‘We created family’: Pittsfield metaphysical store Witch Slapped to close after three years

Witch Slapped Metaphysical Store to Close

Witch Slapped, a metaphysical store on North Street in Pittsfield, will close its doors on October 31 due to financial strains and rising tensions downtown, according to owner Danielle Munn.

The store, which was open for over three years, served as a refuge for the city's unhoused and struggling residents, offering "mutual aid" such as potluck meals and access to a fresh bathroom.

We created family

Witch Slapped was a welcoming space for many of the city's homeless residents, but recent tensions surrounding homelessness in Pittsfield have made the store a target, leading to its closure.

Author's summary: Witch Slapped closes due to financial strains.

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The Berkshire Eagle The Berkshire Eagle — 2025-10-15

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