| @theMarket: Storm Clouds of Volatility Roil Global Markets
It was a week of massive moves, both up and down. A host of unanswered questions made pricing stocks at the right level almost impossible. Are we on the brink of recession? How low will the unwinding of the Japanese yen carry trade take the U.S. equity markets? Will conflict in the Middle East spill over into something even more |
 | State Grant Supports Pedestrian Safety on Pittsfield's West Street
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A $235,000 boost from the state will fund "road diet" improvements on West Street, a corridor that saw two pedestrian fatalities last year.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation on Monday announced $6.5 million in funding through the Healey-Driscoll administration's Shared Streets and |
 | Mini-Golf Course Proposed in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A miniature golf course may be in the city's future.
The Conservation Commission last week again continued a notice of intent application from K&M Bowling for a mini-golf course at 555 Dalton Ave. The proposed area behind the bowling alley is within the buffer zone to vegetated wetlands and within |
| 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 |
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