Berkshire County Historical Society Offers Bird Walk

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Sunday, June 2, the Berkshire County Historical Society will offer a bird walk with Ben Nickley, Director of Berkshire Bird Observatory.

According to a press release:

Birds are miraculous! Especially in early summer when they dazzle us with bright, nuptial colors and serenade us with a profusion of happy song. On this walk, Nickley will help you find and identify many newly arrived migratory birds as you explore the historic grounds of Arrowhead.

The walk begins at 7:30 am, and is limited to twenty participants. Tickets are $10 for BCHS members, $15 for non-members; use the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org to purchase your tickets. Participants are asked to bring their own binoculars.

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Dalton Fire Makes Quick Work of Gasoline Fire

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
06:26PM / Thursday, February 19, 2026

DALTON, Mass. — Firefighters made quick work of a fire that started in a garage on Main Street on Thursday at about 4:30 p.m.

Fire Chief Chris Cachet said the occupant was working on some motorcycles and "gasoline spilled, and there was a space heater that ignited."

It was going to be ruled as accidental, he said.

All the occupants were accounted for and one cat was rescued. He said there should be no problem with the occupants getting back into the house once the electrical inspector clears the

"The crews did a great job," the chief said, adding the late afternoon provided for more hands. "Perfect time of day to have something like this happen. We were able to get in here, get it knocked down."

The Fire Department was supported by police, Hinsdale, Windsor and Pittsfield fire departments, County Ambulance, the Water Department and Eversource.

Main Street was closed from Weston to Depot street for about an hour and half.

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