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The Retired Investor: Government Shutdown Low Priority For InvestorsBy Bill Schmick,
02:35PM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
Markets turned higher this week on news of the government shutdown on Oct. 1. It isn't the market's first rodeo in this area, so most investors are taking the long view. The facts are that every government shutdown in history has been followed by a government reopening 100 percent of the time. Present betting indicates that this one could last anywhere from 10 to 29 days, but Oct. 15 seems the most popular bet. It wasn't too difficult to predict this government shutdown. Both parties sought the drama, hoping to galvanize their partisan constituencies. Thus far, only the media, politicians, and federal employees have expressed much concern about the fallout. For 0 Comments
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BMC to Reopen Main Driveway in Early October| 02:35PM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems has announced that the main driveway to Berkshire Medical Center, which has been closed for the duration of the city's new rotary project adjacent to BMC, will reopen to vehicular traffic on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. The main driveway can be accessed from the rotary, north or southbound, and provides convenient access to the front of Berkshire Medical Center and the first-floor entrance to the BMC Medical Arts Complex. Free valet parking is available at both the front entry to BMC and the MAC Complex. The MAC main parking area was reopened in September, providing nearly 100 additional spaces and also features a new exit to the 0 Comments
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Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System Begins Oct. 6| 11:49AM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Public Utilities announced that phase 1 of the flushing of the city's water system will begin Monday, Oct. 6. Water mains throughout the city will be flushed, through hydrants, over the upcoming weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. This annual process occurs twice a year typically in the spring and the fall. Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday each week, except holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The upcoming flushing for Oct. 6 to Oct. 10 is expected to affect the following areas: Starting at the town line on Dalton Avenue working west 0 Comments
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2025 Kusik Award Winners Announced| 08:02AM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Regional Planning Commission has named the four recipients of the Kusik Award for 2025. The Kusik Award is given annually to projects, groups, or individuals who have made contributions to Berkshire County. Nominations are submitted by staff, BRPC Delegates, or members of the public looking to recognize these contributions. This year, four impactful women from across the region and working in separate fields are receiving the honor. Kusik honorees will be recognized at the BRPC annual meeting, at 5 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Proprietor's Lodge in Pittsfield. Advanced registration is required and is available here or by calling 413-442-1521, Ext.
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Berkshire Concrete Mining Expansion Increases Resident Frustration By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:52AM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Residential concerns and frustrations grow as Berkshire Concrete Corporation plans to expand its gravel mining operations. On Sept. 17, Berkshire Concrete, a subsidiary of Petricca Industries, submitted an application for a special permit, to excavate, extract, and transport minerals including sand, gravel, topsoil, rock, and fill on several parcels, some of which abuts residential neighborhoods. There will be a public hearing on the permit on Nov. 19. In addition to its annual renewal of its current permit, the application requests the continued excavation on the unauthorized dig site on parcel 105-16, part of which has since been 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Rising Coffee Prices Bitter Brew for ConsumersBy Bill Schmick,
04:35PM / Thursday, October 02, 2025 | |
Sept. 19 was National Coffee Day. Starbucks, Dunkin', Dutch Bros., and other coffee chains offered discounts on coffee. That did little to relieve the sticker shock most consumers are feeling now. The 20 percent price hike year over year for their morning brew has been hard to swallow. In the futures market, Arabica coffee has traded as high as $4.18 per pound in September, the highest price in almost a year. In grocery aisles, ground roast coffee prices recently reached $8.41 per pound before falling back over the last two weeks. Overall, the cost of coffee imports to the United States has increased by more than 300 percent since the lows of 2020. Five years ago, a bag of coffee 0 Comments
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Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in 2022 Pittsfield Shooting| 03:34PM / Thursday, October 02, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Berkshire Superior Court jury found Michael Rose guilty of Murder in the Second Degree and possession of a firearm without an FID card on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in connection with the 2022 shooting death of Jeric Black. Rose was subsequently sentenced to 20 years to life in State Prison for the murder charge. He also received a concurrent sentence of two and a half to five years for possession of a firearm without an FID card. "Justice was delivered today for Jeric Black, who was ruthlessly gunned down, leaving behind his loving family and friends," District Attorney Shugrue said. "This verdict was made possible by the work of the 0 Comments
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BMC Earns U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals Awards| 02:00PM / Thursday, October 02, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Medical Center has been named among U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for Pneumonia and Kidney Disease care. These are the highest distinctions a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News' Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. Earlier this year, BMC was also recognized as a US News & World Report Best Hospital for Maternity Care. U.S. News' annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions
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Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee hosting Housing Resource Fair| 07:35AM / Thursday, October 02, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee is sponsoring a Housing Resource Fair. The fair will be held at Berkshire Dream Center, 475 Tyler Street on Thursday, Oct. 9, between 10:00 a.m. to noon. The fair will offer a variety of resources and assistance to those in the community who are seeking help with accessing stable and secure housing. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from local housing organizations and agencies, learn about affordable housing options, and receive information on resources for rental assistance. Participating agencies include 0 Comments
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Methuselah Ordered to Close Earlier for 'Late-Night Problems'By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:51AM / Thursday, October 02, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Methuselah Bar and Lounge will be ordered to close an hour early for 30 days to curb "late-night problems."
The bar has been a frequent flier at the Licensing Board over the years, incurring a 30-day liquor license suspension in 2021, as well as two and five-day suspensions leading up to it. After Monday's hearing, which had been continued three times, board members voted for Methuselah to close at 11 p.m. for one month.
Owner Yuki Cohen indicated that she would be appealing the board's determination of over-serving alcohol, and the board afforded her that option before the penalty kicks in.
Board members voiced support
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Working, but Still Struggling: The Hidden Reality in the BerkshiresBy Deborah Leonczyk, Guest Column
02:03PM / Wednesday, October 01, 2025 | |
In Berkshire County, thousands of people go to work every day and still struggle to make ends meet. They care for our elderly, prepare our food, stock our shelves, and clean our schools. Their work is essential to our economy and community, but too often, their efforts are met not with stability, but with constant stress. These are not people sitting idle. They are working, sometimes more than one job, and doing everything they can to provide for themselves and their families. And yet, even with a full-time paycheck, many still face impossible choices, between rent and groceries, between heating their homes and fixing a car, between working extra shifts and caring for their 0 Comments
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Berkshire Restaurants Awarded MassDevelopment Grants| 10:24AM / Wednesday, October 01, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield restaurants Marie's North Street Eatery, BB's Hot Spot and Mazzeos were awarded grants along side North Adams restaurant Bigg Daddy's. MassDevelopment announced $900,000 in grants from the Food Insecurity Grant Program for Independent Restaurants, a program in which independent restaurants in Massachusetts receive funding to prepare and supply meals and other food products for nonprofit meal distributors with the goal of helping address food insecurity in the state. Marie's North Street Eatery was awarded $13,000 BB's Hot Spot was awarded $11,420 Mazzeos was awarded $10,000 Bigg Daddy's was 0 Comments
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