| @theMarket: As Election Approaches, Markets' Volatility Should Increase
Investors are increasingly preoccupied with the general elections, which are less than three weeks away. That focus should increase as we go down to the wire, and as it does, so will volatility.
It is getting harder to ignore the election contest. The media, both mainstream and social, spews out a continuous stream of |
| Resurfacing Scheduled for Willis Street Parking lot in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Willis Street parking lot is scheduled to be resurfaced starting on Monday, Oct. 21.
Parking will not be allowed in the lot while this work is underway. Work is expected to be finalized by Friday, Nov. 1.
Willis Street parking lot permit holders should contact the Department of Public |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 18-23
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the city's street improvement work continues with the following schedule in place for Oct. 18 to Oct. 23.
Oct. 18: Lowering structures on Crane Avenue from Oak Hill Road moving west, approximately 2000 feet, towards 553 Crane Avenue.
Oct. 21: Milling Crane Avenue (same section as |
 | Berkshires Applauded for Climate-Tech Ecosystem
MassCEC CEO Emily Reichert, left, with state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier during a tour of the William Stanley Business Park on Wednesday.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshires are seen as important partners in the statewide goal for a climate-tech corridor.
On Wednesday, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Emily Reichert |
| Dalton Board to Discuss Remaining ARPA Funds
DALTON, Mass. — The town will be deciding how it wants to use its remainder of the American Rescue Plan Act funds before the Dec. 31 deadline.
The town received $1,950,367.06 in ARPA funds between 2021 and 2022. Since then, it has allocated funds for several projects, equipment, studies, and more. This includes funds |
| The Retired Investor: Politics and Crypto, the New Bedfellows
There was a time when the upstart scruffy purveyors of cryptocurrencies were a mere stepchild of the financial community. Those days are gone as the crypto industry becomes a growing force in influencing election outcomes nationally.
In 2024, the crypto industry has accounted for about half of all corporate contributions to |
| Springside Rehabilitation Awarded Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center recieved a $234,500 workforce development grant.
The grant will provide Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center with funds to provide training and placement services to prepare 40 un/underemployed participants for CNA |
 | Pittsfield Springside Pump Track Planners Want More Support
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Planners for the proposed Springside pump track have presented lower-cost designs and are asking for more help from the city.
While maintaining its support, the Parks Commission emphasized that the project was brought to them in 2020 as a donation. Still, they are willing to up the |
 | 8th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 8th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference takes place at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, on Saturday, Oct. 19.
The Keynote Speaker this year will be noted Botanist, Jerry Jenkins.
For information on the event see: |
 | Leftover CPA Funds Restoring More Pittsfield Plaques
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial plaque has weathering and grout deterioration and the ground plaque is not sitting flat.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Additional downtown historic markers will be restored thanks to leftover Community Preservation Act funds.
The Community Preservation Committee last approved an extension of |
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