 | 'Baseball in the Berkshires' Tells New Stories at Lenox's Ventfort Hall
A news clipping about Jackie Jackson, who had a tryout with the Class AA Pittsfield Senators, is displayed alongside a photo of Mabel Joyce, who played on the varsity baseball team at Lenox Memorial in the spring.
LENOX, Mass. — Ten years after he started chronicling, cataloging and collecting artifacts that tell the |
 | Two Berkshire Beaches Closed, One for Bacterial Exceedance
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two Berkshire beaches are closed for swimming ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
Lulu Pond in the Pittsfield State Forest had a bacterial exceedance and Lake Mansfield in Great Barrington is closed for "other" reasons. While the waterbodies are closed for swimming, other recreational activities |
| @theMarket: Stocks Grind Higher Making All-Time Highs
It was another good week for stocks following another good month of gains. Granted, in this holiday-shortened week, the volume behind the positive moves was paltry at best. However, many traders will tell you that only the price pays.
The macroeconomic data seems to be coming in as the Fed had hoped, with some data showing a |
 | To DIY or Not to DIY: The Pros and Cons of Professional
Window Installation
Replacement windows are a considerable investment for homeowners. However, the upgrade process doesn’t end with ordering new frames; it also involves installing them. Should you take the DIY approach to save money, or go with the pro? Let's explore the factors to consider.
The Window Replacement |
| Berkshire Athenaeum announces Call for Art
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Artists between the ages of 12 and 18 are welcome to submit their work between July 1 and August 24, 2024 to be displayed in the Bekshire Athenaeum.
The theme for the Call for Art is "empowerment."
"We want our teenage visitors to feel like the library is for them," |
 | Lanesborough FinCom Puts Newcomers in Charge
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Finance Committee held its first meeting of the fiscal year and elected two newcomers as its leaders.
Lyndon Moors was voted as chair and David Parks was voted vice chair on Monday. During the town's 2024 election on June 18, Moors was elected for a two-year term and Parks for a three-year |
 | Weather Cooperates for Pittsfield 4th of July Parade
The parade had floats, bands and fire engines. See more photos here.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The downtown corridor was alive with red, white, and blue as thousands gathered to watch the Fourth of July parade.
Mayor Peter Marchetti pointed to the pleasant Thursday morning weather — overcast with bouts of sunshine and in |
| The Retired Investor: Tariffs Are Simply Another Form of Taxation
In this era of populism, tariffs have become as American as apple pie. Politicians are bending over backward to out-tariff their rivals. Voters are applauding the effort, and yet it is the consumer who will pay higher prices as a result.
I can understand how voters might disagree, given that party politicians continue to deny the |
| Senator Mark Announces July Staff Office Hours
BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in July.
Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state legislation, |
 | Pittsfield Downs Dalton-Hinsdale, Advances to 10-Year-Old Final
PITTSFIELD , Mass. — Hector Reyes-Colon drove in four runs Wednesday to lead the Pittsfield 10-year-old All-Stars to their third run-rule win in pool play in the Don Gleason District 1 Little League Tournament.
The victory sends Pittsfield (3-0) into the best-of-three championship series that gets underway on Saturday |
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