A lot has happened in the Berkshires this week. Here are some of the things you may have missed. 

 

Pittsfield 4th of July Parade

 

Community members across the county celebrated Independence Day with parades, fireworks, and more. 

 

Check out our video of Pittsfield’s parade here. 

 

Pittsfield Photos here. Williamstown photos here. 

 

Jacob's Pillow Celebrates Rebuilt Theater With Pop-up Dance

 

Jacob's Pillow celebrated the opening of its Doris Duke Theatre with a community pop-up dance, an open house, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The theater was rebuilt after a fire burned it down in 2020. 

 

Photos are here. More information on the community dance here. 

 

Community Members Audit Walkability of Morningside Corridor

 

A group of concerned community members walked a portion of Dalton Avenue on Sunday to see how it could be made safer for pedestrians.

 

More information here. 

 

No Paws Left Behind Shelter Marking First Anniversary

 

The first animal shelter in North Berkshire, No Paws Left Behind, has marked its one-year anniversary. 

 

More information here. 

 

Pittsfield Health Board Delays Nicotine Ban

 

The Pittsfield Board of Health delayed adopting a tobacco ban for customers born after a certain date. 

 

More information here. 

 

Central Berkshire Habitat Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing Project

 

Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity broke ground on its new affordable housing project, Prosperity Way, located at 385 North Plain Road in Housatonic. 

 

More information here. 

 

Cape Coast Sister City Committee Announces Ghana Trip

 

Cape Coast (Ghana) Sister City Committee members will celebrate their new Sister City designation with a trip to West Africa to meet their fellow sisters across the Atlantic. 

 

More information here. 

 

Cheshire Hoedown and Park Rededication Set Saturday

 

The town will celebrate community and history on Saturday, July 12, during its inaugural Cheshire Hoedown event at the Community House, starting at 4 p.m. 

 

Prior to the event, at 3 p.m. there will be a rededication Ceremony for Leland Park.

 

More information here. 

 

Bernard Resigns From Berkshire United Way

 

Thomas Bernard has stepped down from leading Berkshire United Way and says he is excited to explore the next chapter of his professional journey. 

 

More information here. 

 

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall Installed in Lenox

 

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is back in the Berkshires this weekend. The three-fifths scale replica of the national monument in Washington, D.C., will be on view through a 3 p.m. closing ceremony on Sunday. 

 

More information here.