Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee Housing Resource Fair

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee is sponsoring a Housing Resource Fair. 
 
The fair will be held at the First, 74 First Street, on Thursday, April 9 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. The fair will offer a variety of resources and assistance to those in the community who are seeking help with accessing stable and secure housing.
 
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from local housing organizations and agencies, learn about affordable housing options, and receive information on resources for rental assistance. 
 
Participating agencies include Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, Elder Services, Elizabeth Freeman Center, Pittsfield
Housing Authority, Nonotuck Resources Associates, Second Street Second Chances and ServiceNet among others.
 
"We hold these fairs every quarter at various locations throughout Pittsfield to help connect residents with local organizations," said Kim Borden, chairperson of the city's Homeless Advisory Committee. "By bringing everyone together, we aim to build stronger community relationships and ensure people in need receive the support and resources they deserve."
 
For more information about the event, please contact Justine Dodds at (413) 499-9368 or by email to jdodds@pittsfieldma.gov.
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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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