 | BRPC Outlines Busy Year Addressing Region's Needs
Executive Director Thomas Matuszko highlights the work the commission as done this past year at BRPC's annual meeting.
RICHMOND, Mass.— Berkshire Regional Planning Commission had a busy year addressing the region's needs through a dozen cross-cutting programs.
"We really are out of the COVID era and have |
| The Retired Investor: My Economic Outlook into 2025
On the back of last week's half-point cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve Bank, equities and many commodities rallied anticipating continued growth in the U.S. economy. Why, therefore, did bond prices plunge?
Normally, after the Federal Reserve Bank begins an interest rate-cutting cycle, bond prices rally, and yields |
| Pittsfield Police Arrest Maine Murder Suspect
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police arrested a man on a warrant for murder in Maine after a pursuit Friday that prompted Pittsfield schools to enact a brief lockdown.
Keith Thorpe, 42, of Bangor is wanted in the homicide of 39-year-old Virginia Cookson, who was found dead in her home Wednesday.
Police posted on social media that |
| DPW Leadership Position Supported by Pittsfield Subcommittee
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— City councilors support giving the Department of Public Works and Utilities lead a hand.
On Monday, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee unanimously OKed Mayor Peter Marchetti's request to add a deputy commissioner to the department to assist with Commissioner Ricardo Morales' workload.
"I am not |
 | Housing Secretary Applauds County's Collaborative Housing Efforts
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—State leadership recognized the collaborative spirit that drives Berkshire County to address hard-hitting issues with a multi-faceted approach.
On Thursday, Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus visited Pittsfield Housing Authority (PHA) and Berkshire Community Action Council's |
 | Berkshire Athenaeum Teen Electronic Music Workshop Series
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Teens 12 to 18 years old can learn about electronic music, beat making, and music production at the library for free.
The Berkshire Athenaeum are partnering with Geoffrey Carter of BeatNest who will guide youth in creating original music while growing their skills as creative |
 | Pittsfield Halloween Parade Returns with Hollywood Theme
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The city's historic Halloween parade rises from the dead this year with a Hollywood theme.
On Monday, the Department of Community Development Recreation Program announced that the "Spooky Hollywood" parade will be held on Friday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. on Tyler Street.
Aside from the usual ghouls, |
| Berkshire Community Land Trust Awarded Grant
BOSTON — The state awarded Berkshire Community Land Trust a $172,500 grant to acquire a 66.75-acre CR at River Run Farm.
The remaining 12.25 acres is designated as a farmstead area and includes a farmhouse and large barn. The full 79 acres will be leased through a 98-year ground lease to Off-the-Shelf Farm to pasture |
 | Child-care Agency Plans Wahconah Street Facility
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Berkshire County Head Start plans to demolish a Wahconah Street building and construct an early child-care facility near the people it serves.
Last week the Historical Commission OK'd the demolition of 224 Wahconah St. The approval is contingent upon a letter of support from the owner, as the child-care agency |
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