The Panel Will Consist Of: • Tom Nadolny, superintendent of Farmington River School District, firearms safety instructor. • Roberta Sarnacki, Otis police chief, parent, educator, firearm safety advocate. • Barbara Malkas, veteran educator and superintendent of North Adams Public Schools. • Bryanna McKearney, Taconic High School senior and co coordinator of a recent school walkout. … Continue reading "Panel Forum on Gun Violence"

The Community Expo provides a safe, welcoming space for patrons to interact with organizations that provide direct services to our community. At our March Expo, we are delighted to host organizations that support job readiness and soft skills training. Representatives from BerkshireWorks Career Center, The Pittsfield Adult Learning Center Continuing Education Program, Berkshire Community College's College and Career … Continue reading "Community Expo"

This is a PUBLIC MEETING To Update the Berkshire Regional Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan. It is being held in conjunction with the Berkshire Regional Coordinating Council Meeting. Please attend the meeting on March 22nd to learn more about the Human Services Transportation Plan and provide your input. Questions? Please contact Anuja Koirala … Continue reading "Coordinated Human Services Tranportation"

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"

In honor of National Library Week, the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, invites you to our inaugural "Speed Repping" event on Friday, April 13th, from 2PM-4PM. What is Speed Repping? Much like speed dating, Speed Repping provides community members three minutes to sit down with their representatives in a one-on-one setting and ask them questions … Continue reading "Speed Repping"

Narcan Training: Attend a FREE overdose prevention training by Healthy Steps at the Christian Center On Thursday, April 19th at 11AM-12PM At the end of this training you will receive a free Narcan kit No Registration Necessary

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 Four Freedoms Coalition and MCLA present: Step Up: Empowering Ourselves Saturday, April 28, 9-4 MCLA, North Adams Free and open to the public Please join us and invite your friends and colleagues to a day of free advocacy workshops. Twenty-three workshops offered, including Conversations with Senator Adam Hinds and Mayor Tom Bernard Environmental Activism … Continue reading "Step Up! Free Day of Civic Advocacy Workshops"

You can save a life with a spray. Give someone a second chance to recover and live. Free overdose prevention training May 17, 2018 11:00 am - 1:00 pm The Christian Center 193 Robbins Ave., Pittsfield At the end of this training, you will receive a free Narcan kit.

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"