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The Retired Investor: U.S. Gov.'s Buying Binge Continues Unabated Toward State Capitalism
The latest rumored acquisition will be a 10 percent stake in Canada-based Lithium Americas. The Trump administration is considering the stake as part of negotiations over a $2.26 billion Department of Energy loan for the company's lithium project in Nevada. Expect more of the same as Washington intervenes in industries that it considers
MassDOT: Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass.  — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing overnight drainage work and daytime bridge and guardrail repair work on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of West Stockbridge, Becket, Otis, Blandford, Montgomery, and Russell. All work is weather
Weekend Outlook: Pumpkins and Fall Events
Check out the events around the county this weekend including pumpkins, festivals, and more to enjoy. Editor's Pick Festival Latino of the Berkshires 2025 Great Barrington Town Hall Time: 2 to 6 p.m. Enjoy a parade, crafts, food, and dance celebrating Hispanic heritage behind Town Hall at Green Park and Saint
1Berkshire Welcomes Youth Leadership Program Class of 2026
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire welcomed its 14th Berkshire Youth Leadership Program class.    This group of 31 high school juniors from across the Berkshires was selected through a competitive application process to begin a year-long leadership development program that kicked off in late May with a three-day, two-night
Pittsfield Council Drops Mayor as School Chair Change
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council supported some recommended changes to the City Charter, but left behind an ordinance that designates the mayor as chair of the School Committee.  On Tuesday, councilors approved ordinances that change the city clerk's term from two to four years, give the operating budget a safeguard from
Dalton Board to Interview Three Town Manager Candidates
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board will be interviewing the three finalists for the town manager position on Monday.    Of the 22 applications received, the Town Manager Screening Committee put forward three finalists: Eric Anderson, Lisa Blackmer, and Jonathan Elwell.    According to Executive Assistant
18 Degrees Hosts Info Sessions on Becoming a Foster Parent
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 18 Degrees announced a series of informative sessions for individuals and families interested in becoming foster parents. Interested parties can select from information sessions held virtually on Sept. 26 at 12:30 pm, Sept. 30 at 7:30 pm, and Oct. 9 at 9:00 am.   Registration information is available
Companion Corner: Phoebe and Ash at Berkshire Humane Society
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two older felines are waiting for someone to scoop them both up to live out their lives together with a new family. iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. Ash and Phoebe are 11-year-old domestic short hair cats who
Pittsfield to See 'Brand New' Walmart
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city will have a "brand new" Walmart store, representatives say.  The company has recently been before several Pittsfield boards and commissions in advance of a planned renovation and expansion. Last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals OK'd a sign exemption for new 145-square-foot
Pittsfield Panel Backs School Bus Stop-Arm Cameras
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City councilors are in favor of a theoretical system that flags vehicles that don't stop for school buses.  On Monday, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee supported Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren's request to accept a new statute that gives the option to install a detection system for school
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