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@theMarket: Choppy markets are set to continueBy Bill Schmick,
04:00PM / Friday, June 20, 2025 | |
Every new headline sends markets this way, with traders caught between a rock and a hard place. Geopolitics, tariffs, and economic data need to play out over the next two weeks before a clear direction unfolds. The Iran/Isreal conflict remains in the shooting stage, with both countries rapidly depleting their store of missiles and air defenses. It seems the TACO (Trump always chickens out) trade can also be applied to warfare. Markets fell as President Trump talked tough, threatening Iran with bunker-busting bombs unless the country surrendered unconditionally. Two days later, on Thursday, while the markets were closed, he announced that he was giving peace a chance. He said 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Man Pleads Guilty to 2019 Kidnapping| 02:01PM / Friday, June 20, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Monday, June 16, Glen A. Chadwell, 52 of Pittsfield, pleaded guilty to three charges related to a 2019 kidnapping in Berkshire Superior Court. The charges and sentences are as follows: Count 1 - Kidnapping, 2.5 years House of Corrections Count 2 - Indecent Assault and Battery over 14, 2.5 years House of Corrections: On and After Count 1 Count 3 - Indecent Assault and Battery over 14, 2.5 years House of Corrections: Concurrent with Count 2 In late August 2019, the victim in the case left Berkshire Medical Center to walk home. The Defendant and a second individual, not yet identified, pulled the victim into their car and drove her to a second location
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Lifeguard Shortages May Mean 'Swim At Your Own Risk' At Burbank ParkBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:32PM / Friday, June 20, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There may be no lifeguards at Onota Lake's Burbank Park this year due to a lack of applicants.
"It's been increasingly challenging with each passing year to attract lifeguards. In the past number of years, we've really tried to step up how we seek applicants. We've been reaching out to partner organizations. We've done it all. We've offered to pay for lifeguard certification courses. We just have not seen the applicants come through," Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager James McGrath told the Parks Commission on Tuesday.
"This year was especially dire."
With only a couple of
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Berkshire County Arc Hires New Risk Management Specialist| 11:42AM / Friday, June 20, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Amber Steele has been hired as Berkshire County Arc's (BCArc) Risk Management Specialist. This is a new position at the Agency that will focus on the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with disabilities who BCArc supports, and BCArc staff. The position will support all the programs across the Agency by looking at potential risk, identifying trends and patterns, and recommending solutions. The position reports directly to the CEO. Steele has worked at BCArc previously for several years, her most recent position as Director of Brain Injury Services. Three years ago she left BCArc to explore other opportunities. "She will be a 0 Comments
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Annual 'Striking Out Cancer' Event to be Held in Pittsfield| 08:10AM / Friday, June 20, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 5th Annual "Striking Out Cancer in the Berkshires" event, featuring an all-day baseball game and women's softball, is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, at Clapp Park in Pittsfield. The event will run from approximately 9:00 AM Participation is open to individuals of high school age and up. A $10.00 donation is required to play, which includes a T-shirt. All proceeds from the event will go to the Dana Farber/Jimmy Fund. For further information, interested individuals can contact Joe DiCicco at 518-390-2512 or via email at jdlicicco7@aol.com. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Now Sisters With Cape Coast, GhanaBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:21AM / Friday, June 20, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The city has a new sister: Cape Coast, Ghana. On Thursday, Mayor Peter Marchetti and Metropolitan Chief Executive George Justice Arthur, of the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly, made it official with a signing ceremony. The two leaders hope to honor the past and build the future through cultural, economic, and idea sharing. "As we watch our connection with other sister cities, it provides some real proud moments for folks of our other sister cities and their heritage descent to kind of honor and reflect," Marchetti said. "And I don't think we have done a new sister city in probably 25 years, so it's 0 Comments
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Kirvin Park Staged for 'Significant' Ecological RestorationBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:42PM / Thursday, June 19, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Kirvin Memorial Park is staged for "significant" floodplain and habitat restoration beginning in the fall. The city, in collaboration with the Housatonic River Natural Resources Trustees and General Electric Co., is working to enhance the natural resources of the Housatonic River Watershed. This project improves about 17 acres in the floodplain of Sackett and Ashley Brooks by removing invasive plant species, establishing native vegetation, and expanding wetland conditions. Last week, community members gathered at Herberg Middle School to hear about the team's efforts. "We've put together this team to evaluate Kirvin
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The Retired Investor: Regional conflicts present buying opportunitiesBy Bill Schmick,
04:00PM / Thursday, June 19, 2025 | |
Death and destruction are not something that anyone wishes for, but all too often, conflict has occurred frequently over the past years. Historical evidence suggests that in regional disputes markets typically recover within a few days or weeks. Does that mean the financial market participants are uncaring or callous? Not at all. In most cases, markets rebounded because the underlying economic cycle, either in the U.S. or worldwide, was expanding. This growth not only supported markets but also helped move them higher despite geopolitical uncertainty. Conversely, during periods when the market struggled to find its footing, it was mainly due to broader market 0 Comments
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Bel Air Dam Removal and Traffic Control Plan Update| 02:05PM / Thursday, June 19, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) have been working with SumCo Eco-Contracting to develop the traffic control plan for the Bel Air Dam removal project. Two-way traffic will be maintained on Wahconah Street during construction, although there will be a slight lane shift implemented which will be marked by traffic cones and drums. In addition, the sidewalk on the eastern side of Wahconah Street will remain available for pedestrian use throughout the duration of construction and the previously planned pedestrian detour onto the west side of Wahconah Street will not be implemented. A pedestrian 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Pride, Music, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:06PM / Thursday, June 19, 2025 | |
Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including nature outings, musical bingo, and more. Farmers' markets are open for the season and can be found towards the end of this article. Editor's Pick Community Day Mass MoCA, North Adams Saturday, June 21 The museum is opening up its doors with free admission, allowing visitors to participate in tours, art-making in Kidspace, author talks, and conversations with artists about exhibitions. More information here. Friday Outdoor Sound Bath Berkshire HorseWorks, Richmond Time: 6 p.m. There will be a meet and greet with the 0 Comments
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NAACP, Women of Color Giving Circle Scholarships| 11:21AM / Thursday, June 19, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. NAACP Berkshire County and the Women of Color Giving Circle awarded students attending a 4-year program scholarships of $1,000 for the first two years. Students attending a Community College or Trade School receive $500. Thelonious Adams-BCC- Manufacturing Technician Audrey Allard -University of Vermont - Business Jeremiah Asenso - Berkshire Community College Yanet Asnake-Worcester Polytechnic Institute-Major: Computer Science Minor- Astrophysics Roos Bajnath- Howard University -Nursing Jayden Bennett- Berkshire Community College Abena Boateng- Abena Boateng-Quinsigamond College- Computer science with a 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Historical Society Present Revolutionary Music| 08:13AM / Thursday, June 19, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society will present a program of historic songs of the American Revolution on June 25, beginning at 5:30 pm. The program by award winning singer/songwriters Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle. Tickets are $15 BCHS member and $20 non-members and can be purchased by using the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org. The history of the American Revolution is detailed with many battles, conferences, and personalities. It was also a time of patriotism, inspiration, and song.The duo will discuss the history of the songs and their relation to the American Revolution. Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle have been performing 0 Comments
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