The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church Hosts Open House

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PITTSFIELD, Mass — The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church invites the community to an Open House celebrating its newly renovated spaces on February 24th from 5:30 to 7pm. 
 
Offering a first look at the refreshed Common Room and updated facilities now available for rentals, partnerships, and community use.
 
With construction complete and the curtains finally down, the Open House will showcase flexible, welcoming spaces designed to support a wide range of activities, including meetings, classes, performances, rehearsals, nonprofit programming, and community gatherings. 
 
The event is open to the public, with special interest for artists, educators, musicians, nonprofits, and community organizers seeking accessible and adaptable space in downtown Pittsfield.
 
"This renovation marks an exciting new chapter for The Common Room," said Ingrid Kildiss-Hall, who helps run the space. "We're eager to welcome the community back in, share what's possible here now, and begin new partnerships that help this space serve the common good."
 
Guests are invited to tour the updated facilities, learn more about rental opportunities and community collaborations, and enjoy light snacks and beverages in an informal, welcoming setting.
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North Adams Man Indicted on Murder, Arson Charges

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Darius Hazard was arraigned in Berkshire Superior Court on Thursday on two counts of first-degree murder related to deaths of his parents last November. 
 
Hazard, 44, pleaded not guilty to the charges and to a third charge of arson of a dwelling house.
 
He is being held without bail at the Berkshire County House of Correction, where he has been housed since Nov. 25. 
 
Hazard is accused of assaulting his parents, Donald Hazard, 83, and Venture Hazard, 76, on Nov. 24, 2025, and setting fire to the family on Francis Street. 
 
The bodies of his parents were discovered in the home by firefighters. 
 
North Adams Police said Hazard allegedly confessed to the assaults and the arson when he was taken into custody that day.
 
Hazard was initially arraigned in Northern Berkshire District Court on Nov. 26 and was to appear for a pretrial hearing on March 3. That hearing was postponed but he was indicted March 23 on the felony charges and his case removed to Berkshire Superior Court. 
 
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