| The Retired Investor: Rising Coffee Prices Bitter Brew for Consumers
Sept. 19 was National Coffee Day. Starbucks, Dunkin', Dutch Bros., and other coffee chains offered discounts on coffee. That did little to relieve the sticker shock most consumers are feeling now. The 20 percent price hike year over year for their morning brew has been hard to swallow.
In the futures market, Arabica coffee |
| Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in 2022 Pittsfield Shooting
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Berkshire Superior Court jury found Michael Rose guilty of Murder in the Second Degree and possession of a firearm without an FID card on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in connection with the 2022 shooting death of Jeric Black.
Rose was subsequently sentenced to 20 years to life in State Prison for the murder |
| BMC Earns U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals Awards
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Medical Center has been named among U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for Pneumonia and Kidney Disease care.
These are the highest distinctions a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News' Best Hospitals Procedures & |
| Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee hosting Housing Resource Fair
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee is sponsoring a Housing Resource Fair.
The fair will be held at Berkshire Dream Center, 475 Tyler Street on Thursday, Oct. 9, between 10:00 a.m. to noon. The fair will offer a variety of resources and assistance to those in the community who |
 | Methuselah Ordered to Close Earlier for 'Late-Night Problems'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Methuselah Bar and Lounge will be ordered to close an hour early for 30 days to curb "late-night problems."
The bar has been a frequent flier at the Licensing Board over the years, incurring a 30-day liquor license suspension in 2021, as well as two and five-day suspensions leading up to it. |
| Working, but Still Struggling: The Hidden Reality in the Berkshires
In Berkshire County, thousands of people go to work every day and still struggle to make ends meet. They care for our elderly, prepare our food, stock our shelves, and clean our schools. Their work is essential to our economy and community, but too often, their efforts are met not with stability, but with constant stress.
These |
| Berkshire Restaurants Awarded MassDevelopment Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield restaurants Marie's North Street Eatery, BB's Hot Spot and Mazzeos were awarded grants along side North Adams restaurant Bigg Daddy's.
MassDevelopment announced $900,000 in grants from the Food Insecurity Grant Program for Independent Restaurants, a program in which |
| Dalton Offers Town Manager Post to Connecticut Administrator
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board voted to hire Eric Anderson as its new town manager during its Tuesday meeting.
Of the 22 applications received, the Town Manager Screening Committee put forward three finalists: Anderson, Lisa Blackmer, and Jonathan Elwell.
The night before, the board interviewed the |
 | Co-Op Bank Cash Cube and Spin Wheel Events
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-Op Bank) launched its newest community engagement initiative.
This interactive program will feature a Cash Cube and a Spin to Win Wheel, giving participants the chance to win a variety of rewards while connecting with their community and local bank.
The Cash Cube and Spin |
| Mass Loses $7M in Homeland Security Grants
BOSTON — The Trump administration has cut $6.9 million in public safety funding for Massachusetts communities.
Gov. Maura Healey said the U.S. Department of Homeland Security notified the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security on Saturday that its previous award allocation of $22.2 million from the federal |
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