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MountainOne Insurance Promotes Senior Personal Lines Account Manager| 03:16PM / Friday, October 10, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne Insurance Agency announced the promotion of Lianne Kudlate of Pittsfield to Senior Personal Lines Account Manager,. Senior Personal Lines Account Manager is a new leadership-level role that recognizes team members who bring experience, knowledge, and client service to the agency. Kudlate is a respected expert in personal lines insurance, recognized for her knowledge of policies, endorsements, and coverage strategy. She stays current with industry trends, ensuring her clients receive the most relevant, effective, and up-to-date protection. "Lianne's promotion reflects not only her exceptional expertise and dedication 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Trump Trashes China and Markets SwoonBy Bill Schmick,
01:24PM / Friday, October 10, 2025 | |
Friday morning started well enough until a post by the president ruined everyone's day. Irritated by several recent moves by the Chinese, he lashed out, threatening a "massive" increase in tariffs and canceling a scheduled meeting with China's leader. Markets fell on the news. The last time I looked around noon on Friday, all three stock market averages were lower by one percent or more. NASDAQ was down more than 2 percent. After several weeks of everything going our way, Donald Trump has had a temper tantrum. I am sure his mood was already somewhat dampened. Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize today. It 0 Comments
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BHS Hospitals Nationally Recognized For Cardiovascular Care| 07:49AM / Friday, October 10, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — All three of Berkshire Health Systems’ hospitals – Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital and North Adams Regional Hospital – have received a total of 16 American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. "Achieving 16 recognitions for the exceptional care of cardiac patients shows the enormous commitment that the clinical staff of Berkshire
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Dalton ZBA Finds Berkshire Concrete In Bylaw ViolationBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:41AM / Friday, October 10, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday determined that Berkshire Concrete unauthorized dig site on parcel No. 105-16 needs to be fully remediated or covered to abide by town bylaws. The board did not agree with the Select Board recommendation to address the issue under the performance standard; however, members do believe that Berkshire Concrete violated zoning bylaw 350-61 Section E. Restoration. The decision passed with the three present board members; Edward Gero recused himself because he currently serves on the Board of Health, which is considered a conflict of interest. Officials from the Select Board and Planning Board agreed 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Government Shutdown Keeps Farmers in LimboBy Bill Schmick,
04:40PM / Thursday, October 09, 2025 | |
American farmers are set to receive another bailout from Trump's tariffs. The holdup is due to the lack of any additional money that lawmakers can deliver, as well as furloughed administration staffers to finalize and implement the aid package. Readers may recall that during Donald Trump's first tariff war, which occurred in 2018-2019, farmers were devastated as China retaliated by suspending purchases of U.S. agricultural imports. It took $20 billion of taxpayer money to stop the bleeding. Once again, the same scenario is unfolding as the administration prepares another multibillion-dollar bailout. Under the first bailout, farmers who earned less than $900,000 a year 0 Comments
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DA Warns Public After Gym Thefts and Check Fraud| 02:43PM / Thursday, October 09, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire District Attorney's Office is warning of an active crime ring targeting gyms and yoga studios across the Northeast. Members of the crime ring are breaking into parked, often unlocked, cars at these locations and stealing wallets and other personal items. District Attorney Shugrue urges the public to always lock their vehicles, even at home or in familiar locations. "We live in a small, trusting community. In such a small county, many of us are familiar with the businesses we frequent and the places we routinely visit," District Attorney Shugrue said. "Unfortunately, there are those who seek to exploit 0 Comments
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Holiday Hours: Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day| 02:00PM / Thursday, October 09, 2025 | |
Dióscoro Teófilo Puebla Tolín's 'First landing of Columbus on the Shores of the New World,' at San Salvador, W.I., Oct. 12, 1492, from 1862. Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day is being observed Monday, Oct. 13. As Columbus Day, it commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492. As Indigenous Peoples Day, it commemorates the harm to their cultures and communities that followed Columbus' arrival. Columbus' voyage had been celebrated on significant anniversaries but did not become an official holiday until it was recognized by Colorado in 1905. It was declared a federal holiday in 1937.
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Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2025| 12:00PM / Thursday, October 09, 2025 | |
 The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, the holidays are approaching; artisans and craft enthusiasts know what that means. It's craft fair and bazaar season! This list will be updated as we get more information. Have an event to add? Email us at info@iberkshires.com. October Fall Fest Herman Melville's Arrowhead, Pittsfield The Berkshire Museum and the Berkshire County Historical Society is inviting the community to celebrate the Fall with a variety of crafts, games, and hands-on activities for children and adults. The free event features hayrides, lawn games, a cider pressing activity, and more. For guests over 21 there will be 0 Comments
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Adelson and Company P.C. Name New Partner| 11:47AM / Thursday, October 09, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. —Adelson & Company P.C., an accounting firm formed in 1938, specializing in audit, tax, and advisory services, has announced that Anthony "Tony" Wimperis has been named a shareholder and partner. Wimperis, a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Valuation Analyst, has more than 15 years of experience advising individuals and businesses on tax compliance and tax planning. He has worked with clients across industries including real estate, construction, manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare. He is also a Certified Valuation Analyst, specializing in valuing business interests for a variety of purposes. A graduate of 0 Comments
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Berkshire Briefs: Oct. 8Staff Reports ,
11:22AM / Wednesday, October 08, 2025 | |
 A roundup of municipal and development news across the Berkshires West Stockbridge Opens Dog Park West Stockbridge held a grand opening for its new dog park on Oct. 5. Michael Bolognino, chair of the Friends of West Stockbridge Dog Park, estimated that 100 people attended the opening, along with 50 or so dogs. The Berkshire Humane Society attended and offered loose leash training, Irie's Pet Pantry also attended and received donations, and a couple of local businesses sold their dog-related wares. Some funds were also raised to contribute to the ongoing maintenance of the park. The park is located on 21 State Line Road. Fairview Hospital Purchases 0 Comments
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BHS Implements Color-Coded System for Respiratory Illness Measures| 10:27AM / Wednesday, October 08, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In anticipation of the expected rise in respiratory illness during the fall and winter seasons, Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has implemented its three-tiered virus alert level system, which will determine how the organization manages masking, visitor access, and testing and whether staff, patients and visitors will require masking. The fall and winter seasons are expected to see a rise in the number of cases of Influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) at Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, North Adams Regional Hospital and BHS Physician Practices. The three- tiered system, which indicates a Green, Yellow or Red status, will 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Mulling Snow Removal Well Before First StormBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:43AM / Wednesday, October 08, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Don't let the balmy weather fool you: Winter is closer than you think.
On Monday, with temperatures nearing 80, the Public Works and Utilities subcommittee heard about the city's snow removal plans for the 2025-2026 season.
"Our first thing, why we do this, is to maintain public safety. Then that's followed by equity and efficiency, and then we fall into cost control," Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales explained.
"All of these things are important to us, but they're not made equal. I hope that everyone understands this. We have to be fiscally responsible, but we also have to
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