| USDA Funds May Aid Lanesborough Public Safety Proposal
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town would only see about $60,000 in USDA grants for the proposed public safety building but could finance it through a loan with the federal department.
Last month, the Select Board voted to work with RCAP Solutions as a consultant in the financing application for the U.S. Department of Agriculture funding. |
 | BCC Cuts Ribbon on Accessible Quad
Pat Sheely, a BCC alum and UCP board member, and disability rights activist Merle Ferber speak at the opening about Madeline Snide, a another BCC alum who used a wheelchair and worked to inspire change on campus.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Whether you are on foot, using a mobility aid, or pushing a baby stroller, the Berkshire |
| Berkshire United Way Welcomes Seven New Board Members to Board
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire United Way (BUW) Board of Directors has appointed seven new members: Arthur Milano, Beth Mitchell, Tiffany Moreno, Michael Obasohan, Timothy O'Donnell, Kristin Pedrotti and Stephanie Storie.
"The BUW board looks forward to working closely with these talented and dedicated |
| Governor Appoints Division of Insurance Commissioner
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey announced the appointment of Michael T. Caljouw as Commissioner of the Division of Insurance (DOI), an agency overseen by the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) within the Executive Office of Economic Development.
"Our administration is |
| Interprint Awarded Workforce Training Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $11 million to businesses as part of a strategic investment to retain and upskill talent within Massachusetts' workforce.
Interprint was awarded $163,900 to train 171 workers; 50 additional jobs are expected by 2026.
Awards have been |
 | State Recognizes Becket Washington Elementary for High Growth and Achievement
Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis, left, and Principal Mary Kay McCloskey outside Becket Washington which has 91 students in prekindergarten through Grade 5. It is part of the Central Berkshire Regional School District.
BECKET, Mass. — The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recognized Becket Washington |
| Big Y Kicks Off Partners of Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Big Y has kicked off their annual Partners of Hope campaign.
Each October the initiative helps raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and treatment. The Partners of Hope campaign enables Big Y to give assistance to local breast cancer organizations, hospitals and medical centers. In |
 | Mayor Macksey Honored at MS Foundation Gala
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Jennifer Macksey's been navigating a debilitating disease for her entire life — even though she didn't know it until 10 years ago.
The mayor of North Adams suffers from multiple sclerosis, a disease she shares with nearly a million Americans and with 2.8 |
| @theMarket: Stocks Make Record Highs Despite a Wall of Worry
Mixed inflation data, higher unemployment claims, steeper bond yields, the unresolved Israeli counterstrike against Iran, and jitters over the election kept the equity averages volatile throughout the week. Despite those worries, the S&P 500 Index and the Dow hit record highs.
A bullish stock market often climbs a wall of |
| Dalton Lions Club to Host Country Festival
DALTON, Mass. — Grab your dancing shoes and get gussied up for Dalton Lions Club's inaugural Country Fest fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Stationary Factory.
This event is a win-win for everyone, said Robert Bishop Jr., Lion's Club entertainment committee |
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