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The Retired Investor: Trump's Plan to Boost the EconomyBy Bill Schmick,
03:48PM / Thursday, April 03, 2025 | |
Transforming a government-heavy economy into one where the private sector leads not only takes time but also requires a period of detoxification, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The idea that pain may need to come before any gains has caught the nation and the stock market by surprise. Last week, I explained that "the administration's first objective, is to slow demand in the real economy. Keynesian demand-side economics says the best way to do that is to reduce spending. Doing so, they believe, will also slow inflation. How do they do that? By distributing less money to the greatest number of people possible. That means slowing wage growth and 0 Comments
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North Adams Regional Hospital Receives MassEcon Impact Award| 03:17PM / Thursday, April 03, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass — MassEcon, the state's private sector partner in promoting business growth in Massachusetts, has honored North Adams Regional Hospital (NARH) in the 21st Annual Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards, with a Gold recognition. NARH was among three organizations honored in Western Massachusetts, achieving Gold, while a Silver honor went to Electro Magnetic Applications and Bronze to the Berkshire Innovation Center, both in Pittsfield. "Berkshire Health Systems, and the entire staff of North Adams Regional Hospital, are honored to be recognized for this achievement," said Laurie Lamarre, BHS Vice President and NARH Chief Operating 0 Comments
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Senator Mark Announces April Staff Office Hours| 10:20AM / Thursday, April 03, 2025 | |
BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in April. Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state legislation, or to ask for assistance with issues involving any state agency. Appointments are not required. Adams: Tuesday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to noon. Town Hall, 8 Park St., Adams. Dalton: Monday, April 7 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Senior Center, 40 Field St., Dalton. Great Barrington: Monday, April 7 and Monday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 0 Comments
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Stop & Shop Boosts BCC Food Pantry by $7,500By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:34AM / Thursday, April 03, 2025 | |
Posing with the 'big check' Wednesday are BCC program coordinator Meghan Donnelly, in pink, and Stop & Shop's Shannon Karafian, holding the check. To Karafian's right are SGA's Ash Smith and David Castegnaro. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Stop & Shop boosted Berkshire Community College's food pantry by $7,500, providing students with nutritional stability while focusing on education.
Late last year, Stop & Shop donated $7,500 in gift cards to BCC for its Campus Cupboard, making it the 50th college partner of the grocery's School Food Pantry Program. This stocked the on-campus pantry with food and toiletry items available for any student or staff
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Central Berkshire Picks Insider Henault for Next SuperintendentBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
11:30PM / Wednesday, April 02, 2025 | |
Michael Henault is interviewed by the School Committee on Wednesday. DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee didn't go far to find its next superintendent. The committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to offer the post to Michael Henault, who has been the district's assistant superintendent for three years. "He is an incredible candidate. It doesn't matter for what district, and I think he is ready, and certainly chomping at the bit to take on the next challenge," said Charlotte Crane, committee member. "I suspect that we wouldn't be able to hold on again for too much longer in 0 Comments
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New Mobile Groomer Servicing Parts of Berkshire CountyBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:42PM / Wednesday, April 02, 2025 | |
The conversion van is fully kitted out with everything a dog needs to be clean and trimmed. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nichole "Nikki" Varriale will bring her pet-grooming spa right to your doorstep. Curbside Pet Spa is a luxury one-on-one dog grooming experience that Varriale started in 2012 in Connecticut. Now that she's just over the border in New York State, she's brought the business to parts of the Berkshires. "My goal would be to build up my client base to what it was in Connecticut," she said. She had a little more than 200 customers before moving to Columbia County last year. "I basically travel to the dog 0 Comments
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Berkshire Money Management Hosts 'Retirement Rounds' Happy Hour | 03:39PM / Wednesday, April 02, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Money Management (BMM) announced its upcoming event, "Retirement Rounds: 457(b)s and Brews," designed specifically for physicians who plan to retire in the next 10 years. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Time: 4:30 to 6:30 pm Location: Hot Plate Brewing Co., 1 School Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201? Cost: Free Hosted by Financial Advisor Nate Tomkiewicz, CFP and Director of Financial Planning Zack Marcotte, CFP, this exclusive happy hour offers Berkshire doctors a relaxed opportunity to unlock retirement savings and tax planning strategies, enjoy a drink with their peers, and have their questions answered by a financial 0 Comments
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Community Wellness Program Berkshire 150 Returns | 03:29PM / Wednesday, April 02, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) Wellness Program wants area residents to spring into the new season and improve their health and well-being through the fourth year of Berkshire 150. Berkshire 150 is a community wellness program promoting exercise over a 5-week period, with the goal of exercising at least 150 minutes a week. That’s the number of minutes recommended by the Centers for Disease Control to help maintain a healthy lifestyle, in addition to eating the right foods. Berkshire 150 runs from Sunday, April 13th to Saturday, May 17 and registration opens on April 1, 2025. Individuals can register at any time, even after the program starts,
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April 5 Protests Planned in Berkshire RegionStaff Reports,
12:37PM / Wednesday, April 02, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County residents will be joining thousands across the country on Saturday in protests against the policies of the Trump administration. A thousand rallies alone are posted on Mobilize.us, an organizing platform. More locally, Hands Off! rallies will be held from noon to 2 at the Adams Town Common; 11 to 1 at Great Barrington Town Hall; at noon in front of First Congregational Church in Williamstown; at 1 p.m. at Park Square in Pittsfield; at 11 at Stockbridge Town Hall; from noon to 1 at the four corners in downtown Bennington, Vt. The events will be rain or shine and rally-goers are asked bring only signs, 0 Comments
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Berkshire DA, Kids' Place Launch Internet Safety ProgrammingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:45AM / Wednesday, April 02, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire District Attorney's Office wants to break the silence about virtual child abuse that predators thrive on.
"Silence is the ally of an abuser," District Attorney Timothy Shugrue said.
On Tuesday, Shugrue and the Berkshire County Kids' Place & Violence Prevention Center detailed their newly created internet safety program that was softly rolled out in December. "When I first took the office, I made a pledge that I wanted to reinstate youth programming, particularly school-based programs offered by the district attorney's office. Today, I'm proud to announce that I fulfilled that pledge," the DA
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Dalton Appoints Town Manager Search CommitteeBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:35AM / Wednesday, April 02, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board appointed the Town Manager Screening Committee on Monday. The board unanimously approved the appointments of Laurie Martinelli, Malia Carlotto, John Bartels, Deborah Merry, and John Kelly to the committee. Robert Bishop, the chair of the Select Board, abstained from appointing Kelly because Kelly is Bishop's employer. In February, Town Manager Thomas Hutcheson announced his intention to retire, effective July 1. According to the town's bylaws, the Select Board is responsible for appointing a five-member screening committee to assist in screening all applicants for the position of town manager. The 0 Comments
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Berkshire Veterans Mark 50 Years Since Vietnam War EndBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:29PM / Tuesday, April 01, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — County veterans gathered over the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War's conclusion, recognizing the horrors that soldiers endured long after returning home.
Master of ceremonies Lenwood "Woody" Vaspra said when most Vietnam veterans returned, there were no tributes, recognition, speeches, parades, or even handshakes.
"For many of them, it was a horrible return home from Vietnam in a very chaotic time," he said to a crowd in Park Square on Saturday, National Vietnam Veterans Day.
The Vietnam War officially ended 50 years ago in May 1975. Fifty-two years ago, the last American troops departed Vietnam. The Vietnam War
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