| The Retired Investor: Tax-Deferred Savings Accounts Set for Changes
Starting Sept. 23, there is good news for savers who want a fair shake when looking for investment advice. Let's hope that the new Department of Labor rules are here to stay.
If the DOLs are enacted, more professionals than ever before will be required to act as fiduciaries when clients pay them for investment advice on |
| Taconic Principal Tapped for Pittsfield's Deputy Superintendent
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee has tapped Taconic High's principal as the interim deputy superintendent.
Matthew Bishop was voted into the temporary position on Monday during a special meeting of the School Committee. But this may not be the end of his nearly 12-year tenure as a principal.
"I initially |
 | Berkshire Humane Waives Dog Adoption Fees Through Sunday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Humane Society has waived adoption fees of dogs who are at least one year old from Monday through Sunday this week.
The promotion, called "Mass-Saves," is the first event of a statewide coalition led by MSPCA-Angell. Other shelters in the coalition funded by Best Friends Animal |
| Wahconah High Senior Renovating School's Gazebo
DALTON, Mass. — Wahconah Regional High School senior Logan Kunde will be renovating the school's gazebo.
The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee approved the initiative during its meeting in June.
Kunde decided to renovate the high school's gazebo for his Eagle Scout Service |
 | Pittsfield Starbucks Closed Temporarily
A sign outside the coffee shop assures customers the closure is only temporary.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Your alarm goes off, you get ready, and you leave for school, work, or whatever your appointment a little bit early to get a cup of coffee to start your day, only to find that the Pittsfield Starbucks, located |
 | Nichols to Lead Business Banking at Berkshire Bank
Rob Nichols
BOSTON — Berkshire Bank has promoted Rob Nichols, a senior leader with more than 30 years in commercial banking experience, to lead its business banking team as managing director.
In his new role, Nichols will oversee an industry-leading team of business banking professionals serving the needs |
 | Berkshire Film & Media Collaborative Awarded Cultural Facilities Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Film & Media Collaborative (BFMC) has been awarded a $200,000 Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF) Capital Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and Mass Development.
BFMC will use this grant to begin build drawings for the new international film education center proposed for |
| Classical Beat: Enjoy Great Music at Tanglewood, Sevenars Festivals
As Tanglewood enters its fourth week, stellar performances will take center stage in Ozawa Hall and in the Koussevitsky Shed.
Why go? To experience world-class instrumental soloists, such as the stellar piano virtuoso Yuja Wang. Also not to be missed are the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, as well as |
 | Safety Solutions Proposed for Berkshire Mall Intersection
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — A speed bump and traffic mirror have been proposed at the reportedly problematic intersection of Old State Road and the Berkshire Mall entrance.
Last week, abutters approached the Select Board with concerns about drivers ignoring stop signs and speeding through the area. Target owns its building and is |
| Berkshires Get $60K in Cyber Security Grants
BRAINTREE, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the award of nearly $7 million in federal grant funds to local governments and state agencies to enhance cybersecurity initiatives and reduce cyber risk for public agencies statewide.
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority received $5,025, the town of |
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