Pittsfield Lifeguard Update for 2026 Summer Season

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that lifeguards will not be present to monitor the beaches, water, and related activities like swimming at Burbank Park (Onota Lake) this summer.

The City of Pittsfield began a search for qualified lifeguards in March of 2026. After several months of unsuccessful attempts to fill the lifeguard positions, the city is unable to provide lifeguarding for the 2026 season.

Swimming in an unsupervised, natural body of water is inherently dangerous. Any person choosing to swim does so at their own risk. Swimmers should also be aware of boaters and other vehicles that utilize the water and use caution when swimming in the lake.

Onota Lake is a natural body of water with risks that include, but are not limited to:

• Sudden and unexpected changes in water depth.
• Cold water temperatures that can impair swimming ability.
• Underwater hazards such as rocks, logs, and vegetation.
• Unpredictable currents.
• The lake bottom is not inspected or maintained for safety.

CHILDREN AND WEAK SWIMMERS SHOULD NOT USE THE SWIMMING AREA WITHOUT CLOSE ADULT SUPERVISION. NO ONE SHOULD SWIM ALONE.

There are no emergency services stationed at this park. In an emergency, call 911.

Signage will be available in various areas located throughout Burbank Park notifying the public of this message.

The city will continue to keep the job posting for lifeguards open and encourage qualified candidates with the proper certifications to apply. Interested applicants can find more information here: Careers | Job Application    

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.