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@theMarket: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back Keep Traders on Their ToesBy Bill Schmick,
02:09PM / Friday, April 26, 2024 | |
The S&P 500 bounced by more than 2 percent this week, retracing almost half of the 5 percent decline we have suffered so far in April. The jury is still out on whether this is only a dead-cat bounce or a signal that the downside is over. It was a week of mixed messages for sure. Good earnings drove markets up on Monday and Tuesday. About 43 percent of companies listed on the S&P 500 Index have reported so far. Overall, 57 percent of them are beating estimates. Those that have been beaten are doing so by a median of 8 percent. There have been stand-out winners and losers among them. Meta, for example, had good results, but its future guidance (higher capital 0 Comments
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State Fire Marshal: New Tracking Tool Identifies 50 Lithium-Ion Battery Fires| 10:35AM / Friday, April 26, 2024 | |
STOW, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services' new tool for tracking lithium-ion battery fires has helped to identify 50 such incidents in the past six months, more than double the annual average detected by a national fire data reporting system, said State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine. The Department of Fire Services launched its Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Investigative Checklist on Oct. 13, 2023. It immediately went into use by the State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit assigned to the State Fire Marshal's office, and local fire departments were urged to adopt it as well. Developed by the DFS Fire Safety Division, the checklist can 0 Comments
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Dalton Town Hall Lift Solutions in DevelopmentBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:32AM / Friday, April 26, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Solutions are being sought for the lift in Town Hall that has been out of service since December because of safety concerns. Building Grounds Superintendent Jeff Burch told the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee meeting on Tuesday night that Hill Engineering has been contracted to come up with a potential option. The lift is in the police station and the only other lift for the town hall is in the library, which is not accessible after library hours. Previous attempts by Garaventa Lift to repair it have been unsuccessful. Replacing it in the same location is not an option because the new weight limit requirement went 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Real Estate Agents Face Bleak FutureBy Bill Schmick,
04:49PM / Thursday, April 25, 2024 | |
It has been a month since the National Association of Realtors (NAR) was forced to scrap a system of broker fees that has been in place for a generation. A federal court still must approve the change in June or July, but if it does, it could alter the way Americans buy and sell homes for decades into the future. The change was precipitated by a series of class action lawsuits from home sellers that accused Realtors and the Realtors Association of keeping agent compensation artificially high. In October 2023, a federal jury in Kansas City found the NAR and some of the largest brokers in the country guilty of colluding to inflate real estate commissions. The damages of that suit 0 Comments
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Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of ServiceBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:23PM / Thursday, April 25, 2024 | |
Albert Ingegni III tells the council about how his father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo who died at age 94 in 2020, enjoyed his many years serving the city and told Ingegni to do the same. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It's not every day that a citizen is recognized for decades of service to a local board — except for Tuesday.
Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.
"It's not every day that you get to stand before the City Council in honor of a Pittsfield citizen who has dedicated
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BRPC's Public Health Program Announces Recent Hires| 11:48AM / Thursday, April 25, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) announced the expansion of its Public Health Program through the recent hiring of staff members Matthew Bryan, Monasia Ceasar, Daniel Hassett, Sophie Carnes Jannen, Nikki Lewis, and Jazu Stine. The BRPC Public Health Program supports Berkshire County and its municipalities in areas including emergency preparedness and response, substance use prevention and harm reduction, community health planning and education, climate resilience, and infectious and chronic disease prevention. BRPC also provides public health inspectional services and public health nursing to municipalities through the Berkshire 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Seeks Public Input for Draft CDBG Annual Action Plan| 11:16AM / Thursday, April 25, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development has released the draft Annual Action Plan outlining how federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will be used to address housing and community development needs in Pittsfield for the city's 2025 fiscal year. The Community Development Office, in conjunction with the City Council's subcommittee on Community and Economic Development, will hold a public hearing on May 21 at 6:00 p.m. on the proposed CDBG program budget and draft 2025 Annual Action Plan. The public hearing will be held at City Hall, 70 Allen Street, in the Council Chambers. The hearing is part of a 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Seeking Volunteers for Flag Distribution| 08:02AM / Thursday, April 25, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield's Department of Veterans' Services is looking for volunteers to assist with placing flags and markers at Veterans' gravesites. The installation of flags will occur between May 6 to May 11, 2024. Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable, appropriate apparel and shoes, walking will be required throughout the cemeteries to place these flags. Instructions, flags, and markers will be provided, as well as soft refreshments and snacks. If you are interested in volunteering your time, please contact the Veterans' Services Department at (413) 499-9433 to sign up as a volunteer or email 0 Comments
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Select Board Incumbent Bob Bishop Up for Re-ElectionBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:24PM / Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — Robert Bishop says he'll work to keep taxes down while supporting town department and employees if re-elected to the Select Board. Bishop is seeking a fourth three-year term on the board against challenger Robert Collins. "If re-elected, I will be both honored and humbled to serve the people of Dalton. I am not afraid to make tough decisions, and I have the experience to do this job in order to best support Dalton and its residents," he said. He also emphasized the need to pave the roads and obtain funding for Walker Brook because completing these projects will allow the town to work on other initiatives to 0 Comments
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Greylock Federal Promotes Assistant Vice President, Business Banking Officer| 12:41PM / Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Chris Barry to Assistant Vice President, Business Banking Officer. "Chris has been a valued and trusted part of our team for more than 18 years now," said Vice President & Manager of Business Banking Michael Barbieri. "He has always been incredibly focused on taking care of our business members and we are thrilled to have him in this new role, where I'm confident he will help our team to continue to improve the great service we provide to our business members." In his role, Barry will service existing and new business members, work on business development, originate 0 Comments
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BEAT: Volunteer Fieldwork| 08:07AM / Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) has been working to survey road-stream crossings and culverts throughout Berkshire County using the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) protocol. These surveys play a crucial role in identifying which culverts and crossings require immediate attention, helping prioritize replacements based on urgency. Thus, addressing these challenges not only supports the conservation of fish and wildlife but also enhances transportation infrastructure and promotes road safety. This spring, BEAT is offering training to anyone interested in conducting volunteer fieldwork by surveying culverts 0 Comments
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Dalton Select Board Argues Over Sidewalk Article By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:27AM / Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — A heated discussion concerning sidewalks during Monday night's Select Board meeting resulted in the acting chair calling a recess to cool the situation. The debate stemmed from the two articles on the town meeting warrant for May 6 at 7 p.m. at Wahconah Regional High School. One proposes purchasing a sidewalk paver for $64,000 so sidewalks can be paved or repaired for less money, but they will use asphalt rather than concrete. The other would amend the town's bylaws to mandate the use of concrete for all future sidewalks. The article on concrete sidewalks was added to the warrant through a citizen petition led by resident 0 Comments
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