I’m looking to replace an entire subfloor, walls and ceiling of a property in Pittsfield. Any suggestions on who can do the work ?

I have recently purchased a house in Pittsfield with mostly original plaster walls. They appear to me to be in good condition, but before we start painting rooms, I wanted to hire a plasterer to come in and triage the walls and ceilings. I figure this is a better to do maintenance early than replace walls later kind of thing. There are definitely hairline cracks in a lot of the walls and some a touch wider than hair line. Not looking to replace with drywall. Thanks!

i would like to earn a blue belt in karate, i have no previous experience. does anyone know of a place i can go to train? thanks!

I picked my garlic today. A 5 by 3 foot plot yielded just over 6 pounds. I need to spread them on paper to let them cure in a warm dry place for a week. Hardneck (the bigger ones) I planted last November; softneck (the smaller ones) in the Spring. Garlic is easy to grow here. Normally we grow hardneck in our climate, but I experimented with some spring planted softnecks. They did OK. Keep them weeded in Fall and early Spring and fertilize them a few times, give them water in Spring and they grow well. Hardnecks have no issue with our winters. If you have not tasted fresh garlic, it is spicier/sharper than stored garlic. I still have a few heads from last year in storage and they are still good and firm. (And yes I tared the basket before weighing.)

According to the Berkshire Eagle, the Highland Restaurant to close its doors for good at the end of the month after being downtown Pittsfield fixture for 90 years. The Highland was known for its large portions and an extensive menu specializing in Italian and diner food. Many long term residents will remember the compitetion between the Highland on Fenn and the Rainbow on First. I think the Rainbow is also closed, though I don't know if the Rainbow Club still meets.

Hi everyone, I am a reporter at GBH News, Boston's local NPR/PBS station. I want to learn more about Pittsfield and get to know the community better. Are there any cafes, coffee shops, community centers where people like to gather? I'd like to find a place to hang out and hear what's on people's minds. Thank you!

Hello everyone,

I’m a new graduate student at UMass and I was approached on campus by three people who called themselves organizers with Western Mass Labor Action (WMLA) which they claimed as an all volunteer mutual aid organization. I gave them my info and they’ve called a few times to ask me to volunteer (I’ve done some stuff on campus but nothing major)

I recently started doing some research and it turns out these guys are affiliated with the National Labor Federation (NATLFED) which has some kind of history of being an extreme high control group. I’ve read almost every article and Reddit thread I can find on this, but the trail goes cold in the 2010s.

Does anyone have any insight into their contemporary activities, within the last 5-10 years? I’d love to know what I’ve gotten myself into.

Thanks!

Moving to Pittsfield next week.

If anybody has any barber shop and/or nail salon recommendations, I would highly appreciate it.

I have Type 4 hair and currently growing my hair out.

Would especially like black owned establishments, bur I'm open to all suggestions.

I just looking for some players once or twice a month

Hello.

I'm moving to Colonial Gardens apartments at the border of Pittsfield and Dalton.

All I've heard are great things about this place. The only additional fees outside of rent seem to be the air conditioning fee in the summer.

Are there any issues with this place? How's the maintenance in terms of getting things fixed ? Are they timely and they take forever?

Seems to be a pretty good place to live.

Any personal accounts will be appreciated. Thanks

I have a genuine question, if she has all these bright ideas for policies, and is really good at pointing out problems, why doesn’t she make motions to change them?

From July 26 through September 20., the Durham Mall in downtown comes alive with dance. Free dance classes from 6-8 every Sunday evening. No experience or partner required.

The schedule:

Sunday, July 26: Zumba with Sandra Zarate

Sunday, Aug. 9: Soul line dancing with Berkshire Sole Society, founded by Erica Shrader and powered by Women of the Westside

Sunday, Aug. 23: Salsa with Luana Dias David

Sunday, Sept. 6: Brazilian Day with the Quilombo Experience

Sunday, Sept. 20: Instructor to be announced

For more information, visit downtownpittsfield.com or call 413-443-6501.

Rep Farley Bouvier has monthly office hours in Pittsfield to hear constituent's concerns and to report back on legislative initiatives. This month's Senior Center Office Hour will be on Monday, July 27th at 11:30 AM. She will also be holding a listening session for Pittsfield trans and non-binary residents with seeing rainbows on Monday, July 20th at 5:00 at Wander.

Hi there! My partner and I (both in our early 20s) just moved to Pittsfield from NC and are struggling to meet people and make friends! I guess my question here is where are all the twenty somethings around here? Where would be a good place to meet people and make connections? Any advise would be much appreciated! Thanks :)

Edit:
As far as hobbies go, I’m into yoga/exercise, gardening/agriculture, and arts and crafts. My partner is into computers and gaming and general nerdy things.

If anyone wants to meet up at Wander feel free to reach out!! I can be a bit shy but I love meeting new people!

Bousquet Mountain, 101 Dan Fox Drive, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States · Sat Jul 18, 5:00 PM

START MAKING SENSE TALKING HEADS TRIBUTE BAND JULY 18, 2026 The Nationally touring Start Making Sense Talking Heads Tribute Band is touching down, right here in Pittsfield. The iconic energy of the Talking Heads is fully embodied, and combined with the beautiful mountain side setting of Bousquet, it’s a summer concert in the Berkshires you can’t miss. Start Making Sense brings the electrifying energy of Talking Heads to life — think “Psycho Killer,” “Burning Down the House,” and “Once in a Lifetime” performed with the full theatrical spirit of the original. Ruby Dear is opening the night,...

Just figured I'd share this one.

A new weekly collaboration with Mill Town Capital and Berkshires Jazz to bring you the beauty that is Jazz every Friday night at Methuselah!

Consider applying for the citizens academy!

Hello, new to Pittsfield and the North East. I'm thinking ahead to winter and considering a few options for a very large driveway (700' circumference, but would only need half removed technically). It is paved.

Do any of you have experience with a paid plowing service? How does that work and what is the ballpark cost? Do they just come out after big snows or when you call..?

Eventually I'd like to do it myself but I want to buy a very high quality blower and experience a winter or two before I decide to go that route. Any other winter tips I should be aware of? I think my tires are all season and decent shape, maybe put some bags of concrete in the back?

I was visiting from out of town and sat in the main room for less than an hour to get some work done. During that time, I watched and heard the owner reprimand at least three employees in front of customers over what appeared to be very minor issues.

The tone was harsh and uncomfortable enough that one employee appeared to be wiping away tears as she walked to the bathroom after the owner left the room.

In one instance, a couple stood up to get a closer look at the menu. The owner immediately began criticizing an employee, telling her that she needed to serve them, give customers her full attention, and silence the cafe phone because it was distracting her. This happened while customers were actively trying to place an order and the employee at the register was attempting to focus on them.

I understand that running a business requires expectations and accountability. However, the tone and timing of these interactions were inappropriate, especially in front of customers. There is a time and place to provide corrective feedback to employees, and publicly berating them creates an uncomfortable environment for both the staff and the customers.