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@theMarket: 'Demolition Day' in global marketsBy Bill Schmick,
02:21PM / Friday, April 04, 2025 | |
Stocks fell to kick off the second quarter following the worst quarterly performance for equities in the past three years. The culprit was Wednesday evening's "Liberation Day" announcement of tariffs far worse than the markets expected. By now, most readers know that the president not only levied a 10 percent tariff on all nations across the board, but he also added reciprocal tariffs to that total on individual nations. China was signaled out for the harshest treatment with a combined 54 percent total round of tariffs. In response, China announced 34 percent tariffs on U.S. goods. As I warned readers last week, these tariffs would be "extensive, explicit 0 Comments
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St. George Greek Orthodox Church to Host In-Person Greek Pastry Sale| 01:40PM / Friday, April 04, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Pittsfield will hold an in-person Greek pastry sale on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The event will take place at the church, located at 73 Bradford St, Pittsfield across from the Dery Funeral Home. The sale was announced as being "back to an in person sale" and will be held one week earlier than in previous years. For more information, contact the organizers via email at glps1932@verizon.net or by telephone at 413-442-8113. 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Announces North Street Re-design Open House| 07:57AM / Friday, April 04, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield invites residents, business owners, and community members to attend the North Street re-design open house on Wednesday, April 9, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Onota Building located at 74 North Street (first floor). This initiative aims to transform North Street into a street that ensures safe, comfortable access for all modes of travel and creates space for community interaction, culture, and commerce. This open house will be an opportunity for community members to help shape the future of the downtown. At the Open House, attendees will: Learn about the vision, goals, and planning timeline for the project Review previous 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council to See 10-Year Charter Review ReportBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:59AM / Friday, April 04, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Following almost two years of work, the Charter Review Committee has made its recommendations to the City Council.
Tuesday's council agenda includes the committee's report dealing with governance items such as the charter objection, term limits, and financial procedures. Every 10 years, a panel reviews the City Charter, which defines the city's structure of government.
"The Charter Review Committee was established by city ordinance in May 2023. Its first meeting took place on August 7, 2023, under the direction of City Solicitor Stephen Pagnotta," Chair Michael McCarthy's executive summary reads.
"Solicitor Pagnotta informed the
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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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