| @theMarket: Wall Street Sees Another Positive Year Ahead
It is a time when financial strategists and economic experts forecast what will happen in the coming year. Since most of Wall Street is trying to sell you something, prepare for a positive outlook from most firms.
On practically the same date last year, I wrote that strategists were predicting the 2024 S&P 500 Index targets |
| Pontoosuc Ave. Bridge Project Meeting Set
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The state Department of Transportation will hold a virtual information meeting on the proposed replacement of the Pontoosuc Avenue bridge.
The new 65-foot span over the West Branch of the Housatonic River near the intersection with Wahconah Street will include complete bridge reconstruction and Americans |
 | 2024 Year in Review: Dalton's Year of Challenges
Christian Tobin is sworn in as fire chief in January after nearly a year of turmoil in the department. But Tobin also found himself on the outs when he was suspended in August.
DALTON, Mass. — Dalton had several controversial situations this year including a demonstration of the dilapidated police station, |
| The Retired Investor: The Billionaire Trump team
Last week, billionaire Stephen Feinberg of the private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management was selected to fill the No. 2 spot at the Defense Department. That brings the number of billionaires who have agreed to join Donald Trump's second term to an even dozen. Should you be worried?
The wealth and business background of |
| Kwanzaa Celebration Set Saturday in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Women of Color Giving Circle and the Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program will present their annual community Kwanzaa celebration at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First St.
Kwanzaa is a non-religious celebration held Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. The holiday celebrates African |
 | 2024 Year in Review: Lanesborough's Elmer Becomes King
Select Board member John Goerlach, left, and Michael Murphy at a board meeting. Goerlach did not stand for election this year after serving 18 years on the board.
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town became home to royalty in 2024.
King Elmer, an American elm at the corner of Route 7 and Summer Street, became a |
 | Outdoor Activities, Cultural Classes Offered by Tamarack Hollow
WINDSOR, Mass. — Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center will host a First Day Snowshoe/Hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Participants will explore the Boreal forests, newly conserved land, and a trail featuring Georgie's Falls. The program, led by Director and Naturalist Aimee |
| Pittsfield City Council Weighs in on 'Crisis' in Public Schools
A half-dozen people addressed the City Council from the floor of Monday's meeting, including Valerie Anderson, right.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After expressing anger and outrage and making numerous calls for accountability and transparency, the 11 members of the City Council on Monday voted to support the School Committee |
 | Dalton Green Committee Selects CAP Logo
DALTON, Mass. — The Green Committee selected its logo for its Climate Action Plan during its meeting on Wednesday.
The committee is developing a climate action plan with Blue Strike to achieve net zero by 2050 by seeking strategies to decrease the town's dependence on fossil fuels for homes, businesses, municipal |
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