Two Pittsfield Habitat for Humanity Homes Open for Tours

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity is inviting the public to tour two newly built, affordable homes at 21 and 23 Murphy Place during upcoming open houses in February.
 
Located on a dead-end street just off Upper North Street heading towards Pontoosuc Lake, these three-bedroom, one-bath condominiums offer an opportunity for income-qualified buyers to achieve homeownership.
 
The homes will be sold to families earning between 50 percent and 65 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). For Pittsfield, current income eligibility ranges by household size are approximately:
  • Family of 2: $49,150 – $63,895
  • Family of 3: $55,300 – $71,890
  • Family of 4: $61,400 – $79,820
  • Family of 5: $66,350 – $86,255
Prospective homeowners who can afford approximately $1,700 per month may be eligible to purchase one of the homes. Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest at current rates, as well as estimated property taxes and homeowner’s insurance. Rates are representative of recent offers.
 
The open houses will be held on:
  • Friday, February 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
The homes feature modern, energy-efficient construction, Whirlpool Energy Star appliances including full-size washers and dryers, and energy-saving mini-split heat pumps for cooling and heating.
 
 
Anyone with questions can call 413.442.3181 x7 or email Homes@BerkshireHabitat.org.

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Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Holds Awards Banquet

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Friday honored outstanding contributors to the Berkshire County sports scene at its third annual Awards Dinner at the Polish Falcon Club.
 
The foundation supports youth sports throughout the county each year.
 
In 2025-26, those donations totaled more than $30,000 to groups ranging from youth football and cheerleading programs, Pittsfield Little League, Northern Berkshire Softball and the Pittsfield Boys and Girls Club Recreation Therapy Program, to name a few.
 
Funds raised by the foundation also go to support its annual Vera Barborotta Memorial Sportsman Scholarship, which this year went to Lee High School graduate Joey Abderhalden and Taconic grad Madeline Harrington.
 
Two other recently graduated high school standout athletes were recognized as winners of the Al Bianchi Memorial Athletes of the Year: Madison McCarthy and Cooper Calvert, both of Wahconah Regional High School.
 
Pittsfield High School girls basketball coach Kristy Conyers and Hoosac Valley boys basketball coach Matt Larabee received the foundation's Coach of the Year Awards.
 
John Castonguay received the Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Living Legend Award. A.J. Ziter took home the Connie Bianchi Memorial Award of Merit. And Mark Moulton rounded out the honorees with the foundation's Volunteer of the Year Award.
 
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