| State Unemployment and Job Estimates for October
BOSTON, Mass, — The state's October total unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from the revised September estimate of 3.8 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced.
The Massachusetts unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage points lower than the national rate of 4.1 |
| Mass RMV Offering Learner’s Permit Exams in Spanish, Portuguese
BOSTON — The Massachusetts RMV is pleased to announce it is expanding the number of languages offered for individuals interested in taking commercial learner's permit exams. Effective immediately, the knowledge exams are now available in Spanish and Portuguese, as well as in English.
To apply for a commercial |
| Four Berkshire Nonprofits Receive Grants for Youth Health
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Health New England has awarded $80,000 in grants to non-profit organizations that work to advance youth health and well-being in Western Massachusetts.
The company's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Grants went to 38 organizations in Berkshire, Franklin, |
| Downtown Pittsfield Announces Holiday Downtown Passport
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) will be facilitating a Holiday Downtown Pittsfield Passport giving shoppers a chance to win one of three prize packages made up of donations from the 35 participating local businesses.
The prize packages are valued at $500, $300 and $200. The promotion will run |
| Pittsfield Road Cut Moratorium
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's annual city road cut moratorium will be in effect from Nov. 29, 2024 to March 15, 2025.
The road cut moratorium is implemented annually, as a precautionary measure, to ensure roads are kept clear of construction work during snow events and to limit the cuts in roads that are filled |
| @theMarket: Stocks Should Climb into Thanksgiving
Last week, traders made profits from the Trump trade. This week they reversed their positions. I expect further upside into the Thanksgiving holiday.
The market's performance was even more impressive considering the disappointing earnings from the number one AI player, Nvidia. The semiconductor giant reported stellar |
 | 2nd Street Second Chances Receives Mass Sheriffs Association Award
The event took place Tuesday in the Great Hall at the State House.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Second Street Second Chances has garnered statewide recognition for its efforts to prevent recidivism.
The Massachusetts Sheriffs Association honored it with the Program of the Year Award during its second annual law enforcement |
 | Swann, Williams College Harriers Compete at NCAA Championships
Mount Greylock Regional School alumna Kate Swann and the Williams College women's cross country team are in Terre Haute, Ind., Saturday morning to compete at the NCAA Division III Championship.
Williams crushed the field at the 24-team regional championship in New London, Conn., to qualify for the national |
 | The Nutcracker At The Colonial Theater
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Albany Berkshire Ballet announced that tickets are now on sale for its 50th annual production of "The Nutcracker," to be presented at The Colonial Theater, on Dec. 7 and 8.
The ballet will feature two performances on Dec. 7 at 1:30 pm and 5:00 pm as well as one performance on Dec. 8 at 1 |
| Pittsfield Looks to Update Zoning for ADUs
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Accessory dwelling units will be by-right in early 2025 and the city wants to be prepared.
On Tuesday, the Community Development Board voted to become the petitioner for amendments to the City Code that reflect the new ADU legislation. City Planner Kevin Rayner has crafted a draft ordinance that the board will dig |
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