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@theMarket: Have Odds Improved for a Fed Rate Cut?By Bill Schmick,
03:50PM / Friday, May 17, 2024 | |
This week's inflation data heartened investors. Equities and commodities rose while bond yields and the dollar fell. The question is whether the data will convince the Fed to relent on keeping interest rates higher for longer. If we take a long-term view, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) change was minuscule. For April, inflation gains slowed from 3.5 percent to 3.4 percent, while core inflation increased over the last 12 months by 3.4 percent compared to 3.5 percent in March. That's no big deal, and yet, the numbers did break the trend of warmer CPIs over the last three months. The cooler inflation announcement caught investors by surprise since most observers were 0 Comments
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Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System: Phase 4 | 03:36PM / Friday, May 17, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Monday, May 20 marks the final phase for the flushing of the City of Pittsfield's water system. Water mains throughout the city will be flushed through hydrants to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. from May 20 to May 24. The upcoming flushing for this week may be expected to affect the following areas: Cascade and Churchill streets. West Street from Fort Hill Avenue west including Meadow Ridge Drive, Lillybrook Road, and Westbrook Terrace. Although flushing may cause localized discolored water and reduced service pressure conditions in and 0 Comments
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BCC Offers Summer Classes| 11:04AM / Friday, May 17, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Berkshire Community College (BCC) encourages prospective students to enroll for summer 2024 classes in advance of the fall semester, which begins on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. By completing one or more pre-requisite classes over the summer, students can focus on their desired area of study on the fall — or simply experiment with a course or two that piques their interest. Students ages 25 and older may qualify for free tuition through the Commonwealth’s MassReconnect program, providing they are Massachusetts residents who have not previously earned a college degree and who enroll in at least six credits per semester. A variety of 0 Comments
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The Zonta Club of Berkshire County Scholarship| 08:00AM / Friday, May 17, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is awarded to college students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in business management. Applicants should be in their second year of college. Deadline for applications is June 15, 2024. The $1,000 winner is also eligible for an additional $5,000 award at the Zonta International level. Apply here. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Says 'Thank You' to Veterans with Free ParkingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:32AM / Friday, May 17, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City officials have decided to thank veterans for their service with free parking starting June 1.
The City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance allowing veterans to park in municipal lots and spaces at no charge. This was brought forward by Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren, Ward 4 Councilor James Conant, and Ward 5 Councilor Patrick Kavey.
The original proposal was for veterans with designated plates but to ensure equity, it was amended to allow veterans with regular plates to register with the city for free parking. Warren came to the meeting with an amended proposal after suggestions were made during a subcommittee meeting last month.
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Pittsfield Man Sentenced On Multiple Rape, Indecent Assault Charges| 03:58PM / Thursday, May 16, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, May 15 Douglas Agyeh, age 44 ofPittsfield, pleaded guilty to 23 charges. Agyeh pleaded guilty to: 5 counts of Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person Over 14 9 counts of Rape of a Child with Force 9 counts of Rape of a Child, Aggravated by Age The Defendant was sentenced to 10 to 12 years for the charges of rape and 3 to 5 years concurrent for the charges of indecent assault and battery. The Defendant will serve his sentence in state prison. According to a report, in 2021 Agyeh was employed at a residential school for youth. Over a period of several weeks Agyeh was responsible for monitoring a student's safety as they 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Historical Society Awarded Grants | 02:47PM / Thursday, May 16, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society has received a $10,000 historic preservation grant from Preservation Massachusetts in association with the 1772 Foundation. In addition, BCHS has received a $15,000 grant from the Jane and Jack Fitzpatrick Trust. These grants will be used to replace lost historic louvered shutters to Herman Melville's historic home Arrowhead. Restoring these important architectural elements is in keeping with BCHS's mission to preserve and interpret Arrowhead returning the house to its Melville-era (1850s-1860s) appearance. This project has grown out of information learned from a Historic Structure 0 Comments
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PCTV to Host Eatza Pizza Fundraiser| 10:56AM / Thursday, May 16, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Television is holding "Eatza Pizza" at Berkshire Hills Country Club on Thursday, May 23, at 6 p.m. The event will feature nine of the best pizza restaurants in the Berkshires. The event is a fundraiser for the non-profit television station and sister radio station 89.7 WTBR-FM. The event will feature pizza from Berkshire Mantiques, Dalton HD Pizza, KJ Nosh Catering, the Locker Room, Papa Joe's, Papa John's, Pizza Trails Wood-Fired Pizza Trailer, PortaVia, and Zucco's Family Restaurant, as well as music. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite pizza in several 0 Comments
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Preschool, Kindergarten Registrations Scheduled Around County| 08:00AM / Thursday, May 16, 2024 | |
 Berkshire County schools are scheduling and re-scheduling preschool and kindergarten registration dates and procedures for the 2024-2025 school year. Schools can send their information to info@iberkshires.com to be included on this list. All students, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness, have equal access to the general education program and the full range of any occupational, vocational programs offered by public school districts. Central Berkshire Regional School District Kindergarten registration and preschool screening is now open and available online. To register for
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Berkshire Housing Woes Heard at State Listening SessionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:17AM / Thursday, May 16, 2024 | |
Housing Secretary Edward Augustus Jr. addresses local leaders at a housing session in Pittsfield, his second stop on a swing through the Berkshires. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Affordability, transportation, incentives, and equity were identified as vital areas related to housing development in the Berkshires during a listening session on Wednesday to inform Gov. Maura Healey's plans to address the housing crisis. Around 100 local officials, business and community leaders and residents attended the session that will help fuel the state's five-year housing plan. They heard from Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Edward Augustus Jr. about the
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The Retired Investor: Tariffs Rarely Work, So Why Use Them?By Bill Schmick,
04:41PM / Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | |
Tariffs are a form of tax applied on imports from other countries. The costs of these tariffs are mostly passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices for the targeted goods. In an inflationary environment, tariffs simply make things worse. Tell that to the candidates. Historically, tariffs have been used to protect domestic industries like steel or aluminum manufacturers. They can and have often been used to strike back against other countries' unfair trade practices. They often lead to reduced trade, retaliation, and higher prices. In today's political landscape, those economic findings have fallen on deaf ears. Both candidates for president are attempting to 0 Comments
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Berkshire Children's Chorus, Berkshire Concert Choir Spring Concert| 04:00PM / Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. Berkshire Children's Chorus and Berkshire Concert Choir present their joint Spring Concert, titled "The Sounds of Music." The show is on May 17 at 7:00 PM in the Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church. Admission to these concerts is free. While tickets are complimentary, donations are welcomed to support the choirs. Secure seats by visiting the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-sounds-of-music-3286179 0 Comments
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