PCTV To Hold 40th Anniversary Celebration
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Television (PCTV) will celebrate 40 years of serving Pittsfield and the Berkshire County community with a special 40th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at Berkshire Hills Country Club beginning at 6 pm.
For four decades, PCTV has provided residents, organizations, schools, government officials, and community groups with the opportunity to communicate, create, and connect through local media. What began in 1986 has grown and evolved alongside changes in television and technology while maintaining the same fundamental mission: giving the community a voice, stated a press release.
"From the earliest days of PCTV, this was always something uniquely local–something that could be about and for Pittsfield, and created by local people," said Shawn Serre, the station’s Executive Director. "To say I’m proud of what this organization has become, what contributions it has made to our community, and what our people have created here– it would be a great understatement! So many great programs, great stories and experiences, and great people. That’s what makes celebrating our 40th anniversary special for me," Serre said.
The evening will look back at memorable moments from PCTV's history while also celebrating the organization's continued commitment to the future of community media in Pittsfield.
Over the years, PCTV has documented moments in the city—from government meetings and elections to award-winning high school sports coverage, community events, local performances, public affairs programming, and original productions created by community members.
PCTV has also expanded beyond traditional community television. Today, the organization provides multimedia production resources and training while helping residents and organizations reach audiences across television, online platforms, and emerging forms of digital media. PCTV is also home to WTBR 89.7 FM, Pittsfield's community radio station.
The event will feature a keynote address from WTEN News10 ABC anchor and Pittsfield High School graduate Ryan Peterson. A special video retrospective presentation will debut, and Joe Adee and the Lugnuts will perform beginning at 9 pm.
Tickets to the celebration are $50 and can be purchased at pittsfieldtv.org.
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