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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Arts are in the genetic makeup of Pittsfield, and now the city has a formal plan to support creatives and restore civic pride.
The first Cultural Plan was released in late June. A collaboration between the city, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, and its nonprofit Berkshires Tomorrow, it recommends actions to “enhance Pittsfield’s status as the arts and cultural hub of Berkshire County for the benefit of all.”
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission closed a total of nine Home Modification Loan Program projects in Berkshire County throughout fiscal year 2025.
These loans ranged in size from $4,555 all the way to the program limit of $50,000. The project components included items such as stair lifts, bathroom modifications, driveway improvements, fencing, ramps, and one accessory dwelling unit.
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ADAMS, Mass. — The town is working on a plan to address accessibility for residents from parks to Town Hall to its website. But so far it’s doing a good job in making its public area accessible.
“Adams, for all the buildings, is in very good shape. I think it’s clear that for years, this town has definitely taken their ADA responsibility, seriously,” Andrew McKeever told the Selectmen at their meeting last week. “There’s nothing really egregious that’s out there.”
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WILLIAMSTOWN — Construction of a roundabout at the Five Corners intersection is in full swing, and though it’s slowed traffic considerably, that may be a good thing.
The Five Corners, where routes 7 and 43 cross, was known as a dangerous intersection well before the Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced plans for a roundabout in 2021.
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DALTON, Mass. Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) is hosting a free wellness clinic at the Dalton Senior Center.
The clinic will be open from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 26, July 24, and Aug. 28, to give individuals personalized health consultations, including medication reviews, blood pressure checks, and lifestyle advice.
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market will launch its third season on June 17, 2025, bringing fresh, locally-sourced food directly to six communities across Berkshire County through October 17.
The mobile market addresses food access challenges by delivering seasonal produce, eggs, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples such as bread, maple syrup, and honey to areas with limited access to fresh, healthy food options.
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The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will offer a 10-week series of entry-level technology classes for older adults beginning Monday, June 16, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center, 40 Field St. Extension.
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — They’re flavorful. They’re attractive. They give off a cool vibe.
But under those wrappings, vaping is an addictive health hazard that young people may not comprehend.
“It kind of introduces that concept of the quick fix to them, that you can just take a hit off your vape,” said Andy Ottoson, a public health planner with Berkshire Regional Planning Commission. “And it is true, it does address your anxiety, your stress …
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LEE — In recent years, Lee has been on a “distinct upward swing,” according to Alex Heddinger, the executive director of its Chamber of Commerce. “We’ve become less of a stop and more of a destination.”
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Berkshire Community College will host the 2025 Berkshire State of Work Summit, “From Hiring to Thriving: A New Era of Workplace Culture,” from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 18. The event, presented by BCC, MassHire, Berkshire Innovation Center, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, and 1Berkshire, will take place at BCC’s main campus, located at 1350 West St.
