Berkshire Daily: Sanctum Café Spotlight & Housatonic Water Update

New & growing businesses

Downtown Pittsfield’s Sanctum Gallery Café gets a business spotlight for its focus on more than food. The establishment aims to nurture community, connection, and creativity alongside feeding its customers.

The latest business briefs also include updates from Berkshire Opera Festival, The Mahaiwe, Berkshire Music School, and Berkshire HorseWorks.

• BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Sanctum Gallery Café · The Berkshire Edge
• BUSINESS BRIEFS October 12, 2026: Business news in the Berkshires and beyond · The Berkshire Edge

Local events

Looking for local happenings to explore? Today’s community announcements include the Guthrie Center, The Mahaiwe, New Moon Lodge, and Pittsfield Cultural Council. Check the roundup for details before making plans.

• BITS & BYTES October 13, 2026: What’s happening in the Berkshires and beyond! · The Berkshire Edge

Notable local news

Great Barrington’s Selectboard is scheduled to discuss declaring a local emergency over the Housatonic Water Works situation at a virtual meeting on October 14. Officials are urging Gov. Healey to intervene, while residents are petitioning the attorney general for emergency relief.

Monument Mountain Regional High School is celebrating four members of the Class of 2027. The district recognized their achievements, leadership, and contributions to the school community.

• Great Barrington Selectboard to discuss declaring local emergency over Housatonic Water Works situation · The Berkshire Edge
• Monument Mountain Regional High School celebrates four members of the Class of 2027 · The Berkshire Edge

Relocation tip from the team

When planning a move to or from the Berkshires, ask about a prospective home’s water source and request available service and maintenance records. Include utility questions in your conversations with your real estate team, and confirm property-specific details with the appropriate provider or local office.