Free Learn to Row Day on Onota Lake

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Saturday, June 7, 2025 when Berkshire Community Rowing (BCR) hosts its annual Learn to Row Program on Onota Lake.

Free rowing sessions will be held from 8:00 am to 9:45 am and again at 10:00 am to 11:45 am at the Berkshire Community Rowing boathouse in Burbank Park.

Registration is now open to reserve your Free Lesson. Please visit our website, berkshirecommunityrowing.org

"This is a fun community event that introduces Berkshire residents to the joy of a lifelong sport. The timing coincides with National Learn To Row events being held by rowing clubs across the country," said BCR board President, Connell McGrath.

No rowing experience is required. Wear comfortable footwear and a hat for sun protection. Members of the Berkshire Community Rowing organization will guide participants through the basics of sculling with two oars and even coach you to take some strokes on the water.

Berkshire Community Rowing is a non-profit organization that promotes the sport of rowing and encourages people of all backgrounds and levels of experience to row. The event will be held rain or shine.

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Summer Wrapping Up for Pittsfield, Berkshire Students

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:19PM / Sunday, August 23, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Students in Pittsfield and beyond are enjoying their last days of summer before classes begin.

Most Berkshire County teachers return to work this month, and students follow in late August and early September.

For Pittsfield Public Schools, staff returns on Aug. 26 and students' first day is Aug. 31; pre-kindergarten and kindergarten begin school on Sept. 2.

Labor Day is on Monday, Sept. 7.

"The summer is pretty much done, and we will be ready and excited to open the doors in about two and a half weeks,” Superintendent Latifah Phillips told the School Committee on Wednesday.

Phillips is returning this year as the permanent superintendent. She was appointed the interim superintendent last spring, and the School Committee voted to hire her permanently in June.

This year also brings the middle school restructuring, moving fifth grade to the middle school level, and the retirement of Morningside Community School.

Welcome night for Reid Middle School students new to the building is on Aug. 18 at 6 p.m.; Herberg will have a sixth-grade welcome night at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 25, and at the same time on Aug. 26 for fifth grade.

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