Berkshire Pride Marks 10th Annual Pride Season

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Pride celebrates its 10th Annual Season of Pride celebrations throughout Berkshire County.

During the month of June, a series of events in Pittsfield, supported by North Adams, Lee and Lenox will foster connection, visibility, and joy, reinforcing the region's commitment to an inclusive future.

Berkshire Pride commemorates its 10th anniversary affirming "Every Day is Pride."

This June, celebrate Pride across the Berkshires with celebrations in multiple communities:

"Pride on the Common" Parade & Festival: Our flagship event! Celebrate a decade of pride and community on Saturday, June 20 with a parade through downtown Pittsfield, starting at Park Square and marching to Pittsfield Common Park. After the parade, enjoy a free, family-friendly festival.
North Adams Pride Night: A vibrant north county celebration honoring LGBTQ+ culture on Friday, June 12 with entertainment, vendors, and deep community engagement.
Lee Pride: Returning for its second year on Saturday, June 13 with live music, vendors, and family-friendly activities.
NEW for 2026 – Lenox Pride: Organizers are planning an inaugural celebration on Saturday, June 6, further expanding the reach of Pride Month festivities across the Berkshires.

Pride All Month Long: Beyond festivals, Berkshire Pride's celebration is throughout June with workshops, social events, and creative showcases. From youth empowerment programs to the Berkshire Pride 5k & 1 Mile Walk on May 31, Pride events are continuous throughout the county. More information on these and other Pride month events to be announced

Sponsorship & Volunteer Support: sponsors are essential to sustaining Berkshire Pride month-long free Pride programming. Sponsorship ensures expanded programming and community impact all year round. Multiple sponsorship

tiers are available for a variety of events during June - sponsorship opportunities available.

Volunteer Kickoff Party: Interested volunteers are invited to the Volunteer Information Session & Pride Season Kickoff Party at Hot Plate Brewing Co. in Pittsfield on Thurs April 23 at 5pm to meet organizers and learn more - all ages, groups and corporate volunteer teams are welcome.

"Celebrating 10 Seasons of Pride in the Berkshires, while continuing to expand celebrations across the county, is a powerful reflection of our community's strength, visibility, and unity," said Berkshire Pride Executive Director Cass Santos-China. "We are honored to share this milestone with our neighbors from Lee to Lenox, and from Pittsfield to North Adams. This 10th Annual Season is not simply a moment of reflection, but a declaration that Pride in the Berkshires is a permanent and growing part of our region's cultural and civic life. We move forward together, building on the past decade as a foundation for the future."

For the latest updates, parade and vendor registration, and a full calendar of June events, visit www.berkshirepride.org or follow @berkshirepride on Instagram and Facebook.

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UPDATE: Juvenile in Custody After Arrest Warrants Issued for Pittsfield Shooting

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12:00PM / Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Updated on 08252026 at noon: Pittsfield police provided an update indicating a juvenile allegedly connected to the shooting is in custody.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police were granted arrest warrants for two people suspected to be responsible for the Aug. 16 shooting on Francis Avenue.

Jason Wright, 41, and an unnamed juvenile are charged with assault and battery, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, and possession of a gun without an FID card or license to carry.

On Aug. 16, near 211 Francis Ave., three individuals suffered gunshot wounds and were all transported to Berkshire Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. This is one of four gun violence incidents on city streets this summer.

Police say two of the individuals who suffered gunshot wounds are the subjects of the arrest warrants.

"I first want to commend the Pittsfield Police Department on solving this case in just eight days. They, along with members of the Task Force who provided support when needed, worked around the clock to identify those responsible," District Attorney Timothy Shugrue wrote on Monday.

The DA said he understands that Pittsfield remains on edge, and said he is fully committed to providing resources, including funding for overtime and State Police detective resources, to support the Pittsfield Police Department as it continues its active investigations into the June 18, Aug. 4t, and Aug. 16 shootings.

"No stone will be left unturned. If you bring violence and guns to our county, you will be held responsible to the greatest extent of the law," he wrote.

The first arrest warrant issued is for a juvenile. The juvenile is charged with:

Two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, to wit a firearm
Attempted murder
Discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling
Possession of a firearm in commission of a felony
Possession of a firearm without an FID card/license to carry
Possession of ammunition without an FID card/license to carry

The second arrest warrant is for Jason Wright, 41, with a last known address on Woodlawn Avenue. Wright is charged with:

Attempted murder
Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, to wit a firearm
Two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, to wit a Firearm
Discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling
Possession of a firearm in commission of a felony
Possession of a firearm without an FID/LTC
Possession of ammunition without an FID/LTC

There have been four gun violence incidents in Pittsfield since mid-June, leaving one person dead and a total of seven injured. Additionally, a Lanesborough man is facing multiple charges for allegedly shooting a gun near homes and a road while intoxicated on Sunday.

On June 18, a person died after being shot in the area of Tyler Street and Pleasure Avenue, and another person was injured. Following an extensive investigation, police on June 23 had an arrest warrant out for Terry Martizna, 35, on a charge of murder.

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