September is Library Card Sign-up Month in Pittsfield

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — During the month of September, residents can show  their Berkshire Athenaeum library card at participating local businesses for discounts and freebies.
 
Those in need of a library card can sign up or renew at the Berkshire Athenaeum. When doing this, patrons will also receive a raffle ticket for a $50 Downtown Pittsfield Gift Card or a free Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum membership.
 
Participating businesses include:
  • 413 Shirts
  • Ayelada
  • Berkshire Art Center
  • Berkshire Fitness & Wellness Center
  • Berkshire Music School
  • Berkshire Thistle 'n Thorn Floral
  • Garden Blossoms Florist
  • Hot Harry's Burritos
  • Hot Plate Brewing Co.
  • Mana Crypt Gaming Center
  • Marie's North Street Eatery & Gallery
  • Nene's Deco
  • On Pointe Barre & Fitness
  • Sally Tiska Rice Art Studio
  • Solarium Plant Shop (Opening this September!)
  • WANDER Berkshires
 
This promotion is a collaboration with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and is made possible through the contributions of the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. 
 
A brochure listing the discounts offered is available at Athenaeum service desks and online at www.downtownpittsfield.com and www.pittsfieldlibrary.org
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Sunday Fire on Dalton Division Rd. Fire Damages Home, Closes Road

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Firefighters knocked down a kitchen fire on Dalton Division Road in less than an hour Sunday night. 

Around 8:55 p.m., the Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire at 622 Dalton Division. The building's owner had reportedly notified a neighbor that his house was on fire, and the neighbor called 911. 

Fire crews saw smoke coming from the structure; the blaze was under control in 45 minutes, and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries, according to a report by Deputy Chief Daniel Garner.

The home, though, suffered significant damage. 

"The building owner was the only occupant. The owner had alternative lodging for the night as the house, although salvageable, is not fit for occupancy at this time. There is no damage estimate at the time of this writing," Garner wrote on Monday. 

"The first-floor kitchen and second-floor bedroom sustained fire and heat damage. The remainder of the home sustained various amounts of smoke and water damage.

Police closed Dalton Division Road to through traffic for some time during the incident. A provided picture shows broken windows on the home and signs of internal fire. 

PFD responded with Engines 6, 3, 2, and 5, Tower-1, and Car-2. 

Upon arrival, E3 assisted the Ladder company with ventilation and overhaul/salvage. E5 responded as a Rapid Intervention Crew, and E1 responded briefly as a precaution, but the fire was ultimately declared under control in 45 minutes.

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