| The Retired Investor: More Nations End-Run U.S. In Trade Deals
There were concerns that U.S. tariffs during the Trump presidency would spark similar responses from other nations. This could have greatly reduced global trade, possibly causing an economic recession. That outcome did not happen, but a different development did.
While retaliation is still a possibility, Donald Trump's |
| Victim in Fatal Dragging Identified as Pittsfield Man
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run on Tuesday.
The victim was identified on Wednesday as William S. Colbert, 69, of Pittsfield.
His body was found nearly four miles away from where he was reportedly struck.
The initial report was that |
 | Holiday Hours: Presidents Day
Gen. George Washington taking command of the Continental Army in Cambridge in 1775.
Washington's Birthday will be celebrated on Monday, Feb. 16.
The holiday was first enacted by Congress in 1879 to mark George Washington's birthday on Feb. 22 and later moved to the third Monday in February in 1968. While the name of |
 | Balance Rock Investment Group Introduces New Hire
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Balance Rock Investment Group announced that Adam Schnopp, MSF, has joined the firm as Paraplanner, with a goal of further enhancing the organization's commitment to comprehensive financial planning and exceptional client service.
Schnopp brings an analytical background and hands-on experience in financial |
| Lisa Jacobs Memorial Scholarship Fund Accepting Applications
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — UCP of Western Massachusetts is now accepting applications for the Lisa Jacobs Memorial Scholarship Fund, a scholarship honoring the life of Lisa Jacobs and her belief in living a "Life without Limits."
The fund was established by Lisa's mother, Maren Jacobs, a Board Member of UCP of |
| Lanesborough Short-Term Rentals Moratorium Not Allowed
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Tensions are still high over short-term rental regulations and a resolution appears to be months away.
According to town counsel, the Select Board cannot impose a moratorium on short-term rental regulations, Select Board Chair Deborah Maynard said during its meeting on |
 | ArtSwitch Benefit to Raise Funds for Roots Rising
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The ArtSwitch is a live, collaborative art fundraiser benefiting Roots Rising, a Pittsfield-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and building community through food and farming.
The event brings together 10 locally known artists who create artwork live, rotating through one |
| House Passes AI/Election Legislation
BOSTON — The House of Representatives passed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday to address election-related deceptive media and safeguard election integrity, one of which was filed by state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier.
H.5093, An Act to protect against election misinformation, filed by Farley-Bouvier, |
| Pittsfield's 10x10 Festival Celebrates 15 Years
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's annual 10x10 Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, continuing its tradition of highlighting the city's vibrant atmosphere with events that have become iconic for many.
Beginning Thursday and running through Sunday, Feb. 22, festivalgoers have the opportunity to |
| Dalton Finance to Discuss Budget Freeze, CBRSD Wednesday
DALTON, Mass. — The Finance Committee will be reviewing whether a budget freeze is necessary, considering ongoing financial concerns.
At Monday's meeting, Select Board member Antonio Pagliarulo raised the possibility of freezing the town budget as a precautionary measure, given budget concerns presented during the |
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