The GBLC team is working hard to make our special places and trails available during these challenging times. We ask you to please observe our COVID-19 Trail Rules and enjoy the trails at the Lake Mansfield Conservation Forest, Pfeiffer Arboretum on Long Pond Road, and Housatonic River Walk. Remember to enjoy these places safely.
The Mahaiwe is shuttered for now, but our ghost light is on. That light stays on as a promise that any pause is temporary, and we will be back for the next show. When tides turn, our diverse and year-round programming will return. If you are able to provide any help to ensure that we…
After nearly a month of living with three individuals who tested positive, another BCArc home has been cleared from the Board of Health. Ten staff members who managed the house during this challenging period and the other five of eight individuals who live there, all made it through the quarantine time without catching the virus.…
The Coronavirus has put a tremendous strain on the Berkshire County Arc’s entire system, the 1,000 people with disabilities who we serve, and our 800-member staff. We have closed all our programs except our 43 group homes, creating a financial loss—this includes closing our five day programs, and employment services. Some 20 of our 43…
In its brief 4 year history, Baseball in the Berkshires has quickly united the county in telling the rich history of baseball in Berkshires County. Upon its “birth” in 2016 a call went out for photos, stories, and artifacts. After collecting more than 250 items, the exhibit at Arrowhead was opened. Since that time with…
We know that this has been a terribly difficult time for so many, and our hearts go out to everyone who has lost family, friends, or colleagues, and to those who have faced financial hardship due to the pandemic. The toll, which has been so exacting and stressful on every level imaginable, remains paramount in…
Has the BSO/Boston Pops cancelled any concerts/programs in response to COVID-19? The BSO has cancelled all live performances and events at Symphony Hall in Boston and at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts. This includes all Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, Tanglewood Learning Institute and Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra performances and events through August 27, 2020. Why were…
Since we opened our doors in 2004, VIM has evolved along with the changing demographics of the county while staying true to our mission of providing access to free, comprehensive healthcare to qualifying adults in the region. Today, more than half of our patients are foreign born. Before the coronavirus hit, most of them were…
Due to the public health crisis in the spring of 2020, the Berkshire Food Project switched to providing take out-meals in early March. The dining room will remain closed indefinitely, until we are able to safely serve all who we feed in a dine in environment. For the foreseeable future, we offer meals for take-out,…
COVID-19 Emergency Response: We are connected to families facing delayed seasonal jobs already, missing work due to no childcare or missing paid programming. We have several staff that double as caregivers for their elder parents or family members that are auto immune-compromised as many of our neighbors do. We are looking to organize resources to…