Save St. Mary the Morning Star

Save St. Mary the Morning Star The Friends of St. Mary’s Ad Hoc Committee was established with a goal of preserving the former Ca To date they have not submitted another plan.

Friends of St Mary the Morning Star Ad Hoc Committee was formed in September, 2014 when it became known the church could be torn down. Ten people who had either been former parishioners or had an association with St Mary's came forward to form an Ad Hoc committee. They had fond memories of what was known as "The Workingman's Church." St Mary's is located on Tyler Street in the Morningside district

of Pittsfield where GE, a major employer in the Pittsfield area was located and the majority of Berkshire County people worked. The demolition depended on the purchase of the church campus from the Diocese of Springfield to a commercial enterprise who had submitted an offer. Almost immediately a web site, Save St Mary's Church, appeared as a page headed by Darcie Sosa, a concerned preservationist of historical buildings and defender of all things that contribute to the beauty of the Berkshires. Overnight, 1,500 signatures protesting the demolition of this beautiful example of Romanesque architecture appeared on the web page causing a strong reaction to its demolition. The commercial enterprise withdrew its proposed plans to the Pittsfield City Council for necessary permits and stated that they would come back with a future proposal. This committee is dedicated to supporting a beautiful re-purposing of St Mary's the Morningstar Church. The committee's hope is to provide information and assistance to all interested parties who would like to take a role in finding a suitable re-purpose for the church. We envision working with potential developers, the Diocese of Springfield, The Mayor and City officials, the Morningside Initiative, Tyler Street Business Group, Pittsfield Historical Commission and all in the community who love St Mary's and wish to see it thrive and find new life with an effective re-purposing plan.

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12/16/2025

After four years of fundraising and construction, the new housing resource center and 38 affordable housing units will be toured. The $16 million project is aimed to help Pittsfield's most

Remembering Dianne DiNicola (1943–2025)We celebrate the life of a remarkable woman: creative and courageous. Dianne’s de...
08/26/2025

Remembering Dianne DiNicola (1943–2025)

We celebrate the life of a remarkable woman: creative and courageous. Dianne’s dedication to preserving the beauty and history of St. Mary’s saved and transformed it into a home including for herself in her last years, and a symbol of community resistance and resilience.

Her artistry, generosity, and fierce love for family and community continue to inspire.

We thank Dianne for saving Saint Mary's.

View Dianne DiNicola's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Love this! More of the Berkshires, especially tear down happy Pittsfield, should be working to save and repurpose these ...
03/18/2025

Love this! More of the Berkshires, especially tear down happy Pittsfield, should be working to save and repurpose these new old spaces in much needs new beautiful housing.

12/13/2024

Massachusetts Housing Secretary Ed Augustus was in Berkshire County today, making stops in Pittsfield and Williamstown.

11/21/2024

After a fire at Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church's steeple in June 2023, congregation members found a temporary place to worship at the First Church of Christ on Park Square.

11/06/2024

In Berkshire County, where housing prices are rising and inventory remains low, Zion Lutheran Church has decided to use its excess space to meet a community need that dovetails closely

Pittsfield's favorite pastime, tearing down historic buildings.
10/25/2024

Pittsfield's favorite pastime, tearing down historic buildings.

The Pittsfield Historical Commission has voted not to seek a demolition delay for the former youth center, clearing the way for the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires to

04/08/2024

The Rev. Elizabeth Goodman, pastor of the Monterey Church, said she hopes the building will remain in community use under a new owner, and that the congregation might be able

02/17/2024

Beautiful church pews for FREE! Please call us if you would like to come take a look at a variety of sizes available. In beautiful shape and can be used for many different things. 413-522-3495 👍🏼

Old Stone Church Reborn As Airbnb/Event Space The handsome Episcopal church (ca. 1836) on Main Street in Lanesborough ha...
02/13/2024

Old Stone Church Reborn As Airbnb/Event Space

The handsome Episcopal church (ca. 1836) on Main Street in Lanesborough had been standing dormant, lacking infrastructure and love. Until that is, Jane Lowe and Ian Purkayastha applied their sweat equity and artistic vision to every inch of the building.

In May, they opened the renamed Hinterland Hall as an Airbnb and event space, one that's infused with natural light, cozy niches for couples and modular spaces (indoors and out) for weddings, concerts, and other occasions.

Jane Lowe and Ian Purkayastha have resurrected the glory of the Gothic Revival church in Lanesborough.

The Pilgrim Memorial Church building on Wahconah Street is up for auction.Listed in 2005 on the National Register of His...
12/29/2023

The Pilgrim Memorial Church building on Wahconah Street is up for auction.

Listed in 2005 on the National Register of Historic Places for its engineering and Gothic Romanesque architecture, the church building at 249 Wahconah St. was built in 1897. Now, the church and its contents will go to auction at 11 a.m., Jan. 18. It has an assessed value of $349,000, according to the City of Pittsfield's website.

The listing by Aaron Posnik & Co. Auctioneers and Appraisers touts its location in proximity to Pittsfield’s downtown business district. The winning bidder will need to bring $10,000 in cash and expect to pay a 5 percent buyer’s premium, with other terms to be announced at the sale.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Pilgrim Memorial Church building on Wahconah Street and its contents will go to auction Jan. 18. It has an assessed value

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