| MountainOne 10th Annual Thankful 5K
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshire Running Foundation will host the 10th annual MountainOne Thankful 5K again this year on Nov. 27, at 9:00AM at Berkshire Community College.
"MountainOne is thrilled to be partnering with the Berkshire Running Foundation to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Thankful 5K. |
 | Pontoosuc Lake Shoreline Access Plan Tabled for Revisions
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Conservation Commission has requested another plan to improve access on the south shoreline of Pontoosuc Lake while stabilizing the bank.
Last week, a modified planting plan from the Parks Commission was tabled. The conversation is now centered on how to use alternative erosion controls from |
| Pittsfield Health Officials Eye Camping Ordinance Alternative
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of Health plans to present recommendations around public camping in February.
On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a communication from health officials after sending the proposed camping ordinance to them. The board met in early October and began its work to bring forward public health-centered |
 | Boys and Girls Club Gets Crown in Program's 15th Straight Win
DALTON, Mass. – The Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires defeated Dalton in the Senior Division Championship Game of the Berkshire County Youth Football League, 30-0, on Sunday.
It was an unusual start for both teams, as the Pittsfield squad opened with a dominant defensive stand, forcing Dalton to punt after three |
 | Lanesborough Officials Urge Demo of Berkshire Mall for Safety
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board wants the Berkshire Mall property to be secured but the owners continue to cite the Baker Hill Road District as their roadblock for further action.
On Monday, the board had a tense conversation with JMJ RE Holdings about safety concerns brought forward by the police. Principal Jay |
 | Berkshire Humane Sells Record Number of Subaru Tickets
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Humane Society raised a record amount of funds from its 13th annual Subaru Car Raffle day this past Saturday.
The Humane Society was able to raise $81,500 from the raffle; last year, the raffle raised $70,000.
"The one thing I look at most is the money we raised is so much more this year. |
 | 18 Degrees Outlines Year of Helping Children and Families Thrive
CEO Stephanie Steed says the social services organization is navigating 'unsettling federal policies' and funding challenges.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The nonprofit 18 Degrees emphasized the work of dedicated and talented staff members during its annual meeting at the Country Club of Pittsfield last |
| Former Washington Post Executive Editor to Speak at OLLI at BCC
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Berkshire Community College welcomes Marty Baron for a special virtual Q&A on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Baron will share a behind-the-scenes look at journalism under fire, reflect on the role of the press in a divided |
| Berkshire County Historical Society Offers: Talks, Teas and Toddles
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Beginning Nov. 9, the Berkshire County Historical Society will host a special series of fund-raising readings featuring four authors with strong ties to the Berkshires.
The readings begin at 2 pm on Nov. 9, Nov. 23, Dec. 7, and Dec. 14. They take place in Herman Melville’s historic study |
| @theMarket: Markets Choppy on Good News
It was a classic case of "buy the rumor, sell the news." Even though the Fed did cut interest rates again and a deal between China and the U.S. was announced, investors failed to celebrate.
Markets were bid up in anticipation of these events long before they happened. A Fed cut has been in the works for approximately a |
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