| @theMarket: Stocks Shrug Off Rising Inflation
New highs continue as equities ignore the inflation data and focus instead on the prospects of the next administration. Wall Street consensus is that the upside in stocks should continue at least until the new year.
As a contrarian investor, I often disagree with the consensus view but not this time. Last week I explained how |
 | 1Berkshire Recognizes Butler's Decade of Leadership, Announces Move
President and CEO Jonathan Butler says 1Berkshire will be moving to new quarters on North Street.
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Jonathan Butler was recognized for a decade of leadership at 1Berkshire's annual meeting on Thursday.
Smiles were all around as Board Chair Lori Gazzillo Kiely and Director of Member Services |
| BCC Wraps Up First Cohort of Paraprofessional Educators Class
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) recently celebrated the graduation of its first-ever cohort of Paraprofessional Educators, also known as "para educators."
Six participants completed the six-week program in late November, with three already securing employment in local educational |
| Pittsfield Appoints In-House Solicitor, COA Director
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The City Council appointed two leadership positions on Tuesday, bringing legal services in-house and a new face to the senior center.
Following Stephen Pagnotta's retirement, the city has hired Devon Grierson as the in-house City Solicitor for legal matters. Jennifer Reynolds was also appointed as the |
| Hoffmann Bird Club Hosts Annual Christmas Bird Count
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Hoffmann Bird Club invites residents to participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), a long-standing community science effort now in its 125th year.
Organized by the National Audubon Society, the CBC documents local bird populations to support critical conservation |
| The Retired Investor: Is Mercantilism the Answer to Our Trade Imbalance?
Mercantilism is often associated with Donald Trump's economic policies. Can reaching back into the past truly make America great again? That is up for debate.
For those few of us familiar with the term, mercantilism was the dominant economic system in Europe from the 16th to the 18th centuries. It was a world where it was |
 | Free Eagles Band Holiday Concert
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Eagles Community BandTM will perform a free concert on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3pm at the First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St. in Pittsfield.
Selections include "The Eighth Candle" by Steve Reisteter, "Fireside Christmas" by Sammy Nestico, "March of the |
 | Santa Claus to visit Greylock Federal Credit Union
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union announced a special visit from Santa Claus 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Community Empowerment Center located inside the Kellogg Street branch.
Attendees do not need to be a member to attend this event, it is free and open to the public.
Community members are |
| BCC's Paterson Recreation Complex Welcomes Community Memberships
PITTSFIELD, Mass. —Berkshire Community College's Paterson Recreation Complex welcomes members of the Berkshire community to join. Memberships for the public are $25 per month, $70 for three months, $125 for six months or $250 per year.
Seniors (ages 60 and over), BCC alums, members of the military, first |
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