Berkshire Athenaeum Announces Summer Reading Program for All Ages

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, announced this year's Summer Reading Program (SRP) theme for all families, kids, teens, and adults: "Plant a Seed, Read!"

The theme celebrates all things gardening, ecology, and the idea that reading nourishes minds, stated a press release. 

"This year's Summer Reading Program is such a fitting theme for the spirit of our community, which is always growing, sharing, and nourishing one another at the library and beyond our walls,” stated Olivia Bowers, adult services and programming supervisor.

The adult program kicks off with a celebratory event at the Athenaeum on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 4 to 6 pm. Both the teen and children's programs launch on Monday, June 22, 2026. All kick-offs will take place at the Berkshire Athenaeum. 

More information below:

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM

TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM

CHILDREN'S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

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Dalton Counter Sues Berkshire Concrete

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The dispute between Berkshire Concrete and the town has taken another turn as the town pursues a countersuit against the excavation company.
 
On April 13, Berkshire Concrete Corp., a subsidiary of Petricca Industries, launched legal action against the town, seeking damages, the overturning of the Planning Board's denial of its special permit, and additional proposed orders of a court. 
 
The town has responded with a countersuit of its own, seeking a preliminary injunction requiring Berkshire Concrete to fully restore Lot 105-16 and a permanent injunction mandating an effective dust mitigation plan. 
 
The suit also requests that Berkshire Concrete pay all fines assessed against them, along with the town’s legal costs and attorney's fees, and other relief deemed by the court. 
 
The claim explains the timeline of events dating back to 2024 when Berkshire Concrete started mining without town approval on parcel 105-16, clearing trees and vegetation that abuttors claimed acted as a natural barrier. 
 
The removal of this vegetation resulted in the creation of a corridor for wind to carry dust from the lot and onto residential properties in the abutting neighborhood, the suit claims. 
 
Almost a year ago, both the Select Board and Planning Board expressed that they wanted parcel No. 105-16 fully mitigated to abide by the town's bylaws.
 
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