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@theMarket: Markets Sink as Inflation Stays Sticky, Geopolitical Risk HeightensBy Bill Schmick,
03:11PM / Friday, April 19, 2024 | |
Geopolitical risk, inflation, higher for longer, rising bond yields, take your pick. There are several reasons for the stock market sell-off. The bad news for investors is that after a counter-trend bounce, the selling should continue. There are at least half a dozen reasons why the markets were down again this week. If you have been following my columns, you know that I have been expecting this decline for weeks. The truth is that this pullback is long overdue. I believe it is a healthy, if painful, development that could last a few weeks. I am not discounting the reasons for this decline. The attack on Israel last weekend was gut-wrenching. My next-door neighbor was in 0 Comments
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CHP Mobile Health Offers Same-Day Urgent Care| 10:30AM / Friday, April 19, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The CHP Berkshires Mobile Health team now offers Same-Day Urgent Care in the Berkshires, whenever mobile health vehicles are on the road. The mobile care team travels Berkshire County cities and towns from Sheffield to North Adams, on weekdays and some weekends. Same-Day care is an option for patients who are feeling sick but can't get into see a primary care provider. The service is also ideal for anyone who wants to avoid the high cost of using an emergency room for a non-emergency health problem. In addition, Mobile Health Same-Day care is convenient for: CHP patients who may need a sick visit closer to home or 0 Comments
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BCC Massage Therapy Program to Hold Meet and Greet' | 08:00AM / Friday, April 19, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massage Therapy program at Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a "meet and greet" session on Tuesday, May 7 at 5 pm. The free event will be held on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, in Room G-12. To register to attend, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/massage-therapy. Designed for prospective students or those curious about the massage therapy profession, meet and greet sessions provide a welcoming opportunity to learn about BCC's program, as well as the chance to meet faculty and learn about BCC resources. Topics will include the admissions process, prerequisites and 0 Comments
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Dalton Planning Board OKs Gravel Company PermitBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:38AM / Friday, April 19, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Planning Board approved the renewal of Nichols Sand and Gravel's special permit for earth removal. The company, located at 190 Cleveland Road, operates a gravel pit there. The hours of operation will remain 7 to 4 p.m. The commission approved owner Paul Nichols' request to allow trucks to depart the property in either direction. Nichols has to apply for renewal of the special permit every year. The previous permit required the truck to exit the property to the right. It makes more sense to go left if truck drivers have to go to the Pittsfield area, Nichols said. He has talked to the residents in the area and 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: The Appliance ScamBy Bill Schmick,
05:44PM / Thursday, April 18, 2024 | |
If you haven't noticed, the price of large appliances continues to climb. What's worse, in a year or two, many find that the costly smart refrigerator, oven, or washing machine in your kitchen is suddenly plagued with all kinds of problems. What happened to the concept of quality? In the last two years, my wife and I have had to purchase a new refrigerator and washer. The guy who delivered them warned me that it was just a matter of time before the dryer went as well. None of these items were more than 10 years old. I credit Rachel Wolfe of The Wall Street Journal for explaining why. There seem to be three factors behind the shorter life span of these household goods. 0 Comments
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Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System to Begin| 11:04AM / Thursday, April 18, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield's Department of Public Utilities announces that phase 1 of the flushing of the city's water system will begin Monday, April 22. Water mains throughout the city will be flushed, through hydrants, over the upcoming weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday each week, except holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The upcoming flushing for April 22 to May 3 is expected to affect the following areas: Starting at the town line on Dalton Avenue working west through Coltsville including lower Crane Avenue, Meadowview neighborhood, following Cheshire 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Cable Advisory Committee Seeking Input| 08:08AM / Thursday, April 18, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Cable Advisory Committee is conducting an online survey to gain insight into the needs of the Pittsfield community with regards to the Charter Spectrum Cable Television License. The cable company's license with the city expires on September 30, 2024. The committee seeks to gather input and information from a wide variety of residents to gauge their experiences and reactions to the level of service provided by Charter Spectrum, and the impact of Public, Education, and Government ("PEG") access provided by Pittsfield Community Television. Input gathered from the survey will be crucial to guide the Cable 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Kayak Kiosk Proposal Withdrawn After PushbackBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:37AM / Thursday, April 18, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It is the "end of the road" for a kayak kiosk proposal after pushback from community members and the City Council.
Whenever Watersports has withdrawn its proposal for a kayak rental program at Onota Lake. Safety concerns arose around the company's self-serve model though it was stipulated that users sign liabilities away with a waiver as part of the process.
"It's unfortunate. I had hoped the outcome would be different and I think (Recreation and Special Events Coordinator Maddy Brown) and you as well thought this was an opportunity to provide an additional level of services, recreation opportunity to folks at the park through
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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: April 18-19| 03:53PM / Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Due to the contractor being ahead of schedule, additional roads are slated for milling on Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19 including: Fairway Avenue Kirkwood Drive Livingston Avenue Cleveland Street Saratoga Drive On-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Use caution when traveling on these roads. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Woman Dies After Being Rescued From Structure FireBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:04PM / Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The woman who was rescued when her home caught fire on Monday has died. The Berkshire District Attorney's Office confirmed on Tuesday that Susan Steenstrup, 67, died after she was pulled from the blaze at 1 Marlboro Drive. The cause of death has not been confirmed. Steenstrup was found on the second-floor by firefighters who responded to the blaze at about 6:45 p.m. She was taken by County Ambulance to Berkshire Medical Center. The two-story, 1930s home is coned off and shows signs of the emergency response such as a broken front window where crews entered to rescue Steenstrup. The fire was reported to have spread from the 0 Comments
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Man Charged With Child Porn Posts $100K Bail | 02:58PM / Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Cheshire man charged with numerous counts of child pornography and sexual assault was released on $100,000 cash bail on Tuesday. Brian Warner, 37, was ordered to wear a GPS monitoring device and to have no contact with the victim or their family, residence or school and no contact with anyone under the age of 18. Warner was arraigned on April 11 in Berkshire Superior Court on 51 counts of child abuse after being indicted by a grand jury in March. He has pleaded not guilty. At the arraignment, the commonwealth moved for a dangerousness hearing and also cash bail in the amount of $100,000 with the following conditions: GPS 0 Comments
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Arbor Day Celebrations Planned in Pittsfield| 11:04AM / Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Department of Community Development Parks and Recreation Program will be hosting two community Arbor Day events to celebrate the life and achievements of Robert L. Presutti. Presutti is a longtime city resident who volunteered many hours with both the Parks Department and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The first ceremony will take place on Friday, April 26 at 12 p.m. at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Bartlett Avenue side of the building. On Sunday, April 28 at 12 p.m., the city will host a Bob Presutti Tribute Day at Springside Park, located at 874 North Street. Both events will happen rain or shine and light 0 Comments
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