Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and the Berkshire Athenaeum will present a StoryWalk® of Ty Allan Jackson’s book “When I Close My Eyes” page by page throughout Downtown Pittsfield, MA, from July 7 – September 6, 2021. EXTENDED THROUGH LABOR DAY, September 6! ADDED EVENT: Kid-friendly CozQuest StoryWalk® Treasure Hunt: August 28 – September 6. Stay tuned for…
July First Fridays Artswalk in Downtown Pittsfield! For the month of July, First Fridays Artswalk will present the first Artswalk of 2021 which will encompass a variety of indoor and outdoor locations in and around the downtown Pittsfield area. Enjoy brand new indoor art shows, murals, and Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes during the First…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. with support from Berkshire Bank and Jodi Tartell has launched the Heart of the Berkshires e-gift card which can be used at many of your favorite retailers, restaurants, services and entertainment venues in downtown Pittsfield. The Heart of the Berkshires e-gift card can be used at all participating locations downtown and custom…
Meeting Recap and Video: Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) Annual Meeting 2021 The Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) Annual Meeting occurred virtually via Zoom on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 12:00 pm. At this meeting, Pittsfield’s downtown association elected its corporators and directors, and representatives from downtown Pittsfield businesses and organizations spoke about successes and challenges…
Pittsfield’s Greening the Gateway Cities Program Explained Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. has partnered with the Berkshire Environmental Action Team to promote the Greening the Gateway Cities Program (GGCP) as it enters its final year of tree planting in Pittsfield. The two organizations will work together to evaluate tree health, build awareness of what is needed to…
An Interview with Jay Girard, Certified Arborist for the Pittsfield GGCP The Greening the Gateway Cities Program (GGCP) could not exist without the dedication and knowledge of the foresters from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) Urban & Community Forestry Program. Jay Girard is the Certified Arborist and MA DCR urban forester…
Events and Things to Do in Pittsfield, MA. Spring/Summer 2021 Our cultural institutions, like our restaurants and retailers, have hung on through the pandemic, offering virtual programming and limited in-person opportunities. The spring and summer of 2021 will see an expansion and return of cultural and community programming with strict attention paid to safety measures.…
Hiking BNRC Properties in Pittsfield! Get outside, get active, and recharge! By Kimberly Gritman, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. Many of us have hit the trails since the pandemic started… to escape, stay fit, and feel connected to our planet during these trying times. Pittsfield has many beautiful spots to unplug and appreciate nature’s wonders. The…
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Shop Small all year long! Our local retailers have the things you need everyday! Featured in this video are a selection of downtown Pittsfield and Pittsfield area retailers who are members of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. For more information on the featured retailers, visit downtownpittsfield.com/shop.