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From derision to compassion, Berkshire's cycle of homelessness has a long history

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In the 1930s, Pittsfield’s punitive approach to homelessness and panhandlers didn't seem to have achieved much to alleviate anyone's addiction, mental health issues, the economics of a Great Depression, or the housing shortages that plagued Berkshire cities.

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From derision to compassion, Berkshire's cycle of homelessness has a long history

In the 1930s, Pittsfield’s punitive approach to homelessness and panhandlers didn't seem to have achieved much to alleviate anyone's addiction, mental health issues, the economics of a Great Depression, or the housing shortages that plagued Berkshire cities.

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The Berkshire Eagle broke the news in 7 hours ago on Friday, August 22, 2025.

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