of his life serving on a board or commission," he said.

"As we say that, I know that there are many people that want to serve on boards and commissions and this office will take any resume that there is and evaluate each person but tonight, we're here to honor Albert Ingegni."

The honoree is currently chair of the ZBA, which handles applicants who are appealing a decision or asking for a variance.

Ingegni said he was thinking on the ride over about his late father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo, who told him to "enjoy every moment of it because it goes really quickly."

"He was right," he said. "Thank you all."

The council accepted $18,000 from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation and a  $310,060 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program.