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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Pittsfield's Highland Restaurant Closing After 90 Years of Business

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:52PM / Monday, August 03, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Highland Restaurant will close after 90 years of serving locals pasta, seafood, and other Italian favorites.

On Sunday, the restaurant announced on social media that August will be its last month in business.

"In 1936, The Highland Restaurant opened its doors with overarching goals of bringing people together, serving great food, and creating lasting memories. For 90 years, generations of families, friends, and neighbors have made The Highland part of their lives. It has been our privilege to be part of yours," a Facebook post reads.

"As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we have also reached a natural conclusion. It is with a rush of mixed emotions that we announce August will be our final month in business."

The eatery at 100 Fenn Street, right next to City Hall, is owned by Pasquale, Gerardo and Dario Arace. The owners wrote that The Highland has always been more than a restaurant: "It has been our family's home and life's work."

They hope that every time people think of The Highland, it is with a smile.

"We are endlessly grateful to our employees, with some being with us for more than 50 years, for their loyalty, dedication, and friendship," the post reads.

"Above all, thank you to the people of Berkshire County and beyond. Your support, kindness, and memories have sustained us for nine decades. We hope The Highland will always be remembered not just for the meals we served, but for the moments shared around our tables."

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