 | Proprietor's Lodge Dock Proposal Continued for Third Time
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A seasonal dock proposal at the Proprietor's Lodge has seen some changes but the neighborhood is still not on board.
Thursday's Conservation Commission meeting included concerns about the viability of the project and a resident accusing the project engineer of putting the public in danger by deeming a |
| Governor Names Massachusetts State Police Colonel
BOSTON &Mdash; Governor Maura T. Healey announced that she has selected retired Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey D. Noble of the New Jersey State Police as the next Colonel of the Massachusetts State Police.
His selection comes as a result of a national search led by a Search Committee and executive search |
 | Concerns Raised About Intersection Near Nessacus Middle School
DALTON, Mass. — The Traffic Commission is looking into safety concerns with the intersection in front of Nessacus Regional Middle School.
On Thursday, the panel voted to send a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation voicing the concerns and providing crash data for the intersection of Hinsdale Road, East |
| Research Highlights Mass as National Leader in Food Waste Reduction
BOSTON — A new peer-reviewed report from researchers at the University of Texas and the University of California-San Diego cites Massachusetts as a nationwide leader in food waste reduction.
The findings recommend a re-assessment of food waste bans in other states, using Massachusetts as a benchmark for success. The report, published |
| Governor Files Supplemental Budget to Close Fiscal Year
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey filed a supplemental budget to balance the state's Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget and close critical funding gaps for public health, substance use treatment and education, while also building key reserves.
The bill allocates $714 million in gross spending, at a net cost to the state |
| Pittsfield Councilor Presses for Change in Public Works Dept.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ward 5 Councilor Patrick Kavey wants to address issues in the Department of Public Services and Utilities.
His petition requesting a restructuring of the department was filed on Tuesday after some conversation about accountability and planning.
"At the end of the day, I agree with something needs to be |
| @theMarket: Fed Expected to Begin Interest Rate Cuts Next Week
After two years of monetary tightening, the Federal Reserve Bank is poised to begin loosening its policy. Is the event already priced in or will the stock market celebrate with new highs?
It may depend on how deep a cut the Fed is willing to make. In my opinion, in the long run it won't matter unless you are one of those |
 | Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Cuts Ribbon on North St. Office
Mayor Peter Marchetti speaks at the opening on Thursday.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield Inc. cut the ribbon on its new home in the heart of North Street on Thursday morning.
The nonprofit membership organization moved earlier this summer and Managing Director Rebecca Brien said the best part is the number of |
| WIC Open House
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire North Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program, a grant-funded program of Berkshire Health Systems, will hold an open house celebrating the program's 50 years of service to the community.
Berkshire North Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program to Hold Open House on |
| Dalton Green Committee Selects Greenhouse Gas Inventory Platform
DALTON, Mass. — The Green Committee has voted to use the Metropolitan Area Planning Council Greenhouse Gas Inventory Platform.
At its August meeting, the board was presented with three options: ClearPath, an MAPC model, and an in-house Excel model.
After reviewing each platform, the committee |
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