| Governor Announces Firefighter Safety Grant Opportunity
STOW, Mass.—The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that up to $5 million in grant funding is available to support the purchase of firefighter turnout gear, fire suppression equipment, and related items through the FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program.
The competitive grant program, which is administered by |
| MassDOT Launches Latest Statewide Travel Study
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) recently launched the latest Massachusetts Travel Study, the first comprehensive statewide data collection project in over 10 years.
If invited to participate, residents across the Commonwealth will have the opportunity to share information about their travel behavior |
| Berkshire Family YMCA Recognized By Mass Save
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— In recognition of Energy Efficiency Day, the Sponsors of Mass Save announced Berkshire Family YMCA has been recognized as a 2024 Mass Save Climate Leader for their outstanding energy-efficient upgrades.
This recognition was granted to 19 Massachusetts organizations that have demonstrated long-term |
| Pontoosuc Under Public Health Advisory
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A blue-green algae bloom was confirmed on Friday at Pontoosuc Lake that may present harmful health effects for users of the lake.
The city has issued a health advisory as recommended by the state Department of Public Health for both people and pets.
• Do not swim.
• Do |
| @theMarket: A Week to Remember
It was a week to remember in financial markets. Hurricane Helene, the longshoreman strike, Iran's ballistic missile attack against Israel, American drones shot down by Houthi rebels, and a massive gain in U.S. jobs — welcome to October.
All the above happened in just the first week of the month. The stock market has |
| General Election Information and Deadlines
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, for the office of President and Vice President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor's Councillor, State Senator, State Representative, Register of Deeds and Clerk of Courts.
In addition, there are five questions that will |
| Nominations Open for BCC's 40 Under Forty Awards
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces nominations are now open for the annual 40 Under Forty awards, which will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025.
To make a nomination, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/40underforty.
The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Nov. 6, |
 | Markey Applauds Pittsfield's Economic Development Efforts
U.S. Sen. Edward Markey was in the Berkshires on Thursday to visit the county's two cities.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is impressed by the city's effort to spark economic development in the downtown and beyond.
He spoke with officials and stakeholders Thursday at Dottie's Coffee Lounge |
| The Retired Investor: Economic Storm Clouds Could Be Just Around the Corner
The U.S. economy continues to grow, fueled by generous fiscal spending in an election year, robust corporate earnings, and a consumer willing to keep spending. The Federal Reserve Bank's loosening of monetary policy last month also promises to boost growth.
That dovetails with my expectations, at least in the short term. I |
| Pittsfield Man in Critical Condition After Stabbing
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Pittsfield man was in critical condition after sustaining at least one stab wound in a Tuesday night incident.
Around 10:18 p.m. on Oct. 1, police responded to the area of Kent Avenue for a reported stabbing.
"The subsequent investigation revealed that a 30-year-old Pittsfield resident had sustained at |
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