Pan-Mass Challenge Returns To Support Cancer Research and Treatment

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LENOX, Mass. — On Saturday, Oct. 4, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) will bring together hundreds of new and existing PMC riders in the Berkshires for PMC Unpaved, a charitable gravel ride and camp experience.

One hundred percent of every rider-raised dollar through PMC Unpaved will directly benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber) as part of the PMC's annual gift.

In 2025, the PMC aims to raise a record-breaking $76 million.

The 4th PMC Unpaved experience kicks off on Friday, Oct. 3, around the campfire with s'mores, live music and community bonding. This will be held at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac, located on 6 Hawthorne Rd.

The ride itself starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, with two gravel routes: a 50- or 30-mile option, dubbed "The Eagle and "The Raven," respectively. Riders on either route will cycle on and off country roads of the Berkshires through western Massachusetts and into New York state.

Those who want to see the riders can catch them at these locations:

Richmond: 10-10:30 a.m.
East Chatham, NY: 11 AM - noon.
West Stockbridge: 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Following the ride, the PMC Unpaved camp experience continues on Saturday afternoon and evening with live entertainment, activities for riders and their loved ones, as well as a speaking program featuring PMC leadership and members of its Living Proof community, a special group of riders and volunteers who have faced, or are currently facing, cancer diagnoses.

Those interested in experiencing PMC Unpaved for themselves can visit unpaved.org to learn more.

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Berkshire County to Elect DA, Governor, More in Primary Election

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
11:01AM / Monday, August 10, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield and beyond will elect a Massachusetts governor, attorney general, district attorney for Berkshire County, and other positions in the 2026 state election.

The City Council OK’d the issuance of the State Primary Election warrant, to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 1, and designated polling locations, hours, and police details.

The early voting period for the state primaries will be Aug. 22-28, while early voting for the Nov. 3 state election will be held Oct. 17-30.

In the primary election, voters choose the candidates they prefer for a political party to nominate in the general election held on Nov. 3.

The following positions will be on the primary ballot:

Senator in Congress for the Commonwealth
Governor for the Commonwealth
Lieutenant Governor for the Commonwealth
Attorney General for the Commonwealth
Secretary of State for the Commonwealth
Treasurer of State for the Commonwealth
Auditor for the Commonwealth
Representative in Congress for the First District
Governor's Councillor for the Eighth District
Senator in General Court for the Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden Districts
Representative in General Court for the Second Berkshire District
District Attorney for Berkshire County
Register of Probate for the Berkshire Middle District

There are no challengers on the Democratic primary ballot for the re-election of the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer and auditor.

On the Republican primary ballot, Michael Minogue of Hamilton and Brian Shortsleeve or Barnstable are vying for the gubernatorial nomination to take on Maura Healey in November; there are no other GOP primary races involving the Berkshires.

As there are no Republican nominees on the primary ballot for secretary of state or auditor, and no independent running in the general election, meaning the primary will essentially determine the winner in those two elections.

For U.S. senator, Edward Markey is being challenged by Seth Moulton in the Democratic primary; the winner will face off against John Deaton of Bolton, who is running unopposed in the Republican primary.

For the Massachusetts 1st District representative in Congress, Richard Neal is being challenged by Jeromie Whalen of South Hadley; the winner will face off against independent Nadia Milleron of Sheffield.

Closer to home, Paul Mark is unchallenged for state Senate and Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Leigh Davis for state representatives in the Democratic primary, but John Barrett III is being challenged by Andrew Fitch in the 1st Berkshire District.

Tara Jacobs of North Adams is being challenged as District 8 Governor's Councillor by Michael Fenton of Springfield.

There are no Republican or independent candidates for these seats so the winners will essentially be determined by the Democratic primary.

Polling locations for Pittsfield's 7 wards are as usual; polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. during the primaries on Sept. 1.

Pittsfield polling locations: