| The Retired Investor: Unions Make Headway Across Nation
The number of U.S. workers who claimed union membership increased ever so slightly last year from 14.3 million in 2022 to 14.4 million. However, as a share of the American workforce, union membership hit a new low. Today only one in 10 workers in America wear the union badge.
Back in 1983, union membership was as high as 20.1 |
 | Pittsfield Hydrant Flushing Schedule: Phase 2
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Monday, May 6 marks the start of phase two for the spring flushing schedule of the City of Pittsfield's water system. Water mains throughout the city will be flushed through hydrants over the next several weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products.
Mains will be flushed Monday |
 | Retired Firefighter Running for Dalton Board of Water Commissioners
DALTON, Mass. — Ken Sagendorph, a former firefighter and emergency technician, says his goal is to improve communication between the Fire District, residents, town, and department if elected to the Board of Water Commissioners.
"The purpose of the district is actually to be the town representative between the |
| May 4 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
STOW, Mass. — Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is May 4, and Massachusetts fire service leaders are urging residents to protect their homes and neighborhoods while reducing the risk posed by wildland fires.
"Wildfire Community Preparedness Day promotes awareness of the wildland fire risk to people, property, and the |
| Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, Record Show, and More
There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including First Friday Festivities, a record show, and more.
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Pittsfield's Inaugural First Friday at Five
Downtown Pittsfield
Time: 5 p.m.
The city has combined Third Thursdays and the First Fridays |
| Pittsfield Cable Committee OKs RFP to Spectrum
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The cable contract renewal process is moving along with negotiations on the horizon.
The Cable Advisory Committee last week authorized the forwarding of a request for response of ascertainment, or a request for proposal, to Charter Spectrum. This concludes the ascertainment process and moves toward |
 | Pittsfield Traffic and Parking Restrictions for First Fridays at Five
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, along with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will be hosting a brand new event - First Fridays at Five – on May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Be aware that North Street will be closed from Park Square to Depot Street from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3.
Drivers are |
 | BCC Announce Slate of Community Programs
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Workforce Development and Community Education department at Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced several upcoming workshops open to the public.
Preregistration is required; to register for a workshop, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/workshops.
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 | NAMIBC Kicks Off Mental Health Awareness Month
PITTSFIELD, Mass. In honor of May's Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM), the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Berkshire County (NAMIBC) and advocates across the country, are raising awareness of mental illness and supporting individuals in their mental health journey.
This year, NAMI Berkshire County is helping emphasize the |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement for Fiscal Year 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following roads are scheduled to be paved starting this summer as part of the FY25 Street Improvement Program:
• Backman Avenue
• Barker Road (from Richmond town line to South Mountain Road)
• Benedict Road (Dalton Avenue to Broadview Terrace)
• Crane Ave (Oakhill West |
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