| @theMarket: A Week to Remember
It was a week to remember in financial markets. Hurricane Helene, the longshoreman strike, Iran's ballistic missile attack against Israel, American drones shot down by Houthi rebels, and a massive gain in U.S. jobs — welcome to October.
All the above happened in just the first week of the month. The stock market has |
| General Election Information and Deadlines
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, for the office of President and Vice President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor's Councillor, State Senator, State Representative, Register of Deeds and Clerk of Courts.
In addition, there are five questions that will |
| Nominations Open for BCC's 40 Under Forty Awards
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces nominations are now open for the annual 40 Under Forty awards, which will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025.
To make a nomination, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/40underforty.
The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Nov. 6, |
 | Markey Applauds Pittsfield's Economic Development Efforts
U.S. Sen. Edward Markey was in the Berkshires on Thursday to visit the county's two cities.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is impressed by the city's effort to spark economic development in the downtown and beyond.
He spoke with officials and stakeholders Thursday at Dottie's Coffee Lounge |
| The Retired Investor: Economic Storm Clouds Could Be Just Around the Corner
The U.S. economy continues to grow, fueled by generous fiscal spending in an election year, robust corporate earnings, and a consumer willing to keep spending. The Federal Reserve Bank's loosening of monetary policy last month also promises to boost growth.
That dovetails with my expectations, at least in the short term. I |
| Pittsfield Man in Critical Condition After Stabbing
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Pittsfield man was in critical condition after sustaining at least one stab wound in a Tuesday night incident.
Around 10:18 p.m. on Oct. 1, police responded to the area of Kent Avenue for a reported stabbing.
"The subsequent investigation revealed that a 30-year-old Pittsfield resident had sustained at |
 | Thankful 5K Expanding in Ninth Year
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Berkshire Running Foundation is eager to kick off the fundraising efforts surrounding the 9th annual MountainOne Thankful 5K to be held on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28 at 9 a.m. at Berkshire Community College.
This year the Thankful 5K expands to include walkers, virtual participants and a new |
| State Sen. Paul Mark October Staff Office Hours
BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announces today that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in October.
Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state |
| Dalton Historic District Prep Nearly Complete
DALTON, Mass. — The preliminary work for establishing a second historic district is nearly complete, commissioners said at Wednesday's Historical Commission meeting.
The work was extensive as commissioners navigated the "confusing" technical details and documentation requirements to send to the state |
 | Pittsfield High Boiler Replacement Underway
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield High School's boiler project is underway and the school will have heating upgrades for the winter season. The effort will replace three inefficient, original-to-the-building boilers that are past their useful life.
"That school is going to operate a whole lot different," Building |
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