Are Berkshire County Schools in Trouble? Poverty is on the rise. Districts money is tapped out. Transportation is inadequate. Students are not afforded equitable education. SO WHAT CAN WE DO? Come to a forum on public education to talk out how to sustain and improve our schools and the vitality of Berkshire county livelihoods! Make … Continue reading "Berkshire County Public Forum on Public Education"

Do you have ideas for making Pittsfield a better place for everyone? Pitch it to the group and build your network to make it happen. Are you looking to get connected to local change makers? Join us at Working Cities Wednesday, a cross sector collaboration between Pittsfield residents, organizations, businesses, and government. All are welcome. … Continue reading "Working Cities Wednesday"

Panelists will discuss the challenges faced by the trans community here in the Berkshires, the support groups and networks they have created, and the horrifying rise in hate-crimes against the trans community nation-wide. Free - Everyone welcome! Attention BCC Students: This program is approved for Forum Credit. For more information please contact Drew Herzig [email protected] … Continue reading "Trans in the Berkshires: A conversation with Our Trans Community"

Join neighbors at the Christian Center to continue conversations about neighborhood safety issues.

Do you have ideas for making Pittsfield a better place for everyone? Pitch it to the group and build your network to make it happen. Are you looking to get connected to local change makers? Join us at Working Cities Wednesday, a cross sector collaboration between Pittsfield residents, organizations, businesses, and government. All are welcome. … Continue reading "Working Cities Wednesday"

The next BRTA Advosiry Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday November 30, 2017 at 4 Pm in the second floor meeting room of the Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC). The meeting notice and agenda is available by clicking here.

Please join the Berkshire Women of Color Giving Circle for a Kwanzaa Celebration. Saturday Dec. 30 6-8 pm Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Renee Ave. Pittsfield. Dinner served (suggested donation $10) See flyer for more info

Join the Morningside Initiative! Promote the neighborhood in a positive way Support youth and families Help with beautification Plan fun and engaging events Maintain safety Meets every second Monday at 5:45pm at the Morningside Community School.

Indivisible Pittsfield invites everyone in the Berkshires to join in a gathering on Saturday, Jan. 20th, in solidarity with the Jan. 20th Women's March in NYC. Our venue will be the Colonial Theater, 111 South Street, Pittsfield MA. - A resource fair will be followed by brief spoken word performances, leading into a round-table discussion … Continue reading "March for Women Call to Action"

Join the Westside Neighborhood Initiative. Vision:  Residents of mixed cultures and incomes; where youth can grow up and develop fully; a safe, affordable, attractive neighborhood to live in.