| Government Briefs: EV Funding, MassReconnect Results
The following is a roundup of state and federal announcements and programs this week.
• Members of the state's congressional delegation have announced $60 million in funding for commnities to transition to low- or zero-emission buses. This is expected to reduce transit systems' reliance on fossil fuels, and |
| @theMarket: Inflation Data Boosts Markets
The Consumer Price Index was cooler than expected in June, while the Producer Price Index was warmer. Equity traders responded by selling winners and buying losers.
CPI inflation fell further than most expected as easing prices for gasoline and other staples like food and new lease rents cooled dramatically. That information |
| Pittsfield Meeting on West St. Traffic Calming Project
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Public Services will be hosting a public meeting on July 18 at 6 p.m. at the Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue in the auditorium, to provide an update on the planned improvements to West Street, focusing on the area between Francis Avenue and Backman |
| Additional Office Space Sought for Pittsfield Police
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is seeking more office space for the Pittsfield Police Department outside of its aged station.
A request for proposals for office building acquisition to house police personnel was made available on June 12 and bidding will open on July 16. It calls for 12,000 square feet of move-in ready |
 | Post 68 Juniors Top East Longmeadow
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Matt Egan went 2-for-3 with a triple, a double and three RBIs Thursday to lead the Pittsfield Post 68 Juniors to an 11-1 win over East Longmeadow Post 293 in American Legion Baseball on Buddy Pellerin Field.
Simon Mele struck out eight and did not allow a hit in four innings of work on the mound. Egan struck |
 | Pittsfield Little Leaguers Claim District 1 Crown
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Mike Ressler was unhittable on the mound, and the Pittsfield Little League All-Stars completed a convincing run through the Don Gleason District 1 Tournament with a 19-0 win over Dalton-Hinsdale on Thursday.
Pittsfield was every bit as good as expected in its first season since merging the |
 | Paronto Pitches Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16s Back to New England Regional
PITTSFIELD , Mass. — Connor Paronto led the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars past Westfield with a dominant pitching performance, going the distance in a 10-0 win ended by the mercy rule on Thursday.
The win gave Pittsfield a 2-0 sweep of the best-of-three Western Massachusetts State Tournament and sends it on to |
| The Retired Investor: Tariffs Can Only Do So Much
Tariffs in America have been used to accomplish specific goals throughout history. Until the Civil War, tariffs were a revenue generator for the government. After the Civil War, they were used to protect U.S. industries and during the Great Depression, tariffs evolved as a negotiating tool between nations, especially after World War |
| Pittsfield Accepting Applications for Citizens Academy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Applications are now being accepted for the City of Pittsfield's Citizens Academy, which will begin in late August.
The Citizens Academy, a 12-week program, is designed to help community members understand the operations of local government.
Participants will gain awareness on |
| Dalton Water Commissioners Approve Ambulance Agreements
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Water Commissioners approved ambulance intercept agreements with Lanesborough, Hinsdale, and Windsor during its meeting in June.
These agreements allow the Fire Department's advanced life support ambulance to assist other departments' basic life support |
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