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 Council OKs Funds for Plow Truck; Refers Council Pay Recommendation

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
10:16AM / Saturday, October 31, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Winter is right around the corner, and Pittsfield plans to purchase a vehicle to increase its snow-plowing capacity.

On Tuesday, the City Council approved the transfer of $200,000 from the Public Works Stabilization Fund for equipment. The Department of Public Services will purchase a one-ton truck equipped with an all-season body, snowplow, wing, and spreader.

Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales said it is something the department would like to have for supervision and expanding its work.

"We need this piece of equipment to have a supervisor be able to go on the mains with a wing plow and assist on that as needed, and be able to pick up that wing and go to a neighborhood street and be able to assist with snow plowing in a neighborhood street," he explained.

"And at the same time be able to jump throughout the city because he's supervising as well, making sure that there's volume."

A comparable truck is included in Pittsfield's capital plan.

These vehicles normally need to be ordered 10 to 12 months ahead of delivery, but Morales said Pittsfield identified one that can be expedited; he did not say how quickly.

"Approving funding now gives us the best chance of having the truck built and in service for the coming snow season," he wrote in a communication to the council.

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