| The Retired Investor: Tariffs Are Simply Another Form of Taxation
In this era of populism, tariffs have become as American as apple pie. Politicians are bending over backward to out-tariff their rivals. Voters are applauding the effort, and yet it is the consumer who will pay higher prices as a result.
I can understand how voters might disagree, given that party politicians continue to deny the |
| Senator Mark Announces July Staff Office Hours
BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in July.
Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state legislation, |
 | Pittsfield Downs Dalton-Hinsdale, Advances to 10-Year-Old Final
PITTSFIELD , Mass. — Hector Reyes-Colon drove in four runs Wednesday to lead the Pittsfield 10-year-old All-Stars to their third run-rule win in pool play in the Don Gleason District 1 Little League Tournament.
The victory sends Pittsfield (3-0) into the best-of-three championship series that gets underway on Saturday |
 | Great Barrington 10YOs Edge Adams, Earn Rematch with Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Mason Blackwell Wednesday singled to the right side with two out in the bottom of the sixth inning to drive in a pair of runs and give the Great Barrington Little League 10-year-old All-Stars a 14-13, walkoff win over Adams-Cheshire in the Don Gleason District 1 Tournament on Myron Gray Field.
The |
 | Pittsfield Historical Panels OKs Fenn St. Demo, Welcomes City Planner
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Historical Commission welcomed the new city planner and approved the demolition of a Fenn Street home formerly owned by a well-loved volunteer.
Haddad dealerships purchased the property from Robert Presutti's family after he died in 2023 and plans to demolish it for further parking and vehicle |
| BCC Offers Summer Campus Tours
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Tours of Berkshire Community College (BCC) are now available on Wednesdays from 2-3 pm and on Fridays from 10-11 am. Prospective students can learn about the admissions and financial aid process, academics and student life.
To register for a campus tour, visit |
 | Common Ground Festival in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mill Town Foundation announces the inaugural Common Ground Festival that will take place on Saturday, July 6 between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Pittsfield Common at 100 First Street.
Sponsored and programmed by Mill Town Foundation, this free event welcomes all ages and includes live |
 | Dalton Fire District Navigates Future Fire Station
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District is considering re-engaging the prospect of purchasing the former Dalton Garage, located at 385 Main St.
The district considered purchasing the building in 2022 because the fire station, located at 20 Flansburg Ave., is too small for its needs, especially with the addition of the ambulance |
 | Pittsfield, Dalton-Hinsdale Earn 10-Year-Old Little League Wins
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Pittsfield Little League 10-year-old All-Stars Tuesday jumped on top early and went on to their second run-rule win of the Don Gleason District 1 Championship at Deming Park.
Myles Morrison-Gould went 2-for-2 with a double, and Sean Rozak struck out seven in 3 and a third innings on |
 | State Boosts North Street Housing Project With $4M
Mayor Peter Marchetti, standing between Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, left, and Gov. Maura Healey attends the announcement of some $27 million in housing grants in Lowell. Also pictured are Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Edward Augustus, Pittsfield's Community Development Director Justine Dodds and Lou Allegrone, principal at |
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