| 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 |
 | Co-op Bank Welcomes Chief Accounting Officer
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) announced that Victoria LePrevost has joined the Bank's senior leadership team as Chief Accounting Officer.
LePrevost brings more than eight years' experience in public accounting to her new role, most recently serving as a Senior Manager in Deloitte's Audit and |
 | Berkshire United Way Names President and CEO
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire United Way Board of Directors has officially approved Katherine von Haefen as president and CEO.
She previously served as interim while continuing her role as director of Community Impact.
"Katherine has demonstrated exceptional |
| Pittsfield Health Board OKs Green Burial Policy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of Health last week approved a policy that allows city cemeteries to offer green burials.
The board approved official guidance during its regular meeting on Wednesday, a couple of months after representatives from the independent Pittsfield Cemetery and Crematory requested a policy. |
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