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@theMarket: Economic Data Buoys Market GainsBy Bill Schmick,
03:05PM / Friday, January 26, 2024 | |
Strong growth in the economy in the last quarter of 2023 helped support equity markets this week. The U.S. economy grew 3.3 percent in the fourth quarter, which was much higher than the estimates of 2.2 percent growth. For last year overall, the economy grew 2.5 percent. At the same time the core personal consumption expenditure price index, which excludes food and energy, increased by 2.9 down from 3.2 percent from the prior month, and moved below 3 percent for the first time since March 2021. Investors liked those numbers enough to keep the S&P 500 Index making new highs. Technology continued to lead stocks higher. The Magnificent Seven (Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Mass MoCA Free Day, Live Music, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:04PM / Friday, January 26, 2024 | |
 Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including live music, free museum admission, workshops, and more. Editor's Pick Mass MoCA Free Day Mass MoCA, North Adams The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts is opening its doors for free this Saturday. Participate in some of the day's activities including thematic museum tours, art-making in Kidspace, "Firebird" installation viewings, and more. More information here. Friday New Beginnings Stories Dottie's Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield Time: 7 p.m. Local nonprofit WordXWord is holding a story sharing event 0 Comments
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ServiceNet Names Vice President of Strategy & Program Development| 11:29AM / Friday, January 26, 2024 | |
 NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — ServiceNet, a large mental health and human services agency based in Northampton and serving all four counties of western Massachusetts, recently welcomed Michael Kuta as Vice President of Strategy and Program Development. Kuta comes to his new role following 16 years at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield where he gained a portfolio of progressive management experience. Most recently, he served as the hospital's Manager of Operations for Behavioral Health and Cardiac Services, a position he assumed soon after the start of the pandemic. Prior to 2020, Kuta had been a supervisor in the Partial Hospitalization Program and before that a Behavioral 0 Comments
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BCC Offers Variety of Community Workshops | 10:24AM / Friday, January 26, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Workforce Development and Community Education department at Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced five upcoming workshops open to the public. Preregistration is required; to register for a workshop, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/workshops. All classes will be held on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. Life Skills for Pre-Teens & Teens: Cooking, Sewing a Button, Handling Money, Communication and Self-care Monday-Friday, February 19-23, 10 am-2 pm $145 Join us for a fun and educational five-day course designed for preteens and teens, focusing on essential 0 Comments
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Dalton Fire District Seeks to Renegotiate Ladder Truck ContractBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:01AM / Friday, January 26, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Water Commissioners voted on Tuesday to have its internal legal team negotiate a new contract for a fire truck with Northern Fire Equipment. The fire truck was ordered in late 2022 but its delivery date has been changed at least four time. Northern Fire Equipment has said staffing shortages, change orders and unexpected mechanical malfunctions have contributed to the delay. The board, which oversees the Fire District, said the new contract would include the stipulation that the ladder truck must be done by April or May, and monthly reports with photos must be submitted to the Fire District. The contract 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Public Schools Undertake Safety, Security ChangesBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:23AM / Friday, January 26, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD. Mass. — A presentation on emergency and safety practices was made to the school community on Tuesday, showing some changes that have been or will be made in the coming year. The presentation was done over Zoom and open to the public. The new systems are designed to improve security and access to security information and material. The upgrade to the security system started three years ago so it now has interior and exterior cameras in all the schools as well as the buses. Eric Lamoureaux, emergency and safety coordinator, said. "I think we also should share that those cameras are in the common spaces, hallways of our 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Economics According to Trump SupportersBy Bill Schmick,
04:30PM / Thursday, January 25, 2024 | |
Inflation, government spending, immigration, jobs, and fossil fuels are just some of the areas that are motivating partisan politics as we enter 2024. Both sides are adamant that their approach is correct. Is there a common ground? In this land of deep divides, neither side seems willing to listen or understand the position of those who disagree. Today, I am giving my two cents on explaining why former President Trump's supporters believe their positions are best for the country and them. The hope is by deepening your understanding of the "whys," the willingness to compromise might also be enhanced. The former president has the backing of 67 percent of 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council Talks Roadwork and Weather DelaysBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:13PM / Thursday, January 25, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Half of the work done on city roads since the turn of the century was completed in the last seven years.
Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales broke down the last few years of roadwork to the City Council on Tuesday. Fifty percent of the work done in 23 years was completed over the last seven with a significant increase in fiscal 2024. Though weather conditions stalled a great deal of the work, it will pick up this spring.
"There has been a significant amount of work put together," Morales said. "We're continuing with this as I push to bring our overall condition of our streets to a higher
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Governor Files Fiscal Year 2025 Budget | 11:06AM / Thursday, January 25, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration filed its Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget recommendation, a $56.1 billion plan that addresses spending growth while investing in education, infrastructure and housing to make Massachusetts more affordable and improve quality of life. "Our Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal is balanced, responsible and forward-looking. It protects taxpayer dollars while also making crucial investments to lower costs for people and improve quality of life," said Governor Maura Healey. "Together, we can make child care more affordable and accessible for families, ensure every student is receiving a
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State Fire Marshal: Avoid Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards During Dangerous Weather| 08:11AM / Thursday, January 25, 2024 | |
STOW—After a space heater fire in Haverhill and with bitter cold temperatures, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O'Brien are reminding residents to "Keep Warm, Keep Safe" and avoid fire and carbon monoxide (CO) hazards while heating their homes. "Just after 8:30 this morning, the Haverhill Fire Department responded to a two-family home for a fire that started with combustible items too close to a space heater," Chief O'Brien said. "Fortunately, working smoke alarms alerted residents to the danger – including one who was asleep – and everyone escaped safely. But we want everyone to remember that space 0 Comments
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Dalton Fire Chief Swearing in Ceremony MondayBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:14AM / Thursday, January 25, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District is inviting community members to a swearing-in ceremony for the new fire chief on Monday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. in the Stationary Factory. During its meeting on Tuesday, the district announced it has hired Berkshire County native Christian Tobin as Fire Department's 10th permanent fire chief. The district combed through 15 applications for the position and selected Tobin, who they felt was a good fit. "We feel he has a lot of common sense and knowledge in the Fire Department and in the running of the fire department and hopefully everything will work out from this point forward," Driscoll said during a 0 Comments
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Red Cross Announce Emergency Blood Shortage| 01:33PM / Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | |
MEDFORD, Mass. — The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage as severe winter weather has further impacted the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Blood and platelet donors are urged to give now to help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed. The national blood supply remains at critically low levels. Blood drives have been canceled in nearly every state where the Red Cross collects blood. As a result, nearly 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected this month alone. In addition to dangerous road conditions, many Americans have dealt with flight and shipping delays, and the Red Cross is no different. 0 Comments
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