Berkshire Pride Brings NOH8 Campaign Photoshoot to Pittsfield

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PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Pride welcomes the nationally recognized NOH8 Campaign to Pittsfield for a community photoshoot event on Sunday, July 13, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM at WANDER Berkshires, located at 34 Depot Street.

This event offers local residents an opportunity to be photographed as part of the NOH8 Campaign - a silent protest against hate and discrimination featuring subjects with duct tape over their mouths and "NOH8" painted on their cheeks, stated a press release.

The photoshoot is open to the public, and no reservations are needed. Individuals, couples, families, and groups are encouraged to participate. Photos are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost to participate is $40 for solo photos, $25 per person for couples or group photos, and $15 per additional pose. All ages,

backgrounds, identities, and expressions are welcome.

Since its launch in 2008, the NOH8 Campaign has grown into a global movement promoting love, acceptance, and equality. Over 60,000 faces have joined the campaign, including celebrities, politicians, military personnel, and everyday people.

This event is part of Berkshire Pride's year-round efforts to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity, foster inclusivity, and advocate for equality throughout the region.

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Pittsfield Committee Recommends Scanlon for City Audit

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
04:30AM / Thursday, August 06, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— After the bid for a new auditing company came back over 30 percent higher, Pittsfield will stick with Scanlon and Associates.

On Tuesday, the Auditing Services Evaluation Committee voted to advance Scanlon to the City Council for an independent audit. CliftonLarsonAllen also responded to the bid, but came in costing $120,000 more.

"I have to go with saving money for the city. I mean, the discrepancy is too much of a difference," committee member Karen Kalinowsky said.

"The city could have use for that difference over the next three years."

This process was prompted by Rule 40 of the council rules and the City Charter, where in any year the City Council votes to hold a procurement process for an independent certified public accountant or firm to audit Pittsfield's books and accounts, the city must, through its Finance Committee with the assistance of the purchasing department, solicit requests for proposals or invitations for bids before June 1.

The council in March recommended that the purchasing agent draft a request for proposals and put it out to bid.

Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren, who has been vocally in favor of the independent audit for years, said the city doesn't have to follow a bidding process for the professional service, "We are doing this so the public knows that we're being professional, and a looking for other options, looking at what the best options are, and comparing them based on what they can offer and what the cost is."

Board member Kathy Amuso said both CLA and Scanlon have equitable reviews with high recommendations. Especially considering the budget crisis Pittsfield is in, she moved to recommend Scanlon to the full council.

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