Carr Hardware Donates to Berkshire Humane Society

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Carr Hardware celebrated 95 years during their Carr-nniversary Weekend in September and with assistance from their loyal customers, was able to raise $7,232, which will be donated to the Berkshire Humane Society today.

Over the Weekend, Carr Hardware hosted a bucket sale that allowed customers to purchase a bucket that they

could then fill with discounted products. During the month of September customers were offered the option to round-up their purchases to the nearest dollar. The bucket sale and the Round Up were used to raise the $7,232 that was donated directly to the Berkshire Humane Society.

"Our four legged friends need food, shelter, veterinary care and a suitable home," President of Carr Hardware Bart Raser said. "Nobody does this better than the Berkshire Humane Society and they need financial support to continue their good work. As a community business, we appreciate their impact in the Berkshires and we are proud to support them."

Carr Hardware has a long-standing history of working with the Berkshire Humane Society.

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Local Attorney Launches Bid for Berkshire County Register of Probate

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:21PM / Sunday, February 22, 2026

Ken Ferris has been 35 years of legal experience, including cases in probate court.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Longtime local attorney Ken Ferris has announced his candidacy for Berkshire County register of probate.

The Register of Probate's office for the Berkshire Probate and Family Court manages administrative functions for cases, often involving significant and life-changing situations. Ferris wants to ensure that the office is accessible, professional, and efficient, while serving the public with fairness and dignity.

Ferris became a lawyer decades ago to help people, he said, and feels that he can improve the Register of Probate's office to benefit the public and employees. He kicked off his campaign at the Tavern at the A on Feb. 12.

"The office runs very well, but there's got to be a way that I can improve this process to help people understand and navigate through the system so that at the end of the day, they get their justice, if you will," he said.

"They've got to have access, and I think that I have some ideas that I believe will help people get the access they need."

Ferris is an attorney with Hashim & Spinola and has 35 years of legal experience in Berkshire County. He also served as the coordinator of the mediation program at the Berkshire County Probate and Family Court for several years.

It is a little bittersweet, Ferris said, because as the Register of Probate, he would have to step down from law practice.

"But practicing law, you're only helping that particular person, at that particular time," he explained. "I think, with the registry, I would be able to help a lot more people. That is what inspired me."

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