Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation Elects New Leadership

10:58AM / Wednesday, January 14, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation (PERC) elected a new President and Vice President at its Annual Meeting on Dec. 12.

Longtime President, Jay Anderson stepped down after more than 20 years of service. PERC Board members elected former Vice President Mark McKenna as his replacement, and elected Mike Willson as the new Vice President.

PERC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community development corporation that assists small businesses in Pittsfield. Leveraging State and Federal funds, PERC offers Technical Assistance Grants, Small Business Loans, Consulting, and access to other resources throughout Berkshire County.

Its Board of Directors is made up of volunteers from local community organizations such as Pittsfield Co-op, Carr Hardware, Smith Watson and Co LLP, Dulye Leadership Experience, and more.

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Pittsfield Man Facing Drug, Assault Charges

11:47AM / Wednesday, January 14, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man was taken into custody on Tuesday evening after allegedly threatening others in his North Street apartment.

Ixander Pereira, 22, was arrested after police say they discovered bags of material "consistent" with heroin on his person.

Pereira was charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon (firearm) and possession of a class A substance (heroin) and is expected to be arraigned in Pittsfield District Court today. No firearm was recovered.

Police responded a call about an "unwanted subject" in the 500 block of North Street at approximately 6:34 p.m.

The responding officers were told that someone had been threatened by a man with a firearm, and that there were multiple people, including the potential suspect, within a particular apartment.

Because of the information regarding the presence of a firearm and the number of people inside the residence, additional officers, including members of the anti-crime unit, also responded.

Officers were allowed into the apartment, and Pereira was taken into custody without incident.

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