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The owners of Thistle and Mirth say theres a new way forward for the much loved bar and restaurant in downtown Pittsfield.

The owners of Thistle & Mirth in Pittsfield took to Facebook on Friday, expressing gratitude for the community and its customers, and denouncing the Wednesday night stabbing.

Staff at Thistle and Mirth, a popular ramen bar in downtown Pittsfield, were found to have acted appropriately when a fight broke out on Jan. 13. Police investigations into a

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Licensing Board has decided that a popular bar's response to a fight that resulted in injury was appropriate and does not warrant a suspension. On Monday,...

The Pittsfield Licensing Board approved permits for entertainment and alcohol service on Monday, but was again delayed in holding a show cause hearing for Thistle and Mirth.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Licensing Board continued a hearing on Monday, saying its work was being stunted by heavily redacted, "almost indecipherable" police...

The Pittsfield Licensing Board delayed a show cause hearing for Thistle and Mirth Monday, requesting that responding officers be present to answer questions and more information be provided about altercations

The operators of Thistle and Mirth will appear before the Pittsfield Licensing Board on Monday for a show cause hearing, determining the nature of two disturbances at the restaurant last

In the past couple years, there have been plenty of spots around the downtown Pittsfield area that we have seen close their doors. However, in recent months, several have been opening up, whether it's been a returning spot like Tito's Mexican Bar & Grill, or a brand new spot like Placita Latina Restaurant & Market. Unfortunately, a spot in downtown Pittsfield that many have been enjoying over the past few years has announced they will be closing at the end of January.

In the past couple years, there have been plenty of spots around the downtown Pittsfield area that we have seen close their doors. However, in recent months, several have been opening up, whether it's been a returning spot like Tito's Mexican Bar & Grill, or a brand new spot like Placita Latina Restaurant & Market. Unfortunately, a spot in downtown Pittsfield that many have been enjoying over the past few years has announced they will be closing at the end of January.