Pittsfield Announces 2026 Wild Acres Fishing Derby

01:33PM / Wednesday, May 06, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Conservation Commission, Recreation Program and Lyon Aviation have announced a free Fishing Derby for youth ages 14 years old and under on Saturday, May 9, at the Wild Acres Conservation Area.

This event will occur rain or shine.

Volunteer support will be provided to assist with dressing fish, providing fishing tips and techniques, baiting, etc. The derby will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until noon. Trophies will be awarded at noon to those who catch the largest fish in length and weight.

The Onota Boat Livery has donated fishing poles which will be raffled off during the event. The accessible trail down to the pond will be open.

The first 100 children will receive a free food voucher, and food will also be available for purchase from Ozzie's Steak & Eggs.

The Wild Acres Conservation Area is located off South Mountain Road in Pittsfield.

For more information, contact Jennifer VanBramer, Recreation & Special Events Coordinator, at (413) 499-9371.

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Allendale Pines North Affordable Manufactured Homes Sell Fast

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:17PM / Saturday, August 22, 2026

Developer Teton Management cut the ribbon on the first six hopes in the manufactured housing community earlier this year.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Just a few months after Allendale Pines North cut the ribbon on its first six homes in the new manufactured home community, units in the planned development are selling fast with both first and second phases all but sold out.

For several years, Teton Management Corp. has been planning to expand its existing Allendale Pines Mobile Community with the development of 22 planned manufactured housing units. The new development has its own entrance at 395 Cheshire Road.

The need for attainable housing has never been higher, Teton President George Whaling said.

"And where we sought the opportunity to help with that demand is, we can get folks into a home at Allendale Pines North for essentially a couple of $100 less than what it would cost for someone to rent a three-bedroom of the same quality," he said.

The corporation took over Allendale Pines, now referred to as Allendale Pines South, about 6 1/2 years ago, Whaling said.

Since then, the corporation has invested $1,000,001 in infrastructure improvements, including replacing all water and sewer lines, paving the community and installing the infrastructure needed for 10 additional units, he said.

Additionally, it has been working to clean up and improve the community, which was lacking during previous ownership, said Jason Nocher, owner of Nocher Realty, which has been hired to help sell the units.

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