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The Retired Investor: Investing in Tax-Deferred Accounts
Risks and rewards in adding new investments to your tax-deferred investment accounts   An executive order instructing the U.S. Labor Department to consider the pros and cons of adding several new investment choices to your tax-deferred investment accounts is underway. A decision on the president's order won't happen
Open Meeting Law Briefs
The state Attorney General's Office issued the following opinions on three Open Meeting Law complaints against Berkshire County boards. The opinions can be found here.   Dalton Board Fails to Release Executive Session Minutes   DALTON, Mass.— The state attorney general's office has determined the Fire
State Agricultural Officials Provide Update About Spotted Lanternfly
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is informing the public that the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), an invasive insect, has now been confirmed in more than 50 cities and towns across nine different counties in the state.   MDAR is advising businesses and residents in affected areas to review SLF
UPDATE: Blaze at DA's Home; One Minor Injury Reported
A neighbor shared an image of thick black smoke rising the from the blaze.  Updated on Aug. 28, at 8:30 am - According to the Pittsfield Fire Department, during Wednesday night's fire at District Attorney Timothy Shugrue's home, command staff confirmed that all occupants, including the owner, were out of
Co-Op Bank Welcomes New Human Resources Officer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-Op Bank) announced the appointment of Bailey Prescott as the new Human Resources Officer.    In this role, Prescott will oversee human resources initiatives that support employee engagement, professional development, and organizational growth. She has a bachelor's
Unpaid Mall Taxes Won't Increase Lanesborough Tax Rate
LANESBOROUGH, Mass.— Unpaid taxes to the Baker Hill Road District will not likely fall on residents this fiscal year.  "I think at this point in time, we don't need to panic. I was truly panicked at the previous meeting. I will say that," Chair Deborah Maynard told the Select Board and Finance Committee during
National Grid Demonstrates Dangers of Live Wires
Matt Lane, a supervisor with National Grid, explains the wiring systems firefighters might see when responding to an emergency. LENOX. Mass. — National Grid employees demonstrated the dangers of live wires on a hot dog during a safety awareness event on Monday.  When the processed meat (representing human flesh)
Berkshire Mall Owners Find Partner for Senior Living Project
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Berkshire Mall owners are partnering with a local health-care company to bolster its plans for hundreds of senior housing units.  JMJ RE Holdings LLC has announced its collaboration with Integritus Healthcare to redevelop the shuttered mall into campus-style senior housing that includes supportive
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 24-29
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from Aug. 24-29:   Crack sealing continues this week for the following locations: Lincoln Street Appleton Avenue Elm Street Howard Street Pomeroy Avenue Williams Street Highway Department Paving
Berkshire United Way Receives Donation from Eversource Foundation
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Eversource Energy, a long-time supporter of United Ways across New England, has donated $17,000 to Berkshire United Way (BUW).   This additional financial support will help BUW further invest in the work of its nonprofit partners and the people they serve, with a focus on school and career readiness,
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