Registration Open for OLLI at BCC Spring Term

10:23AM / Thursday, March 05, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College (OLLI at BCC) announces registration is now open for spring term courses.

The term runs from April 6 through mid-May, 2026.

Courses include a mix of in-person, online and hybrid courses. A variety of activities and learning includes outdoor activities like hiking, biking and wildflower walks; tai chi and self-defense; film, music and dance; and history, science and literature, among others. To view a complete list of course descriptions, visit berkshireolli.org/spring2026.

Courses cost $60 for one course, $110 for two courses and $150 for three or more courses. Registration requires membership in OLLI; to join, visit berkshireolli.org/joiningOLLI.

For those not familiar with OLLI programs and events, an open house will be held Wednesday, March 11 from 2-4 p.m. at BCC. All are welcome to attend. The afternoon includes tea, treats and tabling with OLLI members, volunteers and staff. Technical help with registration for OLLI classes and events will also be available. To register, visit berkshireolli.org/event-6566970.

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Pittsfield Traffic Commission OKs Stop Signs, Parking Requests

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:48AM / Wednesday, August 12, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Traffic Commission granted stop signs and downtown parking requests during its recent regular meeting.

A petition from Ward 7 Councilor Kathy Moody to install stop signs at the corner of Thomas Road and Thomas Island Road was approved. One sign will be installed at Thomas Road and Thomas Island Road, and one at the corner of Thomas Island Road and Pecks Road.

Moody said for some reason, people don't understand they need to stop at the "very clear" intersection into the neighborhood alongside Onota Lake off Peck's Road.

"It's really difficult to see right there. Because of the corners, people are not stopping, and I have several phone calls from constituents that live on Thomas Island who have nearly been in very bad accidents there," she explained about the corner of Thomas Road and Thomas Island Road.

"If we could put a stop sign there, that would be terrific. It would help improve the safety of the neighborhood. It's a very small neighborhood. The roads are narrow. There are pedestrians everywhere. Having a stop sign to protect people at that almost blind corner would be very useful."

Police Sgt. David Hallas couldn't recall any significant vehicle accidents in that area, but said that speeding on that section of Peck's Road is "quite an issue."

Other commissioners commented that the roads on the island are very narrow, and it is one of the few places with mirrors so that drivers can see around corners.

Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren's request for a stop sign at the intersection of Partridge Road and Oak Hill Road was also approved. He said it is a similar situation to Thomas Island.

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