| The Retired Investor: Thanksgiving Dinner May Be Slightly Cheaper This Year
After several years of price increases, consumers have come to expect that the typical Turkey Day dinner will cost more this year. Depending on how astute a shopper you are, you could get away with paying less this year.
Some items on your dinner agenda may be more expensive than in 2023 but others may have dropped in price. The |
 | Letter: Is the Select Board Listening to Dalton Voters?
To the Editor:
A reasonable expectation by the people of a community is that their Select Board rises above personal preference and represents the collective interests of the community. On Tuesday night [Nov. 12], what occurred is reason for concern that might not be true in Dalton.
This all began when a Select Board member submitted |
| Dalton Division Road Project in Pre-25 Percent Design Stage
DALTON, Mass. — The town's engineers say there is still time to work through the Dalton Division Road project’s design and permitting process.
In December, the Select Board voted to advocate for Concept A, which would have sidewalks on both sides, a 5-foot bike lane in the road on both sides with a |
 | Dalton Water Chief Says Lead in Lines Unlikely
DALTON, Mass. — Some residents received an "alarming" notice from the Water Department about the possibility of lead pipes or solder in some homes, but officials assured them not to worry.
The notice is a result of a new rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at the federal level to ensure that there |
 | Holiday Events and Tree Lightings 2024
This year's holiday gatherings and annual tree lightings are being announced Here's what we have so far in events below. If we're missing any, let us know at info@iBerkshires.com.
Visit our Holiday Bazaars and Craft Fairs list for holiday craft fairs and markets.
Christmas Tree Lightings
Adams: Tree lighting |
| Local Stop & Shop Inventory Still Low After Cyber Attack
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Shoppers have reported bare shelves at local Stop & Shops after a reported cybersecurity attack.
The Boston Globe reported on Nov. 12 that Stop & Shop claims a cybersecurity issue is affecting its parent company, Ahold Delhaize.
Company officials reported that there is limited |
| Pittsfield CPA Project Eligibility Application Process Open
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Community Preservation Committee announced that the project eligibility application process for a new year of CPA funding is open through December 6, 2024.
The Committee also welcomes public participation to understand community priorities as it begins a new year of soliciting potential projects for |
| Berkshire Museum festival of Trees: Aquatica Exhibition
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Berkshire Museum's Festival of Trees (FoT) annual holiday exhibition returns with a new theme – Festival of Trees: Aquatica.
According to a press release, this year's topic is all about the sea, river, and wetland critters and ties into the museum's construction, redesign, and |
| Dalton ZBA OKs Gas Station Appeal
DALTON, Mass. — The Zoning Board of Appeals gave Lipton Properties the green light to reopen 630 Main St. as a gas station.
The location has been an automotive repair shop, Miller's Service, for several decades until its owner, Darren Miller, sold it to Lipton Properties in February 2024 for $500,000. It had |
 | Mass Federal Funding Office Starts Outreach in Berkshires
Jonathan Schrag, deputy climate chief in the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience, speaks about federal funding opportunities for clean energy.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshires were the Healey-Driscoll administration's first stop in federal funds outreach.
On Monday, the Federal Funds and Infrastructure |
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