Berkshire Museum Features Maritime Art

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — This fall, Berkshire Museum will feature Call of the Sea: Maritime Art and Navigation alongside Homage to the Glacier: Works by Peter Bremers and James Schantz.

Both exhibitions will open on Nov. 2, 2024, and remain on view through Jan. 5, 2025.

Call of the Sea: Maritime Art and Navigation is curated by Berkshire Museum’s Exhibitions Manager William Dore, with works drawn from the museum’s collection of maritime oil paintings. Both dangerous and alluring, sea travel has long brought different peoples into contact to exchange goods, ideas, and cultures. This exhibition will examine the impacts sea

travel has had on the world, whether it be cultural, economic, or biological. Call of the Sea will feature 15 works of art, model ships, and interactives that explore the art, science, and history of naval navigation. Paintings on display will include notable artists such as Alberto Pasini, Edward Moran, and Thomas Shields Clarke alongside travel posters that highlight the relationship between humanity and the sea. This exhibition aims to inspire a deeper appreciation for the maritime art and history of various cultures around the globe.

Also opening Nov. 2 and remaining on view through Jan. 5, Homage to the Glacier features beautiful glass sculptures by Dutch artist Peter Bremers alongside paintings by Berkshire artist James Schantz.

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Lt. Gov. Driscoll, State Officials Break Ground on Pittsfield Rail Improvements

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
06:00PM / Thursday, October 29, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— State officials ceremoniously broke ground on rail infrastructure improvements as the train passed on Thursday.

They also celebrated the now permanent Berkshire Flyer and strides towards a passenger train connecting western, central, and eastern Massachusetts.

Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll said everyone benefits when there are more ways to get around, particularly on rail.

"And because work like this isn't just about train service. We know it's going to help support our local businesses and bring families and loved ones together for the holidays and support our tourism industry. Certainly, strengthening the connections between Massachusetts and Berkshire County, from Berkshire all the way to the Cape," she said at the CSX Pittsfield Yard on East Street.

"This is the before. I can't wait to see the after. And with continued investments and partnership, we're going to make that happen."

Massachusetts Department of Transportation Rail and Transit Administrator Meredith Slesinger explained that the groundbreaking marks an important milestone for improving existing services, but it's also a "down payment on the future West East Rail."

Several years ago, the state worked with CSX to establish a framework for piloting the Berkshire Flyer service seasonally on weekends between Pittsfield, Albany, and New York City. As part of that negotiation, a long-term agreement would depend on MassDOT contributing to infrastructure improvements to build corridor capacity and reduce potential for rail congestion.

After assessing the service’s performance and partnering with CSX to identify needed infrastructure investments to enable a permanent service, two projects were identified:

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