| @theMarket: Nvidia's Earnings Could Not Save the AI trade
Markets were poised for a bounce, and Nvidia delivered. The AI semiconductor giant beat earnings handily, and its forward guidance was even better. The company's stock spiked higher and then fell. Where Nvidia goes, so goes the market.
After four down days in a row, Thursday saw all the main indexes gain more than 1.5 |
| March For The Food Bank To Be Held In Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts will kick off its annual fundraising tradition with two community marches—starting with the first-ever Berkshire Mini-March on Saturday, Nov. 22 in Pittsfield, followed by the 16th Annual March for the Food Bank from Springfield to Greenfield on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. |
 | Pittsfield Council OKs Dalton Agreement, Hazard Mitigation Plan
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The City Council went through 18 agenda items in less than an hour on Tuesday.
This included a vote to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with Dalton to reconstruct Dalton Division Road and to adopt the city's May 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan update.
The Dalton Division |
 | Berkshire Concrete Special Permit Hearing Continued
DALTON, Mass.— Berkshire Concrete needs to provide more updated, accurate, and clear plans for the Planning Board members to feel comfortable approving its special permit.
More than 100 people attended a public hearing on Wednesday at Nessacus Regional Middle School to voice their concerns about Berkshire Concrete's |
| The Retired Investor: Return of American Gunboat Diplomacy
It was supposed to be about fentanyl, or was it replacing Maduro? The Sleeping Giant has returned, and make no mistake, Venezuela is the target. The stakes, however, are much bigger than most realize.
It has been a while so you may need an update on the definition. "Gunboat diplomacy is the pursuit of foreign policy |
| Crane Fund Donates to Local Oranizations
DALTON, Mass. — The Crane Fund for Widows and Children has donated funding to 92 organizations around the globe, some in Berkshire County.
Crane Currency associates nominated 36 organization, all of which received funding to bolster their services.
These organizations include Berkshire Arts & |
 | Berkshire Art Association 10x10 Real Art Party Call for Art
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Art Association (BAA) is seeking donations of original artwork for their annual 10x10 RAP (Real Art Party) show and fundraiser drawing.
In collaboration with the Clock Tower Artists and the City of Pittsfield's 10x10 Festival in February, the BAA welcomes submissions from artists |
| Pittsfield Seeks Proposals for Human Services Funding
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield announced that applications are now available for funding to public service agencies to provide human service programs to benefit Pittsfield residents.
Funding is for the program year beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Annually, the city undertakes |
 | Ice Skating Rink Moved to Wahconah Park
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city plans to site its temporary ice rink in front of Wahconah Park.
On Tuesday, the Parks Commission endorsed Wahconah Park for the location, as Clapp Park would require expensive electrical accommodations. Now, the skating rink will be sandwiched between two restaurants and, someday, a new |
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