Frank was brought into the shelter after being hit by a car, he was frail and lost, clearly far from what used to be his home. A group of bystanders found him lying in the road, ready to let go. They quickly searched for help and the dog warden brought him to the Hillsborough Pet…

Outdoor Performances The Tartell Family Outdoor Stage at the former Polish Community Club Opposite the Blatt Center, at the corners of Linden and Center Streets 55 Linden Street, Pittsfield For our outdoor venue we will be taking all applicable safety measures as with the Mainstage. The front row of seats under the tent will be no…

BCI is creating online tools and experiences to help choral singers stay engaged with music until we can sing together in person again. Visit our Singer Resources page.

As we finished up our stay in Angiya and left the country on the 10th of March we had no idea of what we were in for when we got home. We had some idea but whatever we ran in to here, Kenya was in much deeper trouble as they shut down on the 13th…

With COVID-19 taking over, it’s been dreary in our hearts. Moods saddened in the routine of things past and for things yet to happen. Taking proper precautions keeps us on the mend — just got to work past it. Our meetings in the Zoom chat room re-established the ability of being together. Team effort is…

Due to COVID-19, many of GBLC’s events had to be canceled, such as volunteer clean-up days at Lake Mansfield and guided bird walks and family hikes. However, during the month of April GBLC held a Tree Seed Photo Challenge which provided families and individuals with fun nature-focused activities to do at home. This event, which was…

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.

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.…

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…

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…