| NTIA Approves $14.1M to Boost Statewide Digital Equity
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. - The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) formally approved $14.1 million to fund digital equity programming proposed by Massachusetts' Executive Office of Economic Development.
Through NTIA's Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, this funding will support the launch of |
| Big Lots to Close Pittsfield Store
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two major chains are closing storefronts in the Berkshires in the coming year.
Big Lots announced on Thursday it would liquidate its assets after a purchase agreement with a competitor fell through.
"We all have worked extremely hard and have taken every step to complete a going |
 | McCann and Taconic Awarded CTI Grants
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $525,482 in Career Technical Initiative (CTI) implementation grants awarded to two organizations in the Berkshires to train 80 individuals for careers in high-demand occupations within the trades, construction, and manufacturing sectors in the |
| The Retired Investor: Trump's 21st Century Mercantilism
Jan. 20 is just around the corner. It is Day One in the tariff wars that our next president is intent on launching. The corporate world is trying to dissuade him from that course of action, with no success.
It is an economic fact that the cost of tariffs is passed on to the consumer. If tariffs are high enough, |
| MSBA Greenlights Pittsfield's Crosby/Conte Proposal
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) has accepted a statement of interest for the proposed Crosby/Conte build.
On Wednesday, Superintendent Joseph Curtis reported that the MSBA met on Friday and accepted the project into its queue. The proposal involves rebuilding Conte Community School and |
| Third PHS Staff Member Put on Leave
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A third Pittsfield High School staff member has been put on administrative leave — the second one to be investigated by the Department of Children and Families.
In a Thursday communication to the Pittsfield Public Schools community, Superintendent Joseph Curtis said allegations related to the staff |
 | PEDA Accepts 100 Woodlawn Ave. From GE
The now vacant lot on Kellogg Street where PEDA's office once stood.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The redevelopment of 100 Woodlawn Ave. is getting closer to fruition.
On Wednesday, the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority accepted a transfer agreement for the parcel from General Electric. It will eventually be |
 | Mass Humanities Application To Host a Douglass Reading in 2025
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — Mass Humanities, the Commonwealth's leading funder of humanities programs, has opened the application window for its signature Reading Frederick Douglass Together (RFDT) program.
Applications open on Dec. 16, and the first submission deadline is Jan. 3, 2025.
Going into its 16th |
| Elizabeth Freeman Center Relocates
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elizabeth Freeman Center (EFC) has moved its main office from 43 Francis Ave. to 66 Allen St. in the center of Pittsfield.
Its satellite offices at 168 Main St. in Great Barrington and 61 Main St. in North Adams will continue to operate as normal.
This move addresses challenges posed by |
 | 'An Abomination': Parents, Residents React to PHS Staff Scandal
Parent Jackie Ricci says she is furious that the school has 'been endangered by unqualified and improperly trained administrators.'
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— "Disgusting," an "abomination," and warranting a "clean house."
This is what angry community members said after two Pittsfield |
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