Preserving the Iconic Small Town Qualities of Stockbridge
The Laurel Hill Association has ramped up its longtime role as an active protector of the scenic beauty and local character of Stockbridge.
Community Life
City Cultural Commissioner Looks Back
As she departs, Megan Whilden reflects on challenges of revitalizing Pittsfield’s cultural sector.
Equine Therapy and Recreation
Berkshire Horseworks expands to augment its therapeutic programs with recreational offerings.
Restoring an American Giant
Pittsfield orchard is part of a broad national effort to bring back the once-prevalent American Chestnut tree.
Colorful Painted Pianos Take to the Streets
Artistically redesigned pianos appear throughout Berkshire County to raise funds for the Berkshire Music School.
Building a Coalition to Make Pittsfield Work
Working Cities is a coalition of local government, nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses to improve city’s economy and quality of life.
Historic Church is Slated for New African-American Cultural Center
A community effort aims to restore a vacant and deteriorating old church building
Revitalization Taking Shape in Pittsfield Neighborhood
Several initiatives have come together with the goal of revitalizing the low-income Morningside neighborhood.
Covid Aid Expands to Larger Food Security Iniative
Program to provide emergency food relief grows into multifaceted initiative to expand access to quality food.
Raising a Poet’s Profile
Organization hopes to add the home of Edna St. Vincent Millay to the list of popular attractions around the region.
Couple Gives City New Arts Center
A Pittsfield native’s desire to give something back to her hometown has led to the creation of a new arts center in a converted mansion..
New Lebanon tests a new approach to spurring tourism
“Behold! New Lebanon,” encourages visitors, to discover the diverse mix of skills, enterprises and scenic beauty in the town.
Program Serves as Matchmaker for Farmers and Landowners
Farmer Landowner Match Program, connects farmers searching for land and property owners who want to lease farmland for agricultural use.
Connecting Rail Routes to Create a Regional Bike and Hiking Trail
Ongoing efforts progress to create a network of regional hiking and biking trails by connecting former railroad track routes.
Chatham Farm Saves and Gives Sanctuary to Equines
Equine Advocates is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to rescue horses, mules and donkeys.
Theater Restoration Reaches Final Act
The curtain has risen at Hudson Opera House for the final act of a restoration that has been underway for nearly a quarter-century.
Charting a High Road to the Future
The Berkshire Natural Resources Council has launched an ambitious plan to create a network of interconnected walking trails throughout the Berkshires.
Community Life, Development, Issues
Pittsfield Voters Approve Surtax to Fund Preservation and Parks
After a series of controversies in recent years in which developers demolished or threatened to raze historic structures in Pittsfield,
Rising From The Ashes
The Kite’s Nest youth education program faced a setback when their planned home in a former factory was destroyed. But they are determined to move forward.
It Takes A Village
Village networks encourage mutual assistance and support among seniors.
Flag of Hope
Woman creates Keep Hope Alive flag and organization to foster unity and social justice in politically divisive times.
PS21
After holding its events in a tent for 12 years, PS21 is about to undergo a major expansion with the official opening on April 14 of an innovative new theater building.
Rebirth of Community Radio Station
Former high-school radio station is reinvented as a community radio station for city.
Bottle Battle
Voters approve local ban on plastic bottles but opponents of new law demand a new vote.
Conflict Over a Country Crossroad
A proposal for a large new gas station and convenience store sets off a controversy reflecting larger issues about rural planning..