| @theMarket: Whipsaw Action Leaves Markets Higher
It was a week where macroeconomic data, corporate earnings, and the Federal Reserve dictated the direction of the markets on almost a daily basis. By the end of the week, the verdict was a plus for the bulls.
On Friday, the non-farm payrolls indicated that the labor market cooled notably in April. The U.S. economy added 175,000 |
 | Cyclists Pedal Into Berkshire Bike Month
Berkshire Bike Path Council President Marge Cohan addresses bikers at the event.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Clad in helmets and bright colors, more than 20 people gathered in Park Square to kick on Berkshire Bike Month on Wednesday.
The month of May will be stacked with bicycle-centered events throughout the county |
 | Dalton Town Meeting May 6 Preview
DALTON, Mass. — Voters at the annual town meeting on Monday, May 6, will decide 22 articles, including articles on sidewalks and the authorization of a number of spending articles, including an approximate $22 million budget.
The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at Wahconah Regional High School. Town meeting |
| The Retired Investor: Unions Make Headway Across Nation
The number of U.S. workers who claimed union membership increased ever so slightly last year from 14.3 million in 2022 to 14.4 million. However, as a share of the American workforce, union membership hit a new low. Today only one in 10 workers in America wear the union badge.
Back in 1983, union membership was as high as 20.1 |
 | Pittsfield Hydrant Flushing Schedule: Phase 2
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Monday, May 6 marks the start of phase two for the spring flushing schedule of the City of Pittsfield's water system. Water mains throughout the city will be flushed through hydrants over the next several weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products.
Mains will be flushed Monday |
 | Retired Firefighter Running for Dalton Board of Water Commissioners
DALTON, Mass. — Ken Sagendorph, a former firefighter and emergency technician, says his goal is to improve communication between the Fire District, residents, town, and department if elected to the Board of Water Commissioners.
"The purpose of the district is actually to be the town representative between the |
| May 4 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
STOW, Mass. — Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is May 4, and Massachusetts fire service leaders are urging residents to protect their homes and neighborhoods while reducing the risk posed by wildland fires.
"Wildfire Community Preparedness Day promotes awareness of the wildland fire risk to people, property, and the |
| Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, Record Show, and More
There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including First Friday Festivities, a record show, and more.
Editor's Pick
Pittsfield's Inaugural First Friday at Five
Downtown Pittsfield
Time: 5 p.m.
The city has combined Third Thursdays and the First Fridays |
| Pittsfield Cable Committee OKs RFP to Spectrum
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The cable contract renewal process is moving along with negotiations on the horizon.
The Cable Advisory Committee last week authorized the forwarding of a request for response of ascertainment, or a request for proposal, to Charter Spectrum. This concludes the ascertainment process and moves toward |
 | Pittsfield Traffic and Parking Restrictions for First Fridays at Five
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, along with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will be hosting a brand new event - First Fridays at Five – on May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Be aware that North Street will be closed from Park Square to Depot Street from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3.
Drivers are |
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