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@theMarket: Markets Down, Economy Up, What Gives?By Bill Schmick,
03:34PM / Friday, October 27, 2023 | |
Sometimes good news on Main Street is bad news for Wall Street. Let's start with the good news. The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in nearly two years during the past three months. Third-quarter Gross Domestic Product grew at an annualized pace of 4.9 percent blowing away economists' expectations of a 4.5 percent growth rate. The resilient U.S. consumer continued to spend, which has boosted growth, defying those who have been expecting the economy to slow down under the weight of 18 months of interest rate hikes. The bad news is the stronger economy will make the Fed's fight against inflation that much more difficult and therein lies the rub for the stock 0 Comments
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Mayoral Candidates Talk Future of Pittsfield SchoolsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:36PM / Friday, October 27, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayoral candidates Peter Marchetti and John Krol weighed in on issues that face Pittsfield Public Schools during a Berkshire NAACP forum on Monday. The district is in the midst of a restructuring study to determine its physical and educational future, with school consolidation and new grade alignments being possible outcomes. Marchetti, the current City Council president, said that as a product of Morningside Community School, he knows the challenges of learning in an open space classroom. This is the layout of the city's two community schools Morningside and Conte Community School, where the forum was held. Upon taking office, he 0 Comments
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Community Legal Aid Kicks Off Berkshire County Access to Justice Campaign| 12:00PM / Friday, October 27, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community Legal Aid is kicking off its annual Berkshire County Access to Justice Campaign, which seeks to bring legal help to residents in the county facing a variety of civil legal problems. Over the last year, Community Legal Aid's staff of attorneys and paralegals helped more than 700 Berkshire County elderly and low-income clients last year, impacting an estimated 1,750 residents trying to avoid homelessness, seeking safety from violence, and others fighting for life's necessities. Through its subsidiary, the Central West Justice Center, it also helps refugees seeking humanitarian-based immigration relief. For more than a 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Halloween By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
11:41AM / Friday, October 27, 2023 | |
 There will be a variety of events in and slightly outside the Berkshires this weekend including pumpkin walks, a parade, Halloween dance parties, and more. Find our list of craft fairs and bazaars here. Find our list of trick or treat hours and Halloween events here. Editor's Pick Pumpkin Walk Adams Visitors Center Time: Saturday and Sunday evenings Community members are invited to carve pumpkins or donate jack-o'-lanterns for display on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a bring-your-own pumpkin event, but the center will provide tools, templates and clean up. Walk through pumpkins carved by members of the community 0 Comments
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Man Pleads Guilty to Gun, Drug Charges Connected to North Adams Drug Bust| 11:00AM / Friday, October 27, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Tuesday, Aug. 24, Quentin Harris, of Springfield, pled guilty and was sentenced to a slate of charges in connection to a 2022 drug bust in North Adams. Charges: Possession with Intent to Distribute (Fentanyl) - 5 to 8 years state prison concurrent on all charges Trafficking in Cocaine - 5 to 8 years Illegal Possession of a Firearm (2nd Offense) - 5 to 7 years Illegal Possession of a Loaded Firearm Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony - 4 to 5 years He was sentenced by the Judge Agostini in Berkshire Superior Court. In August 2022, the North Adams Police Department in conjunction with the Berkshire County Drug Task 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Announces Internet Speed Test Day| 07:46AM / Friday, October 27, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Earlier this year, the City of Pittsfield was selected to participate in the Municipal Digital Equity Planning Program launched by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI). As a part of the digital equity planning effort, the city is seeking to gain insight into any internet disparities within the community and if residents are experiencing widespread problems with their internet connections through an internet speed test. On Wednesday, Nov. 1, community members are asked to join the Speed Test Day. To participate, visit: https://www.cityofpittsfield.org/speedtest/ on the device you use to connect to the 0 Comments
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Berkshire Visiting Nurses Push For Fair Standards, PayBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:24AM / Friday, October 27, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 2-year-old union local representing some members of the Berkshire Visiting Nursing Association continues to push for fair productivity standards and pay to preserve employees and quality of care. The union reported that the BVNA, which is owned and operated by Berkshire Health Systems, has lost almost 30 permanent staff members since 2021, 90 percent citing an unsustainable work-life balance and many leaving for higher pay. The members, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, delivered a petition to Berkshire Health Systems President and CEO Darlene Rodowicz on Monday signed by 82 percent of its clinicians. On the horizon 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Commissioner Receives Latino Excellence AwardBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:48PM / Thursday, October 26, 2023 | |
Caucus celebration was held Thursday at the State House. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's commissioner of public services and utilities has been honored for various contributions to Pittsfield over the last few years.
On Tuesday, Ricardo Morales was recognized in council chambers for receiving the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus Latino Excellence Award commemorating Hispanic History Month. The award highlights the heritage and work of Latino leaders, agents of impact, and change-makers who make contributions in legislative districts.
Morales was nominated by state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier for his efforts in COVID-19 response, safe street
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Hot Plate Brewing To Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos| 03:07PM / Thursday, October 26, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hot Plate Brewing, a local Latina-owned brewery, will host The Community Ofrenda event in partnership with Latinas413 and the Berkshire Historical Society on Nov. 1. Together, the community will to honor the history of Dia De Los Muertos. The event will be held at Hot Plate's taproom, located 1 School Street in Pittsfield on Nov. 1, 2023, with doors opening at 3:30 pm. One of the key aspects of the event will be the creation of a Community Ofrenda, which provides community members from all backgrounds to celebrate their ancestry and honor the past. A physical ofrenda will be housed at Hot Plate Brewing's taproom throughout the 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Halloween Spending Expected to Hit a RecordBy Bill Schmick,
02:56PM / Thursday, October 26, 2023 | |
Spending on candy, costumes, decorations, and parties is rising. The expected amount Americans plan to spend on Halloween is $12.2 billion in 2023, according to the National Retail Federation NRF). That beats last year's record of $10.6 billion. More Americans than ever are celebrating with 79 percent of people participating, which is greater than last year and exceeds pre-pandemic levels as well. In addition, 76 percent of adult American pet owners plan to put their pets in costumes, according to a PetSmart national survey. The average amount consumers will pay to celebrate the holiday is $108.24 versus $102.74 last year. Candy is still at the top of the agenda for 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Business UAT to be Highlighted on National Television| 11:11AM / Thursday, October 26, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Tyer announced that United Aircraft Technologies, Inc. (UAT), a Pittsfield business, will be featured on Veteran's Playbook on Destination America. In the fall of 2020, the City of Pittsfield provided UAT with $300,000 in Economic Development Funds to help relocate to Pittsfield, create new jobs, testing equipment and software and to develop a new internship program. "I am so thrilled to see the success UAT continues to achieve as they grow their operations, adding more jobs to our local economy," said Mayor Linda M. Tyer. "UAT sets an example for other veterans looking to explore entrepreneurship as part of their next chapter 0 Comments
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Pittsfield to collect Toys for Tots| 08:00AM / Thursday, October 26, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, in collaboration with the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office, is collecting brand new, unwrapped toys for children between the ages of newborn to 14 years old as part of the 2023 Toys for Tots program. All toys are provided to children who live in Berkshire County. Gift Guidelines: • New/unwrapped toys • No toys with choking hazards for infants/toddlers • No toys replicating weapons • No gift cards A donation box is available at the Mayor's Office located in City Hall at 70 Allen Street. Donations will be collected until Monday, Dec. 4. For questions, please contact Malia 0 Comments
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