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State Unemployment and Job Estimates for January 2024| 04:27PM / Saturday, March 09, 2024 | |
BOSTON, Mass. — The state's January total unemployment rate was 3.0 percent, down 0.2 percentage point from the revised December estimate of 3.2 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Massachusetts unemployment rate was 0.7 percentage points lower than the national rate of 3.7 percent reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Over-the-year, the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was down by 0.5 percentage points. The labor force grew by an estimated 400 from the revised estimate of 3,749,900 in December, with 8,000 more residents employed and 7,600 fewer residents unemployed over-the-month. 0 Comments
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PCTV Applauded at Cable Contract HearingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:14PM / Saturday, March 09, 2024 | |
Mayor Peter Marchetti describes Pittsfield Community Television as a 'critical communication piece' in the city. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City officials and community members showed love to Pittsfield Community Television ahead of negotiations for the cable contract.
Council chambers were filled to the brim during a public hearing held by the Cable Advisory Commission on Wednesday. People gushed for more than 90 minutes, highlighting the importance of Pittsfield's local television station and its overwhelmingly positive impact.
Mayor Peter Marchetti, former president of its board, said PCTV is a "critical communication piece" for the public,
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Massachusetts| 08:36AM / Saturday, March 09, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources' (MDAR) Division of Animal Health is informing the public that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in Essex County. MDAR recently depopulated and disposed of a non-commercial, backyard flock (poultry) in Essex County, Massachusetts, due to HPAI. Birds on the affected premises exhibited clinical signs consistent with HPAI, and samples tested positive for the disease. MDAR urges backyard and commercial poultry owners to practice strong biosecurity measures to prevent domestic poultry from coming into contact with wild birds, their feathers, and droppings. The HPAI virus is 0 Comments
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State Fire Marshal: Spring Forward in Safety| 03:44PM / Friday, March 08, 2024 | |
STOW, Mass. — With daylight saving time beginning on March 10, Massachusetts fire officials are reminding residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when they change their clocks. "We've seen too many tragedies in homes without working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms," said State Fire Marshal Davine. "Most fires and CO incidents take place at home, and these alarms are your first line of defense. As we spring forward this weekend, remember to check your alarms when you change your clocks. Be sure they're present on every level of your home. And unless you have newer alarms with sealed, long-life batteries, this is a great time to 0 Comments
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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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