Berkshire Athenaeum, Downtown Pittsfield Celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, has partnered with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.

During the month of September, show your Berkshire Athenaeum library card at participating local businesses for discounts and freebies.

This year, join our scavenger hunt by visiting each participating business. Find the secret word on each store's Library Card Sign-Up Month poster to fill out the phrase at the bottom of the official event brochure, then return the brochure to the Library for a free book and a chance to win a $50 Downtown Pittsfield Gift Card.

Participating businesses include:

  • 413 Shirts
  • Beetle Buds Native Gardens
  • Berkshire Carousel
  • Berkshire Fitness & Wellness Center
  • Berkshire Music School
  • Berkshire Theater Group
  • Carr Hardware
  • Garden Blossoms Florist
  • Hot Harry's Burritos - North St.
  • Hot Plate Brewing Co.
  • Indie Readery & Records
  • Kidding Around Consignment
  • Mana Crypt Gaming Center
  • Nene's Deco
  • On Pointe Barre & Fitness Studio
  • Prospect Meadow Farm
  • Sally Tiska Rice Art Studio
  • Solarium Plant Shop
  • Wander Berkshires

This promotion is made possible by Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., and our generous local businesses.

A brochure listing the discounts offered is available at Athenaeum service desks, in participating locations, and online at www.downtownpittsfield.com and www.pittsfieldlibrary.org.

For more information about this initiative, please contact the library at info@pittsfieldlibrary.org or call (413) 499-9480, ext. 4.

 

 


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Pittsfield Police Make Arrest in Weekend Stabbing

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David Smith, 65, of Pittsfield has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault & battery with intent to commit murder.
 
The incident occurred on Saturday, Sept. 19, at about 1:26 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located a woman suffering from a severe abdominal injury. First aid was immediately rendered on scene, and the victim was transported to Berkshire Medical Center by County Ambulance.
 
The investigation included witness interviews, evidence collection, and the review of neighborhood surveillance footage, which police said identified the suspect as Smith. He was subsequently located in the area of North Street and placed him into custody without incident. 
 
The Pittsfield Police Department said it thanks "vigilant community members" who spoke with responding officers, as well as the staff at Pittsfield Public Schools and the YMCA for their assistance in resolving the incident quickly and safely.
 
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