 | Pittsfield Firefighters Knock Down Morningside Blaze
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Fire Department knocked down a two-alarm blaze in the Morningside neighborhood in less than an hour on Friday.
Just before 3 p.m., the department received a report of a fire at 25 Pine St. Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Garner said he arrived at the scene first and saw heavy fire showing from the rear of the |
| @theMarket: Markets Churn As Trump Roars
It was a week where the White House provided a steady stream of "what ifs." Iran, Greenland, credit card caps, Fed subpoenas, and aid for home buyers were just some of the topics floated. Take it all with a grain of salt.
The overall market indexes traded in a tight range, but by the end of the week, they continued to |
 | Weekend Outlook: After-Holiday Fun
Check out all of the events happening this weekend including crafts, music, plays, wrestling, and more.
Multiple Days
‘All in the Timing’ Performance
1000 Main St., Williamstown
Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.
Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter 10th to 12th grade |
| BCC Foundation Awarded Stop & Shop Gift Cards to Stock Campus Pantry
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Community College (BCC) Foundation is the recipient of a donation of $7,500 in Stop & Shop gift cards as part of the grocery's School Food Pantry Program.
The funding commitment for 2026, equal to the donation awarded in 2025, will continue to support the purchase of items to |
| Dalton Prepares for Challenging Budget Season
DALTON, Mass. — As the town embarks on a challenging budget season, the new town manager has already put forth cost mitigation options.
It has been demonstrated by both the Finance Committee and Town Manager Eric Anderson that this budget season will be full of obstacles and tough |
 | Pittsfield Accepts Grant for Domestic Violence Services
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Police Department received more than $66,000 from the state to assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in collaboration with the Elizabeth Freeman Center.
On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a $66,826.52 Violence Against Women's Act STOP Grant from the Massachusetts |
| The Retired Investor: Gen Z Facing Hard Times Despite Growing Economy
The college-age generation is grappling with inflation, increasing housing prices, climate change, and now mass corporate layoffs. In a world where geopolitical turmoil is increasing, the ground beneath their feet is shifting. Many believe their future is bleak.
My nephew, Joey, just got married. His wife lives with her parents, |
 | Wahconah Park Grandstand Cost Halved to $15M
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The price tag for Wahconah Park's new grandstand has been cut in half, and planners are looking at a "less is more" approach that is sustainable for the future.
In 2023, the park's restoration committee recommended a $30.2 million overhaul of the historic grandstand that was condemned the |
 | Holiday Hours: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Rev. King waves to the hundreds of thousands gathered on the Washington Mall in 1963 when he gave the 'I Have a Dream' speech.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is being celebrated Monday, Jan. 19. It is a federal holiday to commemorate the birthday of the civil rights activist born Jan. 15, 1929. It is observed on |
| No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Central and Northeast Regions have worsened to a Level 2–Significant Drought while normal conditions remain unchanged in the Western, Connecticut River Valley, and Cape Cod Regions.
Conditions also declined in nearly all other |
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