| MassDEP Investing in Air Quality Sensors in Environmental Justice Communities
BOSTON — To celebrate Earth Week, the Healey-Driscoll Administration will dedicate $775,000 to install new air quality sensors across the state and put advanced monitoring technology into environmental justice communities to track local air quality and protect public health.
The funding was announced by Massachusetts |
 | BCC Student Discovers Rare Osprey Nest
Danielle Lemieux was able to snap a photo of the birds to confirm it was an osprey nest.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Danielle Lemieux was on her routine commute to class at Berkshire Community College when she spied a rare sight.
The ornithology student discovered the third osprey nest on record in the |
| Governor Forms Search Committee for Dept. of Correction Commissioner
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced an update on the search process to identify the nextCommissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Correction, following the retirement of Commissioner Carol Mici last month.
The Administration has formeda six-member search committee, composed of diverse professionals and |
| March 2024 Unemployment and Job Estimates in Mass
BOSTON — Local unemployment rates decreased in twenty-three labor market areas and remained unchanged in one labor market area in the state during the month of March 2024 compared to February 2024, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported.
Compared to March 2023, the rates were down in seventeen of |
 | DPI Supports Continued Parallel Parking for North Street
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield Inc. proposed angled parking on North Street and was pleasantly surprised that the city responded with an in-depth study and new plans — even if they don't include angled parking.
The City Council mulled a study and resulting design on Tuesday that maintains parallel |
| Pittsfield Resident Victim of Alleged Murder in Greenfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A man found dismembered in a barrel in Greenfield on Monday has been identified as Pittsfield resident.
The Northwestern District Attorney's Office identified victim as Christopher Hairston, 35, and subsequently arrested a suspect, Taaniel Herberger-Brown, 42, at Albany (N.Y.) International Airport |
 | Pittsfield Celebrates Robert 'Bob' Presutti on Arbor Day
Bob Presutti, right, is presented the Hebert Award in 2017 for his volunteer efforts at Springside Park. He died in 2023 at age 88.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A tree has been planted next to the Berkshire Athenaeum in honor of local "giant" Robert Presutti.
Officials celebrated Arbor Day on Friday by |
| Dalton Preview Town Meeting Set April 29
DALTON, Mass. — Residents will have the opportunity to review the town meeting warrant in advance during a preview meeting at Wahconah Regional High School on Monday, April 29, at 7 p.m.
The town started to do "baby" town meetings last year to give voters the chance to ask questions regarding the warrant |
| Tickets On Sale for Berkshire Flyer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Amtrak, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), announced tickets are now on sale for the Berkshire Flyer.
The Berkshire Flyer is a seasonal summer passenger rail service that operates between New York City |
| @theMarket: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back Keep Traders on Their Toes
The S&P 500 bounced by more than 2 percent this week, retracing almost half of the 5 percent decline we have suffered so far in April. The jury is still out on whether this is only a dead-cat bounce or a signal that the downside is over.
It was a week of mixed messages for sure. Good earnings drove markets up on Monday and |
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