Dueling Pianos Fundraiser to Support Pediatric Development Center

08:27AM / Friday, November 07, 2025Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pediatric Development Center (PDC) will host a Dueling Pianos Fundraiser to raise money for programs that support more than 700 families across South and Central Berkshire County.

The event features the high-energy entertainment of Howl2Go. Two pianists will take the stage to play crowd favorites, take song requests.

Guests will enjoy complimentary appetizers, a 50/50 raffle, and a mystery bag pull, where $20 gets you a bottle of wine or gift card valued at $20 or more.

"All of the funds raised help us continue providing free Early Intervention services to local families," said Kate Tucci, executive director of PDC. "Our work ensures that babies and toddlers with developmental needs get the support they deserve right here in their own community."

PDC is the only organization in South and Central Berkshire County providing Early Intervention services for children from birth to age three. The team of developmental specialists, therapists, and social workers partners with families to help children reach important milestones through play-based learning and family-centered care all at no cost to families.

The Dueling Pianos Fundraiser will take place on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6 pm at the Berkshire Hills Country Club, 500 Benedict Road (doors open at 5:30 pm). Tickets are $40 per person or $400 for a table of 8 (table of 8 includes a complimentary drink).

To learn more or purchase tickets, visit www.pediatricdevelopmentcenter.org.

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Lanesborough Seeks State Support for Berkshire Mall Redevelopment

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires.com
05:58PM / Monday, October 12, 2026

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town plans to petition the state to take ownership of the Route 7/Route 8 Connector Road, which officials believe is a "critical component" of the Berkshire Mall’s redevelopment strategy.

On Tuesday, the Select Board approved a letter to state Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. John Barrett III to request their support for the vacant mall's redevelopment by helping advance transfer of the Route 7/Route 8 connector and considering funding for essential infrastructure.

"We have held discussions with the Baker Hill Road District … which will take the necessary steps to formally petition the commonwealth to take over ownership of the Route 7, Route 8 connector…Your continued support in facilitating this transfer is greatly appreciated," the letter says.

Berkshire Mall owner JMJ RE Holdings has said the potential sale and redevelopment of the mall hinges on dissolving the Baker Hill Road District, a condition of the agreement that, if unmet, would render the contract null and void.

As a result, the mall will continue to deteriorate and the litigation will proceed forward, said Tim Grogan, of JMJ.

Vera Farrell, the liaison to the Baker Hill Road District, said the district board had discussed at one of its most recent meetings that the connector road could be transferred directly to the state, rather than returned to the town; Barrett and Mark were also a part of the discussion.

"The representatives recommended that as an option, that it could transfer the connector road directly to the state, as opposed to deeding it back to the town to dispense it. If we get to that point, that would be a better option to do it that way," Farrell said.

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