Historical Society plans Melville read-a-thon marking Moby-Dick's 175th year

PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire County Historical Society is organizing a community read-a-thon at Arrowhead, Herman Melville's former Pittsfield home, to mark the 175th anniversary of the publication of "Moby-Dick," according to a report from public radio station WAMC.

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"Pittsfield read-a-thon celebrates 175 years of 'Moby-Dick'" — WAMC reports the Berkshire County Historical Society is organizing the read-a-thon at Arrowhead, Herman Melville's Pittsfield home, as the site prepares to mark the novel's 175th anniversary. (read it at https://www.wamc.org/news/2026-07-16/pittsfield-read-a-thon-celebrates-175-years-of-moby-dick)

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"This Massachusetts City Has Official Lawn Mowing Hours Residents Must Abide By" — Live 95.9 highlights a standing Pittsfield ordinance, noting the city, the largest in Berkshire County, bars lawn mowing before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m. (read it at https://live959.com/lawn-mower-operating-hours-pittsfield-massachusetts/)