What are we doing to prevent the next shooting? Pittsfield Public Health & Safety Committee brings gun violence prevention model to the table - The Berkshire Edge “The cumulative cost of one homicide to a city is around $10 million,” writes Thomas Abt in his book "Bleeding Out." But for the victims, witnesses, and survivors of homicide and gun violence, the…

What are we doing to prevent the next shooting? Pittsfield Public Health & Safety Committee brings gun violence prevention model to the table

#pittsfieldma #pittsfield #gunviolence #violence #guns #massachusetts #berkshires #berkshirecounty #theberkshires

I just found out my city is the one making all of ICE’s armored vehicles and I feel literally sick to my stomach.

#berkshires #pittsfieldma #lenco #fuck🧊 #fucktrump

Protest Open Mic

Bring your songs, poems and friends. FREE & open to all.

Wander Pittsfield
34 Depot St., 101
3/11/26 @ 6
(2nd Wed each month)

Featuring Veterans for Peace member & Eric Wasileski.

Find collaborators and community.

#Berkshires #PittsfieldMA #WesternMA #OpenMic #CommunityVoices

Berkshire Humane Society Celebrates Helping Thousands of Animals PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Humane Society supported more than 23,000 pets over the past year through it life-saving and pet retention programs.    These programs...

The Berkshire Humane Society has supported 23,000 pets and their owners this past year. #PittsfieldMA 🐕🐈🐇🐹🦜 tinyl.co/3m19

Map showing locations of the “No Kings 2.0” protests to be held in Massachusetts on Saturday, October 18th, 2025.

#NoKings 2.0
Saturday, October 18th, 2025

#NoKingsMassachusetts
(Part 7 of 10)

#OrleansMA
#PalmerMA
#PepperellMA
#PittsfieldMA
#PlymouthMA
#ProvincetownMA
#RandolphMA
#RocklandMA
#SalemMA
#SeekonkMA

Link:
www.nokings.org

Marchetti Details Vacancies, New Efforts in Downtown Pittsfield PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The downtown has 20 commercial vacancies, and 16 have been empty for more than a year.  On Monday, Mayor Peter Marchetti gave an update on the occupancy...

#PittsfieldMA Mayor Peter Marchetti says it's time for the city to "blow its own horn," noting 25 new businesses opened in the downtown the past two years. tinyl.co/3ipZ

Public Health Advisory for Pontoosuc Lake PITTSFIELD, Mass. Be advised that recent observations results have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom at Pontoosuc Lake that may present harmful health effects for users of the...

ALERT: stay out of Pontoosuc Lake. #PittsfieldMA has issued a a health advisory that the lake is suffering from an algae bloom tinyl.co/3iG9

Pittsfield Cultural Council Celebrates 2025 Grant Awardees Council Chair Marilyn Gerhard says the 79 grant applications for fiscal 2025 were the most she has seen during her time on the council. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield...

The #PittsfieldMA Cultural Council awarded more than $50,000 in grants to 36 agencies and organizations. tinyl.co/3iEX

Pearl Ambassador Program Enhances Pride in Downtown Pittsfield The pilot volunteer program has been funded by a state grant and the city is seeking ways to continue it.  PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Residents of The Pearl shelter have been...

The Pearl Ambassador program has provided homeless residents with work experience and is helping keep downtown #PittsfieldMA clean. The city is seeking ways to keep the program running. tinyl.co/3hyc

Ollie's Bargain Outlet Opens in Pittsfield Customers line up for the opening of Ollie's on Thursday. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Ollie's Bargain Outlet is officially open.    The store took...

Another discount retailer takes the place of Big Lots in #PittsfieldMA. Ollie's Bargain Outlet opened Thursday, with employees handing out shopping bags with some goodies to the first customers. 💲 🛍️ tinyl.co/3hwP

The #PittsfieldMA City Council accepted $200,000 toward a portable ice rink system that will bring ice skating back to the Common. ⛸️ tinyl.co/3gvD

1Berkshire Debuts New Downtown Pittsfield Office The office windows look out on North Street and the 'Sisterhood' mural.  PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Walking to the 1Berkshire office, you will now be greeted with a...

1Berkshire, #BerkshireMA's economic development and business organization, celebrated its new offices (and branding) in downtown #PittsfieldMA last week. tinyl.co/3gFX

The Berkshires now has a Burlington store with the opening Friday of the discount retail chain's new shop in Berkshire Crossings, #PittsfieldMA Read our story here: tinyl.co/3cUp

Pittsfield Senior Center Staffers Save Life on Hot June Day Fire Chief Thomas Sammons presents the department's new Deputy Chief Matthew Packard, left, Fire Capt. Kevin Brady and Fire Lt. Jesse Underwood-Miller. PITTSFIELD,...

Two staff members at the Ralph Froio Senior Center in #PittsfieldMA were recognized for their life-saving actions in June. tinyl.co/3bzJ

Burlington Store Debuts in Pittsfield on Friday PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The new Burlington store will open in Berkshire Crossing later this week.   During the morning ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 22, the store...

New Burlington Store opens in #PittsfieldMA on Friday. 🛍️💳https://tinyl.co/3bnX

Two Downtown Murals Unveiled in Pittsfield The murals are part of Let It Shine's Emerging Artists Mentorship.  PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown is a little more colorful with the unveiling of two new...

#PittsfieldMA celebrates two new murals added to the downtown. tinyl.co/3YdZ The Light It Shine program has been spreading art around the city's walls for several years. There are more than two dozen now. Find a tour of the murals here: downtownpittsfield.stqry.app/tour/28538

Amended Camping Ordinance Sent to Pittsfield City Council PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The controversial public camping ordinance has been referred back to the City Council with several "compromises." This includes the removal of...

A controversial camping ordinance that many saw as targeting the homeless population is sent back to City Council with amendments. #PittsfieldMA tinyl.co/3XPq

Restaurant Planned for Shuttered Harry's Supermarket PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The former Harry's Supermarket is staged for rebirth as a restaurant. After a fire gutted the longtime Wahconah Street market in 2023, the operators of...

An Asian restaurant is planned for the former Harry's Supermarket that was damaged by a fire last year. #PittsfieldMA tinyl.co/3XP4

Despite large public opposition, Pittsfield Mayor Marchetti’s public camping ordinance moves forward - The Berkshire Edge The proposed ordinance was introduced by Marchetti in May and has received significant criticism and pushback from residents who say that it will target the city's homeless population if implemented.

Despite large public opposition, Pittsfield Mayor Marchetti’s public camping ordinance moves forward.

#pittsfieldma #massachusetts #pittsfieldma #pittsfield #berkshires #berkshirecounty #theberkshires #homelessness #homeless #socialissues

Teacher of the Month: Cindy Dickinson PITTSFIELD, Mass. — School is out, but learning continues at Hancock Shaker Village.    For the past 10 years, Cindy Dickinson has served as the museum's education...

Cindy Dickinson has been teaching about the lives of the Shakers with hands-on activities for a decade, making her our Teacher of the Month. #PittsfieldMA tinyl.co/3X7h

Pittsfield Remembers the 'Forgotten War' Pittsfield Veterans Agent James Clark says the war is personal as his father, an Air Force veteran, had been a PHS classmate of many of those listed on the monument.  PITTSFIELD,...

#PittsfieldMA VFW Post making sure casualties from the Forgotten War are always remembered. #KoreanWar #memorial tinyl.co/3X6K

Repairs Planned for Silver Lake's Underwater Cap PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Starting next month, a thinning portion of Silver Lake's underwater cap will be repaired.  During a public hearing on Tuesday,...

U.S. EPA plans repairs to Silver Lake's PCB cap. A section of the 14-inch cap has thinned by 5 inches. #PittsfieldMA #GE tinyl.co/3Wjd

Taconic High cuts the ribbon on a reconstructed track not included in the $121M high school. The project also upgraded some track & field event areas and added a set of bleachers. #PittsfieldMA tinyl.co/3WSJ

Maintenance efforts to return to Pittsfield’s Silver Lake next month - The Berkshire Edge The three-layer cap placed on the Superfund site requires attention after officials noted a section that had degraded.

Maintenance efforts to return to Pittsfield’s Silver Lake next month.

#pittsfieldma #theberkshires #berkshires #berkshirecounty #massachusetts

54th Infantry Mural Will Be Permanent in Pittsfield's Durant Park PITTSFIELD, Mass. —  A mural honoring Black city residents who fought in the Civil War will be a permanent fixture at Durant Park.  On Tuesday, the Parks Commission approved...

A mural celebrating #PittsfieldMA residents who fought with the 54th Mass will become a permanent fixture. #civilwar #veterans tinyl.co/3VDM

Parks Commission Hears Complaints Over Pontoosuc Park Shore Access The site visit preceded a meeting of the Parks Commission  PITTSFIELD, Mass.— A site visit to the south side of Pontoosuc Lake Park on Tuesday turned combative at...

Some #PittsfieldMA residents are concerned that efforts to prevent erosion at Pontoosuc Lake Park will hamper use of the lake for swimming and fishing. tinyl.co/3Ugc

Pittsfield Marks 35 Years of the ADA Act The Common on Disabilities members and advocates walked North Street toward St. Joseph's Church, pointing to areas that could be improved for residents with...

#PittsfieldMA marked the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The city's Commission on Disabilities and advocates took a walk down North Street to see where further accessibility improvements could be made. tinyl.co/3UPj

Map showing locations of the “Good Trouble Lives On” protests to be held in Massachusetts on Thursday, July 17th, 2025.

#GoodTroubleLivesOn
Thursday, July 17th, 2025

#GTLOMassachusetts
(Part 6 of 9)

#PeabodyMA
#PittsfieldMA
#MedfieldMA
#MillisMA
#MiltonMA
#NantucketMA
#NatickMA
#NewtonMA
#NorthamptonMA
#NorthboroughMA

Link:
goodtroubleliveson.org

Community Members Audit Walkability of Morningside Corridor Nicholas Russo, design center founder, discusses the area where the fatal accident occurred. PITTSFIELD, Mass. —  A group of concerned community members walked a portion of...

A community group focused on road safety toured the Morningside neighborhood in #PittsfieldMA, where a pedestrian was struck by a car and killed last month. tinyl.co/3TC7