| The Retired Investor: Labor Unions Could Be Key to Elections
Over the past few years, labor unions have experienced a renaissance in interest and activity. As a result, unions have begun to flex their muscles, and their influence may extend beyond economics into this year's turbulent election politics.
In several columns over the past two years, I have explained how unions have made |
 | Elder Services Relocates Administrative Offices
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. (Elder Services) relocated its administrative offices to a central location in the heart of Pittsfield.
The new space, previously occupied by Wayfair's open-concept call center, underwent significant renovations on the first and second floors to |
| MassDOT Alerts Customers of EZDriveMA Scam
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is once again reminding customers to be mindful of text message-based scams, also known as smishing. The scammers are claiming to represent the tolling agency and requesting payment for unpaid tolls.
Customers receiving the scam text messages seem |
 | Dalton Fire Chief Suspended, Under Investigation
DALTON, Mass. — The fire chief has been suspended for a month over allegations of sexual harassment, grant overspending and "employee concerns."
Chief Christian Tobin countered with a thick packet of documents alleging "unlawful departmental practices."
The claims came during a contentious |
| Rotary Club of Pittsfield Scholarship Winners
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — John Hudnall, President of the Rotary Club of Pittsfieldd announced Student Scholarships.
Student Scholarships:
Alexandra Barnes- Berkshire Community College
Mariangel Dus- Berkshire Community College
Analeese Matos- Pittsfield High School
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 | 2nd Street to Present 'REPAIR'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 2nd Street presents "REPAIR," a live, full-length performance integrating storytelling, music and movement, on Monday, Aug. 12 at 7 pm and Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 2 pm and 7 pm.
The performances, which are free and open to the public, will be held at Berkshire Community College's Robert |
 | Pittsfield Hair Salon Owner Shocked by Break-In During Harris Visit
Salon owner Alicia Powers says her alarm was going off for hours and she could see people inside the building through her security cameras.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Four One Three Salon was closed on the day of Vice President Kamala Harris' stop at the Colonial Theatre last month.
The owner was |
| Dalton Climate Panel Stresses Funding Needs, Collaboration
DALTON, Mass. — The town's Climate Action Plan needs to consider funding sources and collaboration with large businesses, said Steering Committee members at their first meeting last week.
Over the course of about 10 months, volunteers will be working with the consultant Blue Strike Environmental to develop a plan |
 | Swampscott Ends Pittsfield Post 68's State Tourney Run
ROCHESTER, Mass. – After losing the first game of their trip to the American League State Championship tournament, the Pittsfield Post 68 Juniors battled to stay alive.
After inclement weather on Tuesday forced the postponement of its game and raised the specter that their tournament experience would end prematurely, Post |
 | PCBs Detection Pauses GE Demolition
GE says a stockpile of debris was within 50 feet of the air monitor, which is located along the boundary line with PEDA's property.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elevated levels of PCBs in a single air sample have halted demolition work on the former General Electric site.
Authorities say the measurements are |
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