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The Zonta Club of Berkshire County Offers Scholarship| 11:34AM / Saturday, February 18, 2023 | |
LENOX, Mass. — Applications for the 2023 Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award are now available from the Zonta Club of Berkshire County website, www.ZontaBerkshire.org. The goal of the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award Program is to encourage young women to participate in public affairs by recognizing a young woman’s commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the empowerment of women. Applicants are asked to reflect on their voluntary commitment to their school and to their community and the problems limiting the empowerment of women in their own country and 0 Comments
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Drought Conditions Return to Normal Across Commonwealth | 08:05AM / Saturday, February 18, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the end of the drought in the Commonwealth, following five months of normal to above-normal precipitation and record-breaking warmth in January. All seven regions are at Level 0-Normal Conditions, including the Islands Region, which was previously declared at a Level 2- Significant Drought, and the Northeast and Cape Cod Regions, which were at a Level-1 Mild Drought last month. The declarations are the result of a recommendation issued from a recent meeting of the Drought Management Task Force, comprised of state and federal officials and other entities. "After nine months 0 Comments
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Tyer Looks Back on Two Terms, Looks Ahead to New LeadershipBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:30AM / Saturday, February 18, 2023 | |
Linda Tyer celebrating her win for mayor in 2015 with John Krol and Peter Marchetti, who are vying to replace her this year. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After nearly eight years in the corner office and 20 years in public service, Mayor Linda Tyer will be handing over the reins to new leadership in 2024.
Tyer announced the news on Friday morning, feeling a mixture of nervousness, relief, sadness, and excitement for the next chapter of her life.
A few factors influenced her choice to not seek re-election. The two-term mayor would like to spend more time with her husband, Barry Clairmont, and her parents who are in their eighties. She also feels that it is simply the right
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@theMarket: Stocks Working Off Some SteamBy Bill Schmick,
03:59PM / Friday, February 17, 2023 | |
It has been a week of consolidation. A string of downside negative surprises has kept the markets in check but has failed to break anything. Given the macroeconomic data, that has been impressive. Both the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI) came in hotter than expected. The monthly CPI rose 0.5 percent, and the PPI came in at 0.7 percent. That spooked investors since higher inflation means the Fed will likely keep interest rates higher for longer. Yet, dip buyers took advantage of the declines and bid markets back up. In addition, retail sales for January were almost double the average estimate, coming in at a 3 percent gain month over month 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Special Event Permit Application Process| 01:38PM / Friday, February 17, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Individuals who plan to host an event this year in the city of Pittsfield are encouraged to start the preparation process by first reviewing the city's special event permit application. Information on the city's special event permit application process, including how to apply, can be found by clicking the "Special Event Permit Application" tab on the home page of the city's website, cityofpittsfield.org. If a planned activity meets the special event definition, applicants must submit a completed special event permit application at least 45 days prior to the event, and no more than one year in advance of the proposed event date. 0 Comments
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Mayor Linda Tyer Not Seeking ReelectionStaff Reports ,
10:04AM / Friday, February 17, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Linda Tyer released a statement Friday morning indicating that she would not seek reelection. Tyer served two terms after being elected in 2016 and has been in public office since 2004. Her previous elected roles include Ward 3 City Councilor and City Clerk. The statement is as follows: Dear Friends and Colleagues: After several months of contemplation and conversations with my family and close friends, I have decided not to seek re-election in 2023. It is a bittersweet decision. I am sad to leave a career that is challenging and rewarding. Saying farewell to brilliant, dedicated colleagues and engaged citizens that inspire 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council Grants Optics Company $250K in Economic FundsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:50AM / Friday, February 17, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council granted Electro Magnetic Applications, Inc. $250,000 in Pittsfield Economic Development Funds on Tuesday — but not without debate from two councilors. The optics company will use the boost to develop a characterization testing chamber.
By expanding its space environment and radiation effects lab at the Berkshire Innovation Center, EMA plans to double its workforce by adding eight full-time jobs with minimum salaries of starting at $65,000. It also plans to invest $3 million into the project and have it completed by 2026.
This was a sound proposal to most of the panel but Councilor at Large Karen Kalinowsky and Ward 2 Councilor
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The Retired Investor: The Debt Ceiling DramaBy Bill Schmick,
04:39PM / Thursday, February 16, 2023 | |
 In a few months, be prepared for politicians of both parties to turn up the heat as the June debt ceiling deadline approaches. Normally, the stock market responds with increased volatility. The question is should investors pay attention at all? That may sound like heresy given that we are talking about the full faith and credit of the United States of America. If the government defaults on its debt, the global repercussions of such an event would be momentous. Currencies would plummet, stocks would crash, and interest rates would soar. Armageddon would reign, or at least that's what is predicted to happen, but no one knows for sure because the U.S. has never defaulted on its 0 Comments
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Cannabis Marketing Challenges: What To Pay Attention ToSubmitted Content,
02:58PM / Thursday, February 16, 2023 | |
 Even though the cannabis industry has made a lot of progress toward legalization, there are still problems to solve. Problems with traditional marketing methods include a lack of education, trouble getting people to follow the rules, censorship on social media, and old stereotypes. But because the industry has made progress, there are many marketing opportunities in this increasingly competitive market. Strategic marketing for the cannabis industry requires creativity, a deep understanding of censorship policies, and a willingness to stay up-to-date on them. That is why we recommend this guide, which will help you know more about the list of problems that the cannabis industry is 0 Comments
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Eversource Seeking Federal Funds for Pittsfield Microgrid ProjectBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:10PM / Thursday, February 16, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Eversource is seeking federal funds to develop Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) in the city. The clean energy system is also referred to as "smart metering."
On Tuesday, the company held a listening session for its intent to submit a funding application through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed in 2021. The bill allocated $107.5 billion for energy, power, and electric grid reliability.
The project would involve a microgrid implemented in certain circuits based on community feedback, new solar and energy storage at its West Street facility, and the repowering of the Silver Lake solar facility with added energy storage.
"This
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BArT Ballers Battle But Bow Out in League SemisiBerkshires.com Sports,
09:52AM / Thursday, February 16, 2023 | |
 HARDWICK, Mass. -- The short-handed Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School basketball team Wednesday put up a fight for 32 minutes but could not overcome Eagle Hill in the semi-finals of the River Valley Athletic League tournament. Despite 23 points from Corey Lynch and 14 from Sam Touray, the Wolf Pack fell, 62-43, to its long-time rival to the east. BArT coach Robert Daugherty said his day started with the news that senior and top inside defender Ivan Chen was medically unavailable for the road trip. That was a big blow for BArT, which dropped a one-point decision to Eagle Hill earlier this year and faced the challenge of matching 6-foot-4 Hampton Carver 0 Comments
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BCC Honors Black History Month | 08:01AM / Thursday, February 16, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In honor of Black History Month, the Jonathan Edwards Library at Berkshire Community College (BCC) has selected 70 print books from its collection and put them on display through February. The books, which include historical works, essays, poems and memoirs penned by Black authors, are located on the first floor of the library and are available for checkout. "The books chosen for display this year embody the theme of 'Black Resistance,' chosen by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), via powerful stories and truths that educate us about what it's like to be Black in our society," said 0 Comments
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