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@theMarket: Markets March to New Highs (Again)By Bill Schmick,
02:15PM / Friday, March 08, 2024 | |
At this point, a day without a new high seems almost abnormal. AI stocks rage higher, joined by weight loss companies like Lilly. The good news keeps rolling in with even Chairman Jerome Powell of the Federal Reserve Bank seemingly more dovish. The Fed chairman testified before both the House and Senate this week. He indicated that we could expect a couple of interest rate cuts this year if the inflation data continues to weaken. He also said that if it does, the Fed won't wait until inflation hits its 2 percent target before loosening monetary policy. The economy continues to grow, and while there is some evidence that labor growth is moderating in certain sectors, 0 Comments
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EPA Administrative Order Closed in Pittsfield | 02:00PM / Friday, March 08, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield announced an environmental milestone in its commitment to water quality and sustainability. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially lifted the Administrative Order (AO) 11- 007, issued to the city on Feb. 11, 2011. This action recognizes the city's successful efforts to meet stringent phosphorus limits in its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and to enhance its Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance (CMOM) program. "The City of Pittsfield extends its heartfelt gratitude to the previous administration, community, the Massachusetts Department of 0 Comments
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Crane Museum Pauses Search for Permanent Location IndefinitelyBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:19PM / Friday, March 08, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The Crane Museum of Papermaking has indefinitely paused its search for a permanent location and shifted its focus to a pop-up museum model. The nonprofit organization searched for a location for two years but was unable to find one it liked. However, a successful pop-up museum last summer at Arrowhead got its leaders rethinking its operations. It is currently unclear if it will reignite the search in the future, but at the moment, the museum's Director Jenna Ware is focusing on the summer season, educational programming, community events, and collaborating with other organizations in the area. When Herman Melville's Arrowhead invited 0 Comments
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Elder Services Hires New Community Services Director| 12:04PM / Friday, March 08, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. (Elder Services) announced the recent hiring of Kayla Brown-Wood as the Agency's Community Services Director. In her new role, Kayla will be responsible for Elder Services' federal programs. These include the Home and Community Based Programs (Information and Referral, Volunteers, Options Counseling and Family Caregivers) as well as the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Planning and Development and the Nutrition and Food Service departments. She will also oversee the Agency's outreach activities and marketing efforts. Kayla, who resides in Adams, worked at BFAIR for 0 Comments
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Daniel Pearl Scholarship Open for Applications| 08:00AM / Friday, March 08, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Applications are available for the 22nd annual Daniel Pearl Berkshire Scholarship. The $2,000 award is given in memory of Daniel Pearl, the Wall Street Journal reporter kidnapped and killed in Pakistan early in 2002. Pearl earlier worked in the Berkshires at The North Adams Transcript and The Berkshire Eagle. While Pearl's career was in journalism, he was also a gifted musician, trained as a classical violinist. He played guitar and mandolin as well, and while living in the Berkshires he performed in a bluegrass band. For this reason, the award is given to a student who intends to study and pursue a career in either journalism or 0 Comments
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Dalton Sees Budget Increases for SoftwareBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:41AM / Friday, March 08, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Finance Committee last week discussed increases in next year's budget from software updates and changes that improve security. It approved an amended version of the Police Department budget with an to increase to $1,535,256. The Select Board previously approved a proposed budget of $1,540,255, a 2.96 percent increase. The salaries budget is increasing 2.39 percent bringing it to $1,349,148, because of contractual increases and an 8 percent specialty assignment pay. The specialty assignment pay was budgeted to cover the salary increase for one of the current officers who will receive training to become a 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Companies Dropping Degree RequirementsBy Bill Schmick,
04:31PM / Thursday, March 07, 2024 | |
In today's tight job market, many companies are dropping the required college degree Time was that if you wanted to get ahead, find a higher-paying job, and establish financial security go to college. While some of that advice continues to hold, many companies are foregoing the sheepskin in exchange for experience, skills, and competencies workers have developed in the school of hard knocks. In some respects, the hurtle of a college degree makes no sense when interviewing for a job that does not require college-level skills. I know of dozens of liberal arts majors who ended up working at fast food chains or landscaping. But don't take my word for it. A labor 0 Comments
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Fantastick Patrick to Perform at BCC | 04:10PM / Thursday, March 07, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass — Patrick Connor, the face behind "Fantastick Patrick: The One-Man Variety Show," will perform at Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Robert Boland Theatre on Friday, March 8 at 2 pm and 5 pm. The performances are free and open to the public. According to a press release: His unique blend of comedy, circus tricks and live music creates an explosive experience for all. Expect Fantastick Patrick to wow the crowd with everything from juggling swords and riding a giant unicycle to yo-yo tricks, plate-spinning and free-balancing massive objects on his face. Connor is an experienced entertainer known for his hilarity and 0 Comments
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Pittsfield to Host Community Meeting with EPA| 08:00AM / Thursday, March 07, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The City of Pittsfield, in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will be hosting a community meeting on Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. at Herberg Middle School, Auditorium, located at 501 Pomeroy Avenue. Representatives from the EPA will be presenting an overview of the Rest of River cleanup project and the plans to date for the Pittsfield stretch of the river. There will be focus on hearing from community members about quality of life concerns including construction noise, air quality, truck safety, transportation of materials and other related concerns. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Officials Tour Schools Eyed for Combined BuildBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:15AM / Thursday, March 07, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Department sees an opportunity to rebuild two insufficient schools on one site with shared facilities — now it needs support from the School Committee and City Council.
Members of the School Building Needs Commission led the two bodies through Silvio O. Conte Community School and John C. Crosby Elementary School on Tuesday. A statement of interest for a new build on the Crosby site is due on April 12 with a possible determination from the Massachusetts School Building Authority by December.
"We really have what I would consider an opportunity of our lifetimes here," Superintendent Joseph Curtis said, explaining that this
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Dalton Cable Advisory Commission Discuss Contract NegotiationsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
03:27PM / Wednesday, March 06, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Attorney William Solomon gave a presentation during the Cable Advisory Commission Meeting on Thursday evening. The commission was re-established to negotiate a new contract with Charter Communications. The last time the town had a contract was in 1997 with Time Warner Cable, which was purchased by Spectrum in 2016. During the commission's January meeting, it voted to recommend hiring Solomon for the negotiations. Although Solomon does not usually charge less than $225 an hour he agreed to charge the town $200 an hour for his service because he enjoys the work. Solomon has worked for other cities and towns in Massachusetts on 0 Comments
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Meals on Wheels Gets Pet Food Delivery ServiceBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:16PM / Wednesday, March 06, 2024 | |
Laura Baran of BFAIR, left, Nicole McKeen of Berkshire Humane and Elder Services' Kayla Brown-Wood with a load of dog and cat food to be delivered as part of the Meals on Wheels program. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new component to the Meals on Wheels program is keeping pets and their owners together. A collaboration between Berkshire Humane Society, Elder Services of Berkshire County, and Berkshire Family & Individual Resources (BFAIR) has established a pet assistance program for Meals on Wheels members. Elder Services has been providing meals in Berkshire County since 1975 and, since 1994, has operated a kitchen on Route 7 in Lanesborough where the 0 Comments
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