 | Lack of Cable Contract Hampering Dalton Community Television
DALTON, Mass. — With increased community participation and an undated cable license, Dalton Community Cable Association's potential is endless.
During the Cable Advisory Committee's public hearing last week, several people voiced their support for the organization they say is an integral part of the |
 | Youth Alive & ROPE: Stepping Toward the Future
Youth Alive step, dance and drumline participants.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Every year, the nonprofits Youth Alive and the Rites of Passage and Empowerment step toward a stronger, more equitable community.
This year marked Youth Alive's 30th anniversary and ROPE's 15th anniversary. It was |
| MassWildlife: Where do turkeys gobble?
Massachusetts boasts a rich variety of habitats, each region with its own unique character. Yet despite these differences, wild turkeys can be found throughout the Commonwealth. Believe it or not, that wasn't always the case—wild turkey habitat was once so scarce that turkeys disappeared from the Commonwealth in the mid-1800s. Thanks |
| Winners of Ninth Berkshire Theatre Awards Announced
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association (BTCA) has presented the 2025 Berkshire Theatre Critics Awards, colloquially known as The Berkies, on Monday, Nov. 10, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield.
This is the ninth time in ten years that these awards have been presented to honor and |
| MassDOT Announces Name A Snowplow Contest for Elementary, Middle Schools
BOSTON—- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the fourth annual "Name A Snowplow" contest for statewide elementary school and middle school students in Massachusetts.
The contest seeks to solicit names for 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service for the upcoming 2025/2026 winter |
 | Figo's Pizzeria Serves Fresh Italian Dishes
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Figo's Pizzeria is offering family-style Italian dishes from scratch in the former Teddy's Pizza Restaurant.
Bridget and Jacob Sweener, spouses and co-owners of Figo's, opened their new location at the end of October, aiming to create a welcoming place for the |
| Pittsfield Subcommittee Backs $1M Funding for BIC, Myrias
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Community and Economic Development subcommittee advanced a total of $1 million in requests for Pittsfield Economic Development funding for expansion at the Berkshire Innovation Center.
On Monday, councilors supported the BIC's request for $500,000 to expand and Myrias Optics Inc.'s request |
| Market 32, Price Chopper Introduce 'Double Exchange Day'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper are inviting customers to turn their spare change into double the value, and to help keep cash transactions running smoothly.
On Sunday, Nov. 16, the grocer will host a Double Exchange Day from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at all store locations.
During this |
| @theMarket: What Will Resumption of Economic Data Mean for Markets?
After six weeks, the macroeconomic data that disappeared during the shutdown will begin to flow once more. The question Wall Street is asking is, will it be good, bad, or indifferent for the markets?
Readers should pay attention to the slew of expected government reports that are expected to be released this coming week. The |
| MassDOT: Daytime Construction on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound
BECKET, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing daytime bridge work, bridge painting work, guardrail work, and drainage repairs on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Becket, Blandford, Lee, Montgomery, and Russell.
All work is weather dependent and |
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