Berkshire Environmental Action Team, also known as BEAT, is the Berkshire’s very own environmental activism, stewardship and education organization. Since 2003, BEAT has made it their mission to inform residents about environmental issues affecting western Massachusetts. BEAT also hosts a wide array of programming such as Green Drinks, wildlife tracking, and invasive kiwi pulls (more…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.’s newest Board Member is Nicholas Russo, but you may have heard of him by another name, or alias really, “The Pittsfielder”. Russo has been provoking thought and inspiring conversation about our hometown, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, through his “The Pittsfielder” website and Facebook page. “The Pittsfielder is about seeing the city from a new…
Roots Rising is not just a summer job for Pittsfield teens; it is a farm-based youth development program, which focuses on a real need in our community. The need for meaningful work for teens – work that serves some sort of larger social purpose. Roots Rising, a program of Alchemy Initiative, will hire three seasonal…
1 in 68. 1 in 68 children in the United States have Autism. 1 in 68 children in the United States grow up to be adults with Autism. Autism, or Autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions, some of which, to the untrained eye, do not appear to be the result of…
The John Krol Show is breaking new ground in Berkshire County. The program, streaming live four times a week, is the brainchild of a two-man team, John Krol and Ryan Cowdrey, and is the first and only daily Facebook live show in our area. Ryan, behind the camera, and John, in front of it, celebrate Pittsfield,…
For Pittsfield resident Ty Allan Jackson, no passion burns brighter than to instill the value of reading in children. Jackson, the author of four children’s books, is also an inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and leader of a social media movement, #ReadOrElse. Since writing his first book, “Danny Dollar Millionaire Extraordinaire-The Lemonade Escapade”, in 2009, Jackson has tirelessly…
The Berkshires are best known for their beautiful views and their vibrant visual and performing arts scene, but they are also home to some of the most dedicated and caring professionals and volunteers who are making a tremendous impact in their communities. One such person is Officer Darren Derby of the Pittsfield Police Department. Officer…
